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This is the book cover for Rocket of Your Class
Rocket Up Your Class!: 101 High Impact Activities to Start, Break and End Lessons – full of fun practical ways of energising a group and motivating them to learn. Can be adapted for any age
This is the book cover for Invisible Teaching
Invisible Teaching: 101 ways to create energy, openness and focus in the classroom – rammed full of great subtle ideas that no-one will know you are using but always have an impact.

This is the book cover for The Perfect Ofsted Lesson
The Perfect (Ofsted) Lesson – down to earth advice which on one hand tells you the hoops but more importantly for the students will help you deliver cracking lessons.
This is the book cover Inspirational Teachers Inspirational Learners
Inspirational Teachers Inspirational Learners – Will Ryan’s latest book reminds us all what are responsibilities are to the learners in front of us – simply to inspire them. Very practical advice mixed with funny and tear jerking stories and a healthy dose of Northern wit.

This is the book cover for High Performers
High Performers: The Secrets of Successful SchoolsThis is the book cover for High Performers – short cut the research and dip into this book which explores the methodology of 20 high performing schools – warts and all. Covers all key areas of school life.
This is the book cover for Essential Motivation in the Classroom
Essential Motivation in the Classroom – one of the first educational books I read (as opposed to simply listed on a bibliography!) and where in many ways my educational journey first started. Still stands the test of time.
This is the book cover for The Element
The Element: How Finding Your Passion Changes Everything - from the educational Demigod himself, Sir Ken Robinson delivers a thoughtful challenge to all those who teach about the real purpose of education : helping people unlock their skill and passion.


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