ISBN 978-1-8384134-7-7

Comprehensive introduction to all key concepts and practices required for the care, well-being, safety and health of children aged 0–6 years in ELC settings in Ireland.

*Integrates the frameworks, principles and standards of Síolta, Aistear, the 2016 Early Years Regulations and the Tusla Early Years Quality and Regulatory Framework

*Practical case studies and examples with application of theories and models help build applied knowledge and understanding of all topics

*Key practical tasks section in each chapter clearly demonstrates how to prepare for and perform practical skills, thereby reinforcing learning

*Each chapter is structured to clearly introduce and develop key concepts as well as highlight new key terms

*Visual, easy to navigate, highly illustrated and clearly laid out chapters with emphasis on the development of practical skills.

THE AUTHOR

Niamh Gaine BA, H. Dip, MEd taught Early Learning and Care for many years in Cork College of Commerce. Niamh is also the author of Child Health & Well-Being (Gill Education, 2013)