Mental Health Law in England and Wales is a complete and comprehensive guide to the Mental Health Act 1983 for any mental health professional - from social workers, psychologists and occupational therapists, to doctors and nurses. The book aims to simplify mental health law so that it's accessible to busy professionals at all stages of practice as well as those affected by mental health law.

This book draws on the latest research to offer guidance in supporting children struggling with literacy.

For teachers wanting to find out what works best for their class, this text shows how to harness the power of small or large scale research to help them find the answer.

Debunking common misconceptions and myths surround teaching and education.

A practical guide containing 50 different quality improvement and quality assurance approaches to help improve practice.

Using case studies, activities and research summaries, this accessible guide to child and family social work will provide students with the knowledge and skills they need to practice with confidence.

Using case studies, reflective questions and checklists for practice, this hands-on guide will provide busy social workers with the knowledge and skills they need to effectively and confidently make a difference to the lives of children and young people.

The go-to book for anyone considering a career in nursing. Using real life tips from students, lecturers and nurses, the book helps prospective students determine if nursing is the right career for them. It then walks the reader step by step through the application process, from choosing the right course to writing a strong application and succeeding at the interview.

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

The book covers research, theory and practical application of developing higher level readers within the primary classroom.