This is a refreshing, honest and empowering book about behaviour management. It provides clear strategies to build your behaviour playbook and the range of case studies help to reassure those at the start (and well into) their teaching careers.

Andy Taylor, Senior Lecturer in Primary Education, @MrTs_NQTs

This book is an absolute gem! Funny, human, practical and empowering: Nikki Cunningham-Smith provides anecdotes which all of us can relate to, showing us that we are not alone, and that working with young people is a gift, even if it might test us sometimes! Paired with research overviews and the clear expertise and skill of the writer, this is a great option for early career teachers everywhere. Joyous!

Jennifer Webb, Teacher, senior leader, speaker and author, @FunkyPedagogy

Nikki Cunningham-Smith explores the importance of developing behaviour management skills which will enable children to thrive in the classroom. Nikki provides a plethora of case studies, practical tips and honest reflections which cover a range of real-life scenarios. This book will have you laughing out loud at some of the unexpected events that take place in classrooms across the country every single day. To be forewarned is to be forearmed!

Sarah Mullin, Award-winning deputy headteacher, author of 'What They Didn't Teach Me on My PGCE' and founder of the #EduTeacherTips YouTube channel