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Tina Rae, Nisha Nakaria, Patricia Velinor, Barbara Maines, George Robinson

Young people today encounter specific challenges and stresses in both educational and social contexts. This resource pack helps participants to:Understand the importance of mental health and wellbeingRecognise the stresses that they, and other people, faceDevelop effective managing strategiesThe authors have designed a flexible programme that encourages young people and adults to respond positively to difficult situations they encounter, foc...

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Marie Huxtable, Rosalind Hurford, Joy Mounter, Barbara Maines, George Robinson

This practical resource shows how creative and philosophical thinking can be developed in the everyday classroom. Part one describes the authors evolving ideas and practices of creative and philosophical thinking. Part two gives details about why these are seen as important, how to get going and suggests some ideas on how you might want to develop these practices further. This publication will help you develop: * Playful and experimental thinking outside the box * The ability of your child...

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Colman Noctor

Raise your child with cop on – give them the grit and good judgment to cope with life's challengesFull of expert advice tempered by first-hand experience of modern parenthood, Cop On is the perfect book to help you navigate the uncharted territories of modern parenthood. From the best way to supervise your children's internet usage to communication in the age of Web 2.0, Cop On will show you how to not only survive today's challenges but to raise children who thrive on them.Colman Noctor, ...

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Curly Martin

This complete guide to life coaching reveals what life coaching IS, how to coach yourself and others effectively and how to create and sustain a successful coaching practice. Leading you through a comprehensive programme of Advanced Life Coaching Skill The Life Coaching Handbook is the essential guide for life coaches, and a key sourcebook for NLP practitioners, human resources managers, training professionals, counsellors and the curious. Curly Martin is a professional life coach, author,...

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Lorenza Clifford

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Steps to Success

Bullying at work is a serious problem for many people today. Anyone who has ever been bullied will know how demoralising and difficult it can be and at times it can seem as if there is no escape. Covering everything from understanding why bullies behave as they do to standing up for yourself and knowing your rights at work Survive Bullying can help you make the best of a challenging situation . Whether you are being bullied yourself or want to help a victim of bullying this book is full of...

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Sarah Hendrickx

The number of adults with Asperger Syndrome retaining full-time employment is extremely low in comparison to those who may be considered to have more limiting conditions and disabilities. This book identifies why this is the case by asking the individuals concerned what they find difficult about working.Looking at expectations, motivations, working conditions and other factors, Sarah Hendrickx explores the reasons why work just doesn't work for many people with Asperger Syndrome an...

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Victoria Honeybourne

Full of simple strategies for happiness in children and teens with autism, this book is a must read for anyone dedicated to the wellbeing of a child on the spectrum.Bringing a refreshingly positive approach to mental health and autism, the guide is full of practical ideas for helping children strengthen their self-worth, optimism and receptivity to happiness. It also reveals how children can build resilience and better understand their feelings, giving them the skills to flourish a...

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Amanda Vickers, Steve Bavister

This new edition of a popular guide to Neuro-Linguistic Programming draws on the latest neuroscience findings to give you a better understanding of NLP, and what it can do for you both professionally and personally. It introduces the foundations of NLP and the key principles of the technique, explaining the theory behind submodalities, the power of beliefs and values, and the importance of well-formed outcomes. Written in a jargon-free and accessible style, it will help you to use rapport,...

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Richard Malthouse, Jodi Roffey-Barentsen

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Practical Policing Skills Series

This practical and accessible book focuses on the interview, which forms a key part of the Police Recruit Assessment Process. This book identifies the nature of the interview and fully explains what to expect in the way of interaction with the assessor. It offers clear guidance on preparation for, and performance in, the interview and identifies the core competencies tested within the exercise. The range of practice exercises and detailed guidance increases confidence and competence and he...

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Ms Sue Cowley

So you've finished your teacher training and found yourself a job... the hard bit is over, right? But, hold on, how do you actually survive your FIRST YEAR in teaching?!The NQT year is notoriously difficult and hard work. Challenges include meeting your new colleagues and making the right first impression, preparing and planning your lessons, managing the mountain of marking and most scary of all... being in charge of a whole class by yourself for the first time!

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Ross Morrison McGill

There are three things that every teacher must do: mark work, plan lessons and teach students well. This brand new book from Ross Morrison McGill, bestselling author of 100 Ideas for Secondary Teachers: Outstanding Lessons and Teacher Toolkit, is packed full of practical ideas that will help teachers refine the key elements of their profession. Mark. Plan. Teach. shows how each stage of the teaching process informs the next, building a cyclical framework that und...

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Ross Mountney

While some people look back on school as the 'best days of your life', for others the experience can be unpleasant and gruelling. Learning without School is a practical handbook for parents who want to educate their children at home but are unsure that they have the skills and know-how required to give their child the best education possible.This book explains what home education is; the advantages and disadvantages of choosing this route; how to begin home educating; what you need...