Books by Elizabeth (Professional Writer on Education Holmes

A guide that covers the various aspects of your first crucial teaching months and years, and sets your teaching career off on the right track. It draws on the Induction Regulations for NQTs for September 2008 onwards. It gives the information you need to know, from induction to inspection, from getting your first job to continuing development.

Uses case studies to provide practical advice and solutions to enable teachers to experience less negative stress in their lives, and understand the links between the way they function in the classroom and their personal well-being. This includes: good stress and bad stress; communication; enhancing personal well-being; and career development.

Entering the classroom for the first time as a newly qualified teacher can be a daunting prospect. This book offers accessible answers to common questions posed by new and trainee teachers. Organised into sections it covers issues such as: job hunting; induction; managing workload; relationship building with pupils and colleagues; and more.

Suitable for teachers, whether newly qualified or with decades of experience, this book guides the reader through the pre- and post-inspection stages, offering insights into what can happen during the inspection itself. It covers legislative changes and things to do with school inspection.