12 books to look forward to this summer and beyond

JL Dutaut ends the academic year with a look ahead at the books on education publishers’ slates that are...

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The boy question by Mark Roberts

Don’t be put off by the title, writes Stephen Lockyer. This book is a goldmine of wisdom and practical...

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How to think by Tom Chatfield

Though not aimed at schools, this book could be transformative for senior leaders, teachers and their pupils, finds Amir...

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Addressing educational disadvantage the Essex way

Headteacher, John Bryant finds a book full of practical take-aways and expert commentary that will inform any leader’s interventions...

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Writing for pleasure by Young and Ferguson

There’s plenty in this book for busy teachers once you get past the dense academic opening, writes Louise Quinn,...

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Middle Leadership Mastery by Adam Robbins

There’s more to middle leadership than this concise book can cover, writes Kristian Shanks, but that shouldn’t detract from...

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The future of teaching by Guy Claxton

Assistant English lead, Mary Hind-Portley finds a book that promises synthesis but brings little balance to key educational debates...

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Retrieval Practice Resource Guide by Kate Jones

Emma Cate Stokes finds this book a treasure trove of useful techniques and materials, but wishes it paid more...

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A school built on ethos by James Handscombe

Debra Kidd finds moments of wonder in a book that otherwise feels like looking into another world altogether I...

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