Penny Tassoni MBE is an education consultant, author and trainer who specialises in the whole spectrum of learning and play. Penny began her career as an early years teacher, before training nursery nurses. She has also worked for a large daycare 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 February 2013, she was asked to take on the role of President of the Professional Association of Early Years and Childcare - an organisation with over 35,000 members in the UK. Penny is a well known speaker and trainer. She regularly visits and supports nurseries and pre-schools which allows her to maintain regular contact with babies and young children. She also works regularly in Turkey but has supported nurseries in China, Dubai and Hong Kong.

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'This book is practical, inspiring and, as all educational books should be, peppered with surprises. I shall feel less insecure in the next classroom I visit.' - Fred Sedgwick

'A real eye-opener' - The Teacher Trainer
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From education consultant, author and trainer Penny Tassoni comes an indispensable collection of key lists for all Early Years practitioners.
The lists range from ideas for starting out, planning activities, and dealing with special educational needs to working with parents, coping with management, and staying safe.

1. Starting out 2. Layout and organisation 3. Planning 4. Ideas for activities 5. Working with children 6. Observation and assessment 7. Parents 8. Special Needs and Inclusion 9. Staying safe 10. Coping with Management and Inspections 11. Moving on