The Essential Guide to Teaching is invaluable reading for all ITT students and NQTs, tackling the practical issues they are likely to face in their first role as a teacher. This book offers tried-and tested advice on a wide range of topics, from lesson planning to behaviour management, assessment for learning, writing reports and dealing with parents’ evenings.

This indispensable book is also supported by a website offering a wide range of case studies showing best practice in a variety of school settings, downloadable templates for use in the classroom and sources of further advice and information.

All in all, the Essential Guide to Teaching offers a comprehensive package for teachers at the outset of their professional lives.