The comprehensive textbook for the brand new CACHE Level 3 Diploma in Child Care and Education (DCE). Fully updated to cover the new age range of 0-16 years, CACHE Level 3 Diploma in Child Care and Education is the essential core text for all those studying at Levels 3 and 4, including the new NVQ, SVQ and BTEC qualifications in Children's Care, Learning and Development (CCLD). Written by the bestselling authors Tina Bruce and Carolyn Meggitt, the book also covers all the assessment outcomes of all nine mandatory units, and six of the optional units. It embraces the principle of inclusion for everyone, provides the essential underpinning knowledge for coursework, exams and professional practice, and includes a CD-ROM in evey copy.The CD-Rom included in the back of the book provides enjoyable opportunities for study, learning and self-testing features such as multiple-choice questions, fill-the-gap and spot-the-hazard exercises, as well as charts to use for activities and observations. A comprehensive list of additional resources is also included.