This book is essential reading for trainee teachers on specialist primary languages training programmes as well as general primary PGCE programmes. It also provides valuable insights for primary teachers, trainers, LA Advisors, and Headteachers.

This important book aims to support and develop teachers' understanding of the key primary mathematics topics. It takes an innovative approach by defining exactly what is meant by 'understanding' and uses this model to examine and explain various mathematical topics.

Pain is also a complex subject which needs to be skillfully taught and integrated with other topics. This book draws on these things to help students develop a solid philosophy of care that encompasses good pain management.

Examines the field of child protection theory and practice. This book reviews the literature on social and cultural definitions and patterns of child abuse, child sexual abuse, and the nature of childhood itself, and examines the forces that have helped to determine multiagency child protection management.

This book uses in-depth case studies to examines the relationship between advanced study on higher education courses and professional practice. It explores contributions made by research on practice to professional development.

Reflects the changes in early childhood education and care. With a focus on literacy and mathematical development as key exemplars of promoting young children's learning, this book considers various ways of working with parents, promoting inter-professional collaboration, and achieving sustainable, systematic change in children's services.

Argues that if public services are to be reformed or improved, achieving the best possible quality of service is essential. This title presents a model for understanding quality and putting it into practice. It examines quality philosophies and approaches. It presents overviews of policy on quality in central and local government.

Describes a specifically psychodynamic approach to sexual dysfunction. This book reviews the range and nature of sexual difficulties, and evaluates the relevance of psychodynamic theory and interventions to the understanding, assessment and treatment of sexual problems. It is illustrated with case study material.