With specific suggestions for questions to ask, things to listen for, and ways to generate new ideas and motivation, this book provides concrete guidance for those who coach leaders of schools and districts.

High quality leadership coaching is one of the most effective methods of professional development for leaders. Coach It Further highlights the important aspects of leadership that leaders and coaches can work on together.

This handbook examines policy and practice from around the world with respect to broadly conceived notions of inclusion and diversity within education.

The book covers research, theory and practical application of developing higher level readers within the primary classroom.

Bringing together two core areas of the curriculum, play and literacy, this book offers an innovative approach to examining literacy and language development within the context of children's play.

This book guides trainees through each step of their journey and helps them build the knowledge, confidence and skills to succeed.

"This is a very useful book that covers all the key topics that the students will need to know about. The book is easy to access, and a good mix of theory and practical ideas." -Lisa Jeffery, School of Education, Northampton University

A broad range of contributors explore the key themes and debates surrounding international perspectives on early childhood education and care.

From creating a supportive learning environment, to philosophy for children, this text helps trainee primary teachers explore a range of philosophies and strategies to develop active learning in the primary classroom.

Gives beginning teachers clear pragmatic guidance on how to plan, deliver and assess high-quality English teaching.