Books by Charlie Smith

Lions and Lambs is a short poetry anthology comprising of poems based on love and death and everything in between. Taking you from tears to laughter with the turn of a page.

"Seldom have loss, anger, and self-loathing been so cutting or vividly portrayed."--Library Journal

A new collection of poetry from Charlie Smith, whose work Lorrie Moore has called "appallingly brilliant."

As both poet and novelist, Charlie Smith has been hailed as "prodigiously talented" by the New York Times, and Madison Smartt Bell describes him as "a spectacular stylist" and "a visionary."

"Smith writes with a scalding aortal brilliance that leaves the reader drunk on dream."-New York Times Book Review

Helps school staff and people working with schools to create, develop and promote a whole school approach to emotional health and well-being. This book provides: an overview of the National Healthy School Standard (NHSS); insight into the theme of emotional health; and a range of case study examples to draw on as exemplars of good practice.

Charlie has drawn on her experience of working with secondary pupils to produce this book. It provides a developmental series of lessons providing a wonderful programme.This resource comprises of seven sessions with comprehensive facilitator notes and copiable resources. Topics covered include:" peer pressure" individuality" disagreements" victimisation.This book will assist pupils to develop three key areas:" awareness and development of self" development of personal skills" improve understanding of groups and group processes.The process of Circle Time helps meet the requirements of the Citizenship and PSHE curriculum.

Charlie has drawn on her experience of working with secondary pupils to produce this book. It provides a developmental series of lessons providing a wonderful programme.This resource comprises of seven sessions with comprehensive facilitator notes and copiable resources. Topics covered include:" listening" friendship" bullying " anger.This book will assist pupils to develop three key areas:" awareness and development of self" development of personal skills" improve understanding of groups and group processes.The process of Circle Time helps meet the requirements of the Citizenship and PSHE curriculum.

In the fourth addition to her series of books about Circle Time in the Secondary School, Charlie has developed a fascinating Circle Time book that addresses the transition from Key Stage 3 to Key Stage 4 and considers the dip in achievement especially evident amongst boys. At this transitional phase schools focus on the continuity of curriculum rather than emotional needs. This Circle Time book helps develop emotional wellbeing and reduces the likelihood that pupils will struggle in the later stages of secondary education.Young people need signposting, support, understanding, direction and confidence building at the start of their Key Stage 4 journey. The seven sessions consider issues such as:" Co-operation" Conflict and anger management" Relationships" Hopes and aspirations" Stress and stress management.Detailed facilitator notes and copiable resources are included in the bookThe learning achieved in this programme fits some of the requirements of Citizenship and PSHE curriculum.

Charlie has drawn on her experience of working with secondary pupils to produce this book. It provides a developmental series of lessons providing a wonderful programme.This resource comprises of seven sessions with comprehensive facilitator notes and copiable resources. Topics covered include:" feelings" communication" self-confidence " rights and responsibilities.This book will assist pupils to develop three key areas:" awareness and development of self" development of personal skills" improve understanding of groups and group processes.The process of Circle Time helps meet the requirements of the Citizenship and PSHE curriculum.

Peer buddy schemes are gaining popularity as a means of supporting new pupils. Benefits help not only the new pupils but also the supporters.The existence of a peer support system was perceived as beneficial to the school as a whole. Naylor & Cowie 1999.Research into peer buddy systems indicates they:" protect against bullying" promote a caring school" enhance befrienders communication skills" build confidence and trust" provide positive role models.A photocopiable resource containing everything needed to implement, support and evaluate a peer support scheme, comprising:" teacher notes " six training sessions" student handbook.