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Moving On to Key Stage 1 has been highly influential in developing innovative, developmentally appropriate KS1 practice in schools (read more)

Moving On to Key Stage 1 has been highly influential in developing innovative, developmentally appropriate KS1 practice in schools across the country. This new edition offers teachers further powerful and persuasive arguments for continuing play-based learning into Year 1 and 2. This new edition contains:*Brand new research identifying the current concerns of teachers in KS1 and setting these in the context of the current 'school readiness' agenda*An updated chapter on how children learn most naturally age 5-7 years and how to capitalise on this (hide)

The book examines the theory of supervision and the underlying principles of teaching and assessment in nurse education and includes (read more)

The book examines the theory of supervision and the underlying principles of teaching and assessment in nurse education and includes case studies, tools and interventions that can be used in clinical practice. Key areas covered include:*The new NMC standards for supervision and assessment, as well as the history and politics of student nurse mentorship*Effective practice supervision - the role of the supervisor and the practicalities such as the importance of forming effective working relationships and communication skills*Clear guidance on best teaching and assessment practice with practical examples and techniques (hide)

Understanding research principles and developing a small-scale research project is increasingly required of both pre-service and (read more)

Understanding research principles and developing a small-scale research project is increasingly required of both pre-service and in-service teachers at early childhood, primary and secondary levels. In Research Skills for Teachers, Beverley Moriarty provides an accessible guide to every aspect of education research appropriate to the needs of the beginner. The book helps readers identify their area of research interest and then focus their topic into something manageable yet original and sustainable.
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Nurses, midwives and health visitors have a statutory duty to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people. In (read more)

Nurses, midwives and health visitors have a statutory duty to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people. In this clear and invaluable guide, Catherine Powell focuses on the practical aspects of safeguarding and how healthcare professionals should respond to safeguarding children concerns. Key features of the book include: * Setting out the roles and responsibilities of nurses, midwives and health visitors working in a range of settings, including those working primarily with adult clients * Realistic case scenarios of physical, emotional and sexual abuse and neglect, covering infants, toddlers, school-age children and adolescents * Explanations of inter-agency working and the roles of other key players such as children's social care, the police and education services * 'Markers of Good Practice' boxes highlighting lessons for practice.

The book covers the full spectrum of safeguarding children work; from prevention and early help through to statutory intervention and serious case review. New for this expanded Second Edition are: * A new chapter on child sexual exploitation, and more consideration of risks for children online * More detail on the links between domestic violence and abuse and child maltreatment * New 'Child Perspective' boxes to encourage further thought about the voice and role of the child Safeguarding and Child Protection for Nurses, Midwives and Health Visitors 2e is an essential tool for students and will be invaluable for practicing healthcare staff who face an array of complex and sensitive issues in the field of safeguarding. Reviews of the previous edition: "All nurses have a duty to inform and alert appropriate personnel if they suspect a child has been abused, and to know where they can seek expert advice and support if they have concerns. (hide)

Fundamentally, coaching is about enabling someone to feel heard and to access new insights into their own life. But how can you facilitate (read more)

Fundamentally, coaching is about enabling someone to feel heard and to access new insights into their own life. But how can you facilitate someone else's thinking when you don't know what they already know? It is almost impossible to remember models and questions whilst giving your companion your full attention at the same time.

Coaching simply means that you can listen and notice more, getting quickly to the heart of the conversation. Whether you are brand new to coaching, are a trained coach who has lost confidence, or have many years' experience coaching at a senior level, this deeply practical book will teach you how to:* Do less so that your companion can do more* Understand why saying what you see is more useful than listening to any particular story* Put boundaries around a conversation, making it more effective for your companion and easier for you* Tailor how you sit and how you speak to allow a collaborative environment* End any conversation in partnership (hide)

This book is a comprehensive textbook which discusses the major issues in special education in detail. Unlike most other books in (read more)

This book is a comprehensive textbook which discusses the major issues in special education in detail. Unlike most other books in the area it is very accessible and can be used as a broad introduction to the subject across a really broad range of courses e.g. for student teachers, trainee educational psychologists, SENCOs and SEN specialist teachers.

The emphasis is on inclusion and the authors suggest practical strategies to maximise inclusion while recognising and supporting diversity. New elements and increased emphases for the third edition include: Increasingly diverse SEN arrangements/principles across England, Wales, Scotland and Ireland within an international context. Transition, including school transition and transition to adulthood and provision/arrangements for 16-25 year olds Additional educational needs of specific groups, including children from Gypsy/Roma families and looked after children Multidisciplinary teamwork and multiagency collaboration Early years: developmental issues with SEN; identification and assessment; intervention strategies. (hide)

The SPSS Survival Manual throws a lifeline to students and researchers grappling with this powerful data analysis software. In her (read more)

The SPSS Survival Manual throws a lifeline to students and researchers grappling with this powerful data analysis software. In her bestselling guide, Julie Pallant takes you through the entire research process, helping you choose the right data analysis technique for your project. This edition has been updated to include up to SPSS version 26.

From the formulation of research questions, to the design of the study and analysis of data, to reporting the results, Julie discusses basic and advanced statistical techniques. She outlines each technique clearly, with step-by-step procedures for performing the analysis, a detailed guide to interpreting data output and an example of how to present the results in a report. For both beginners and experienced users in Psychology, Sociology, Health Sciences, Medicine, Education, Business and related disciplines, the SPSS Survival Manual is an essential text. (hide)

Learn the craft of writing a high-quality, high-mark university essay with this step-by-step guide. Suitable for all students - from (read more)

Learn the craft of writing a high-quality, high-mark university essay with this step-by-step guide. Suitable for all students - from making the transition to university study that much easier to refining your technique for the final year - this accessible and concise book leads you through the complete essay-writing process in five straightforward steps. The book is packed with best practice tips, common student mistakes (and how to avoid them!), and practical templates that have been designed to help you write your university essays. (hide)

This globally bestselling book provides a comprehensive guide to clinical supervision practice for helping professionals from various (read more)

This globally bestselling book provides a comprehensive guide to clinical supervision practice for helping professionals from various disciplines.

As there has been a strong growth in research on supervision practice over the last 10 years, this new edition has been thoroughly updated to include insights from contemporary research and literature, providing supervisors with an accessible and well-informed grounding for their work. (hide)

Returning in its 3rd edition, this bestselling book on the process of PhD research provides friendly, engaging, and realistic advice (read more)

Returning in its 3rd edition, this bestselling book on the process of PhD research provides friendly, engaging, and realistic advice on how to complete your doctorate. Updated throughout, the book will guide you through the basics as well as covering aspects that other books don't usually mention, including:* What a PhD is really about and how to do one well* How to decipher what your supervisor actually means by terms like 'good referencing' and 'clean research question'* How to design, report and defend your researchThe authors offer an accessible, down-to-earth, and insightful account of the whole PhD process. Their advice addresses how to avoid some of the pitfalls en route to a successful submission. (hide)