Built upon the International Coaching Federation standards and competencies for coaching, this book introduces leaders to results coaching, a model that: provides a navigation system for impacting new thinking and solution finding at various levels of school systems; and teaches language that builds trust and scaffolds confidence and competence.

A practical guide to work-based learning in the Early Years sector helping students get the most out of their work and their studies.

This book, by a highly respected author and academic in the field of early childhood education, covers how to support the wellbeing both of young children and of the adults who live and work with them and their families.

This book will stimulate and extend knowledge and discussion of the role of schemas or repeated patterns of action in young children's cognitive and emotional development.

By discussing both theoretical and practical issues, the authors put forward a new and original approach to early writing instruction.

Award-winning author Jim Knight outlines strategies for becoming an Impact School through targeted, consistent professional learning that is done with teachers, not to teachers.

By considering current debates around the alleged failure of multiculturalism this book invites early years practitioners and students to look at the work they are, or will be doing, in relation to cultural diversity

With play a central part of new early years initiatives in all parts of the UK, this book will be essential reading for all early years students and practitioners.

A core text for EYPS that supports candidates in their understanding of pedagogy and practice and in delivering the Early Years Foundation Stage.