In this unique, thought-provoking book, Clive Harber argues that while schooling can play a positive role, violence towards children originating in the schools system itself is common, systematic and widespread and that schools play a significant

This is a timely book which is of interest to all those working in schools and with children and young people. It is a guide to this important and highly influential movement which is shaping our educational future.

This book examines the need for educational establishments to review their position in the local community and to develop strategies to deal with the management of their image.

Asks what classroom teachers can do to make sure that their science teaching is stimulating and challenging for their students. This book covers topics that include: what do we mean by gifted and able children? gifted children that slip through the net; challenging science through modelling; and more.