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Completely revised and updated edition of this well-established textbook, which details all recent changes in Government policy and legislation within the area of childcare. New to this edition: Describes the implementation of Aistear, the NCCA curriculum framework for children from birth to six years Introduces Síolta, the quality assurance framework, which establishes the quality standards for the early childhood sector Includes essential information relevant to the Irish childcare situation Provides a strong and integrated focus on policies, laws and services within the context of Irish childcare Diversity is a central theme again throughout this new edition Contains class exercises in the form of case studies, scenarios, activities and discussion topics in all sections WRITTEN FOR - FETAC Level 5 Certificate in Childcare - FETAC Level 5 Certificate in Community and Health Services - CACHE, BTEC and City & Guilds qualifications in early years work - FETAC Level 6 Certificate in Childcare