The book analyses the ‘QTS Standards’ (DFES/ TTA, 2002) and explores if they demand an appropriate set of experiences for the beginning primary teacher

The argument about preparation for primary teaching as training or education is explored, concluding that it needs to be a mixture of both

The range of authors in this edited work, 13 in all, provides a range of valuable insights into aspects of the standards

The structure of the book:
critique of the standards;
constructing courses;
envisioning the future of ‘teacher training and education’;
with a number ‘essays’ (Chapters) under each heading is enabling and makes it easy to dip into

The book is challenging and presents good food for thought for all involved in the education and training of primary teachers