This unique book provides childminders, in practice or training, with the sound
foundation required to work safely and professionally with children. Written by
two of the country's leading child-care authors, the book covers children's
needs, behaviour and development, as well as featuring sections on safety, child
protection, disabled children, professionalism, relationships with parents and
childminding as a business. This book has been produced in conjunction with the
National Childminding Association, and will provide a useful and reliable guide
to all practising childminders. It also provides a useful complement to the DCP
1 course, and will be an invaluable course companion.