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: <br/>- Understanding child development from birth to 16 years<br/>- Factors which influence child development<br/>- Providing play and other learning experiences<br/>- Promoting children's rights<br/>- Working with disabled children and their families<br/>- Developing partnership with parents<br/><br/>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.<br/><br/>This guide is a must have for all trainees in home-based childcare.<br/><br/>Complimentary titles written by Allison Lee and published by Continuum include: <em>Childminder's Handbook</em>, <em>Childminder's Guide to Play and Activities</em> and <em>Childminder's Guide to Health & Safety and Child Protection</em>. >