This textbook provides a wide-ranging overview of everything you will need to know to prepare you for initial teacher training & your early career in the primary classroom Covering practical issues including planning assessment & classroom organisation & thought-provoking topics such as reflecting on your own teaching practice & developing critical thinking skills this textbook gives you a pragmatic & insightful understanding of teaching in primary schools This third edition has been comprehensively revised to include new chapters on Personal social health & economic education (PSHE) Safeguarding & your responsibilities Teaching EAL learners Behaviour management & encouraging behaviour for learning Inclusion & special educational needs including the 2015 SEND Code of Practice Critical perspectives on fundamental British values Moving on to Master's level study This is essential reading for all students on primary initial teacher education courses including university-based (PGCE BEd BA with QTS) & schools-based (School Direct SCITT Teach First) routes into teaching