The child is placed at the heart of the text and it includes substantial chapters examining key pieces of legislation, law, policy frameworks and the overreaching theoretical and research evidence to support good practice and help students gain confidence whilst on placements.

A practical introduction developed to underpin core aspects of commissioning services in health and social care with tools and strategies that really work, this is a step-by-step guide to the commissioning process and will help the reader better understand the skills required for good commissioning, the challenges they may face and how to approach them and what makes a good commissioning manager.

All the subject knowledge students need to teach primary science.

A comprehensive guide to support, challenge and develop trainee teachers' understanding of evidence-based teaching in primary schools.

Supports trainee and beginning teachers to develop the personal professional skills and behaviours needed to Be a Teacher.