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The Bristol Guide

Professional Responsibilities and Statutory Frameworks
for Teachers and Others in Schools

New 2009 Edition

Published by the highly respected University of Bristol Document Summary Service, The Bristol Guide is an essential source for:

• Trainee Teachers in initial teacher training working towards QTS;
• Established Teachers, to maintain up-to-date professional knowledge;
• Teaching Assistants and Higher Level Teaching Assistants.

The Bristol Guide provides a clear overview of the law and statutory frameworks which are most relevant to their professional responsibilities and duties.

It offers:

• Concise, current and accessible summaries and explanations of legislation and statutory guidance regulating professional work in schools;
• Up-to-date internet address links to original documents or additional information.

Extract from a recent review by HEI Teacher Trainer

"Highly informative and user-friendly...

Recommended reading for trainee teachers, established teachers, teaching assistants, higher level teaching assistants...school governors and education studies students...

The sort of reference book you can't really afford to be without - money well spent"

You can also see a review on the Education Subject Centre website.