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  See what people have said about The Newly Qualified Teacher's Handbook:

"The NQTs Handbook offers invaluable support and guidance for new entrants to the teaching profession."

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The Newly Qualified Teachers Handbook, Paperback - 368 pages (29 October, 2002) Routledge, ISBN: 0749438576Order Hotline: 01264 343071

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  "It is really worth the money...I have already read a good few chapters on the train and I'm really enjoying it. There are lots of really great ideas and I've found out a lot of things I wasn't too sure about. I've made lots of notes all over it, and marked all the pages that I have found useful. I wasn't sure how to go about reading it, but have opted for the reading the whole thing from start to finish and it seems to have been the best option rather than dipping in and out for reference as it has so many small things that I wouldn't have thought about but are probably pretty important.
I also found it somewhat inspirational in parts as I keep thinking yayay, this is my job now, this is what I do, and yes it's a lot of work but I can't wait to get started!

I'm sure I won't fail to keep referring to it."

An NQT


"Its fantastic... The main thing I have found to be of value so far is that I'm looking at lots of different aspects of teaching from a different angle. And I've identified a couple of bad habits that I need to address!

I've also chuckled in quite a few places.

I really do feel this is a handbook and that I'll be able to refer to it throughout the next year whereas, with others, I've read them and put them on the shelf."

A Primary NQT


"As a head of department at a large comprehensive I wholeheartedly recommend this book to NQTs and anyone considering entering teaching. Ms. Holmes has practical experience of the new teachers lot and this is demonstrated by the topics she covers, they are all relevant and well presented and the narrative concise.

If you want a head start in teaching and a taste of what's to come, read this book!"

Amazon.co.uk Review


" The definitive guide for NQTs and the perfect book for induction tutors to support NQTs through their first year"

www.eteach.com


" A lifesaver in your first year."

"All teachers, certainly, will find it helpful: an invaluable source of information, advice and reassurance "

TES Review


"A good read... or should that be superb, excellent, outstanding, brilliant, tremendous, stupendous, exceptional...?"

"Logically separated into three sections: getting a job, joining a school, and working through your induction, the Handbook talks the reader through their induction year, always presenting practical advice and all the options open within teaching"

Professional Association of Teachers


" The 'NQT's Bible' as it is popularly known. "

Ruler - the Teacher Training Agency's Magazine


" I am so pleased to see a good guide of this kind available widely and dealing with the broad experience of entering teaching "

Ralph Tabberer, Chief Executive, Teacher Training Agency


"Elizabeth Holmes' great strength is that she manages to catch both the nitty gritty reality of school life without ever losing sight of its potential to transform lives."

Re:membering Education


"It's very good - packed with useful advice!"

Secondary NQT


 

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