Research can sometimes appear daunting to a new researcher. We can recall a student
telling us that the key difference between writing an essay and carrying out a piece of …

This article reviews early education and care policies in the United Kingdom since 1997,
when a Labour Government came to power, and sets them in the wider context of …

'Essential reading and a powerful tool for emerging early childhood leaders.'-Catharine
Hydon, Early Childhood ConsultantWith increasing community insistence for quality and …

The content of this book draws upon the fields of educational management and leadership,
special educational needs and educational inclusion. It blends this theory with material from …

This paper reflects upon the developing role of educational psychologists (EPs) within the
local authority Children's Services, from the starting point that the EP role has, through …

Student retention and progression has exercised the HE sector for some time now, and there
has been much research into the reasons why students drop out of Higher Education …

** Shortlisted for the NASEN Special Educational Needs Academic Book Award 2009** Inter-
professional collaborations are invaluable relationships which can prevent the social …

One of the fundamental principles in early childhood education is the importance of play to
children's learning and development. The commitment to play can be traced through theory …

There have been an increasing number of research studies using participatory, visual
methods with young children. This article will explore the possibilities and challenges of …

Reviews of the first edition †œAt a time of constant and rapid change in education, this
book will inform and reassure early childhood professionals. †Practical Pre-School †…