THE ESSENTIAL SCHOOL SURVIVAL GUIDE FOR EVERY MODERN PARENT In the last three years the government has changed pretty much every aspect of state education - the admissions process, the national curriculum, exams and assessments, the approach towards Special Needs, the whole attitude to children's general wellbeing. Working the System provides up to date answers to all your questions as a concerned parent. It includes tips and advice on everything from selecting the right school to helping your child make the right choices at GCSE and keeping them happy and motivated; and is packed with informative case studies - such as "What could I have done to get more support for my son's dyspraxia?" / "Can I do a Tony Blair and avoid sending my child to the local sink school?" Written by an experienced teacher who has taught in the state sector for twenty years and who has established a reputation as a voice of candour and clarity in the world of modern educational doublespeak, Working the System is the new school rules, warts and all. This highly readable guide will help you navigate all the key elements of state school education to get the very best out of the system for your particular child.
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Francis Gilbert has taught in a variety of comprehensives in London, and currently teaches English part-time at a comprehensive. His previous books have included bestselling I'm A Teacher, Get Me Out Of Here (2004), Teacher On The Run (2005), Yob Nation (2006), and Parent Power (2008). He lives in east London with his wife and son. All his pupils think his coolest appearance was on the Russell Brand show.
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By Katharine C
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This is a really insightful and well-researched - I would definitely recommend this book to all parents worrying and stressing about the state eduction today.
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If like me you have been totally confused by the state system and getting the right school for your child, read this book! I saw the author on BBC Breakfast and went straight out to get it. I am a supporter of the state system, but having just failed to get my son into our first choice of school - all I can say if that I've read the first three chapters of this book and its a real eye-opener. A must for all parents of school-age children.
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By Clare
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Time and time again people tell me they saw, heard or read Francis in todays media. Radio, TV or newspapers. Continually parents find themselves nodding in agreement realising that he understands what it is like to be; a parent, a real teacher. Someone who has had real experiences of both the state and private sector as a pupil, as a teacher and as a father. He is inspiring and to hear his truths is a breath of fresh air. This is the sort of book you owe your friends and family copies of. If there is anyone that understands how to get the best out of education for our children, Francis does. Truth speakers are few and far between, understanding the state school facts enables us to support our children fully in their schooling choices. May your child also get their first choice school. Thank you Francis.
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