Independent Thinking on Restorative Practice shares advice on how to put behaviour right when it goes wrong in a more positive, less punitive way, and, more importantly, on how to get it right and keep it right in the first place. Furthermore, it advocates an approach that is collaborative, empowering and positive “ and ultimately geared to improve motivation, engagement and independent learning in even the hardest-to-reach young people. Find out more and order your copy here.


Paul Dix, behaviour specialist, WhenTheAdultsChange.com:


œIndependent Thinking on Restorative Practice is a tour de force in restorative working. Practical, authentic and intelligent, this book is crucial for anyone serious about a relational approach to teaching.

Peter discusses the following questions:

• How did the book come about?


• From your research and experience, which well-being strategies have been most successful in changing whole school culture?


• The Wheel of Teaching is a really useful strategy to look at your own wellbeing and job satisfaction. Do you feel that particular spokes on the wheel impact teachers™ wellbeing more than others?


• How can we support staff to restore their passion for teaching in such challenging times?


• What would you advise teachers and leaders to do if they™re at breaking point?


• Can you share any success stories of staff that do maintain a balanced life as a result of your strategies and training?

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For any school considering introducing an AAI dimension to the curriculum, this will be a source of guidance. It is aimed at educators working with all ages and provides a deeper understanding of setting up and evaluating a project, as well as the long term commitments this might involve. Read the full review here.

Discover Tails from the Classroom here.

PROS

• The books takes a balanced view of teaching religious education (within the English curriculum context), set through three important lenses: theological, philosophical and social sciences.


• The book is then split into six pedagogically important areas, focused for teaching religious education: challenge; explanation; modelling; practice; feedback, and; questioning.


• Within the chapters, Louise and Dawn highlight a repertoire of pedagogical strategies that can support teachers discussing many moral and ethical subjects that cross different religious points of view.


• Many pedagogical strategies are explored in the book, offering a signpost for teachers to explore further if relevant to their classroom.


• This is a really useful book for secondary teachers who support religious education in their school, underpinned by the six principles that should be evident in any sequence of teaching.

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Find out more about Making Every RE Lesson Count here.

Neurobiology has opened numerous doors onto our understanding of how our brains function. Central to this is the understanding of how our brains learn - and how that learning can be optimised.

Using clear and straightforward explanations and diagrams, Andrew will deliver an entertaining, accessible and hugely informative session that will lead delegates on a fascinating journey towards a fuller understanding of how each and every child can have their learning optimised.

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This book is ideal for anyone interested in careers education. That doesn™t mean it is only for careers advisors or leads in school; it™s for teachers, SLT, governors and employers.

Please, if you are an employer and you recruit locally- who doesn™t? - read this book. Young people need you and you need them.

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Discover The Ladder here.