This core textbook is the ideal companion text for students studying the social aspects of health and illness, whether it is as part of a health studies degree, nursing or other professional qualification related to health, social care, youth and community work and social work. Written at an introdu…
"I have eagerly awaited the follow up to Bond and Holland's ground breaking first edition published some 12 years ago. This second edition is completely revisited, retaining the readable chapter structure, but tackling the key questions head on pertinent to clinical supervision development for nursi…
Designed to function as a self-managing classroom resource to inspire independent learning, Reading Box Yellow Level is suitable for students in Years 2-3, or students reading at a reading age of 5.6-11. The box features 150 high quality illustrated six-frame cards, texts with word counts ranging fr…
Reading Box Green level supports both primary and secondary school students, those in Years 6-8 who are reading at a reading age of 8-15.5. Readers are faced with more complex content and reading decisions to enable better negotiation and comprehension of textual forms. The box includes 144 full-col…
Reading Box Blue Level is a comprehensive reading kit with multi-level and multi-text content that aims to address decoding and comprehension learning gaps and engage reluctant readers. Suitable for students in Years 4-5, or students reading at a reading age of 6-12, the box includes a range of high…
Since Labour came to power in 1997, early years services have undergone a huge transformation – for example a significant increase in the scale of provision, the creation of an over-arching policy approach (Every Child Matters), the establishment of new departments focused on children and their fa…
This comprehensive guide to continuing professional development (CPD) in the lifelong learning sector (LLS) provides teachers with practical support and guidance alongside development activities. It encourages teachers to reflect on their practice and subsequently shape and develop their teaching in…
"This book is an essential read for those new to the role of becoming a clinical supervisor. It is packed with practical ideas and activities to try out in the supervision situation and underpinned by relevant theory. An obvious strength of the book is the way Paul seems to 'talk' to the new supervi…
"I found this book extremely easy to read. It does much more than tell us what pain is and how to limit or prevent it. It explains the ethical aspects of pain management and makes us think about why and how we should manage patients’ pain, and what our rights and duties are in pain management. The…
This book provides an up-to-date and critical analysis of contemporary issues and debates in the lifelong learning sector (LLS)The themes are presented in an accessible format, and are underpinned by recent research as well as policy analysis. The authors examine significant issues in the LLS today …
