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.