Play is an underlying theme of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) but it is often a challenge for practitioners to provide a play-based curriculum. This book provides guidance on how practitioners can focus on play and meet the requirements of the EYFS.

Best-selling text on direct practice learning for degree students

A highly accessible and up to the minute introduction to youth work for new students and those considering entering the profession

Giving invaluable advice on how to get the most out of studying for a PGCE, this is a must-have guide for all those on, or looking to embark on, this demanding course.

Guides social work and social care students through working with disabled people. Unique in its aspirational, outcomes-focused approach.

The classic text in multilevel analysis, dealing with everything you need to know, has been hugely revised and added to and is supported by all the software. A must-have for modellers.

A student introduction to the history, present and future of global communication from one of Europe's most respected communication scholars.

This book provides a comprehensive, clear and accessible introduction to counselling and psychotherapy theory and practice

Diversity and inclusion are issues very much at the forefront of education policy, and are covered in every childhood course. This book explains the issues and helps trainee teachers demonstrate good practice in this area.

A major new contribution to the field of qualitative data analysis, this book sets out the theory and practice of dialogical approaches.