Overview

Drawing from a wealth of specialist and mainstream school experience, this book intelligently synthesises ground-breaking research on teacher–student trust and learning to present innovative approaches to inclusive practice relevant to practitioners at all levels. Relational trust has critical implications for student engagement and learning, and new findings contribute insightfully to teacher approaches which are invaluable for practitioners at any stage of their career. The components of relational trust are clearly explained in this essential resource. Each theme is accompanied by a range of useful strategies which enable practitioners to deploy trust theory to develop a more sustainable education system. This thoughtful approach has the potential to shift educational priorities and advance equitable access to education for all students.