This practical, up-to-date guide helps trainee teachers understand the theory behind phonics and how children's learning of reading can develop using synthetic phonics.

An engaging and informative core text that enables students to think clearly and critically about the scientific process of research.

A practical overview of creative teaching and learning for both novice and seasoned primary teachers, updated in line with the new Primary National Curriculum.

This book provides teachers with support, guidance, background theory, examples and practical advice for the teaching of writing at greater depth.

This book offers a critical and thought-provoking exploration of a range of key contemporary debates relating to early childhood (in the UK). With contributions from a range of experts, this book aims to empower students and professionals to engage critically with issues of social justice, children’s rights and the shaping of young children’s lives.

All the subject knowledge students need to teach primary English.

Packed with examples, including a full sample puzzle game for you to use with your students, this book is a primer for classroom teachers on designing robust learning activities using problem-solving principles.

From a leading voice in the early years community comes an accessible, dip in, dip out guide to all the hot topics in the sector.

Your how-to accessible guide on how to use data to support your students and your school.

This book offers practical advice and guidance for teaching primary grammar, linked to the National Curriculum.