In the face of a subject-based National Curriculum, topic-work is under close scrutiny. Here the authors argue its case by showing how topics can fulfil specific curricular requirements whilst retaining a certain flexibility.

1.Introduction: Topic Work in the Early Years 2.Planning Organisation and Assessment of the Curriculum 3.History and Topic Work 4.Science and Topic Work 5.Mathematics and Topic Work 6.Geography and Topic Work 7.Cross-Curricular Issues and Topic Work 8.English and Topic Work Afterword