The Early Years Professional's Complete Companion

The Early Years Professional's Complete Companion by Pam Jarvis

Fully updated to reflect the changes to the Early Years Professional Status (EYPS) qualification, this second edition remains the essential handbook to support all those considering or working towards EYPS and on whichever pathway they embark. Organised into three parts, the text starts by leading you through the initial requirements for entry to the programme, providing an overview of the different pathways. It goes on to focus on the standards against which all EYP candidates are tested, and then finally looks at the new validation process and beyond. Although closely linked to the standards required for EYPS, and their relationship with the Early Years Foundation Stage, the book is not a standard-by-standard manual; it supports you in developing an organic, holistic perspective on childcare and education, combining practical skills with knowledge development. The text includes case studies based on real practice scenarios, ideas for practical activities, further reading, reflection, interviews and advice from EYPS candidates who have successfully negotiated the validation process.

"The Early Years Professional's Complete Companion offers students a thorough analysis of the contemporary new-era EYPS programmeIn this book Jarvis, George and Holland explore the historical background to EYPS within the context of Government policy, research and current early years literature.

This text engages the reader by providing insightful real-life student case studies. Jarvis, George and Holland have skilfully used their own research and recent experience to underpin a wide range of theoretical perspectives.

The book provides a focus on reflection and analysis to give the student an opportunity to reflect on their own early years experiences. The book presents a multi-disciplinary perspective and will add value to those studying across each of the new-era EYPS pathways."

- Denise Reardon, Department of Childhood Studies, Canterbury Christ Church University

The Early Years Professional's Complete Companion is a valuable resource for any practitioner undertaking or considering Early Years Professional Status. The layout is clear, easy to dip in and out of, and the text is easy to navigate. There are numerous practical 'real life' examples, linked to underpinning theory and policy, that are suitable and relevant for practitioners from a range of settings as well as some great ideas for activities to undertake within the workplace to develop practice in line with the Standards for EYPS.

The Early Years Professional's Complete Companion provides a wealth of support, ideas and guidance for anyone considering EYPS, as well as those who are already on the journey to achieving the award. The accounts of those who have already achieved the award demonstrate how 'unique' the programme is and how working towards EYPS can truly enhance not only your own practice and direct work with children , but also that of others you work alongside and the children they in turn support.

Emma Slaughter, Regional Service Leader (EYPS), Eastern Leadership Centre

The 2nd Edition takes into consideration recent changes to EYPS programme delivery, EYPS standards and the Early Years Foundation Stage. The authors have updated some of the chapters to expand on the current themes and have ensured that the current socio-political climate is accurately reflected. Candidates are able to use this book to holistically build on their own knowledge and practice; it supports their thinking and encourages them to critically evaluate themselves via case studies, reflection and further reading. A very informative book which will help candidates on their EYPS journey.

Nikki Fairchild, EYPS Programme Coordinator, University of Chichester

Dr Pam Jarvis is currently Senior Lecturer at Bradford College University Centre and Associate Lecturer for the Open University. She has many years' experience of creating and teaching developmental, social science and social policy modules for Education/Child Development programmes.

Jane George (MEd) is currently the Programme Manager for Early Years, Health and Care at Bradford College University Centre, managing the curriculum across the full range of Further and Higher Education programmes in Early Years and Health and Care.

Wendy Holland (MA) has experience of teaching in mainstream nurseries, primary and special schools for over thirty years. She is currently working in the Teaching, Health and Care sector at Bradford College University Centre, has been training and assessing Early Years Professionals since the national launch of the status in 2007.

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ISBN 13	9780273779025
ISBN 10	0273779028
Title	The Early Years Professional's Complete Companion
Author	Pam Jarvis
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Taylor & Francis Ltd
Year published	2012-11-15
Number of pages	312
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