First Published in 1999. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.

Part 1 Context and rationale: historical and current issues in the work of learning support assistants; issues in developing practice and policies; supporting change through staff development; organizing collaborative inquiry and developing joint learning. Part 2 Staff development materials for use in partnerships, small groups, departmental teams and whole school staff development days, including particular attention to phase-related activities.