‎'‎This second edition builds on the success of the first‎,‎ dealing with a comprehensive range of topics and issues which are pertinent to trainee teachers‎.‎ The book is highly readable and accessible‎,‎ with content being usefully organised and key applications to practice and reflection points being clearly sign‎-posted‎.‎ It includes some very welcome and valuable updates which reflect the increasingly complex challenges presented by the ever‎-changing nature of education‎.‎ In particular‎,‎ the additional material on diversity and pupils with EAL will prove valuable to trainee teachers and those new to the profession‎.‎ The book also effectively covers changes in government strategy related to child protection‎,‎ and provides insight into the diverse range of professional colleagues involved in the holistic care of children‎.‎ Each chapter usefully provides key reading and useful contact details and websites‎,‎ therefore enabling trainee teachers to follow up issues covered as part of their continuing personal and profession‎.‎‎.‎‎.‎