This text aims to reflect the changes that have occurred, including Every Child Matters and The National Standard for Healthy Schools. It features various themes, learning outcomes and extended sections on bullying, arguing and fighting. It also includes 'helpful hints' to support the smooth running of the sessions.

Circle Time brings together teacher and children in an enjoyable atmosphere of co-operation. It is a time set aside each week when children and their teacher sit in a circle and take part in games and activities designed to increase self-awareness, awareness of others, self esteem, co-operation, trust and listening skills. This book, written by two experienced circle time trainers, explains the method of Circle Time and how it can be easily introduced into the classroom. It also provides the teacher with a host of ideas and varied activities for building a Circle Time programme that can be developed through from infant to secondary school. Sample lesson plans and clear explanations of all the activities are provided.