The Big Picture, 6e examines the personal and professional skills needed to be an early childhood educator. It gives you a practical introduction to working in a children's service environment and helps to bridge the gap between theory and practice. This text supports training delivery in Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care. You will be introduced to the Early Childhood Australia Code of Ethics and the challenges you may face when working with families and children. The author also emphasises the importance of knowing the traditional areas of early education and development, and links them to the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) and the National Quality Standards (NQS). Links are provided to the updated regulations Throughout the text theory is supported by practical examples and activities to reinforce learning.