Never has there been a more crucial time to improve middle leadership.

For many years school inspections have focused on data-driven outcomes and the role of senior leaders in driving school improvement; recently, however, the focus has shifted to curriculum and middle leadership. This has left middle leaders under increased pressure to be able to justify their actions and decisions.



Furthermore, to make the best decisions possible, middle leaders need to have a nuanced understanding of the consequences of their actions. In this pragmatic book, Adam aims to boost their role-specific expertise to help them achieve that goal “ and offers them a preferable alternative to learning from their mistakes

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Tom Sherrington, education consultant and author of Teaching WalkThrus:

It™s often said that middle leaders are the engine room of a great school: their energy, their effectiveness and their commitment are vital to any school™s success. In writing this book, Adam Robbins has used his extensive knowledge to produce a superb and impressively comprehensive guide “ covering curriculum design, assessment, teacher development and more besides “ for anyone undertaking one of these all-important roles.

Middle Leadership Mastery blends an evidence-informed approach with the wisdom of someone who has learned the hard way, on the front line. The recap and reflection sections that conclude each chapter neatly capture the breadth of issues covered in the book, making it a very practical tool for anyone seeking to improve their practice or aspiring to become a middle leader in future. I will certainly be recommending this book to the many middle leaders I meet through my work.

Since COVID-19 hit British shores, 3.2 million pets have reportedly been purchased. Animals provide a valuable sense of companionship and a wide variety of species, including dogs, cats, fish, birds and horses have helped many people cope psychologically through the pandemic.

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There is growing interest in the idea of bringing animals into the classroom, but it is only recently that researchers have gathered clear data to show the impact of AAIs on the behavioural, emotional, physical and cognitive development of children and young people.

Written by Helen Lewis and Russell Grigg, Tails from the Classroom is a fascinating exploration of the use of animal-assisted interventions in educational settings and how they can inspire and support learners™ all-round development. Find out more here.

Calm, smiling adults and predictable responses lay the foundations for a climate that works for everyone...

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In his new book After the Adults Change “ the follow-up to the bestselling When the Adults Change, Everything Changes “ Paul explains how teachers and school leaders can move beyond the behaviour management revolution and maintain a school culture rooted in relational practice.