Britten, a social worker who has worked with adults at risk in the UK, and Whitby, a social worker who has worked in health and social care in the UK, outline a risks and strengths assessment model
The use of ability-grouping is currently increasing in primary schools. Teachers and teacher educators are placed in the unenviable position of having to marry research evidence suggesting that abilit
Teacher educators have, until relatively recently, been invisible in the eyes of policy makers with little attention given to their induction and professional learning needs. This book draws on a grow
Social work students and some practitioners often struggle to get their head around the application of theory and associated methods of intervention derived from the social sciences to social work pra
The Criminal Justice System is becoming a de facto provider of mental health care, according to a series of recent prison inspections and reports on policing and mental illness which have highlighted
Witchcraft accusations against children are occurring ever more frequently in the UK yet continue to be underestimated by social work professionals. This concise book provides a personal narrative of
Becoming an Outstanding Personal Tutor was written to help the reader develop their own personal tutoring practice and connect it with coaching, alongside curriculum delivery. It provides an effective
Studying for your Nursing Degree provides you with a sound knowledge and understanding of: the structure and culture of HE, and how nursing fits into it; what to expect, and what will be expected of y
This book provides a concise and comprehensive overview of the practice of coteaching, including its benefits and educational and social implications. Coteaching plays an important role in enhancing t
This book guides students and practitioners through the wealth of information on cognition and language development by breaking the area down into manageable chunks and drawing these together into a f
Caregiving transcends race, gender, and age, and most people will be a caregiver or receiver (often both) at some point in their lives. This book explores the extent of caregiving in the UK and discus
Using a fictional narrative and critical thinking activities, the author explores professional practice in further education. She addresses lesson planning; assessing learner needs and learning; selec
A Concise Guide to Education Studies explores key contemporary issues in education, featuring the latest theoretical perspectives and policies aimed at supporting the professional development and unde
This book is essential reading for your year as a primary newly qualified teacher (NQT). It provides support through advice, reassurance and practical strategies, and encourages you to critically refl
There has been a resurgent interest in relationship-based practice and the Care Act 2014 recognises the significance of effective working relationships with service users and carers to ensure a person
Systematic synthetic phonics is central to the teaching of early reading and is a key element in Ofsted inspections of both schools and teacher training providers. For children, learning about phonics
Trainees and school-based practitioners are being encouraged to engage more with evidence-based teaching methods. Teachers are now more responsible for the outcomes of their own practice and are charg
Now fully updated to reflect the changing social work landscape and with an expanded section on improving emotional resilience, this book is an invaluable guide for Practice Educators and Practice Sup
This up-to-date text addresses primary science teaching in light of the UK's new primary National Curriculum and the latest Teachers' Standards. Aimed at primary trainees and teachers, the book provid
Leaving university and entering the world of social work can be quite a daunting experience, though also exciting and challenging. Positive Social Work helps you as a NQSW to understand your role with
If you are embarking on a university nursing or midwifery degree, the books in this series will help you acquire and develop the knowledge, skills and strategies you need to achieve your goals. They p
If you are embarking on a university nursing or midwifery degree, the books in this series will help you acquire and develop the knowledge, skills and strategies you need to achieve your goals. They p
If you are embarking on a university social work degree the books in this series will help you acquire and develop the knowledge, skills and strategies you need to achieve your goals. They provide sup
Research has consistently shown that the most economically disadvantaged pupils have the poorest educational outcomes. Austerity government policies and pressures of performativity on schools may have
An essential guide to important theories of professional learning for teacher educators, of particular value to those taking on new responsibilities in relation to initial teacher education (ITE) and
Corporate Emotional Intelligence is a seminal work for business in the 21st century. It analyzes how human behavior is conditioned within corporate cultures, and how managers come to adopt unconscious
This concise and accessible book is a practical guide to qualitative classroom research, including extended case-studies of real research projects which serve as concrete examples of the advice provid
