Teachers and other educationalists are increasingly expected to carry out evaluations of new initiatives. This book provides a guide to evaluations, the primary focus of which is on practice.

The book argues that, for 'every school a great school' to become a reality, requires a move from individual school improvement efforts and short term objectives to a sustainable system-wide response that seeks to re-establish a balance between national prescription and schools leading reform.

Addresses questions such as: What is evidence based practice? How does it operate? What are the arguments against it?

Excellence in Dementia Care is a vital resource for those working with people with dementia. It provides an accessible yet sophisticated overview of the knowledge, skills and attitudes required to achieve excellence.

This is a must-read book for all students studying early childhood at a range of levels and practitioners who are looking to deepen their understanding of play and playful practices.

This is a must for every student with a dissertation to do. It is a lively, concise, and to-the-point guide, which will steer you through the entire process.

Producing a dissertation is a major requirement of an increasing number of courses. The dissertation is likely to be the largest single piece of work you'll be asked to produce. This guide guides you from start to finish through the whole process: planning a dissertation project, managing it, and writing it up.

This book offers a powerful manifesto for schools to articulate a different vision of education that looks beyond exam success.