*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.
