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Susanna Pinkus is an academic associate of the Faculty of Education, University of Cambridge.Her research interests includes working with families, special educational policy and practice and the role of happiness in education. This practical book is an essential resource for anyone in schools wanting to develop their relationships with parents. It includes sections that will explain why working with parents is essential, help schools tackle conflicts with parents and how to build strong and lasting relationships with them. -
This book describes how to integrate tools such as 'brain-based' teaching, individual learning styles, multiple intelligences, and accelerated learnng into the finest traditional classroom practice. -
Mike Fleetham is a teacher, trainer and educational coach who specialises in the infusion of innovative teaching and training methods into existing good practice. In this book he sets out to help you:
- understand why interest in thinking is so popular at the moment
- learn about a Thinking Classroom
- create your own Thinking Classroom
- develop your Thinking Classroom by working, learning and thinking in different ways.
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Veronica Birkett worked as an advisory teacher, supporting pupils with special educational needs, their teachers and teaching assistants. Her book is full of practical and sympathetic advice for both class teachers and senior managements teams. -
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Veronica Birkett has worked as an advisory teacher, supporting pupils with special educational needs, their teachers and teaching assistants. She now works as an educational consultant, trainer and writer. This book provides helpful hints and strategies for a wide range of difficulties, including those in the area of communication, learning, behavioural, sensory/physical and medical. -
Whether you are a SENCO looking for ways to develop and enhance your practice or whether you are considering taking on the role, this book will provide an invaluable source of vital information and helpful advice. This essential guide, written by Veronica Birkett and Marj Laotian is packed with practical tips and ideas. The fully revised and updated information reflects changes in Government Policy and recent initiatives. -
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This timely book by Brian Hepburn tackles head-on the issues and problems faced by secondary SENCos. It is packed with helpful and practical ideas. With a down to earth approach and wry sense of humour, Brian provides comprehensive coverage of everything you ever wanted to know about being a secondary SENCo but were afraid to ask. -
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Veronica Birkett is a freelance educational consultant, trainer and writer. She has written an invaluable guide for all teaching assistants, whether new to the job or more experienced, as well as members of the senior management team, working alongside them. This reassuring book has been completely revised and updated to reflect the status and expectations of teaching assistants today. -
This book by Mike Gershon is subtitled 'The Complete Guide'. It aims to give classroom teachers everything they need to ensure their pupils make superb progress, no matter which subject or age group they are teaching. It claims to be the number one tool for raising achievement in school. Sections include: Introduction to Assessment for Learning; How to elicit information about students' learning; Peer-assessment activities; Self-assessment activities; How to give great feedback; Example strengths and targets; and How to make AFL work across the curriculum -
This book by John Galloway clearly explains why ICT is so important for teaching and learning. It includes step-by step instructions, photocopiables and links for further development to broaden understanding. It meet the National Occupational Standards and NVQ level 3 ICT. It is accessible, and essential for TA's who wish to develop their confidence in ICT -
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This is a definitive and practical guide to implementing the Code of Practice. It is intended as a resources for everyone who has a role to play in it's implementation, including teachers, special needs assistants, governors and parents. -
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This is a comprehensive resource for senior leaders,managers of Every Child Matters (ECM) and teachers responsible for leading the government's ECM strategy in Primary and Secondary schools and other educational settings such as academies, sixth form colleges, short stay school, children;s centres and early years settings. -
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Colour coded throughout for easy referencing, this unique book supports inclusive practice by helping teachers to:- identify children with speech, language and communication needs( SLCN)
- understand speech, language and communication skills
- consider roles and responsibilities at primary school
- plan a differentiated and adapted curriculum
- consider the language demands across subjects
- adopt a whole school approach
- make use of a wide range of positive strategies
- empower children to access the curriculum
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By exploring the relationship between text types, syntax, vocabulary and phonics, the author, Angela Wilson, illustrates how language is used for different purposes. Her scholarly, yet reader friendly approach will appeal to all students and newly qualified teachers who want to equip themselves with a high level of subject knowledge and understanding. -
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This useful handbook by Peter Westwood, provides a detailed look at different perspectives on human learning. It provides practical teaching approaches grounded in sound theory. It also provides information on moderate to severe difficulties in literacy and numeracy. -
This book offers teachers and parents a collection of illustrated ativities complete with student worksheets, discussion questions and evaluation suggestions to help adolescents with special needs acquire the basic skills they need to achieve independence and success in everyday life.
