This book provides guidance on how every early years practitioner can use their knowledge, skills, personality and experience to positively influence and lead practice, and in doing so improve opportunities for children and their families.

This book takes a genuine theory and practice approach and looks at the main areas of global early years curricula, dedicating a chapter to each. It also includes discussion of key elements of early years education such as play, assessment and SEND.

The sequel to the ground-breaking Learning Stories, this book further discusses the philosophy behind the notion of narrative assessment while being practical guide on how to write ‘good stories’ and engage with a range of audiences.

A guide to the complexities of working with difference and diversity in counselling and psychotherapy.

Written specifically for teaching assistants and support staff, this book offers support for their roles and encourages professional development.

Creativity is a key theme in early childhood studies at the moment and is increasingly highlighted in all manner of early childhood academic courses. This book will form the link between creativity and literacy with concrete examples of children's meaning making, as well as offering a protocol for students to follow.

Stories of Caring School Leadership is a comprehensive resource of real-life examples that demonstrate what is possible when caring leadership is practiced.

Diverse case studies and a framework based on timely issues help educators focus students' talents and interests on developing an entrepreneurial mindset and leadership skills.

The authors offer a school-wide collaborative model for addressing the individual needs of students to ensure both equity and achievement success for all students.

A text for primary trainees on embedding primary mathematics across the curriculum and strengthening mathematics subject knowledge. Linked to the 2012 Teachers' Standards.