Practical reading for busy teachers.
Guides, tips and honest advice on report writing, lesson planning and the parts of teaching that nobody warns you about at university.
The SENCO survival guide: managing provision in a primary school
A practical guide for primary school SENCOs — managing provision, paperwork, relationships, and the parts of the role nobody prepares you for.
How to write a SEN parent and carer letter
How to write a SEND parent letter that is professional, empathetic, and clear — whether for a general update, a meeting invitation, or introducing a new plan.
How to talk to parents about school reports: a guide for teachers
How to handle parent conversations about school reports — what to prepare for, how to manage difficult conversations, and what to say when parents disagree.
Lesson planning for supply teachers: what you actually need
Lesson planning guidance for supply teachers — what to prepare, what to leave, and how to teach a class you don't know.
What Ofsted looks for in a primary school: a plain English guide
What Ofsted actually looks for when they inspect a primary school — a plain English guide to the Education Inspection Framework for teachers and leaders.
How to write a lesson plan for primary school (with structure and examples)
A practical guide to writing primary school lesson plans — what to include, what to leave out, and how to plan efficiently without over-engineering every lesson.
Teacher wellbeing: what actually helps (and what doesn't)
An honest guide to teacher wellbeing — what the research says, what experienced teachers report, and what most wellbeing advice misses.
GDPR and AI tools for teachers: what you actually need to know
A clear, plain-English guide to GDPR and AI tools for primary school teachers — what's safe, what's not, and what questions to ask.
How to write a lesson plan Ofsted won't have a problem with (and neither will you)
What Ofsted actually looks for in lesson planning — and how to plan in a way that satisfies both inspection and your own professional standards.