A text for early years practitioners and students, supporting them to reflect on, and improve the effectiveness of, their work with parents.

This text on teaching reading and phonics is specifically for secondary trainees, providing them with all they need to know to support students who need help in this area.

This book examines what is meant by 'mastery of mathematics' and reviews what we can learn from Asian maths teaching methods. It helps readers to see how areas of mathematics fit together and how they can support children to build their own understanding of the subject.

This is a key text that enables students to appreciate and understand the central role of observation in understanding, planning for and educating early years children.

Set against the backdrop of the Mental Capacity Act 2005, this book explores issues raised by mental capacity within adult safeguarding to highlight and aid professionals appreciate how mental capacity intersects with risk and vulnerability. Case studies, reflection points and exercise are used to develop understanding and support critical engagement with practice.

This practical and popular guide to children's common errors and misconceptions in primary mathematics is an essential tool for teachers and trainees. It supports planning for and tackling potential errors by enhancing understanding of the difficulties encountered in mathematical development.

This book helps trainee nursing associates to prepare for and excel in their nursing associate practice placements. Covering all settings and all fields of nursing, it shows readers how to make the most of each placement and transfer learning and skills from one area of practice to another.

This bestselling introduction to research supports nursing students by demystifying jargon, explaining the key concepts and building their skills in applying research principles to their studies and practice.

An essential guide to passing the police recruit assessment process.

A critical analysis of the practical application of law and policy relating to social work with children and families.