Using historical evidence and interviews with high-profile decision-makers in Education, this book analyses education policy in England and Wales since the Second World War.

The second edition of a best-selling, market-leading textbook which maps directly onto the undergraduate youth work degree. Kate Sapin, who leads the youth work course at the University of Manchester, has included ample student exercises, points for reflection and references to theory.

A unique textbook on urban geography, taking a global perspective with a through theoretical grounding and an extensive and diverse range of case studies.

A practical introduction to the process of designing, doing and writing up research with children and young people.

Written in a lively and engaging style, this book will enable both supervisors and supervisees to get the best they can from the supervisory experience.

Introduces students to the key legal and ethical principles guiding professional practice. Using an applied, practice-based and refreshingly 'real' approach this text will help to make law and ethical issues more accessible and looks at how legal and ethical principles interplay and inform professional development.

Updated, practical, comprehensive guide to academic writing online and traditionally.

An essential overview of theoretical issues in psychology with pedagogical features to help students identify key terms and concepts.

New and updated edition of this popular core text helping students build confidence and understanding of leadership practice for EYPS.

'Hatton's book is a welcome antidote to stagnation and moribund thinking in contemporary professional practice and readers will gain much from engaging with the concepts he sets out and the challenges he raises.' Jonathan Parker, Series Editor