This provocative book approaches education reform by highlighting what works, while also demonstrating what can be accomplished if we redefine conventional schools. We can make the schools we have more efficient, more effective, and more equitable, all while creating powerful opportunities to support all aspects of students' development.

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.

This book will benefit those responsible for creating an effective coaching program within their school system. They will learn the essential elements of coaching and what should be incorporated into a successful program.

This book, together with Creating Productive Cultures in Schools, cover the two foundational anchors that ground effective school leadership, and provide the full encyclopedia of leadership for school improvement.

This book provides new insights into teaching the next generation of learners and designing learning spaces to fit their needs.

This book presents competency-specific information and tools teachers can use to support students' development of six key intrapersonal and interpersonal competencies.

The role of the adult in the development of young children's communications skills through interaction is vital and this book will help readers understand this and improve their practice.