Set students on track to achieve the best grade possible with My Revision Notes. Our clear and concise approach to revision will help students learn, practise and apply their skills and understanding. Coverage of key content is combined with practical study tips and effective revision strategies to create a guide that can be relied on to build both knowledge and confidence. My Revision Notes for NCFE CACHE Level 1/2 Technical Award in Child Development and Care in the Early Years will help students: - Consolidate knowledge with clear, concise and relevant content coverage, based on what examiners are looking for - Extend understanding with our regular 'Check your understanding', tasks and answers - Check and review knowledge and skills with revision activities that encourage note-taking and include real-world scenarios - Improve technique through our increased exam support, including exam-style practice questions, expert tips and examples of typical mistakes to avoid - Plan and manage a successful revision programme with our topic-by-topic planner, and exam breakdown features, user-friendly definitions and glossary

Trust highly experienced industry experts and authors Louise Burnham and Penny Tassoni to guide students through the latest NCFE CACHE Level 1/2 Technical Award in Child Development (for first teaching from September 2022 onwards). This Student Textbook will strengthen students' understanding of the content and boost the skills required to tackle the NEA with confidence. Brought to you by the No. 1 Childcare Publisher this Student Textbook is: > Comprehensive - gain in-depth knowledge of each content area with clear explanations of every concept and topic and easy-to-follow chapters. > Accessible, reliable and trusted - structured to match the specification and provide students with the information they need to build knowledge, understanding and skills. > Designed to support all students - boost confidence when tackling the internal non-examined and external examined assessments with plenty of activities to test and consolidate knowledge. > The go-to guide - expert authors have carefully designed tasks and activities to build skillset in order to aid progression and questions to assess understanding.

Help students build knowledge and prepare for assessment with this essential classroom resource from Penny Tassoni and Louise Burnham - the only textbook tailored to the CACHE Level 2 Award in Child Development and Care. - Clearly defines 'High Priority' concepts the learner should take away from each section - Shows how each topic is used in practice through 'Theory in Action' sections - Explains each of the relevant grading criteria with reference to CACHE tasks - Written by the highly experienced and expert author team of Penny Tassoni and Louise Burnham This textbook is relevant to the following two qualifications: NCFE CACHE Level 2 Award in Child Development and Care (600/6644/1) NCFE CACHE Level 2 Technical Award in Child Development and Care (603/3293/1)

Begin your path to a career in Education and Early Years with this T Level textbook that covers both the core content and the assisting teaching specialism content you will need to understand to be successful in your qualification. For first teaching from September 2023. Develop your understanding of the key principles, concepts, theories and skills that will give you a solid foundation of knowledge to support you during your industry placement. Created in partnership with NCFE and written by highly respected authors Penny Tassoni, Louise Burnham and Janet King, you can feel confident relying on the insights and experience of these experts. - Track and consolidate your learning using the learning outcomes at the beginning of every unit and Test Yourself questions throughout each unit - Ensure you don't miss any important terminology with key terms highlighted and defined in context - Contextualise your learning with case studies, reflection tasks and practice points - Prepare for your examinations with knowledge-based practice questions - Understand how to approach your assignments with practical tasks and model answers

Be inspired to enhance classroom learning with this textbook, by highly respected and experienced author Louise Burnham. -Build your learning support skills with guidance tailored to the extensive new CACHE qualification due to launch in January 2018 -Gain confidence in your role with practical advice and full explanations from best-selling author in STL , Louise Burnham -Translate theory into practice with Tips for Best Practice and Case Studies for challenging topics such as Behaviour Management -Strengthen your understanding of theory and practice, with comprehensive information linked clearly to assessment criteria -Find all the information you need with the colourful, clear design and appropriate language throughout the book -Make the most of your training with the Stretch and Challenge feature -Engage in debate on important STL topics with Classroom Discussion suggestions

Build the knowledge and skills required to become an Early Years Practitioner with this brand new textbook for Level 2, written by bestselling early years experts Penny Tassoni and Louise Burnham. - Ensure learners are fully prepared for assessment with full coverage of all units. - Encourage students to gauge their own progress with regular Checkpoint quizzes. - Prepare for working in real settings with practically-focused Dos and Don'ts. - Motivate students with engaging language, attractive photographs and a colourful design.

* Covers all the mandatory and an excellent range of the most popular optional units, ensuring learners have what they need to succeed. * Fully updated for the 2010 specification and packed with exciting features to help bring learning to life. * Assessment requirements and portfolio-building opportunities are given greater focus through tailored activities and examples. *'School Life' feature enables learners to relate knowledge and understanding from each unit to their own experiences in the workplace. * Contains a DVD providing video clips so that learners can see and appraise the practice of other teaching/classroom assistants.

Updates to BTEC National Set Tasks for external assessment - April 2017 As a result of feedback from the Department for Education Pearson have made updates to the Set Tasks for some BTEC National qualifications. Therefore subsequent changes have been made to this product. If you have purchased this book before 13th April 2017, details of these changes can be found here. [link to www.pearsonfe.co.uk/BTECchanges]. Corrected copies will be available to purchase by June 2017. The Student Book and ActiveBook has clearly laid out pages with a range of supportive features to aid learning and teaching: * Getting to know your unit sections ensure learners understand the grading criteria and unit requirements. * Getting ready for assessment sections focus on preparation for external assessment with guidance for learners on what to expect. Hints and tips will help them prepare for assessment and sample answers are provided for a range of question types including, short and long answer questions, all with a supporting commentary. * Pause point features provide opportunities for learners to self-evaluate their learning at regular intervals. Each Pause point feature gives learners a Hint or Extend option to either revisit and reinforce the topic or encourage independent research or further study skills. * Case study and Theory into practice features enable development of problem-solving skills and place the theory into real life situations learners could encounter. * Assessment practice features provide scaffolded activities that help prepare learners for assessment. Within each assessment practice activity, a Plan, Do and Review section supports learners' formative assessment by to making sure they fully understand what they are being asked to do, what their goals are and how to evaluate the task and consider how they could improve. * Literacy and numeracy activities provide opportunities for reinforcement in these key areas, placing the skills into a children's play, learning and development context. * Dedicated Think future pages provide case studies from the industry, with a focus on aspects of skills development that can be put into practice in a real work environment and further study.

What does it really take to become a brilliant teaching assistant? Are you getting the most out of your current support role? Are you aware of the training and development opportunities available to you? How do you become more effective in the classroom? What can you do to take your career further? Brilliant Teaching Assistant answers these questions and many more. Outlining the key duties and responsibilities of the role, and illustrated with examples from practical contexts, Louise Burnham will show you how to shine in the classroom and focus on your continuing professional development to aim for the next step in your career in education. BRILLIANT OUTCOMES Understand the school curriculum, timetabling and planning Work more effectively with other school staff Learn what you can do to better support the pupils in your care

How to be an Outstanding Early Years Practitioner is an all-encompassing, comprehensive guide to improving and developing your early years knowledge and delivering outstanding practice on a daily basis. It is the perfect companion for any new school-based early years practitioner or for experienced practitioners looking to revisit fundamental elements of the profession and be inspired. Each easy-to-follow chapter is broken down into key areas of practice, including knowledge of the EYFS, relationships with others, planning and assessment, and safeguarding and child protection. Experienced teacher and author Louise Burnham provides ideas for incorporating these critical concepts into your lesson planning and practical advice for handling any number of scenarios that may arise in the early years classroom day-to-day.

Covers all the mandatory and optional units, providing everything learners need to know in easy-to-read language. * Fully updated for the new specification and packed with exciting features to help bring learning to life. * Assessment requirements and portfolio-building opportunities are given greater focus through tailored activities and examples. * New School Life' feature enables learners to relate knowledge and understanding from each unit to their own experiences in the workplace. * Contains a DVD providing video clips so that learners can see and appraise the practice of other teaching/classroom assistants.

Make a difference to classroom learning with this textbook, written for the CACHE qualification by highly respected and experienced author Louise Burnham. -Develop your skills as a teaching assistant with coverage of all units in the new CACHE qualification. -Build confidence in your role with practical advice and full explanations from best-selling author Louise Burnham. -Translate theory into practice with Tips for Best Practice and Case Studies for challenging topics such as Behaviour Management. -Strengthen your understanding of theory and practice, with comprehensive information linked clearly to assessment criteria. -Find all the information you need with the colourful, clear design, and appropriate language throughout. -Make the most of your training with the Stretch and Challenge feature. -Engage in debate on important topics with Classroom Discussion suggestions.

Written specifically for candidates in Secondary Schools. Covers all the mandatory and an excellent range of the most popular optional units, ensuring learners have what they need to succeed. Fully updated for the new specification and packed with exciting features to help bring learning to life. Assessment requirements and portfolio-building opportunities are given greater focus through tailored activities and examples. New 'School Life' feature enables learners to relate knowledge and understanding from each unit to their own experiences in the workplace.

Packed with practical activities and planning support to help you deliver these exciting new qualifications.* A complete unit-by-unit course companion for learners.* Helps prepare learners for specific job roles.* Includes 'Hands on' and 'Ready for Work?' features to develop practical skills.* Assessment practice activities and dedicated 'Getting Ready for Assessment' sections support preparation for assignments, tasks and external tests.

Contains many features to aid learning and teaching: Activities and Reflections provide additional ideas for lessons and homework tasks. Case studies and Theory in Practices add the important real-world focus, so you don't have to spend time looking for your own examples. Assessment Zones and Assessment Practices guide learners through internal and external assessment, with practice questions to help them achieve their potential. Ready for Work features at the end of each chapter include guidance from employers explaining what they are looking for from a placement learner and from employees in general. This feature will really help learners prepare for their work placements and brush up on the practical skills employers require.