Penny Tassoni

Updates to BTEC National Set Tasks for external assessment - April 2017As 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.

Winner of the ERA award for Early Years_______________On average, children from low income backgrounds enter reception with lower scores in literacy and mathematics than their peers. This book provides early years practitioners with the skills to narrow this gap. In the early years, children's cognitive development is largely shaped by their home environment, but research shows that on average, children who are entitled to free school meals start primary school with lower scores in reading and mathematics than their peers. As an early years practitioner, you can influence these children's learning within your setting, and help them to achieve the same levels as their more affluent peers. That's what this book aims to do: help you to narrow the gap. This unique book shows you how to provide a 'safety net' for children who are most at risk of underachievement. You will be taught about the different factors that positively impact upon children's learning (including adult interaction and literacy and mathematical experiences) and how they link to good practice within the EYFS. From tips for creating a rich, and diverse play environment for them to enjoy, to suggestions on how to carefully guide activities and experiences, this book will help you to establish a strong, long term education programme. You will be amazed at the impact you will have upon these children simply by making small changes to your practice and planning, and you might even increase your setting's chance of gaining an 'outstanding' Ofsted grade.

Written by Penny Tassoni and an expert author team of BTEC teachers, verifiers and early years professionals so you can be sure the content is reliable, relevant and of the highest quality. Student Book 2 includes all the units needed to complete the Extended Certificate, Certificate or Diploma and a selection of popular specialist units.

Master the knowledge and skills you need to obtain the new work-based CACHE Level 3 Diploma for the Early Years Workforce (Early Years Educator) qualification. Written by bestselling author and early years expert Penny Tassoni, this is the only textbook for work-based learners endorsed by CACHE. Tassoni makes learning the key concepts on the job both easy and enjoyable. This book will support you through your assessment and the start of your career.- Understand all the requirements of the new qualification fully with clearly stated learning outcomes and key terms- See how concepts are applied to a range of settings with numerous case studies- Learn to reflect on your own skills and experiences with numerous 'Reflection' boxes - Practise what you've learned with 'In practice' and 'In your setting' activity boxes- Prepare for examinations and assessment with confidence via activities linked to assessment criteria

Covers the underpinning knowledge and understanding for all core, mandatory and optional units for the Award and Certificate and all core and mandatory units for the Extended Certificate and Diploma. The attractive, accessible layout is packed with learning features, which draw out key points and bring topics to life. Provides support and practice for learners as they work towards the Award, Certificate, Extended Certificate or Diploma. Units include plenty of activities and assessment guidance to help learners achieve their potential. Case Studies reflect the work-related nature of the qualification, so that learners are more able to put theory into practice in real-world settings. Assessment activities will help learners to achieve their potential in internally-assessed units and support external assessment.

Directly matched toÃ? Â the CACHE Entry Level 3/Level 1 Caring for Children specification - to give students the coverage and content they need toÃ? Â succeed.

Brand new resources for Level 2 provide complete coverage of the new Childrenâ??s Workforce qualifications so you can be sure that you are fully supported to make a difference to the lives of the children in your care.

Brand new resources for Level 3 provide complete coverage of the new Children's Workforce qualifications so you can be sure that you and your learners are fully supported to make a difference to the lives of the children in your care.

Written to match the specifications of all mandatory and a range of popular optional units at Level 3, this Student Book provides complete support for students studying for the new CACHE Level 3 Child Care and Education qualification. It is presented with an eye-catching page layout designed for maximum ease of use, including an extensive and user-friendly index to help students find just what they're looking for. It includes case studies, activities and photos that encourage the practical application of knowledge and help students to apply their learning, develop professional skills and reflect on their practice. It is supported by a free interactive website with practice multiple choice questions to help students prepare for external assessment.

Aims to inspire learners to engage with the important subject of child development through 6 to 16 years with the helps of discussion of topical issues and children's real experiences.