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📢 In case you missed it! In December, we published a brilliant addition to our A-Z series: The A-Z of Special Educational Needs from authors Neil Maslen and Lindsay Cooper-Smith. This insightful handbook is packed with practical advice for SENCOs, teachers, support staff, and school leaders—structured around the 26 letters of the alphabet. To celebrate the launch of the book, Neil and Lindsay will be hosting a discussion at Barton Hill Academy, Torquay, on 20th March. Find out more here: https://shorturl.at/B36CE Plus... keep an eye out for more exciting events celebrating the A-Z series coming soon 👀 #AtoZseries #SEND

We published four exciting new books for teachers this month! In case you missed them, catch up on our February releases… Available from our website https://ow.ly/hJ0L50UPEhg and all other major book retailers! #NewReleases #TeacherPD

Join us for the next STEM Community Live session: AI in Education: Smarter Teaching, Better Learning. Gain insights from experts Alex More and Mark Anderson on how AI can enhance your teaching and improve student learning. Log into the STEM Community at 4PM on the 18th March to join us. See you there!

Learning to master questioning can be a challenging process. It’s one thing to ask questions; it’s another to do this really well. Bruce Robertson's Power Up Your Questioning follows the widely successful Power Up Your Pedagogy. This brand-new guide will guide teachers through every aspect of questioning in the classroom, explaining why it matters, what it entails, and how to use it to improve students' learning. Questioning has a powerful impact on students' learning and is arguably one of the most important aspects of pedagogy a teacher can focus on developing. Become a questioning expert with this must-have resource today! Out now, get your copy here https://ow.ly/5wI250V5s4R and from all other major book retailers! #Pedagogy #TeacherDevelopment #TeachingStrategies

📖 Out tomorrow: Outstanding Against the Odds Being a school leader is a work of the heart. You want to create the best education for your children, but it’s hard with the ever-shifting national and local challenges. It can often feel like you’re going round in circles rather than improving. However, there are some guiding lights for you to follow to create an exceptional school; despite all the barriers. Outstanding Against the Odds can help you feel inspired! The relatable stories and experiences from seven exceptional headteachers will help you to find proof that there are ways to create the school you want to lead. This must-have resource will be a trusted companion in creating exceptional education for your children. Order now: https://lnkd.in/ed73q57r #SchoolLeadership #TeacherPD

📢 Out this Friday! In this must-have new guide, 'The Essentials in Learning to Teach', discover the essential steps for success in your teacher training journey. Authors Jamie Thom and Colin McGill draw on their wealth of knowledge and experience to lay out ten key steps for success for those at the start of their teacher training. This friendly, accessible guide is full of practical advice and case studies that share the challenges and joys of teaching from a variety of perspectives. It is a valuable companion for those undertaking teacher training or who are at the beginning of their classroom career. Order your copy today! https://ow.ly/REsn50V48OY #EarlyCareerTeaching #TeacherTraining #TeachingTips

The newest addition to the brilliant A-Z series is coming soon! ‘The A-Z of Student Wellbeing’ is a topical compendium of research, ideas, and approaches for teachers, leaders, and families, organised around the 26 letters of the English alphabet. Schools are increasingly promoting themselves with their wellbeing specialisms and expertise as a selling point. In this must-have new guide, author Jamie O’Dowd delves into how schools prioritise wellbeing and how parents value wellbeing as much as grades and other academic metrics as society places increased emphasis on how a child is nurtured in addition to the quality of teaching and learning. From Atmosphere to Illbeing, PERMA to Zzz, Section One focuses on the 26 A-Z alphabetical headings, whilst Section Two presents practical materials for professional application across any setting. Out in May, pre-order your copy of this essential resource here https://ow.ly/At7q50V3Bjr #StudentWellbeing #WellbeingInSchools #AtoZSeries

Making Change Stick is the essential new guide from Dr James Mannion. In our discussion with James below, he addresses the fascinating question the book starts with: What portion of school improvement initiatives actually improve outcomes for children? Plus, James explains why he believes so few school improvement initiatives actually improve pupil outcomes, and the all-important concept of slice teams in organizations! This insightful discussion will provide you with a small sample of the groundbreaking approach to implementing sustainable school improvement that James explores in his brand new book. Order your copy today https://ow.ly/Vgu050UTpql #ChangeManagement #TeacherPD

Are you looking for a solution to the challenges of delivering professional development in your organisation? Look no further than WalkThrus, which helps you build great teaching, step-by-step! Want to find out more about the guides that are being used by hundreds of schools around the world? Take a look below. Plus, WalkThrus offers three-year memberships to schools and colleges. Discover more about the WalkThrus community here https://ow.ly/t5YW50V1mmh #ProfessionalDevelopment #WalkThrus #TeachingStrategies

Questioning has a powerful impact on students' learning, and is arguably one of the most important aspects of pedagogy a teacher can focus on developing. However, questioning can be one of the most challenging aspects of a teacher's job to master. It's one thing to ask questions; it's another to do this really well. Power Up Your Questioning from Bruce Robertson follows the success of Power Up Your Pedagogy; his book will guide teachers through every aspect of questioning in the classroom: why it matters, what it entails, and how to use it to improve your students' learning. This new guidebook is essential for all teachers looking to become questioning experts! Pre-order your copy here https://ow.ly/JkJf50URaZo #Pedagogy #TeacherDevelopment #TeachingStrategies