Unique in its field, the second edition of this respected book continues to underpin teaching in a positive, structured, and proactive manner. This text has been revised and expanded to include:

A new chapter on nurture groups and pedagogy, child development theories and brain researchUpdated examples such as the Every Child Matters agenda, an inclusive curriculum and schools? responses, ?and a practitioner?s physical contact with the child A Case study from an international Nurture Group