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An excellent resource for those students who wish to explore the links between educational outcomes and the factors that can impede it. Very useful book in the toolkit for exploration of the factors impacting CYP today

This book deals with key issues for educational inclusion, tackling ethnic diversity, social equality, looked after children and asylum seekers, amongst others. It is written in an accessible style and considers key issues for teachers in dealing with a range of learners. While there are a number of references to specifically English educational policy, the wider issues being discussed are dealt with thoughtfully and will be useful to anyone in the teaching profession.

This book is strongly recommended for students on the Inclusion MA module among others. The clear examples, from case studies, thought provoking questions for practitioners to ask themselves all built on a strong theoretical base will undoubtedly aid the process of thinking through issues involved in Masters assignments.

the book is packed full of cases studies and activities that easily promote discussions within the classroom to gain an understanding of the diverse backgrounds of children and their families. The book provides links between the theoretical approaches and the practical approaches that affect children and their families.

This interesting and engaging text will provide the undergraduate student with useful overviews of issues relating to diversity and equality in Educational settings.

Although each chapter can be read individually to gain an understanding of specific aspects of diversity, read as a whole the reader will develop a more comprehensive understanding of inclusive and exclusionary educational practices.

The case study examples are particularly interesting and help contexualise key themes with real life examples.

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This book is a useful text for students studying special needs and disability at undergraduate level.

Ideal publication for those undertaking the Certificate in Education and Training. Especially suited to the Equality units.

This book addresses key issues which affect children's learning and development linking and links clearly to theoretical perspectives. The chapter regarding identity is particularly useful. The students studying on the Foundation Degree Children and Young People have found this book very useful. An essential read to explore diverse childhoods.

This book is a very helpful and thought provoking text that enables the reader to consider a wide range of influences that might affect a child’s development. It is invaluable for teachers who are reflecting on inclusive teaching.

It is an accessible introductory text on equity and education. It deals with a range of topics including disability, class, gender and refugees with plenty of illuminating case studies. The text will help students build foundational knowledge and understanding around the subject areas.

I have just added this text to my reading list. The authors eloquently capture the essence of this important issue. They explain the importance of understanding equality and diversity as a moral obligation and not just legal. This will be a great help for all students studying 'Equal Opportunities' in early years, and for any practitioner working with children, their families and colleagues where various opinions, beliefs and stereotypes abound. this book encourages deep reflection and questioning of own self as well as challenging discrimination from others.

A clear book that is helpful to level 3 learners and beyond

This is an excellent text for education students and beginning teachers. The reader-friendly layout includes some useful case studies and pertinent questions for discussion. In addition to further reading, the end of each chapter also directs the reader to 'useful websites' for further information. There are helpful sections at the beginning of each chapter which outline what is to follow.

This is an excellent book which covers a range of core units for Health & Social Care learners.

A topic which should be embedded in all teaching. Useful resources and case studies.

This is interesting but does not cover enough of the ground I anticipated fro the module in question

Excellent resource as a reference to both the Supporting Teaching and Learning Level 2 and 3 courses. Current, factual and user friendly. A book that will engage the student and allow for reflective practice. Equality and Diversity is an essential area of all disciplines. This book meets the needs of those within education very well.

Useful bok which looks at the many perspectives of diversity.It provides some interesting discussion points from the case studies supplied therin.

The book deals with key and contemporary issues on learner diversity and inclusive practice. It provides useful insights into the ways in which socio-cultural factors impact upon students' achievement and developmental trajectories. There are useful links with current education policy and practice for reflection and critical analysis.