Focuses working in early childhood service and care The Big Picture is written to support delivery of the Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care. It provides students with a practical introduction to working in a children's service and will help them understand the relationship between theory and best practice. This new edition covers the following key areas: ' Complying ' includes the National Quality Framework - the National Regulations, the National Law and the National Quality Standards as well as the Early Years Learning Framework. ' Working and work health and safety ' reflects on the educator's role in the workplace, educator-to-child ratios and organisational structures, maintaining a safe and healthy workplace as well as teamwork and communication. ' Maintaining children's health, safety and wellbeing ' addresses the importance of providing safe environments for children and strategies for maintaining children's health and wellbeing. This includes awareness of child protection procedures for children at risk. ' Supporting diversity ' looks at inclusive practices that support diversity in children's education and care environments as well as specific considerations in relation to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families. ' Caring for infants, toddlers and children ' an overview of providing nurturing care that meets the physical and emotional needs of children, nurturing settings, responsive communication with children and routine physical care. ' Developing positive relationships with children ' focuses on the importance of mutually respectful relationships with children and their families. ' Supporting sustainability ' looks at strategies for assisting children to connect with and respect their environment.