A comprehensive, user-friendly and interesting reference book that explains key concepts, ideas and current requirements in primary English. Includes:

• over 600 entries
• short definitions of key concepts (e.g. parts of speech)
• succint explanations of current UK requirements
• extended entries on major topics such as speaking and listening, reading, writing, drama, bilingualism and children's literature
• up to date information and discussion of important issues
• key references and accounts of recent research findings
• a Who's Who of Primary English.