FREE teachers guide to the course

Free teacher’s guide for The Book About You 6-week teen programme. Everything you need to understand, plan and deliver the programme with confidence.

What is this guide?

A free companion resource for anyone using The Book About You (Teen Edition) in their school or setting. Whether you’re a PSHE teacher, pastoral lead, SENCO, tutor or school counsellor, this guide gives you the context, structure and practical tips to get the most out of the programme.

Download it before you start. It takes 10 minutes to read and will save you hours.

What’s inside?

Overview of the 6-week programme structure
Guidance on how to use the book in different settings (whole class, small group, 1:1)
Tips for working with disengaged, anxious or hard-to-reach students
SEN and pastoral delivery guidance
Suggested timetabling options — tutor time, PSHE lessons, drop-down days
How to use alongside the slide decks
Frequently asked questions
A note on tone — why this programme is written directly to the teen, not through the teacher
Who is it for?

Any adult working with young people aged 11–18 in a secondary school or alternative provision setting. Particularly useful for staff who are new to pastoral or PSHE delivery, or those working with vulnerable or SEN students.

This resource is completely free.