Authors: Miranda Walker

Number of Pages: 424

Publication Date: 2006

ISBN: 0748771190

Cover: Paperback

This new book supports candidates working towards their NVQ Level 3 in Childrens Care, Learning and Development. It provides comprehensive coverage of all five mandatory units and a selection of nine optional  units from the new specifications for Children's Care, Learning and Development NVQ Level 3

Endorsed by City & Guilds, this colourful and accessible book includes:

• All five mandatory units and nine units from option groups 1 and 2 of the NVQ level 3, giving candidates a wide range of choice for their optional units.
• Complete and accurate coverage of the underpinning knowledge and understanding required in the new National Occupational Standards, including children's development accross the full 0-16 age range.
• Optional units carefully-selected to support childcare practitioners in a variety of childcare settings, including nurseries, pre-schools, out of school clubs and the home.

Features include:

• Are you ready for assessment? sections for each element to offer guidance on how to prepare for observation.
• Practical examples to help candidates relate theory to real-life childcare situations.
• Check your knowledge questions at the end of each unit to test knowledge and understanding.
• Reflective practice sections at the end of each unit to encourage self-review

Suitable for practitioners working in a variety of childcare settings, this book follows the same style and approach as the successful Childrens Care, Learning and Development NVQ Level 2 book. The author is an experienced NVQ tutor, verifier and nursery manager.