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24/12/2024

Seasons Greetings from everyone at Critical Publishing. 🎄

We thank you for all your support this year and hope you have a relaxing break and a happy new year.

22/11/2024

During tumultuous times, recognising the signs of stress in children and teens—and understanding its impact—can help you provide better care and improve their experiences at home and school. 💡

Learn more here: https://buff.ly/49g9dMp

18/11/2024

Are you in higher education looking to showcase your achievements, grow your career, land promotions, or achieve an Advance HE Fellowship? Let’s make it happen 💼✨

Evidencing Teaching Achievements in HE by Marita Grimwood and Steve McHanwell, Edited by Joy Jarvis and Karen Mpamhanga is an essential read for lecturers that includes:

📚the kinds of evidence that might be sought;

📚analysis and evaluation of the different forms of evidence available and;

📚how individuals can develop a narrative of teaching impact.

Grab your copy here: https://buff.ly/4fnsHBs

15/11/2024

Coaching culture is making its way into education. 📚

Our new book "Coaching in the Classroom" offers essential insights & practical tips on coaching young people to boost their success and well-being. Be ahead of the curve in transforming student support! 🏋️‍♀️👩‍🏫

11/11/2024

Rave reviews for The Best Outcomes for Young People by Janice Cahill OBE 🎉

As this book is making waves among educators, discover why teachers find it a valuable resource in helping transform outcomes for students facing challenges in typical school environments.

With an increasing number of learners finding the school environment difficult for a variety of complex reasons, it focuses on ways that teachers can meet their needs with limited resources and time.

A must-have guide for those eager to collaborate with PRUs (Pupil Referral Units) and Alternative Provisions (APs), ensuring every student has the chance to succeed!

https://buff.ly/3M1Id9b

08/11/2024

Learning how to support neurodivergent students can be challenging. But with a solid understanding of their unique needs and the right support, you can make all the difference to their learning experience. 💪⭐

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06/11/2024

Click the link to sign up to our newsletter and enjoy a 35% discount on your first order! 📚: https://buff.ly/3C58JwC

04/11/2024

We're thrilled to have introduced this lineup of new releases from the second half of the year, especially this autumn 🍂

Which one could make a difference in your career or studies?

📚Developing as a Reflective Early Years Professional, 3rd Edition by Carol Hayes, Ruth Hudson, Jayne Daly, Mandy Duncan

📚A Whole School Approach to Mental Health and Well-being, 2nd edition by Jonathan Glazzard and Rachel Bostwick

📚Values, Ethics and Rights for Health and Social Care by Phil Musson

📚Managing Stress by Neil Thomson

📚Management from A to Z and back again - 52 Ideas, tools and models for managing people by Bob Thomson

📚Becoming a Social Work Manager by Angie Bartoli

01/11/2024

Answers to these questions and more can be found in this indispensable resource for health and social care professionals. It covers the foundational principles of values, ethics, and rights essential to your practice.⭐

Delve into historical perspectives, and the critical knowledge needed to uphold professional standards—especially in challenging situations—while highlighting the importance of clinical skills. 💡📚

Get your copy here or at your local bookshop: https://buff.ly/3C614hD

30/10/2024

Whether at home with a cup of tea or tuning in on your commute, this inspiring audiobook is here to upLIFT you on your teaching journey - LIFT! Going up if teaching gets you down by David Gumbrell is perfect for everyone from trainee teachers to experienced school leaders.



Available on Audible: https://buff.ly/3NNFbWI

29/10/2024

When a family member is diagnosed with dementia, it can be hard to know what to do - what skills and knowledge are needed and how can we look after ourselves as well as support them?

A Family Guide to Living Well with Dementia by Liz Leach Murphy and Jayna Patel is here to help - it gives you the knowledge and insight to be able to support the person with dementia to live life as they wish as well as discover what support options are available to you and your loved one. ❤️

Click the link in the bio to head to our website and grab your copy.

25/10/2024

A snippet of A Whole School Approach for Mental Health and Well-being by Professor Jonathan Glazzard and Rachel Bostwick.

Everyone involved in education deserves to have good mental health provision. 🌱

Read more in Jonathan's and Rachel's new edition here: https://buff.ly/4fXR4Gt

23/10/2024

Everyone deserves a healthy work-life balance for their overall well-being, and debunking the common misconceptions about stress can be a good place to start. ⭐

To find out more about how to manage stress in work and outside work, check out Managing Stress by Neil Thompson and other books in the Practice Manuals for Busy Professionals series: https://buff.ly/3VCDsai

11/10/2024

Some great feedback for the second instalment in The Education Adviser series, written by the Association of Education Advisers!

Get your copy here: https://buff.ly/3zI9fA0

10/10/2024

Struggling with stress at work?

Stress is a familiar challenge in the workplace, especially in demanding human services professions. But, there are effective strategies to help manage any strains and anxieties while achieving a healthy work-life balance.

A great first step is to debunk common misconceptions about stress.

Dr Neil Thompson elaborates on these in his recent blog post, '10 Myths About Stress to help you shift your perspective this hashtag and provide practical tips for managing stress to enhance your overall well-being: https://buff.ly/3Y9vJmx 📚

You can also check out Neil's books in the Practice Manuals for Busy Professionals series here: https://buff.ly/4gTeJbz

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07/10/2024

Our brilliant author, Richard Keagan-Bull, graces the cover of Community Living magazine, where he shares insights about his podcast. This issue also delves into pressing topics, including why the Labour Party must address health inequalities and the right to accessible school transport.

You can order a copy of Richard's powerful and honest book, offering a unique insight into growing up with learning disabilities in the UK, through our website or at your local bookshop: https://buff.ly/3etjSvB

07/10/2024

Hello, I’m Phil Musson, the author of Values, Ethics and Rights for Health and Social Care. I’d like to explain my motivation for writing this book and to say why I think reading it is useful for H&SC practitioners. Throughout my career I have continued to be impressed by the commitment, compassion and care shown by H&SC workers toward their clients and patients in the huge endeavour we collectively share to look after the nation’s health and well-being....

Hello, I’m Phil Musson, the author of Values, Ethics and Rights for Health and Social Care. I’d like to explain my motivation for writing this book and to say why I think reading it is useful for H…