Education for Social Justice

Laura (Mole Chapman has worked in the disability field since leaving university. She is a specialist in education, training all types of educational staff in disability equality and inclusion. She has become increasingly active in training and development of material relevant to the early years sector, leadership development and community renewal. Among her colleagues and clients are representatives from all sectors, most recently The Work Foundation, the London Metropolitan Police Service, the NSPCC, the NHS, Edge Hill University, and the National College for School Leadership. Professor John West-Burnham is a writer, teacher and consultant in education leadership with a particular interest in leadership learning and development, and learning in schools and communities. He has been a school teacher, teacher trainer and education officer, and has held posts in five universities. He is Professor of Educational Leadership at St Mary's University College, Twickenham. John is the author or editor of 23 books and he has worked in 21 countries.

• Preface; Introduction; 1. Setting the scene; 2. Wellbeing and social justice; Be healthy; 3. Health and balance; 4. Emotional wealth and resilience; Be safe; 5. Vulnerable children; 6. Discrimination and stereotypes; Enjoy and achieve; 7. Happiness; 8. Inclusive practice; Making a positive contribution; 9. Community and family; 10. Volunteering; Economic wellbeing; 11. Positive role models; 12. Positive relationships and different perspectives; Conclusion; 13. Implications for leadership.

‘This is a book which will stimulate debate, disagreement and the questioning of personal positions, and for that reason I would imagine that it could be used fruitfully with undergraduate or Masters-level students of education.... [and] contains stimulating insights and advances a strong point of view... The book has eleven chapters, and these deal successively with topics such as marginalization, discrimination, health and balance, the relationship between physical activity and emotional well-being, and happiness'