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Teachers are the vital life bloods of our school, inspiring, nurturing and motivating their students. Never has this been more evident than during the Covid-19 pandemic, where teachers have risked their own health and wellbeing to ensure that no child was left behind, either face to face or online. Yet teachers do not live at school. They have rich and exciting lives that their students may know nothing about. This book explores the human side to educators, by revealing their experiences and their personal stories; what has made them into the teachers they are today. From the tragic to the exciting, teachers have such amazing stories to share and their passion and commitment shines out from every page. With contributions from a daughter of the teacher who lost her life at Dunblane to the first black head teacher in Inner London Yvonne Connolly as well as the amazing Rita Pierson from the US who has inspired so many teachers. By reading their stories we can appreciate how extraordinary their lives and their contributions to education are. With contributions from Kierna Corr, Kyle Kiser, Marco Cimino, Toni Charlesworth, Ash Lucas, Julie Cassiano, Drew Povey, Bretta Townend-Jowitt, Brett Bigham, Allen Tsui, Michelle Alker, Dan Whittaker, FreakyHoody, Natalie Scott, Adam Henze, Jess Mahdavi-Gladwell, Luke Haisell, Lesley Douglas, Gwen Mayor, Debbie Buchanan, Maureen McDevitt, James Atkin, Katherine Birbalsingh, Hugh Ogilvie, Victoria Hewett, Penny Rabiger, Joe Gibbs, Helena Jockel, Yolana Wassersug, Caroline Riggs, Rachael Maddocks, Christine Owen, Sue Rogers, Kate McAllister, John Clifford, Dan Morrow, Rita Pierson, Sarah Dearden, Caroline Spalding and Mathew Milburn.

GCSE Literature Boost: A Christmas Carol uses academic criticism and theory to relight your literary passion for this classic text and put a newfound excitement in your pedagogy. Beginning with a whistlestop tour of literary theory and criticism from 400BC to the late 20th century, Hughes explains how you can introduce your GCSE English students to themes most often reserved for undergraduate courses, improving their understanding of the text and broadening their knowledge of the subject as a whole.Written in easily digestible chunks, each chapter considers a main theme or section of Charles Dickens‘ A Christmas Carol through different critical lenses summarising the relevant academic theories, and shows how you can transfer this knowledge to the classroom through practical teaching ideas. Features include:Case studies showing how English teachers have used academic theory in practical ways.Ideas for teaching linked to GCSE assessment objectives at the end of each chapter.Six key points at the end of each chapter that highlight the key takeaways from that chapter.Real examples of student work which can be used as models and exemplars.This is essential reading for all secondary English teachers looking to create a climate of high expectations and improve their students’ knowledge and understanding of the big ideas in literature.

GCSE Literature Boost: A Christmas Carol uses academic criticism and theory to relight your literary passion for this classic text and put a newfound excitement in your pedagogy. Beginning with a whistlestop tour of literary theory and criticism from 400BC to the late 20th century, Hughes explains how you can introduce your GCSE English students to themes most often reserved for undergraduate courses, improving their understanding of the text and broadening their knowledge of the subject as a whole.Written in easily digestible chunks, each chapter considers a main theme or section of Charles Dickens‘ A Christmas Carol through different critical lenses summarising the relevant academic theories, and shows how you can transfer this knowledge to the classroom through practical teaching ideas. Features include:Case studies showing how English teachers have used academic theory in practical ways.Ideas for teaching linked to GCSE assessment objectives at the end of each chapter.Six key points at the end of each chapter that highlight the key takeaways from that chapter.Real examples of student work which can be used as models and exemplars.This is essential reading for all secondary English teachers looking to create a climate of high expectations and improve their students’ knowledge and understanding of the big ideas in literature.

This exciting new book strikes at the heart of what's missing in much teacher professional development – coaching that strengthens teachers' decision-making. It introduces the Adaptive Expertise Framework, an approach that supports teachers in continuously developing their expertise, allowing them to respond intelligently to the complex lesson environment.Drawing on research from cognitive science, complexity theory, and studies of expert decision-making, the book outlines four areas every teacher must develop to grow their adaptive expertise that form the basis of the coaching framework. Part 2 then examines each stage of the coaching process including:· The purpose of each stage of coaching so you know what you’re aiming for· Common pitfalls and how to avoid them· Codified coaching techniques that coaches can practise and use flexibly· Rich annotated coaching examples to illustrate the techniques at work· Sequence and sentence stems to help you apply the techniques straight away in your coachingWritten by leading experts and part of the Teacher CPD Academy series from InnerDrive, Coaching for Adaptive Expertise provides a timely blueprint for schools seeking to cultivate reflective, responsive educators who can adapt skilfully to any teaching situation.

This exciting new book strikes at the heart of what's missing in much teacher professional development – coaching that strengthens teachers' decision-making. It introduces the Adaptive Expertise Framework, an approach that supports teachers in continuously developing their expertise, allowing them to respond intelligently to the complex lesson environment.Drawing on research from cognitive science, complexity theory, and studies of expert decision-making, the book outlines four areas every teacher must develop to grow their adaptive expertise that form the basis of the coaching framework. Part 2 then examines each stage of the coaching process including:· The purpose of each stage of coaching so you know what you’re aiming for· Common pitfalls and how to avoid them· Codified coaching techniques that coaches can practise and use flexibly· Rich annotated coaching examples to illustrate the techniques at work· Sequence and sentence stems to help you apply the techniques straight away in your coachingWritten by leading experts and part of the Teacher CPD Academy series from InnerDrive, Coaching for Adaptive Expertise provides a timely blueprint for schools seeking to cultivate reflective, responsive educators who can adapt skilfully to any teaching situation.

Leaders are the backbone of any school and how effective they are can make or break a school community. Yet school leadership is a complex journey fraught with pitfalls and challenges. In this inspiring book, Michael Chiles and Haili Hughes show that leadership isn’t just having a title, but about actions, choices, and the ability to adapt to different situations.The book introduces the Head, Heart and, Hands model to help leaders navigate the challenges of school leadership. It focuses on the obstacles that often hold schools back, from personal struggles like self-doubt, overwork, and conflict avoidance to relational issues such as broken trust, resistant staff, and parent concerns. The chapters guide the reader through these challenges asking:Head: What do we need to understand? What’s the real problem? What evidence matters? What strategy works best here?Heart: What values are important? How do we support people? How can we build and sustain trust?Hands: What actions should we take? What systems or routines will help? How can we empower others and track progress?Written by two leading experts, this is essential reading for leaders that want to clear the path of obstacles and create the conditions where the whole school community can thrive.

Leaders are the backbone of any school and how effective they are can make or break a school community. Yet school leadership is a complex journey fraught with pitfalls and challenges. In this inspiring book, Michael Chiles and Haili Hughes show that leadership isn’t just having a title, but about actions, choices, and the ability to adapt to different situations.The book introduces the Head, Heart and, Hands model to help leaders navigate the challenges of school leadership. It focuses on the obstacles that often hold schools back, from personal struggles like self-doubt, overwork, and conflict avoidance to relational issues such as broken trust, resistant staff, and parent concerns. The chapters guide the reader through these challenges asking:Head: What do we need to understand? What’s the real problem? What evidence matters? What strategy works best here?Heart: What values are important? How do we support people? How can we build and sustain trust?Hands: What actions should we take? What systems or routines will help? How can we empower others and track progress?Written by two leading experts, this is essential reading for leaders that want to clear the path of obstacles and create the conditions where the whole school community can thrive.

This book brings together the deep subject knowledge, resources and classroom strategies needed to teach J. B. Priestley's famous play for GCSE, as well as the pedagogical theory behind why these ideas work, helping teachers to deliver a knowledge-rich curriculum with impact. With fresh approaches building on the success of the Ready to Teach series, each chapter contains lesson-by-lesson essays and commentaries that enhance subject knowledge on key areas of the text alongside fully resourced lessons reflecting current and dynamic best practice. The book also offers an introduction to the key pedagogical concepts which underpin the lessons and why they are proven to help students develop powerful knowledge and key skills. Whether you are new to teaching or looking for different ways into the text, Ready to Teach: An Inspector Calls is the ideal companion to the study of this 20th century classic.

Unlock the secrets to effective teaching with Teacher Hacks, an essential book series for educators dedicated to mastering the art of instruction. In this book, Dr. Haili Hughes and Stuart Pryke zoom in on the most challenging concepts in English providing innovative, research-backed strategies to demystify and demonstrate how to approach them in your classroom. Perfect for both new and experienced teachers, this series is your go-to guide for enhancing student understanding and fostering a passion for learning. Elevate your teaching, inspire your students, and make learning easier with Teacher Hacks."Teacher Hacks English' is the perfect summation of current ideas and approaches in the classroom. Rightly so, it should stand on the desk of every English teacher, or, at least, there should be a copy in every department." Chris Curtis, English Teacher and Head of Department.

Why do some teachers thrive in the classroom for decades while others leave early? In Love the One You're With, veteran teachers share their stories, revealing what has kept them motivated, passionate and resilient through the challenges of teaching. Based on candid interviews with teachers who've spent over 20 years in the profession, this book uncovers themes of joy, purpose and adaptability, alongside practical strategies to sustain a fulfilling career.Packed with wisdom and actionable insights, Love the One You're With offers a treasure trove of ideas for senior leaders and policymakers committed to retaining experienced teachers. From fostering a culture of respect and trust to recognising the deep value of teacher autonomy and collaboration, this book celebrates the powerful impact of longevity in the classroom. For anyone invested in the future of education, this is an essential guide to keeping great teachers where they belong-inspiring the next generation.

Forewords by Professor Rachel Lofthouse and Reuben Moore.With low early career teacher retention rates and the introduction of the Department for Education's new Early Career Framework, the role of mentor has never been so important in helping to keep teachers secure and happy in the classroom.Haili Hughes, a former senior leader with years of school mentoring experience, was involved in the consultation phase of the framework's design - and in this book she imparts her wisdom on the subject in an accessible way.Haili offers busy teachers a practical interpretation of how to work with the Early Career Framework, sharing practical guidance to help them in the vital role of supporting new teachers. She also shares insights from recent trainee teachers, as well as more established voices in education, to provide tried-and-tested transferable tips that can be used straight away.