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First, it gets worse: The chronicles of a secondary school behaviour support manager.
A collection of heartbreaking yet tear-jerkingly funny tales of a behaviour support manager at a secondary school, working his way from the bottom of the rung to middle leadership, and back again.
As you could probably believe, being a behaviour manager at a school comes with many lows; and even more lows. Every day is a battle, and every day makes you think less of yourself and your own abilities. This book tells the hilarious to the ridiculous stories of some of the most challenging teenagers and their trivial matters in schools, but also shares some of the more intimate and personal moments of a difficult journey through adult life, managing with careers, relationships, and the feeling of drowning one's sorrows on a daily basis.
Randall Skinner is just one man in a sea of unappreciated support staff at schools across the country. Some of these stories seem unbelievable, but unfortunately, are all too believable.
Believe it or not, this book is heartwarming, funny, and will leave you wanting more.
"A real page-turner" - A.K.
One reader said "I feel very honoured that you trusted me to have this, as it is incredibly personal. I will, as long as you don't mind, ask every now and then, if you are okay."
"It's brilliant. It might be because I worked at a similar school for so many years. But it really resonates and I don't think it's far fetched at all. If anything, it's understated. So clever." H.F. A humorous and honest account of day-to-day life working and teaching in a secondary school. Heartbreaking, witty and hilarious, this book tells the stories from the life of a behaviour support manager, dealing with the most challenging teenagers, exhausted teachers, and the fundamental flaws of the education system. An insightful account of those who need help, and the extreme pressures and challenges encountered from those above you. Instagram @ownanomi
As you could probably believe, being a behaviour manager at a school comes with many lows; and even more lows. Every day is a battle, and every day makes you think less of yourself and your own abilities. This book tells the hilarious to the ridiculous stories of some of the most challenging teenagers and their trivial matters in schools, but also shares some of the more intimate and personal moments of a difficult journey through adult life, managing with careers, relationships, and the feeling of drowning one's sorrows on a daily basis.
Randall Skinner is just one man in a sea of unappreciated support staff at schools across the country. Some of these stories seem unbelievable, but unfortunately, are all too believable.
Believe it or not, this book is heartwarming, funny, and will leave you wanting more.
"A real page-turner" - A.K.
One reader said "I feel very honoured that you trusted me to have this, as it is incredibly personal. I will, as long as you don't mind, ask every now and then, if you are okay."
"It's brilliant. It might be because I worked at a similar school for so many years. But it really resonates and I don't think it's far fetched at all. If anything, it's understated. So clever." H.F. A humorous and honest account of day-to-day life working and teaching in a secondary school. Heartbreaking, witty and hilarious, this book tells the stories from the life of a behaviour support manager, dealing with the most challenging teenagers, exhausted teachers, and the fundamental flaws of the education system. An insightful account of those who need help, and the extreme pressures and challenges encountered from those above you. Instagram @ownanomi
318 pages, Paperback
Published February 24, 2023
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