A new fourth edition of the essential text for all those working towards the Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training. This new edition takes into account the refreshed ETF standards while still incorporating key information on reflective practice study and research skills and providing full coverage of all mandatory units. Accessible language is combined with a critical approach that clearly relates practical examples to the required underpinning theory. This fourth edition includes a new end of chapter feature to develop evidenceinformed practicerecognises the need to provide better support and guidance to learners around gender sexuality racism mental health and wellbeingsupports the revolution in online practices and its implications for hybrid work and learning patternsreflects the escalating importance of the sustainability agenda and the need to decolonise the curriculum considers apprenticeships and new Ofsted foci and terminologyis suitable for use with all awarding organisations and HEIs provides the depth and criticality to meet level 5 requirements.