With guidance on adapting to work in school, teaching on placement, securing the first teaching job, and succeeding in the NQT year, this book is a must-have for primary trainees on school experience, whether they are in a school-based or university-based teacher training programme.

The Reception year is a transitional or bridging time for children. This text will guide trainee and beginning teachers to perform the multiple roles and responsibilities of a reception teacher and support children through this transition.

By considering current debates around the alleged failure of multiculturalism this book invites early years practitioners and students to look at the work they are, or will be doing, in relation to cultural diversity

With play a central part of new early years initiatives in all parts of the UK, this book will be essential reading for all early years students and practitioners.

In Nederland wordt net als elders veel geklaagd over 'het democratisch tekort' en 'de kloof tussen burger en bestuur'. De aangedragen oplossing is doorgaans 'meer democratie'. De consensus op dit punt lijkt groot. Maar de werkelijkheid is anders. Uit een schijnbaar eenvoudig principe, de samentrekking van demos en kratia, het volk dat regeert, vloe

A new mainstream textbook on primary English for those training to teach in primary education, carefully written to be relevant for the changing education landscape of the next few years.

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.

Carrying out leadership research in educational establishments can be challenging, but it is also rewarding. This accessible book offers sound practical advice and a clear conceptual framework for this research.

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