EYFS: A Practical Guide: A Penny Tassoni Handbook


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Get up to date on the latest EYFS framework with this brand-new handbook. Written by industry expert Penny Tassoni, this comprehensive handbook is easy-to navigate, colourful and accessible for all those who want to understand the latest updates to the EYFS and improve their practice. - Be guided by Penny's practical and helpful advice on safeguarding and welfare and gain an in-depth understanding of the education requirements of the EYFS. - Create a comprehensive curriculum for your practice that is linked to the Ofsted framework. - Test yourself both in theory and practice with hypothetical questions and tips for practical application throughout the handbook. - Explore suggested activities for each age range and area of learning and development. - Discover the new 'Ofsted Feature', which will help practitioners achieve Outstanding in their Ofsted inspection.







Planning Play and the Early Years


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Written for early years practitioners and students, Planning Play and the Early Years provides full-colour, fully illustrated guidance through the process of planning and providing play opportunities for children aged 0-5 years.




Penny Tassoni's Practical EYFS Handbook


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Fully revised and updated for the 2012 EYFS framework




Time to Eat


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From leading Early Years expert Penny Tassoni MBE, Time To... picture books use simple words and colourful illustrations to help young children understand all-important everyday skills. Featuring practical advice and tips for practitioners, carers and parents, these books will help you explore positive behaviour with children in a fun and friendly way. _______________ Sometimes mealtimes can be a battle with young children, especially when they don't want to try new foods. How can we best help children understand that it can take time to like a new food? And how can we develop their vocabulary so they can articulate how they are feeling about food? Penny Tassoni, leading Early Years education consultant, author and trainer, presents a picture book with simple words and delightful full-colour illustrations by Mel Four that encourages children to change their attitudes towards food through looking at shapes and colours, talking about textures and generally making food more interesting. In doing so, young children will build on their self-care skills, behaviour and routines when it comes to healthy eating. Time to Eat is the perfect book for putting a positive and fun spin on mealtimes and food. It also includes a page of practical advice and tips for practitioners, carers and parents on fussy eating. _______________ 'What a great resource – I need these books in my life' - KATE PANKHURST, author of the Fantastically Great Women series 'A highly recommended set of books to have in your Early Years setting or on the bookshelf at home.' - KATHY BRODIE, Early Years professional, consultant and trainer




Time to Tidy Up


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From leading Early Years expert Penny Tassoni MBE, Time To... picture books use simple words and colourful illustrations to help young children understand all-important everyday skills. Featuring practical advice and tips for practitioners, carers and parents, these books will help you explore positive behaviour with children in a fun and friendly way. _______________ Playtime can involve a wealth of resources from toys and blocks to books and paint, but sometimes putting all of these items away can be a battle. Penny Tassoni, leading Early Years education consultant, author, and trainer, presents a picture book with simple words and engaging full-colour illustrations by Mel Four that puts a positive spin on why tidying up can be part of the play! Time to Tidy Up helps young children build on their behaviour and routines when it comes to tidying up. It also includes a page of practical advice and tips for practitioners, carers and parents making it the perfect resource for supporting this essential self-care skill. _______________ 'What a great resource – I need these books in my life' - KATE PANKHURST, author of the Fantastically Great Women series 'A highly recommended set of books to have in your Early Years setting or on the bookshelf at home' - KATHY BRODIE, Early Years professional, consultant and trainer




Time to Share


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From leading Early Years expert Penny Tassoni MBE, Time To... picture books use simple words and colourful illustrations to help young children understand all-important everyday skills. Featuring practical advice and tips for practitioners, carers and parents, these books will help you explore positive behaviour with children in a fun and friendly way. _______________ Everyone knows how difficult it is to get young children to share with others and we need strategies to help them understand why it's important – this book will help! Penny Tassoni, leading Early Years education consultant, author and trainer, presents a picture book with simple words and delightful full-colour illustrations by Mel Four that encourages children to share in a positive way. There is lots to talk about in Time to Share which makes this book ideal for starting conversations with children about why and how we share. It also includes a page of practical advice and tips for practitioners, parents and carers making it the perfect resource for supporting this essential life skill. _______________ 'What a great resource – I need these books in my life' - KATE PANKHURST, author of the Fantastically Great Women series 'A highly recommended set of books to have in your Early Years setting or on the bookshelf at home' - KATHY BRODIE, Early Years professional, consultant and trainer




Meeting Special Needs: A practical guide to support children with Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN)


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A growing number of children appear to be experiencing delays or difficulties in their speech, language and communication skills. In this book, the author outlines how to identify these children and how to support them effectively. This pracitcal guide to the field of speech, language and communication needs (SLCN) is a timely and practical guide for early years' professionals, as well as the non-specialist pracitioner, and parents or carers.




Supporting Children with Special Needs: A Penny Tassoni Handbook


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Support the individual needs of children with this practical and informative guide from Penny Tassoni Fully matched to the new 2014 Special Education Needs and Disability Code of Practice, this Penny Tassoni Handbook explores supporting children with individual needs, working with parents and the issues surrounding SEN and disability. Tassoni's signature style and approach ensures that the government code is translated into a practical, informative and easy-to-read guide for anyone working in the role of a SENCO. - Helps you tailor your strategies in the key areas of communication & interaction, cognition & learning, social, emotional & mental health and sensory and/or physical needs. - Includes a detailed reference section on a wide range of specific needs from autism spectrum condition through to Fragile X. - Uses colourful design and illustrative photos which make theory easy to understand and to put into practice in real world scenarios. - Written in Penny Tassoni's easy-to-read, informative and practical style.




NCFE CACHE Level 3 Early Years Educator for the Work-Based Learner


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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