Education

Encourages teacher educators to promote flexible and sustainable practice in their students, enabling them to flourish within an ever-changing educational environment. 

A critical guide for teacher educators and early career mentors in supporting the development of professional judgement and intuitive practice. 

Stories of success from a range of contexts and settings that demonstrate how to develop as a successful teacher education researcher.

This book links theory, policy and practice in a critical examination of ability-grouping practices and their implications in primary schools, with particular reference to primary mathematics.

A key text for all teacher educators in schools and universities focusing on how universities and primary schools can work together to lead, manage and sustain a culture of teacher inquiry. 

Focuses on using a strength-based approach when working with children and families; based on the belief that there are always strengths in the most challenging of situations.

A fully revised and updated fourth edition of the Complete Guide to the Level 4 Certificate in Education and Training, suitable for use with any awarding organisation.

A thought-provoking and engaging guide to coaching in an educational setting, demonstrating how to coach young people in the classroom and how to embed a coaching culture in schools.

A fully updated equality- and child-centred approach to inclusive teaching, essential for all primary trainees.

Comprehensive guidance to support those involved in secondary education in developing the curriculum to meet the requirements of the new Ofsted (2019) framework. 

A shocking reminder of the cruel history of childhood that has been largely hidden and forgotten.

A very personal and funny retrospective from Les Walton on a life in education over the last three-quarters of a century. From learner, to teacher to leader and government adviser, he takes us on his journey, delivering key messages for all those involved in education.