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The beginning of any school day brings a myriad of thoughts, feelings and needs. 26 students, each having experienced a different morning, each feeling a range of emotions, all entering the classroom at the same time. If this sounds overwhelming for you, imagine how it feels for a student. In the past I’ve spent most of my mo

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A Lion Among Men (The Wicked Years, #3)

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Teaching Maths for Mastery: Practical strategies for primary schools

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Making Every Lesson Count: Six principles to support great teaching and learning (Making Every Lesson Count series)

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