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Book SynopsisStressed? Overworked? Drowning in marking? This book has it covered. In order to secure the best possible outcomes for your pupils, you must look after your own wellbeing, and Live Well, Teach Well is jam-packed with 90 practical ideas and strategies to help you do just that.#Teacher5aday advocate Abigail Mann provides advice, activities and techniques that any primary or secondary teacher can use to support their own mindfulness, wellbeing, and physical and mental health, and that of their colleagues too. The ideas will help you to stay energised, focused and positive throughout the school year, and to work more efficiently and effectively, so you can maintain a healthy work-life balance. There are also tips on building constructive, fulfilling relationships with the community you are serving, on supporting pupil wellbeing (because a happy class means a happy teacher!) and on making wellbeing a focus at a whole-school level.Trade ReviewThis book is packed with practical ideas on how to improve wellbeing and reduce workload from a teacher perspective but with pupils' best interests at heart. It brings the Department for Education's workload agenda to life in classrooms. -- Martyn Reah, Deputy Headteacher and Founder of #teacher5adayAbbie offers a wealth of practical tips to encourage educators to ensure they thrive as professionals, enjoying and managing their responsibilities, and flourish as human beings... Read it and benefit from Abbie’s energy and positive outlook on life. -- Jill Berry, Former Headteacher, now Leadership Commentator and Consultant, @jillberry102This is really a smashing book if you are interested in improving your own wellbeing or are working as a school on this important issue. It is designed to be 'dip-in-able', but the ideas really have substance and feel manageable. It is more than just a catalogue of wellbeing tips and tricks. -- Sam at Schoolwell, @samschoolstuff[Abbie] provides advice, activities and techniques that any primary or secondary teacher can use to support their own mindfulness, wellbeing, and physical and mental health, and that of their colleagues too. In the current climate, these ideas are critical for school leaders who are intent on making wellbeing a focus at a whole-school level. -- Teacher ToolkitLive Well, Teach Well helped me reflect on my own current practice, allowing me to investigate ideas I could easily implement leading to a better work life balance. It also helped me to come up with some suggestions to take to our well-being team that could have a whole school benefit – so well worth the read for me! -- Carrie Old, Deputy Headteacher, UKEdChatFull of sensible, thoughtful and useful ideas that make complete sense, this book is a must-read for every teacher. -- K and O: Bonkers About BooksThe advice, activities and techniques can be applied by all teachers, from Early Years through to secondary school. The ideas will help teachers to stay energised, focused and positive throughout the school year, and to work more efficiently and effectively. -- Parents in TouchIn order to secure the best possible outcomes for your students, you must look after your own wellbeing – and this book is jam-packed with 90 practical ideas and strategies to help you do just that. #Teacher5aday advocate Abigail Mann provides advice, activities and techniques that any teacher can use to support their own mindfulness and physical and mental health, and that of their colleagues, too. -- Teach Secondary Magazine

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Book SynopsisIf you liked The Flatshare, you will LOVE this bookAbigail Mann is a sparky new talent on the scene. The Lonely Fajita is comforting, witty, wise and thoroughly entertaining. (And it made me crave fajitas)' Milly JohnsonIt's Elissa's birthday, and she's accidentally booked a cervical smear instead of a celebration Great. The icing on the cake? Her boyfriend is kicking her out of their houseshare.So when she's offered the chance to live with a pensioner rent-free, Elissa knows she needs to impress Annie, who turned down the last twenty-two applicants. Somehow, even after Elissa goes on about definitely not being an axe-murderer', Annie chooses her.And just like Elissa, prickly, sweary, big-hearted Annie could use a friend. Elissa may have nowhere else to go, but is she just where she needs to be?A book you'll want to share with all your friends. The perfect uplifting read for fans of Marian Keyes and Beth O'Leary and if you love The Lonely Fajita, don't miss Abigail's next book The SisTrade ReviewEarly readers love The Lonely Fajita ‘Mann is a sparky new talent on the scene. Comforting, witty, wise and thoroughly entertaining. (And it made me crave fajitas)’ Milly Johnson ‘Full of humour and warmth … this is perfect for fans of Holly Bourne and Marian Keyes’ My Weekly ‘A romcom perfect for Marian Keyes fans’ Waitrose Magazine ‘A touching, funny and totally uplifting read about finding friendship in the unlikeliest of places’ Hannah Tovey ‘I relished this witty, tender story of loneliness, growth and friendship. Mann has a fabulous knack of finding the funny in life’s small detail’ Pernille Hughes ‘This book had me in stitches from the beginning!’ ***** ‘2020’s feel-good must-read … witty and wonderful’ ***** ‘Pure joy in a book … perfect escapism’ ***** ‘If you like Beth O’Leary, this is absolutely the book for you!’ ***** ‘Laugh-out-loud funny, an addictive storyline with very well-thought-out characters and a touching friendship’ *****

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Book Synopsis''Clever, comprehensive and current... a book I''ll be returning to again and again.'' Stuart Pryke''Every English teacher will get huge value from this timely book.'' Alex QuigleyThe ultimate guide to teaching English in a secondary school, this book supports you on your journey from trainee to head of department and everything in-between. Succeeding as an English Teacher provides practical guidance in an accessible format to help you teach English at Key Stages 3, 4 and 5. It covers key topics, including:- planning a knowledge-rich and diverse curriculum and schemes of learning- delivering engaging and effective lessons- advancing your subject knowledge- supporting students with revision- applying the science of learning in your English classroom.This book is perfect for any newly qualified or experienced teacher looking to develop their practice and progress in their career. Featuring the varied perspectives of 12 English teachers, this unique compilation offerTrade ReviewSucceeding as an English Teacher is like having unfettered access to the wisdom and warmth of the ideal English department. Each chapter is comprehensive whilst still accessible, informed by theory and eminently practical. Every English teacher will get huge value from this timely book. -- Alex Quigley * author of 'Closing the Reading Gap' and content manager for the EEF *Succeeding as an English Teacher is clever, comprehensive and current. From extremely useful advice on early career teaching to becoming a head of department and everything in-between, this is a book I'll be returning to again and again. -- Stuart Pryke * English teacher and co-author of Ready to Teach: Macbeth, @SPryke2 *Here’s a book that takes me straight back to my English teacher roots. Succeeding as an English Teacher brims with enthusiasm for the job, conveys important ideas with a lightness of touch, and is packed with practical advice. -- Geoff Barton * former English teacher, and now General Secretary, Association of School & College Leaders *This is a fantastic book that should be in every secondary English department. Along with tips on resources, teaching and learning, the book also supports teachers on 'how' to develop the curriculum to support positive outcomes. -- @digicoled * UKEdChat *

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