Published in partnership with CACHE, this level 1 textbook is for all students taking the award, certificate or diploma for CACHE level 1 caring for children.

It includes the knowledge and understanding of child development and well-being necessary for working with children in a variety of settings. Read more about the condition Very Good: A book that has been read and does not look new, but is in excellent condition. Achieving one of the qualifications demonstrates an individual's ability relating to pupil welfare, care, behaviour and learning.This qualification will be replaced by the NCFE Level 1/2 Technical Award in Child Development and Care in the Early Years (603/7012/9). The qualification content meets the Department for Education’s (DfE) Level 2 full and relevant criteria for a Level 2 Early Years Practitioner in the workforce.

Having these qualifications and experience working with children can demonstrate a person's competence and knowledge in childcare, and make them eligible to work in various early years settings.

This text covers all mandatory units and a good selection of optional units to provide the information learners need to succeed. With their wealth of experience in the Early Years, Ann Langston and Dr Jonathan Doherty have all the expertise to make this an authoritative book that will be useful to anyone involved in Early Years education.