Professional Practice in ELC

Written as an essential text containing specialist knowledge on all necessary professional practice procedures to assist in becoming an Early Learning and Care (ELC) professional practitioner.

*Presents a strong focus throughout on professional development for ELC practitioners and on developing professionalism within the ELC sector

*Incorporates the principles and standards of the frameworks Síolta and Aistear, the 2016 Early Years Services Regulations and the Tusla Early Years Quality and Regulatory Framework (QRF) throughout the text

*Presents key competencies for personal and professional development, including skills required for work experience

*Illustrates the importance of becoming a reflective practitioner using models of reflective practice to develop knowledge, understanding and ability as an ELC professional

*Contains exercises, activities, scenarios, discussion topics and review questions throughout.