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The Neurodiversity Handbook for Teaching Assistants and Learning Support Assistants A Guide for Learning Support Staff SENCOs and Students

The Neurodiversity Handbook for Teaching Assistants and Learning Support Assistants A Guide for Learning Support Staff SENCOs and Students

This highly practical book supports the knowledge and development of teaching assistants and learning support assistants (TAs/LSAs) in their understanding of neurodivergent pupils. Considering a neurodivergent world is vital in society today and even more so in the classroom. Starting with a model of difference rather than deficit and highlighting the complexities involved this accessible resource focuses on effective strategies to support these pupils and explores the vital role of learning support in a range of different contexts. Rich in pedagogical features this book includes chapter objectives areas for the reader to reflect upon links throughout to the Teaching Assistant Standards and case studies for the reader to examine. Each chapter also has a further reading section which will include links to articles websites and organisations that can aid and support the development of TAs and LSAs. This important work will provide Special Educational Needs Co-ordinators (SENCos) with a framework to support their support staff in the classroom. | The Neurodiversity Handbook for Teaching Assistants and Learning Support Assistants A Guide for Learning Support Staff SENCOs and Students

GBP 17.99
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Mathematics for Children with Severe and Profound Learning Difficulties

Mathematics for Children with Severe and Profound Learning Difficulties

The book will covers a wide range of approaches to teaching and learning and demonstrates how mathematics can be related to personal and social development communication and thinking skills. Written with the non-specialist in mind and including plenty of practical examples it will make useful reading for teachers in mainstream and special schools and learning support assistants. Early years practitioners and teachers in training may find the book useful for its descriptions of how children acquire their foundation of early mathematics and numeracy skills. | Mathematics for Children with Severe and Profound Learning Difficulties

GBP 130.00
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Strategies and Resources for Teaching and Learning in Inclusive Classrooms

Strategies and Resources for Teaching and Learning in Inclusive Classrooms

Teachers students and bilingual teaching assistants looking for resources and activities to help raise achievement among minority ethnic pupils and develop a multicultural perspective will find this book indispensable. Included in this practical and accessible volume are a wide variety of activities; examples of materials and photocopiable sheets for direct use in the classroom which can be easily adapted for different learning situations; tried and tested examples of good practice; practical strategies to help bilingual pupils develop their language skills; guidance on partnership teaching and working with bilingual classroom assistants; and advice on raising the achievement of bilingual pupils from disadvantaged groups. | Strategies and Resources for Teaching and Learning in Inclusive Classrooms

GBP 115.00
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Support Services and Mainstream Schools A Guide for Working Together

Support Services and Mainstream Schools A Guide for Working Together

First Published in 2005. A new and diverse role s emerging for Support Services yet many schools and Early Years settings are unaware of the wealth of specialist skills and expertise contained therein. The editors have drawn together contributions from experienced colleagues working in a variety of roles with Special education needs. They illustrate how support services and schools can work together to develop best inclusive practice and enable children to thrive both socially and academically. | Support Services and Mainstream Schools A Guide for Working Together

GBP 115.00
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Early Intervention in Movement Practical Activities for Early Years Settings

Early Intervention in Movement Practical Activities for Early Years Settings

This text is full of practical ideas to help all early years children enjoy developing their movement abilities. Each activity uses rhymes and jingles and some have music. This is to enhance the children's rhythmic ability their listening skills and their phonological awareness. There are many activities that form the basis of lesson plans. The material shows how the learning outcomes fulfil the criteria set out in the Curriculum Guidance for the Foundation Stage and the 5-14 Guidelines (Expressive Arts). The activities will be great fun for all children whether they find movement easy and are always on the look-out for challenges or whether they are less confident. The book aims to support teachers in their work to help all children fulfill their potential offering guidance on diagnosis and assessment of skills and weaknesses as well as observation and progression. Chapters include developing the basic movement patterns: gross movements fine movements and manipulative skills; developing sensory integration; teaching and observing movement; and detailed lesson plans. All children whatever their level of ability can be helped to be more confident and competent movers - a process which often also results in improved self-esteem. Teachers and support staff in all early years settings will find much in this book to inspire and enthuse all children in their care. | Early Intervention in Movement Practical Activities for Early Years Settings

GBP 115.00
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Talk Box Activities for Teaching Oracy with Children aged 4–8

Talk Box Activities for Teaching Oracy with Children aged 4–8

Talk Box supports teachers implementing the new curriculum who are looking for fresh ideas with a focus on teaching talk skills encouraging discussion and developing articulate children. It sets out different types of teaching involving children learning collaboratively through discussion with peers and centres on step-by-step lesson plans to develop hidden potential across the entire classroom. At the heart of the lesson plans is the ‘talk box’ - a collection of interesting objects which provide a focus for class discussion and where the activities are based on these linked ideas: • Young children need their teachers to help them make sense of the world; • The most effective medium for explaining discussing describing with children is talk; • Children learn very well from one another when taught how to do so and are a good resource for one another in the classroom; • Children may be able to talk but they are not often aware what sort of talk can help them to get the best from their education; • Direct teaching of essential talk skills and understanding is straightforward and should be undertaken in school classrooms. The numerous lesson plans included in this book are each built around specific learning objectives for speaking and listening and cover subjects such as literacy numeracy science citizenship ICT and Computing. Each lesson includes a resources list and photocopiable worksheets and range from whole class to small group work. This book will help you teach children to engage in the educationally effective kind of discussion known as Exploratory Talk where everyone’s viewpoint is considered opinions are justified with reasons and decisions are made together. This new edition includes updated curriculum links new research findings a home-school link section and contain additional EAL and SEN materials. | Talk Box Activities for Teaching Oracy with Children aged 4–8

GBP 28.99
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Primary Design and Technology for the Future Creativity Culture and Citizenship

Primary Design and Technology for the Future Creativity Culture and Citizenship

This is a challenging new book for primary teachers interested in developing their teaching of Design & Technology subject leaders in D&T and for student teachers choosing this as their specialty. It will also appeal to in-service providers and LEA advisory staff. Children's creativity cultural development and citizenship are important but currently underdeveloped in primary education. This book uniquely focuses on how these aspects can be emphasized in the teaching of Design and Technology. The National Curriculum has the potential to bring creativity cultural development and citizenship into the mainstream and the authors show the considerable extent to which D & T integrated with other curriculum subjects can contribute to realizing these goals. There are examples throughout of best current practice showing how such ideas have been implemented. | Primary Design and Technology for the Future Creativity Culture and Citizenship

GBP 130.00
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Planning and Organising the SENCO Year Time Saving Strategies for Effective Practice

Planning and Organising the SENCO Year Time Saving Strategies for Effective Practice

Managing Pupil Assessment and IEPs the allocation of support and monitoring of provision dealing with outside agencies in-service training and development plans budget plans and getting value for money and reporting to Governors. New or aspiring SENCOs in both primary and secondary schools will find this book a great support. Senior managers wishing to develop their staff and institutions that provide in-service training will also find this book fits their needs. | Planning and Organising the SENCO Year Time Saving Strategies for Effective Practice

GBP 105.00
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Supporting Numeracy A Handbook for those who Assist in Early Years Settings

Supporting Numeracy A Handbook for those who Assist in Early Years Settings

First Published in 2001. Starting with references to the Cockcroft Report of 1982 and the National Strategy this study defines numeracy as mathematics in action and outlines its importance in everyday life. Using and applying mathematics within the early learning setting means children are also taught to solve problems to communicate their ideas and develop their reasoning skills. Teaching Assistants provide the most effective support in mathematics when working in partnership with the teacher by sharing goals. To do this effectively it is important for assistants to understand how mathematics learning takes place within the early years setting and to know how and when to use mathematics language and equipment. The purpose of this book is to provide such understanding and knowledge. | Supporting Numeracy A Handbook for those who Assist in Early Years Settings

GBP 115.00
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Reversing Lower Attainment Developmental Curriculum Strategies for Overcoming Disaffection and Underachievement

Reversing Lower Attainment Developmental Curriculum Strategies for Overcoming Disaffection and Underachievement

First Published in 1998. All learners and in particular lower attainers need to have a curriculum which is cognitively challenging motivating and enriching. This book aims to help teachers adapt their teaching strategies so that they can offer such a curriculum especially to lower attainers. The nature of lower attainment is examined in its various forms in the highly able the slower learner the dyslexic and disaffected. The origins of these problems and how they may be identified are also discussed. An evaluation of the different curriculum models and methos of differentiation is provided and the author outlines the general principles and practices of good teaching with reference to a wide range of curriculum areas. | Reversing Lower Attainment Developmental Curriculum Strategies for Overcoming Disaffection and Underachievement

GBP 69.99
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Understanding and Supporting Refugee Children and Young People A Practical Resource for Teachers Parents and Carers of Those Exposed to the

Understanding and Supporting Refugee Children and Young People A Practical Resource for Teachers Parents and Carers of Those Exposed to the

This book is the go-to resource for those parents and professionals seeking to support children through the trauma of war and conflict. Not only does it provide the evidence base for effectively integrating refugee children into their new schools but it also introduces the reader to a range of key tools and strategies to both understand and manage anxiety and trauma -related behaviours. Practical and user-friendly it demystifies the process of talking about difficult topics providing helpful advice on how to do this in a trauma informed way making use of effective tools from therapeutic approaches to help our children and ourselves remain regulated and able to engage in post-traumatic growth. | Understanding and Supporting Refugee Children and Young People A Practical Resource for Teachers Parents and Carers of Those Exposed to the

GBP 22.99
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Teaching the National Strategy at Key Stage 3 A Practical Guide

Teaching the National Strategy at Key Stage 3 A Practical Guide

National Numeracy Strategy (NNS) for Key Stage 3 will be introduced into Secondary Schools in September 2001. The NNS document: Framework for Teaching Mathematics in Years 7 to 9 is based on the National Curriculum but offers a very different interpretation of some of the expected learning outcomes for year 7 to 9. This practical book interprets and explains the document for busy practitioners spells out the expectations of the framework and offers guidance on how to fulfil these describes and explains the types of teaching methods for maximising students' learning and includes many practical ideas for classroom activities within the framework of the NNS. | Teaching the National Strategy at Key Stage 3 A Practical Guide

GBP 115.00
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The Teaching of Science in Primary Schools

The Teaching of Science in Primary Schools

Now in a fully updated seventh edition The Teaching of Science in Primary Schools provides essential information for students trainee and practising teachers about the why what and how of teaching primary science. Paying particular attention to inquiry-based teaching and learning the book recognises the challenges of teaching science and provides suggestions and examples aimed to increase teachers’ confidence and pupils‘ enjoyment of the subject. This new edition explores: Changes in curriculum and assessment requirements in the UK Advances in knowledge of how children learn Expansion in the use of ICT by teachers and children And expands on key aspects of teaching including: The compelling reasons for starting science in the primary school Strategies for helping children to develop understanding skills and enjoyment Attention to school and teacher self-evaluation as a means of improving provision for children’s learning. Giving the latest information about the rationale for and use of inquiry-based constructivist methodology and the use of assessment to help learning the book combines practice and theory explaining and advocating for particular classroom interactions and activities. This book is essential reading for all primary school teachers and those engaged in studying primary education.

GBP 34.99
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Teaching 14-19 Everything you need to know....about learning and teaching across the phases

Teaching 14-19 Everything you need to know....about learning and teaching across the phases

The emergence of the new 14-19 sector raises huge learning and teaching issues for both schools and colleges of further education. A new generation of skilled and flexible professionals will need to be trained and re-trained. Teachers in both sectors are understandably nervous about the impending changes. Covering everything a teacher needs to know about learning and teaching across these phases this book: supports recent government policy initiatives for the 14-19 sector covers how to teach the 14-19 age phase in both schools and colleges addresses issues of concern for both teachers and college lectures helps both groups appreciate the background and rationale of the other sector. With a FAQ format lots of practical advice and illustrative case studies this book will be vital for all practitioners experienced and trainee in both secondary and post-compulsory education. | Teaching 14-19 Everything you need to know. . about learning and teaching across the phases

GBP 130.00
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Managing Extreme Behaviours in the Early Years

Managing Extreme Behaviours in the Early Years

Increasing numbers of children attending pre school provision have led to increasing referrals to the advisory services for behavioural issues. Children appear to be having difficulty conforming to social expectations in educational settings and are presenting us with more extreme behaviours. In spite of much advice already available in the form of written material books and TV programmes there appears to be an increase in behaviours reported and in practitioners searching for managing strategies. The suggested strategies are based upon long varied experiences in real life situations and have a grounding in practice designed to be manageable realistic and relevant to educational settings. They cover the following behaviours: Self harm Hitting Running away Sexualised behaviour Refusal to talk Uncooperative behaviour Aggressive behaviour Managing Extreme Behaviours in the Early Years the fifth of the Tried and Tested Strategies series is a ready-to-hand and easy to read guide for those dealing with problem behaviour and who do not always have the time to search for solutions.

GBP 130.00
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Planning Teaching and Class Management in Primary Schools

Planning Teaching and Class Management in Primary Schools

First Published in 2004. Written new and trainee teachers Planning Teaching and Class Management in Primary Schools does not attempt to provide you with simplistic answers to complex issues. It does however offer important insights and strategies that can be used as a framework for monitoring and strengthening your progress as a teacher so that time on school placement becomes a first rate preparation for the day you have your own class.

GBP 130.00
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Working with Secondary Students who have Language Difficulties

Working with Secondary Students who have Language Difficulties

Language is the foundation of everything that goes on at school and is critical for formal learning and to interact socially. This book represents a whole school approach that includes tips for: identifying pupils with language learning difficulties following the book's simply explained guidelines; helping pupils overcome stumbling blocks by using the book's practical classroom strategies; modifying the schools curriculum to best support pupils with language learning difficulties; and timesaving resources in photocopiable format. | Working with Secondary Students who have Language Difficulties

GBP 115.00
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A Guide to School Attendance

A Guide to School Attendance

Improving school attendance remains a contentious topic and is a high priority for the DCFS local authorities and schools. Thousands of sessions are missed every day; a waste of money resources and most of all of opportunity. A school’s practice is now subject to scrutiny as never before with targets and standard procedures required. A Guide to School Attendance provides a detailed practical guide for school leaders and managers teachers Education Welfare Officers and other attendance workers in schools and local authorities. New Registration Regulations have been force since September 2006. All state-maintained schools have a legal duty to combat unauthorised absence to maintain a twice-daily attendance record for every pupil and have attendance policies and procedures ready for OFSTED inspections. These should define everyday practice in all schools but are not always widely known about by those on the front-line. Ben Whitney draws together twenty years of education welfare experience to provide a wealth of ideas to benefit any school. The book provides: summaries of the legal requirements extended case studies Question and Answer sections group work activities model policies and procedures

GBP 130.00
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The Art of Peaceful Teaching in the Primary School Improving Behaviour and Preserving Motivation

The Art of Peaceful Teaching in the Primary School Improving Behaviour and Preserving Motivation

First Published in 2000. This book helps primary teachers improve behaviour preserve motivation and foster cooperation by developing positive relationships with pupils and their parents creating a calm environment for learning and using non-confrontational communication skills. It outlines an empathetic approach to understanding and managing disruptive behaviour that avoids conflict and demoralisation. As such it is an ideal text for student teachers newly qualified teachers and more experienced practitioners. | The Art of Peaceful Teaching in the Primary School Improving Behaviour and Preserving Motivation

GBP 130.00
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Helping Children with Autism to Learn

Helping Children with Autism to Learn

This book considers how individuals with Autism can be enabled to learn through specific approaches to teaching that draw together understandings of how such individuals think and learn and the implications for those who aim to teach them. A new and coherent perspective on the education of individuals with Autism is offered - a pedagogy for Autism. Both teachers and parents will benefit from the insights this book offers into reasons behind Autistic ways of behaving and guidance about ways of responding | Helping Children with Autism to Learn

GBP 115.00
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Steps in Leadership

Steps in Leadership

This book covers the most important aspects of becoming a school leader including: What leadership actually is Different styles of leadership – identifying your current leadership; standard styles; what is likely to work best for you Strategic Vision and how to do it without losing your grip on reality Teams and how they work structures and delegation Coaching leading by moving your team with you. This will be of great help to anyone wanting to be a more effective leader or taking on a primary school leadership role for the first time. | Steps in Leadership

GBP 115.00
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The Movement Environment Rating Scale (MOVERS) Supporting Physical Development and Movement Play in Early Childhood

The Movement Environment Rating Scale (MOVERS) Supporting Physical Development and Movement Play in Early Childhood

This revised new edition of The Movement Environment Rating Scale (MOVERS) offers a brand-new method of measuring the quality of environment and pedagogy in which young children are encouraged to move and be physically active. As physical development is a key component of an educational curriculum MOVERS offers practitioners the opportunity to accurately assess the quality of a child’s physical experiences and the environmental and pedagogical quality of these experiences. The MOVERS is placed firmly in the family of CLIQRS – Curriculum Leadership and Interaction Quality Rating Scales which includes the Early Childhood Quality Rating Scale – Emergent Curriculum (ECQRS-EC) the Sustained Shared Thinking and Emotional Well-being Scale (SSTEW) and the Pedagogical Leadership in the Early Years (PLEY) scale all of which have a similar format to previously mentioned scales making it easy for educators already familiar with these well-established scales to adopt them and adapt them to their own unique settings. MOVERS has four sub-scales:- curriculum environment and resources for physical development- pedagogy for physical development- supporting physical activity and critical thinking- parents/carers and staff. This book will be an invaluable tool for research self-evaluation and improvement audit and regulation. With additional notes derived using the feedback from extensive use of this resource by practitioners in hundreds of settings and early years specialists around the world it has also been rigorously updated according to latest research practice and policy. | The Movement Environment Rating Scale (MOVERS) Supporting Physical Development and Movement Play in Early Childhood

GBP 18.99
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Sound Beginnings Learning and Development in the Early Years

Sound Beginnings Learning and Development in the Early Years

By celebrating the spirit and principles that are enshrined in the Curriculum Guidance for the Foundation Stage (DfES 2000) this book describes how children learn and develop best in good Early Years practice. It encourages the practitioner to take a step back from their day-to-day routines and objectives and instead focus on the child and how to create the sound beginnings that every child needs to flourish and develop in the Early Years. Aspects of the principles underpinning early child development covered include: the importance of play developing confidence and self-esteem relationships with others independent learning. Suggesting ways of teaching young children that practitioners can be confident will be effective this book is essential reading for all reflective practitioners in the Early Years – including trainee teachers and students of early childhood studies. | Sound Beginnings Learning and Development in the Early Years

GBP 130.00
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Location Writing Taking Literacy into the Environment

Location Writing Taking Literacy into the Environment

Presenting a powerful and stimulating approach to writing Location Writing allows children to escape the confines of the classroom and develop written responses to their environment. The book features: activities covering prose poetry non-fiction and faction; examples of written work by both children and professional writers; detailed lesson plans and ideas; advice on establishing writers' trails; cross-curricular links; and lists of resources and suggestions for location writing around the UK. | Location Writing Taking Literacy into the Environment

GBP 115.00
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