This second edition has been fully updated in line with the standards for Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) 202. It will prepare student (trainee) teachers to meet the competencies required for the Teaching Standards. The author looks at*Professional values and practice*Planning and Targets*Monitoring and Assessment*Teaching and Class ManagementWritten in a lucid and engaging style, it offers the reader a well-informed set of insights into the complexities, challenges and opportunities presented by the new requirements.Checklists, diagrams and clearly defined sections for key areas make this book extremely accessible for trainee teachers, class teachers and mentors. It is essential reading for all those who want to clearly understand the ideas behind, and practical application of, the standards.