Childminder's Guide to Child Development

This is the essential guide to child development for all childcare professionals working in a home-based setting. Written in her characteristically approachable style, Allison Lee offers practical advice together with case studies and activities to make this book really user-friendly and engaging. Useful information for childminders and nannies is provided on: - Understanding child development from birth to 16 years - Factors which influence child development - Providing play and other learning experiences - Promoting children's rights - Working with disabled children and their families - Developing partnership with parents The contents are linked to the Diploma in Home-Based Childcare, particularly to Unit 2: Childcare and Child Development (0-16) in the Home-Based Setting. This guide is a must have for all trainees in home-based childcare. Complimentary titles written by Allison Lee and published by Continuum include: Childminder's Handbook, Childminder's Guide to Play and Activities and Childminder's Guide to Health & Safety and Child Protection.