Books in the Professional Development series

The author, Alistair Bryce-Clegg is known for his original and creative ideas and witty and accessible writing style, and this book does not disappoint! It is filled with brilliant ideas and practical approaches to use as an early years practitioner, including advice for planning sessions, setting up an engaging environment matched to children''s interests and how to encourage and develop outdoor learning. There is also a big focus on child-led learning and help on creating the best environment for all young learners.This book is a must for all early years practitioners and early years school teachers eager to ensure their practice is the best it can be for all of the children in their care.

Covering both the theory and practice of behaviour management from birth to adolescence, this guide, written as a guide for students, should also be useful to primary teachers, classroom assistants, workers in social care and playworkers.

Filled with practical examples and real-life case studies to help students relate theory to practice, this text features all the major theorists and theories covered in early years courses, along with tips on where to find out more.

Offers an integrated answer that address inclusion, equality and diversity in childcare settings. This book explains how to turn good intentions into effective anti-discriminatory practice when working with children of various ages. It includes examples from a selection of childcare settings that show how to put the principles into practice.

Having worked with hundreds of practitioners, Terry Gouldrealised that for many, the last 10 yearshave been, and continue to be, a time of uncertainty. In listening to these practitioners requesting'one book' to help them with the key aspectsof their role he wrote this book in the hope that it would go somewayto providing much needed support.

Do you want to grow your business to another level? Are you ready to lead your marketing and sales teams? Do you see growth as a process?Business coach and mentor Bob Kroon combines his personal and client experiences in a comprehensive guide for motivated Founders, Owners, and CEOs to lead marketing and sales. Real-world examples cover all facets of leadership for revenue growth. You will find street-smart, practical advice that applies to startups, main street retailers, service providers, manufacturers, and many other kinds of businesses.When you serve others as the top leader of your organization, you are ultimately responsible for every functional area of the business. Few people come into the role wholly prepared. They might have depth in one aspect because of education or experience but little depth in other areas.No one is a perfect fit. To compensate, wise leaders seek trusted mentors, advisors, and colleagues who can give advice. Top leaders must direct strategy and solve challenges. They have limited personal bandwidth so their most powerful tool is to direct others to assist in reaching a goal.This book can be used as training for aspiring general managers. Provocative discussion questions enable group discussions and exchanges of ideas.Bob is a mentor and executive coach in the San Francisco Bay area. He focuses exclusively on talented Founders, Owners, and CEOs. This rare approach provides unique and rich insight into the challenges faced by top executives in startups as well as mature businesses. Bob advises on strategic planning efforts, personal time management, issue problem-solving, and team building.