Offers an explanation of the bullying and values underpinning the work. For those who are interested in understanding, using and evaluating the method, this book: explains how the Support Group Method began; charts the controversy over the approach; gives step by step guidance on using the SGM; and, answers frequently asked questions.

An integrated, nuanced synthesis of current and cutting-edge scholarship on bullying that will appeal to students, practitioners, and researchers in social work, education, and psychology.

Offers teachers with strategies and techniques they can use to develop their confidence in teaching A Level students. This book contains strategies that allow teachers to develop their teaching style so that the students can have a purposeful, inspired and enjoyable learning experience.

This book shows how to promote positive behaviour and wellbeing in schools, with lots of examples of effective strategies, case studies, activities and checklists. With behaviour continuing to be a major concern for both primary and secondary teachers, this book is a must-buy!

Deliver an in depth programme of teaching for level 3 and level 4 with this classic textbook that inspires your students to go further.

Suitable for all training and qualified childcare professionals who work in a home-based setting. This book offers information on various aspects of running a childminding or nanny business, covering the registration and training process through to the setting up of the business itself, and becoming a true professional in childcare practices.

Suitable for planners, educationalists and environmentalists, this book introduces the theory and the practice of children's participation, and its importance for developing democracy and sustainable communities.

Focuses on pupils' perceptions of their learning with trainee teachers to raise trainee awareness of their importance and provide a useful link between theory, research and practice.

A popular cross-curricular text, revised and updated to include the new Professional Standards for QTS, of increasing importance within the context of Every Child Matters.

Everything you need for class assemblies in one ready-to-use pack. Four assemblies specially tailored for Year 1, with accompanying songs and music, as well as ideas for dances, costumes and sets, with supporting teaching notes.

Bill Rogers' much-loved book provides both teachers and trainee teachers with a complete behaviour management toolkit. Exploring real situations, offering practical advice and exploring best practice, this new edition looks at issues facing teachers working in today's classrooms.

Louisa Leaman shares her practical 'secrets for success' with teachers. She provides advice on every aspect of teaching, from the structure and content of lessons, right through to setting boundaries, dealing with bullies, and collaborating with other staff.

The eight projects documented in this text apply cognitive research to improve classroom practice. The text describes the authors' collaborations with classroom teachers which are aimed at improving teaching and learning for primary and secondary students.

A practical guide to coaching in your school or setting.

An accessible guide to effective communication with learners for trainee teachers in the Lifelong Learning Sector.

For those undertaking an education or teaching degree within higher education, this book provides study support and skills development for both oral and written communication in the context of education and teaching.

A practical guide for Teaching Assistants that provides information on the secondary school education system. This book covers areas including: roles and responsibilities within the school, understanding subjects taught and important behaviour management strategies.

Written specifically for teaching assistants and support staff, this book offers support for their roles and encourages professional development.

Gives teachers advice on how to make learning fun through the use of 'talk' and collaborative group work. This book offers advice on the difficulties and rewards that can be gained when employing different forms of talk-based teaching in the classroom. It also shows that bringing the child's experience into a lesson through talk has many benefits.

Argues that we are entering another stage in the construction of the young as the demarcations between education, entertainment and advertising collapse and as the lines between the generations both blur and harden. This book provokes us to ponder the role of the school in the 'age of desire'.

This essential book explores the key issues faced by teachers in the classroom today to improve professional reflection and work towards best practice.

The Coombes was a Nursery/Infant setting but in September 2008 it amalgamated with its neighboring Junior School and has 600 pupils aged from 3 to 11 years. This book describes the elements, philosophy and ethos that characterize the Coombes School and give the school its individuality and particular flavor.