Hi busybee I'm in the same position as you never seen/heard of the technical certificate and am doing City&guilds also but found quite a bit of info on holistic developmnt and bits that might help with the other knowledge question in Childcare and Education by tina Bruce and Carolyn Meggitt[4th edition] published by Heinemann this is the handbook for the diploma in childcare and education and to be more honest have found it to be more helpful for my nvq than the recommended handbooks it also comes with a cd-rom with helpful info. You might also find the cd rom with the birth to three matters pack and the eyfs pack useful too, hope that helps
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