This is a research-based guide that provides a framework for effective training around autism for teachers. An edited collection of short chapters, the book is full of practical activities and discussion points ideally suited for time-stretched trainee teachers, those leading training courses and busy teachers continuing to learn on the job. Focusing on the myriad ways that autism affects pupils and their education, it covers key training strategies around autism including maths, physical education, sex and relationships, behaviour management and more. Each contains the material for a session to be delivered to trainee teachers or to provide a unit of self-study. Combining research into the needs of trainee teachers, parents, and students with autism, this book offers an effective roadmap for teacher training and a better understanding of how to meet the needs of autistic pupils.

What if every person could choose to cape up and be a superhero of greatness? Each day students, teachers, and school staff are faced with tough character choices and decisions on how to act and how to treat others. Follow a school day where the adults and children choose to cape up and activate their superpower of greatness by making wise choices that reflect positive character, even when it is difficult. Experience a fun and exciting way to see what characters in this story are thinking, feeling, saying, and doing. Uncover the power of children and adults learning to cape up their superpower of greatness and change their world. It's time to cape up

This book is intended to help children, parents and educators look at the school day differently - to capture the ordinary moments and magnify them to reflect the extraordinary character qualities that are happening daily. It is designed to teach children that their actions and words truly reflect their qualities of greatness as they go through the school day. These behaviours can be observed every day, and they give evidence - to the children and others - about who the children are, which helps build relationships that are more genuine and authentic. Ultimately, the vision of giving children evidence of their greatness is to help them grow strong on the inside.

Exploring specific experiences, circumstances and events that can put children at risk, this book provides practical guidance for early years practitioners working with vulnerable children. It covers supporting children who are abused and neglected, those with special educational needs, children from ethnic minorities, those with emotional or health difficulties, children affected by poverty and children in care. Each chapter draws on current research and theories to set out clear advice and strategies for supporting the wellbeing and development of vulnerable children, including working in partnership with parents, carers and communities.