This is overall an excellent resource for all teachers and workers within children`s services and tutors in colleges. Beadle brings the classroom and the role of working with children and young people alive. On occasions, as someone with extensive experience in inner city schools and specialist centres for the `difficult to teach`, I find some sections such as on `Corridors and Fights` p44, and `Knives` p46, a little too flippant regarding advice on developing problem areas. However, in the main, the ideas and advice are very good tips from an experienced and inspirational practitioner who has successfully used humour, excellent organisation and personal skills to stimulate learning. I would recommend this book to all prospective teachers, current staff needing fresh ideas and those who have become worn down by problems-¦buy this book and gain ideas and confidence to really enjoy teaching.