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* Bookstart has set up a new research area on its website at www.bookstart.org.uk offering information to researchers, policymakers, practitioners and parents on early years research into child development and book-sharing. * The Scottish Social Services Council has launched a range of tools to help employers plan their staff induction. 'Preparing for Practice'

* The Scottish Social Services Council has launched a range of tools to help employers plan their staff induction. 'Preparing for Practice'

includes a CD-Rom that gives guidance on the main aspects of induction, a leaflet and pages on the SSSC website. To order free copies call 0845 6030891 or visit www.sssc.uk.com/ preparingforpractice.

* Ways in which children with social, emotional and behavioural difficulties can be effectively engaged with schooling, either in school or at home, are the focus of Nurture Groups in School and At Home: Connecting with Children with Social, Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties, published by Jessica Kingsley. Nurture groups are specially designed classes that cater for pupils having difficulties in adjusting to the requirements of mainstream classrooms. The book costs 15.99 and can be ordered at www.jkp.com.

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