Risk Assessing and Planning for Safe and Successful Educational Trips and Visits
Author: Chris Bowes
Publisher: First and Best in Education
Published: 2006
Total Pages: 216
ISBN-13: 1860837689
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The Early Years Health and Safety Handbook
Author: Lynn Parker
Publisher: Routledge
Published: 2012-08-21
Total Pages: 112
ISBN-13: 113667683X
DOWNLOAD EBOOK'The layout and presentation of the text, with bullet points, checklists and sample policy documents make the book useful for staff training sessions as well as a reference point for practitioners with management responsibility for any aspect of early years practice.' - Early Years Update If you work in Early Years settings it is essential that you are well informed and aware of health and safety issues and procedures that you may face on a day-to-day basis. Building on the author’s previous books How to Keep Children Safe and How to do a Health and Safety Audit, this book offers clear, concise and practical information about health and safety, whilst fully translating the legislative documentation that surrounds it to ensure that you meet the statutory requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. Each chapter includes a summary of key points, self-review activities and best-practice checklists to help you apply the information to everyday activities. There are also clear guidelines on how to carry a health and safety audit along with photocopiable templates and forms that can be easily adapted for your own use. Covering all aspects of health and safety, The Early Years Health and Safety Handbook includes guidance on issues such as: planning for a safe environment; risk assessments; the most common types of accidents and how to prevent them; safety for indoor and outdoor play; preparing for outings and trips; first aid for staff and children. Written in accordance with national health and safety standards that have to be achieved at inspection, this 'how to' guide is vital for anyone working in an Early Years setting looking to certify that their environment is safe as well as fun.
How to Keep Young Children Safe
Author: Lynn Parker
Publisher: Routledge
Published: 2013-06-20
Total Pages: 88
ISBN-13: 1136779744
DOWNLOAD EBOOKIf you work in Early Years settings it is essential that you are well informed and aware of health and safety issues and procedures that you may face on a day-to-day basis. This book provides clear, concise and practical information about health and safety, whilst fully translating the legislative documentation that surrounds it to ensure that you meet OFSTED requirements, and that you are fulfilling your obligation in keeping the children under your care safe. Practical advice on issues such as: the most common types of accidents and how to prevent them safety with pets and animals water safety and garden safety first aid for staff and children play and equipment. Written in accordance with national health and safety standards that have to be achieved at inspection, this is part of a practical series of 'how to' guides that are all vital purchases for anyone working in an Early Years setting looking to certify that their nursery environment is safe as well as fun.
Foundations of Primary Teaching
Author: Denis Hayes
Publisher: Routledge
Published: 2013-06-17
Total Pages: 498
ISBN-13: 1136675167
DOWNLOAD EBOOKPresenting a detailed introduction to all aspects of teaching within the primary school, this new edition has been updated with new material on inclusion, SEN, legal issues, ICT and teaching assistants.
Encyclopedia of Primary Education
Author: Denis Hayes
Publisher: Routledge
Published: 2009-12-04
Total Pages: 486
ISBN-13: 113524054X
DOWNLOAD EBOOKUnique in its field, the Encyclopedia of Primary Education brings together a wide-ranging body of information relating to current educational practice in a single indispensable volume. This book provides a series of descriptions, definitions and explanations that engage with important practical and conceptual ideas in primary education and contains over 500 entries incorporating: Curriculum subjects, themes and topics Theories, policies and educational controversies Pedagogical terms relating to teaching and learning Commentaries on current issues in primary education Influential figures in education, both past and present The impact of educational research on policy and practice Based on the author’s extensive experience in primary education, entries combine an interrogation of educational concepts with the pedagogical and practical implications for classroom practice, children’s learning and school management. This handy reference work will be invaluable to anyone currently teaching or training to teach at primary level, teaching assistants, school governors and parents. In fact it is essential reading for anyone with an interest and passion for primary education.
Successful Teaching Placement
Author: Jane Medwell
Publisher: SAGE
Published: 2007-04-24
Total Pages: 157
ISBN-13: 0857252488
DOWNLOAD EBOOKSchool placements can be anxious and uncertain experiences for trainee teachers, and even for those with previous classroom experience a new school environment can be intimidating. This book is full of invaluable advice and practical suggestions that will help trainees prepare for, enjoy and make the most of this experience. It deals with the full range of issues, from finding out about the placement school to managing difficult behaviour on placement. This second edition is linked to the 2007 Standards for QTS and reflects recent documents and initiatives.
Success! Passing the Professional Skills Tests for Teachers
Author: Jenny Lawson
Publisher: Critical Publishing
Published: 2015-04-20
Total Pages: 355
ISBN-13: 1910391034
DOWNLOAD EBOOKAn essential book for anyone thinking of taking, or about to take, the Professional Skills Tests for Teachers. You must pass these tests before starting your course, and this up to date text tells you exactly what to expect and how to prepare for the latest versions of the tests. There is an emphasis on support and clear guidance throughout, along with plenty of practice material, so you can face the tests with confidence and succeed in your application. It provides: a guide to the variety of Initial Teacher Training (ITT) provision and routes into teaching a preparation timeline comprehensive coverage of both the numeracy and literacy tests an audit of your strengths and areas for improvement in literacy and numeracy example questions and answers, highlighting common errors, providing top tips for success, with theories and methods fully explained full practice papers plus test-taking and revision strategies discrete topics within the numeracy and literacy sections enabling focused learning, with explanations and hundreds of examples larger format pages, with topics covered across double page spreads for ease of use and more memorable learning.
Sport, Physical Recreation and the Law
Author: Hazel Hartley
Publisher: Routledge
Published: 2009-06-30
Total Pages: 353
ISBN-13: 1134355718
DOWNLOAD EBOOKSport, Physical Recreation and the Law is the first textbook for students and practitioners in this area, and includes more than 300 exercises and learning activities. It covers a wide range of legal cases and principles in areas such as sports violence and criminality, manslaughter, negligence, sports discipinaries and doping.
Using Museums as an Educational Resource
Author: Graeme K. Talboys
Publisher: Routledge
Published: 2016-02-17
Total Pages: 201
ISBN-13: 1317003039
DOWNLOAD EBOOKVisits to museums have long been an important aspect of the education of young people and in recent years it has been increasingly recognised that education is core to the purpose of the museum. Not only do they introduce students to the many and varied forms of our material culture, they also introduce them to social, historical and scientific encounters that are difficult to find elsewhere. The second edition of this popular book takes account of the ongoing changes in both museums and education to provide a comprehensive introduction for student teachers, practising teachers and other educators to all that is required to make good educational use of museums. It explores what a museum is, their value in primary and secondary education and why they require special teaching skills. It then goes on to look at the practicalities of planning, preparing and conducting a visit, including risk assessment. Next, it introduces the basic skills involved in working with the resources that are required to make the best educational use of museums, including online and digital resources. Finally, the author considers ways of following-up work done outside the classroom, including some of the longer term strategies that teachers should consider.
Success with STEM
Author: Sue Howarth
Publisher: Routledge
Published: 2014-11-13
Total Pages: 217
ISBN-13: 1134739362
DOWNLOAD EBOOKSuccess with STEM is an essential resource, packed with advice and ideas to support and enthuse all those involved in the planning and delivery of STEM in the secondary school. It offers guidance on current issues and priority areas to help you make informed judgements about your own practice and argue for further support for your subject in school. It explains current initiatives to enhance STEM teaching and offers a wide range of practical activities to support exciting teaching and learning in and beyond the classroom. Illustrated with examples of successful projects in real schools, this friendly, inspiring book explores: Innovative teaching ideas to make lessons buzz Activities for successful practical work Sourcing additional funding Finding and making the most of the best resources STEM outside the classroom Setting-up and enhancing your own STEM club Getting involved in STEM competitions, fairs and festivals Promoting STEM careers and tackling stereotypes Health, safety and legal issues Examples of international projects An wide-ranging list of project and activity titles Enriched by the authors’ extensive experience and work with schools, Success with STEM is a rich compendium for all those who want to develop outstanding lessons and infuse a life-long interest in STEM learning in their students. The advice and guidance will be invaluable for all teachers, subject leaders, trainee teachers and NQTs.
