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.

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

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

A beginner's guide to critical thinking and learning for social 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

A straightforward guide to help teachers and trainee teachers in FE navigate the complex system of teaching qualifications and learn to teach in an ever-changing sector.

Covering the what, why and how in easily accessible language, this book explores the common challenges faced by nursing students on placement and gives practical advice on how to overcome them. Updated to the latest NMC standards and written by a team of experienced lecturers and nurses.

Mapped to the 2018 NMC Standards, this book introduces TNAs to the theory and practice of effective communication. Building confidence in communicating across different settings and with diverse patients, families, carers and the MDT, the book uses case studies and activities to help TNAs develop their own unique voice.

This book introduces early years practitioners to some contemporary theorists and explores their work alongside more well-known thinkers.