Child Care and Development

 

CACHE
CACHE has four roles - it writes and assesses training courses for new entrants to the childcare and education and playwork professions. It accredits the competence of child carers and playworkers in their workplace. It works to raise the standard of children's care and education and playwork. It is the Early Years National Training Organisation.
Childline: Child Abuse
What is child abuse, who abuses them, what are the effects, what to do, things children should lnow if they are worried about child abuse. Also information and advice on bullying, bereavement, exam stress etc.
DfES - Early Years, Child Care and Playwork
Answers to FAQ's about working in Early Years, Child Care and Childplay. Governments site.
Early Years National Training Organisation
A strategic body that represents everyone, including paid staff and volunteers, who works in the UK with children between the ages of 0 - 8. The Early Years NTO is responsible for training strategy for the UK Early Years Sector and, while it does not itself provide training, it advises on all issues of training and qualifications. Excellent information and resource links. Key stage 4, Advanced Level
Natural Child Project
About the link between child behaviour and how they are treated, many useful links and good information. Key stage 4, Advanced Level
NCMA - National Childminding Association
Promotes quality registered childminding so that children, families and communities can benefit from the best in childcare and education. Includes excellent links and information.