Penny Tassoni

Margaret Hough

Trusted author Margaret Hough updates this bestselling resource that will provide you with the clearest introduction to the major approaches in counselling. Easy to read, clear and concise, this full colour updated edition will take you from learning to application with a variety of group tasks and case studies to explore and evaluate. - Explore the new extended sections on Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Neuroscience, and Cultural Diversity and Counselling to highlight new approaches, developments and research. - Consolidate learning with new student exercises - now over 70! - Translate theory into practice with new case studies, including some that will illustrate the problems clients experienced during Covid-19, with special reference to emotional and psychological effects of lockdown - Understand the ways in which neuroscience helps us understand the beneficial effects of counselling and psychotherapy with the regular references throughout the book.

Counselling Skills and Theory 5th Edition

Explore Empathy and Kindness with Your Little One

Time to Care

'This book is practical, inspiring and, as all educational books should be, peppered with surprises. I shall feel less insecure in the next KS1 classroom I visit.' Fred Sedgwick is a poet, former headteacher and the author of numerous books in the areas of literature, expressive arts, education and creativity. Lists range from planning activites and dealing with special educational needs to working with parents, teaching assistants and other colleagues.

101 Essential Lists for the Early Years

Time to Go to Nursery

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. _______________ Not all children enjoy going to bed, and a good bedtime routine can be hard to master. Time to Go to Bed explains to children why everyone needs sleep, and how being tired can make us unhappy or act in a really silly way! With simple text and delightful full-colour illustrations by Mel Four, this picture book helps children understand and follow the bedtime routine, from putting on pyjamas to settling down to sleep for the night. It shows children the many different places where sleep takes place, like cots, hammocks and even bird's nests. _______________ '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

The perfect picture book for talking about bedtime routines

Time to Go to Bed

Louise Burnham

Janet King

Begin your path to a career in Education and Childcare with this T Level textbook that covers both the core content and the assisting teaching specialism content you will need to understand to be successful in your qualification. Develop your understanding of the key principles, concepts, theories and skills that will give you a solid foundation of knowledge to support you during your industry placement. Created in partnership with CACHE and written by highly respected authors Penny Tassoni, Louise Burnham and Janet King, you can feel confident relying on the insights and experience of these experts. - Track and consolidate your learning using the learning outcomes at the beginning of every unit and Test Yourself questions throughout each unit - Ensure you don't miss any important terminology with key terms highlighted and defined in context - Contextualise your learning with case studies, reflection tasks and practice points - Prepare for your examinations with knowledge-based practice questions - Understand how to approach your assignments with practical tasks and model answers

Education and Childcare T Level: Assisting Teaching

Begin your path to a career in Education and Childcare with this T Level textbook that covers both the core content and the education and childcare specialism content you will need to understand to be successful in your qualification. For first teaching from September 2022. Develop your understanding of the key principles, concepts, theories and skills that will give you a solid foundation of knowledge to support you during your industry placement. Created in partnership with CACHE and written by highly respected authors Penny Tassoni, Louise Burnham and Janet King, you can feel confident relying on the insights and experience of these experts. - Track and consolidate your learning using the learning outcomes at the beginning of every unit and Test Yourself questions throughout each unit - Ensure you don't miss any important terminology with key terms highlighted and defined in context - Contextualise your learning with case studies, reflection tasks and practice points - Prepare for your examinations with knowledge-based practice questions - Understand how to approach your assignments with practical tasks and model answers

Education and Childcare T Level: Early Years Educator: Updated for first teaching from September 2022

A core textbook mapped to the specifications for BTEC National Early Years.

BTEC National Early Years

This text covers the underpinning knowledge required for special needs modules on Early Years courses. It guides students and practitioners through this subject area, and provides information on the issues and legislation.

Understanding Inclusion in the Early Years

Supporting Special Needs

Diploma in Child Care and Education is clearly written and covers all the underpinning knowledge in CACHE Certificate in Child Care and Education.

Diploma in Child Care and Education

Penny Tassoni MBE is an education consultant, author and trainer who specialises in learning and play. Penny began her career as an Early Years teacher before training nursery nurses. She has also worked for a large day care chain as their education and training manager. Penny has written forty books, many of which are core textbooks in the UK for training nursery nurses and Early Years teachers. In 2013, she took on the role of President of the Professional Association of Early Years and Childcare (PACEY) - an organisation with over 35,000 members in the UK. Penny is a well-known speaker and trainer. She regularly works with nurseries and preschools in the UK and Turkey and has supported nurseries in China, Dubai and Hong Kong. Mel Four is a book cover designer and illustrator. She lives in London with her husband and two sons. As well as loving drawing and reading (of course!), Mel enjoys family camping trips and all crafts, especially knitting and crochet.

Time to Tidy Up

Provides support for students studying for the CACHE Level 3 Child Care and Education qualification. This work features an index to help students find just what they're looking for. It also includes case studies, activities and photos that help students to apply their learning, develop professional skills, and reflect on their practice.

Child Care and Education Level 3

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.

Time to Share

Time to Make Friends

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

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

Suitable for most students on Early Years, Health and Education courses and student teachers in training, this work provides practical guidance on implementing the pre-school curriculum.

Ideas for Themes and Activities

Planning for the Foundation Stage

From shy to confident, quiet to enthusiastic, all children have different personalities and sometimes they just need a little help when it comes to making friends. How can we best help children communicate clearly and build strong friendships? Penny Tassoni, leading Early Years education consultant, author and trainer, uses simple words, accompanied by delightful full-colour illustrations by Mel Four, to support children as they make friends. There's lots to talk about in Time to Make Friends which makes this book ideal for sharing. 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.

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