'This book will make a difference not only to the behaviour of pupils but also to the sanity of teachers.'  -Jane Bellamy, Headteacher, Wold Newton School, Wold Newton, Driffield, East Riding of Yorkshire 'It is what we have been waiting for. A delight to read and will be a constant source of inspiration and guidance to us all.'   -Cathy Whalen, Headteacher, Mousehold Infant and Nursery School, Norwich, Norfolk  'What a privilege to read a book written by the person that has had the most impact on my classroom teaching and the whole ethos of our school.'  -Debbie Hoy, Headteacher, Brookland Infant & Nursery School, Cheshunt, Hertfordshire Written by Behaviour Management expert, Bill Rogers and his daughter and Early Years teacher, Elizabeth McPherson, this book explores behaviour management in the crucial early years. Essential skills are explored in detail through a wide range of case studies and with specific focus on:

The Critical First Days and First Week, First Meeting with a New Class Transition between Group Behaviour and Whole-Class Group Learning and On-Task Learning Time (at Table Groups) Developing a Whole-Class/Whole-Grade Behaviour Agreement Developing a Teacher Behaviour Management and Discipline PlanHelping Children Manage their Behaviour Children with Social, Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties Working with Parents/Carers Using the Classroom Behaviour Agreement Epilogue: Colleague Support