Must-have resources for English Teachers
A list of must have, go-to, life-saving, instant lesson idea resources for English teachers including links to curriculum, assessment, creative writing, extra-curricular, enrichment and motivational ideas.
Recommended reading books for primary & secondary aged children in the UK
The Mind Map Book: How to Use Radiant Thinking to Maximize Your Brain’s Untapped Potential
The Speed Reading Book
Use Your Head
How to Mind Map: The Ultimate Thinking Tool That Will Change Your Life
The Ultimate Book of Mind Maps
Use Your Memory
The Power of Social Intelligence: 10 ways to tap into your social genius
The Power of Creative Intelligence: 10 ways to tap into your creative genius
Use Both Sides of Your Brain: New Mind-Mapping Techniques
The Buzan Study Skills Handbook
The Power of Verbal Intelligence: 10 ways to tap into your verbal genius
The Power of Spiritual Intelligence: 10 ways to tap into your spiritual genius
Head First!: You’re smarter than you think
Mind Maps at Work: How to Be the Best at Your Job and Still Have Time to Play
Brain Child
Master Your Memory: More Inspiring Ways To Increase The Power Of Your Memory, Focus And Creativity
Memory Book: How to Remember Anything You Want
Use Your Perfect Memory: Dramatic New Techniques for Improving Your Memory
Mind Map Mastery: The Complete Guide to Learning and Using the Most Powerful Thinking Tool in the Universe
Mind Maps for Kids: Max Your Memory and Concentration
Buzan’s Study Skills
Mind Map Handbook: The Ultimate Thinking Tool
Mind Maps For Kids: An Introduction
Mind Maps for Business: Revolutionise Your Business Thinking and Practice
The Genius Formula
Mind Mapping: Kickstart Your Creativity And Transform Your Life
The Most Important Graph in the World … and How it Will Change Your Life!
Mind Maps for Business: Using the Ultimate Thinking Tool to Revolutionise How You Work
A list of must have, go-to, life-saving, instant lesson idea resources for English teachers including links to curriculum, assessment, creative writing, extra-curricular, enrichment and motivational ideas.
Our list of up-to-date GCSE English language and literature revision guides for pupils in years 10 & 11 of secondary schools, chosen by KS4 teachers, heads of departments in the state and independent sectors, tutors and homeschooling parents.
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