Education

Pupil Book Study: Reading provides evidence-led structures to help schools evaluate their reading curriculum and improve pupil outcomes. This guide supports leaders and teachers in using the principles of the original Pupil Book Study frameworks to...

Familiarise your child with 11+ test-style questions with this range of Quick Practice Tests. Designed to help build confidence and ensure test success, these tests offer short bursts of practice to help your child get a feel for the timed sections often...

Appearance Anxiety: A Guide to Understanding Body Dysmorphic Disorder for Young People, Families and ProfessionalsThis book provides a comprehensive introduction to body dysmorphic disorder (BDD), a debilitating mental health condition. It shares...

Engage your students in mathematics with a growth mindset approach. Mindset Mathematics: Visualizing and Investigating Big Ideas, Grade 1 offers a collection of tasks that help you connect key concepts to visualization, play, and investigation. By...

The Playful University: Philosophical, Political and Practical Insights for a More Imaginative Higher Education This book offers a fresh perspective on the university, one that prioritises imagination, wonder and play in the pursuit of knowledge. In a...

Develop your maths skills with the Primary Maths for Scotland 2A Practice Workbook 1, the first in a series of six practice workbooks for second-level maths.This workbook provides additional practice and consolidation for pupils, and can be used...

Experience and Education is a concise statement on education by John Dewey, widely regarded as the pre-eminent educational theorist of the twentieth century. Written over two decades after his comprehensive statement of educational philosophy, this book...

Help with Comprehension Practice: Practical Advice for Success This book provides valuable guidance on how to answer multiple choice comprehension tests effectively, as well as tips for writing compositions, reports, and letters. It includes five...

Talkabout for Teenagers is a comprehensive workbook designed to support educators and therapists in teaching social and relationship skills to older children and young adults with social, emotional, or behavioural difficulties. The book provides a...

Discover how artificial intelligence can transform your teaching practice and enhance student learning. This book explores the potential of AI in education, providing practical examples and actionable ideas for teachers to integrate AI into their...

Join Dickon on an unforgettable adventure as he recounts the first round-world voyage of Sir Francis Drake. This gripping tale brings to life the harsh realities of life on board ship in Tudor times, where sailors faced storms, mutinies, and illness.Part...

Build confidence and success with these quick practice tests for Maths in the 11+ selection. Created in partnership with the 11 Plus Tutoring Academy, this book provides short bursts of practice to help your child become familiar with the CEM 11+ test...

The Science of Reading in Action: Brain-Friendly Strategies for Teachers Helping students learn to read is a crucial goal for many educators, but the reality is that 67% of children in the US are not receiving the support they need. The Science of...

Good Night, Mr. Tom Classroom Questions is a teaching resource designed to help English teachers guide their students through Michelle Magorian's novel. The book provides 187 questions, divided by chapter, to keep students engaged and actively thinking...

Effective communication is key to professional success, yet many struggle to convey their message with confidence. This comprehensive guide, written by a leading expert, covers the essential skills of writing, public speaking, and storytelling, as well...

Teaching is not held in the same esteem as other professions, and this damaging status quo is tackled in "Must Do Better". The book examines the origins of this problem and shines a light on the exciting reality of teaching in the 21st century, charting...

Young people are often left wondering if they are the same as everyone else or if they stand out from the crowd. This question can be difficult to answer, and it's a source of anxiety for many. In this book, Nick Luxmoore explores the anxieties that come...

52 powerful messages to help you navigate life's challenges. This book offers a straight-talking, nurturing approach to resilience, positivity and goal-keeping. Aimed at teenagers, but applicable to all, it provides a unique take on life to fuel your...

Playful Mathematics For Children 3 To 7 by Helen J. Williams Recognise the mathematics in your child's play and unlock a world of learning. This book empowers early years teachers to see the learning potential in everyday play, and provides a framework...

L-Notes: A Practical Guide for Guidance Counsellors and Teachers This book offers a collection of articles on topics relevant to guidance counsellors, teachers, and educators in general. Drawing on the author's extensive experience as a guidance...

Child Observation: A Guide for Students of Early Childhood This book provides a comprehensive introduction to the role of observation in understanding and educating early years children. It explores the theoretical background to child observation,...

Talkabout for Children: Developing Friendship Skills is a professional workbook designed to support educators and therapists in teaching social and relationship skills to children with difficulties. The resource is part of the Talkabout hierarchy,...

Sensory Stories is a collection of short, sensory-rich stories designed to support individuals with additional needs. These stories are brought to life through a range of meaningful sensory experiences, making them an ideal tool for introducing new...

Big Cat Phonics for Little Wandle Letters and Sounds Revised is a comprehensive teaching resource developed in collaboration with Wandle Learning Trust and Little Sutton Primary School. This set of classroom resources and phonic readers provides a...

Get a deeper understanding of IB Mathematics Applications and Interpretation SL with this comprehensive revision guide. Tailored for the latest curriculum, it covers core theories and includes real-life applications and IA topic ideas to bridge the gap...

Beside the Seaside is a charming poetry book for young children, taking them on a journey to the seaside. The book features a range of poems about the sea, sandcastles, mermaids, rocks, seagulls, and the beach, making it perfect for sharing and reading...

Designing a rich and high-quality primary curriculum is a complex task that requires a deep understanding of academic thinking, educational research, and the unique needs of young learners.After 24 years of experience leading on curriculum design and...

This comprehensive textbook provides authoritative guidance for National 5 and CfE Higher Psychology students, helping them map their route through the course. It covers a range of topics in detail, including Approaches to Psychology, Sleep,...

Understanding How We Learn: A Visual Guide This accessible guide helps teachers integrate effective, research-backed strategies for learning into their classroom practice. It explores what constitutes good evidence for effective learning and teaching...

Teaching Creative Thinking: Developing Learners Who Generate Ideas and Can Think Critically is a comprehensive guide to cultivating creative thinking in learners. The book explores the nature and nurture of creative thinking, examining the effectiveness...

Teaching Musical Theatre: The Essential Handbook offers 16 ready-to-go lesson plans to help you take your musical theatre classes to the next level. This comprehensive resource is designed for students aged 7-14 and provides a semester's worth of...

Defence of Liberal Education: Philosophy and Controversies by Anthony O'Hear explores the traditional liberal education philosophy and its relevance in the 21st century. The author presents an alternative to the prevailing progressivist thinking, which...

Das Ist Deutsch is a comprehensive teaching scheme for primary schools, providing everything needed to introduce German to pupils. The book includes lesson plans, resources, activities, and photocopiable pupil sheets to support learning and practice.The...

This book provides a comprehensive exploration of multisensory rooms, shedding light on their use and effectiveness in various settings. By examining the history, current practices, and best approaches, it aims to alleviate concerns and empower...

Nurturing Success by Helen Sonnet explores the challenges faced by children who struggle in school and offers a practical guide to establishing a nurture group in your own school.The author's personal experience in creating a nurture group in her school...

Charlotte Mason's vision for education was rooted in the idea that the world is governed by universal laws, which can be applied to learning. She sought to uncover the key principles of education and develop methods to bring them to life. The result is a...

The Little Book of Big Stuff about the Brain is a light-hearted exploration of the brain, focusing on the neurobiology of emotional intelligence. It explains why emotional intelligence is crucial for health, wealth, and happiness, and how our brains...

Stella and the Dragon: Phase 4 Set 1 is a phonics reader that brings a magical adventure to the classroom. When a model dragon comes to life, Stella and Frank's school trip takes an unexpected turn. This book is part of the Big Cat Phonics for Little...

Cloze Circuits Middle by Lyn Couling-Brown is an excellent resource for improving reading comprehension skills. This photocopiable differentiated activity book provides a variety of fiction and non-fiction passages, each presented in two ways: with and...

Unlock the secrets to effective behaviour management in the classroom with this practical guide. Written by Mike Gershon, a renowned author and trainer, 50 Quick Ways to Perfect Behaviour Management offers 66 easy-to-apply strategies to help you manage...

The Working Classroom: How to Make School Work for Working-Class Students This book explores how schools can address the disadvantages faced by working-class students, including cultural poverty, where knowledge gaps exist compared to more affluent peers...

Foreword by Danny Dorling sets the tone for a revealing and insightful exploration of the evolution of English state education since 1976. Through candid interviews with 14 secretaries of state and other leading figures, Tim Brighouse and Mick Waters...

Wjec Eduqas GCSE History The Elizabethan Age, 1558-1603 by R. Paul EvansThis comprehensive guide to the Elizabethan Age is designed to help students achieve success in their Eduqas GCSE History exams. Written by a team of experienced authors, teachers...

Arithmetic Ninja for Ages 8-9 is a comprehensive photocopiable maths resource for Year 4 classrooms. Created by Andrew Jennings, this book offers 38 weeks of daily maths practice, featuring over 680 question cards fully aligned to the Key Stage 2...

Dan the parrot is feeling unwell, and being left on a hot rock all day isn't helping his recovery. Luckily, Nick the numbat has a clever plan to help Dan feel better. This book is part of the Rocket Phonics range from Rising Stars Reading Planet, which...

Discover the Secrets of Ancient Egypt's Most Famous Pharaoh In 1922, a remarkable discovery was made that would change our understanding of Ancient Egypt forever. The tomb of Pharaoh Tutankhamun was uncovered, revealing a world of mystery and intrigue...

Talkabout for Children: Developing Self-Awareness and Self-Esteem is a professional workbook designed to support educators and therapists in delivering social and relationship skills groups for children with social, emotional or behavioural difficulties...

Reconnect: Building School Culture for Meaning, Purpose, and Belonging In a world where isolation and disconnection are increasingly prevalent, Reconnect offers practical guidance on how to build a sense of shared work and community in schools. A team of...

Working Memory and Learning: A Practical Guide for Teachers provides a clear overview of the role of working memory in learning during the school years. The book explores the link between working memory skills and key areas of learning, as well as its...

A is for Array is a unique ABC book that introduces programming concepts to children in a fun and engaging way. With its simple real-world examples and illustrations, this book helps to bring the world of programming to life for young minds.From data...

Trick Mirror: Reflections on Self-DelusionJia Tolentino's debut collection of essays explores the complexities of our contemporary world, where the lines between truth and delusion are increasingly blurred. With style, humour, and a fierce clarity,...

Brilliant Activities for Creative Writing, Year 2, provides a flexible and structured resource for developing writing skills. This book helps children develop writing skills for different genres, including narrative, poetry, recounts, and persuasive...

Academic Writing and Dyslexia: A Visual Guide to Writing at University This book offers a unique visual approach to academic writing and composition, tailored to the needs of students with dyslexia in Higher Education. It helps you structure and...

Successful reform efforts in education require a specific mindset, process, and behaviour. This book provides school leaders with the tools to be more effective in their reform efforts.It identifies the key factors that contribute to successful reform...

Teaching Children to Listen in the Early Years is a practical guide for Early Years practitioners and settings looking to support young children in developing good listening skills. With a focus on differentiation and adapting the learning environment,...

Tony Buzan's Mind Maps for Kids: Revision is a practical guide to help children and parents tackle exam revision with confidence. This system of planning and note-taking, known as Mind Mapping, has been shown to cut revision time in half while doubling...

Children Making Meaning: Exploring Drawings, Narratives, and Identities is a groundbreaking text that reveals the value of drawing as a powerful means of communication for children. By examining the everyday experiences, thinking processes, and emotions...

The Researched Guide to Education Myths is a practical guide for teachers, tackling the most damaging myths in education and providing evidence-based solutions. Edited by Tom Bennett, this book brings together contributions from experienced writers,...

Make a lasting impact with your training. This book provides a practical guide to create training that sticks, helping you improve retention and application, increase the value of your training, and create lasting impact.It goes beyond the classroom,...

Effective team leadership is a unique challenge, requiring a different set of skills than being a great teacher. This book provides a practical guide to help you develop your team's skills and build a resilient community that can transform schools...

The ResearchED Guide to English As an Additional Language: an Evidence-Informed Guide for Teachers By Tom Bennett and Hamish Chalmers John Catt Educational, Limited, 2022 This comprehensive guide addresses the key questions and challenges faced by...

Inclusion: A Principled Guide for School Leaders by Nicola Crossley and Des Hewitt provides a valuable resource for school leaders and those in training. This accessible guide explores key areas of inclusion, offering context, definitions, practical...

Help your child build a strong foundation for the GL Assessment 11 Plus tests with this comprehensive workbook. Realistic practice and support are designed to help learners aged 9-11 improve their comprehension, spelling, punctuation and grammar skills...

Goldilocks is feeling poorly, and it's not just her temper that's getting the better of her. She's come down with Chicken Pox, and her spots are making her feel quite miserable. Luckily, she's not alone in the doctor's waiting room. Other fairy tale...

Discover English is a beginner's guide to the 11+ exam, introducing children to exam questions and tests to help them get the basics right. With expert coaching and guidance, this book provides authentic example practise questions to help children tackle...

Help your students become confident and competent readers and writers with practical, evidence-based strategies. Andy Tharby's Making Every English Lesson Count offers a fresh approach to teaching English, combining the wisdom of experienced teachers...

A Very Unusual Journey Into Play by Ben Kingston-Hughes explores the transformative power of play on children's lives. By combining theory and practical examples, Ben presents a compelling argument that play is a vital developmental process and a...

Passing Assessments for the Certificate in Education and Training provides essential guidance for anyone taking the Certificate in Education and Training. This book is designed to be easy to understand and offers key advice on approaching and completing...

Exploring the importance of children's participatory rights in education, this book examines the balance between meeting curriculum demands and allowing children to have a say in matters affecting their lives.It draws on theoretical and practical models...

Discover new ways to engage students with learning disabilities using technology. This book provides practical ideas and tools to improve learning and engagement, helping students to thrive and grow in exciting new ways.Inside, you'll find expert...

Effective Training for Teachers of Autistic Pupils This practical handbook provides a research-based framework for training teachers to support autistic pupils. It offers a comprehensive guide to effective strategies for teaching maths, physical...

Practice and consolidate your maths skills with this CfE primary school maths workbook. Covering a range of topics, it features over 100 pages of topic-based practice, with questions split into three levels of increasing difficulty to suit different...

Autism in girls has long been overlooked, with devastating consequences for their social and mental well-being. This book provides crucial insight into the experiences of autistic girls, helping professionals to recognize, understand, and support them...

Building a Trauma-Informed Restorative School: A Practical Guide Developing restorative and trauma-informed practices in your school setting can be a game-changer for creating a positive and supportive environment. This comprehensive guide covers both...

The Learning Rainforest: A Guide to Great Teaching in Real Classrooms This book is a celebration of effective teaching, drawing on the author's 30 years of experience as a teacher and school leader. Tom Sherrington shares his insights on what constitutes...

The ResearchED Guide to Explicit and Direct Instruction is an evidence-informed guide for teachers, tackling the latest research and its practical applications in the classroom. This accessible book brings together expert contributors to explore the most...

Help your child prepare for the KS2 National Curriculum Tests with confidence using this practice question book. Written in line with new testing requirements, the questions provide realistic test preparation for the SATs Maths Arithmetic test (paper 1)...

The Bumper Book of Storytelling Into Writing Key Stage 1 by Pie Corbett is a practical resource for KS1 teachers looking to improve writing skills through storytelling. This book provides a wealth of creative strategies and activities to help students...

This practice book is designed to build essential maths skills through engaging activities. The activities are carefully crafted to give children a sense of achievement, helping to boost their confidence and develop good learning habits.With a focus on...

Ready to Teach: The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde is a comprehensive guide to teaching Stevenson's gothic tale of morality, murder and science, for GCSE. This book combines pedagogical theory, research and work from other Victorian writers to...

Inclusive PE for SEND Children: A Practical Guide for Teachers by Faith M. NewtonThis book provides a comprehensive resource for teachers looking to make their physical education lessons more inclusive for students with Special Educational Needs and...

Sustainability, Human Well-Being, and the Future of Education explores the key dimensions of a future education system designed to enable individuals, schools, and communities to achieve the twin twenty-first century challenges of sustainability and...

Revising for A Level English Literature can be a daunting task, but it doesn't have to be. This guide helps you develop an organised approach to your English revision, using effective study skills to achieve the best possible grade.Discover how to...

This book explores the conversations between subject leaders and senior leaders in schools, aiming to improve curriculum development and planning. By examining the perspectives of subject specialists, it sheds light on the importance of understanding the...

This sample test book is designed to help trainee train drivers prepare for the selection process. It includes a range of questions to test their knowledge and skills, covering topics such as safety procedures, route planning, and vehicle maintenance...

A comprehensive dictionary with over a thousand colour illustrations, over 10,000 entries and 25,000 straightforward definitions with part of speech indicators, example sentences and pronunciation guides for tricky words. This dictionary is fully revised...

Trouble has arrived on the farm! Two farm dogs, Sam and Tim, are at odds over a very important spot - the mat. In a playful and action-packed sequence of events, they try to outdo each other, but ultimately, they must find a way to share. This book is...

This English skills book provides a comprehensive practice for children to build confidence and improve their English skills at Key Stage 2. Written by educational experts, it offers ready-to-practice questions that cover the basics of reading, writing,...

Revise your knowledge of Romeo and Juliet with this essential GCSE 9-1 English Literature Text Guide. This comprehensive guide is packed with everything you need to score top marks on your Edexcel exam, including top tips and practice questions to help...

The Art of Prompt Engineering with ChatGPT: A Hands-on GuideMaster the art of using ChatGPT to its full potential with this easy-to-follow guide. Learn 5 core techniques and tools to write better prompts, 4 advanced prompt engineering tools to take your...

CACHE Technical Level 3 Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care is a comprehensive textbook that supports students in achieving success in the qualification. It covers all 15 mandatory units and the two synoptic external assessments, providing clear...

The Outsiders: An Instructional Guide for Literature is a comprehensive teaching resource for exploring a well-known novel. This instructional guide offers engaging lessons and activities to help students develop their analytical skills and deepen their...

This revision guide is designed to challenge students who need to tackle more advanced maths content. It covers the essential topics in a clear and accessible way, with plenty of practice opportunities to help students achieve the best results.Matching...

The Higher Maths Student Book provides comprehensive and authoritative guidance for the CfE programme, helping teachers and students map their route through the course. With full coverage of the new Higher course specifications, this textbook offers a...

2c Prac WB 2 is a practical workbook for primary maths, designed to support students in Year 2. This workbook provides a range of exercises and activities to help build maths skills and confidence.Written by Sheona Goodall, this book is part of the...

Discover the wonders of science with this interactive flap book. It takes you on a journey through different branches of science, from the stars in the sky to the tiny things that make up our world. With simple and engaging explanations, this book helps...

Learn the skills and knowledge needed to become a driving instructor with this comprehensive guide. Written by Bill Lavender, this book provides a thorough introduction to the role, covering essential topics such as vehicle safety, pupil assessment, and...

Boost your maths skills with this SATs revision book, designed to help you achieve a higher score. The step-by-step flowchart approach makes it easy to tackle and answer the more demanding SATs questions.

This SATs question workbook is designed to support higher attainers in the more demanding areas of the national tests. Written in the style of the Year 6 national tests, it provides a focused revision tool to help learners stay on track and boost their...

The ResearchED Guide to Literacy is an evidence-informed guide for teachers, tackling the most important topics in education. This accessible book explores the latest research and its application in various classroom settings, providing practical advice...