This is a key text that enables students to appreciate and understand the central role of observation in understanding, planning for and educating early years children.

'This is an excellent and informative text for Child Health Nursing students. It has interesting case studies that cover care issues as well as considering the use of audit. The book looks at children's nursing worldwide and is not just UK based' - Miss Mel Webb, Faculty of Health and Social Sciences, Bedfordshire University

This book offers an introduction to the study of childhood and the different contexts within which childhood exists. It explores childhood from within the family, to the global perspective, and the child's own perspective. It enables readers to begin to understand childhood in relation to society and to develop the skills to look at childhood from a critical standpoint.

Reviews current problems and challenges facing professionals involved in child protection, particularly focusing on areas where knowledge on child abuse is limited.

This book explores the ways in which reading for pleasure is changing in the era of globalisation and datafication. Raising the next generation of engaged readers requires knowledge of the enduring characteristics of engagement and markers of quality in books and e-books.

Updated in line with the new National Curriculum and content on supporting EAL students, this new edition guides trainee teachers on the range of and scope of children's literature for the primary classroom with case studies that model good practice.

This is essential reading for aspiring and practicing primary school teachers to develop strategies to enhance the importance of mental health and emotional well-being.

Helping readers to understand what good practice entails, this book provides clear guidance on the rights of young people today. Covering education, social care and welfare, and health this book allows readers to put policy into practice in their setting.