The EYFS: A Practical Guide for Students and Professionals

by Vicky Hutchin

Endorsed by CACHE, this is the ideal book for you if you are an early years professional, a Level 2 or Level 3 child care learner, are working in a pre-school or are working as a child minder. This book will de-mystify the revised 2012 Early Years Foundation Stage, and show how you can deliver
the new EYFS using the best and most effective standards of professional practice.

Each chapter explains a key theme of the EYFS and follows a model of 'Observation, Assessment and Planning', 'Understanding the theme', 'What the experts say', 'Effective Practice' and 'Points for Reflection'.

This new
-Is endorsed by CACHE, giving you the assurance that the content has been approved by the leading awarding body in Child Care qualifications.
-Covers all the key aspects of the revised EYFS relating to support for children's learning and development, with an emphasis on explaining best practice and practical examples.
-Explains complex ideas in the revised EYFS in simple and accessible language.
-Provides opportunities for self evaluation and relfection.
-Contains activities and case studies.
-Clearly and simply explains the latest theory and research as related to the EYFS and how it can influence effective practice.

245 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2012