Open University Press imprint: 307 books

A concise, practical introduction that equips students with the skills they need to defend their thesis or dissertation.

This workbook provides ideal preparation for students wanting to become self aware and self evaluative before moving into practice for the first time.

An exploration of the therapeutic relationship from a variety of theoretical positions for students as well as new and experienced practitioners

This book challenges traditional practices of teaching 'written' mathematics in childhood, offering insight into children’s mathematical graphics.

Develops knowledge and understanding to support practitioners’ in working effectively with two year olds and their parents.

This book helps early years practitioners improve their observation, assessment & planning techniques.

This book focuses on the leadership of practice and, in particular, how to bring about changes which improve practice. It draws on research into a group of early years leaders which followed them for almost three years as they attempted to improve provision in their settings as 'change agents' and 'leaders of practice'.

This book will introduce the skills required to work with the challenges of community nurse activities, from working in people’s homes, organizing yourself, working with carers, assessment skills and working with other professions.

This book explores play&playwork, discussing current thinking about the traditional model, theory or approach of playwork (SPICE).

This book will help both pre- and post-qualifying social work students gain an overview of key analysis skills by using case studies, practical examples and practice dilemmas.

This book is a practical and up-to-date text on Assessment, a fundamental skill for mental health nurses.

This practical guide will help social work students and practitioners to recognize, reflect upon and use emotions in their practice.

This book discusses key influential approaches to ECEC across the world, considering less well-known systems to broaden thinking.

This book addresses the complex and sometimes controversial issues that emerge from the care and education of young children.