Split into three parts, this book considers what is meant by disadvantage and marginalisation, how this can come about and the impact this may have on lives, before unpicking the key knowledge and skills needed to practice effectively with individuals and groups.

This book supports trainee teachers to explore the complex relationships between literacy achievement and social background.

This book supports those training to work with young children to explore the many factors that impact on child health and wellbeing.

This accessible guide to child development is for students of degrees and foundation degrees in Early Years, Early Childhood Studies and related disciplines and for early years practitioners.

A practical and accessible guide to the Verbal and Numerical Reasoning Exercises within the Police Recruit Assessment Process.

A complete guide to youth justice for social workers.

This practical, research-driven book provides professionals with the knowledge and skills to maintain their duty of care in respect of those with whom they work.

A new edition of this key text on research methods for all undergraduate education students.

A straightforward and accessible guide to Personal Development in Counselling and Psychotherapy

An essential guide on effective supervision for managers and their staff.