'Practical, sensible, step by step, very thorough. There's a lot more to this book than first meets the eye. Read it carefully. Read it again. Keep coming back to it. Apply it. You won't regret it.' Barry Smith, Head teacher'Running the Room offers the training we deserved but did not receive. This book champions behaviour as the number one school improvement driver. If you want happy staff, if you want pupils to learn, if you want parents to pick your school, if you want to teachers to be able to teach then treat behaviour as an integral part of the curriculum. Above all else, teach behaviour and teach it some more. Packed with research, hints, tips and strategies to support anyone of any level with behaviour this is a must read. Tom nails it!' Sam Strickland, Head Teache
;'When Tom Bennett writes, common sense leaps off the page and slaps you in the face. You will find yourself engrossed, helplessly nodding in total agreement as he shares his years of research, experience and first-hand accounts from schools. It is hard to imagine anyone reading this book and not improving their thinking and day to day classroom practice. Tom's tales will engage and amuse you, the practical advice will inspire you but most importantly this book will change the way you think about school culture and its impact on pupil behaviour.' Damian McBeath, Regional Director for Ark Schools, London and Portsmouth
'In this masterful volume, Bennett outlines the highest-impact theories and strategies to be able to - as it says on the tin - run the room. Bad advice is everywhere when it comes to behaviour, and no other book explains easily actionable and effective techniques so clearly. This is the book I needed years ago: how much time have I wasted discovering for myself a fraction of the techniques and routines clearly outlined in this book? Readers are indeed lucky to have access to it as I have no doubt it will improve the practice of teachers with all levels of experience.' Adam Boxer, Chemistry Teacher, Editor of The researchED guide to explicit and direct instruction
'As always, Tom gives pragmatic and sensible advice for managing behaviour. The anecdotes he shares from early teaching are both devastating and hilarious, but ultimately serve as a reminder that great teachers are made, not born. A really helpful book for any teacher who wants to improve their craft.' --Natasha Porter, Founder and CEO of Unlocked Graduates
'Wise, clear, and eminently practical, this book will help teachers create a classroom atmosphere where students feel valued and ready to work.' --Professor Daniel Willingham, Professor of Psychology at the University of Virginia
'A nuanced and comprehensive approach to behaviour that provides practical guidance while exploring the complex fields of psychology and motivation. The book is vital reading for everyone facing the challenge of controlling a classroom. Even more importantly the methods in this book will help children develop and find purpose as individuals.' --Rachel de Souza, CEO at Inspiration Trust
