Mark Creasy

Having taught for 28 years, initially in the secondary sector, but spending the past 12 years in primary classrooms in both the state and independent sectors, as well as holding leadership roles, Mark's primary focus was always around a simple question: 'Would this be good enough for my daughter?'

His education books draw on all of these experiences - showing how much the children he has taught have truly taught and inspired him. Independent Thinking on Primary teaching is the antidote to the 'must work harder' culture that pervades many schools. Designed to challenge your thinking and review your practice, read the book and think "Why not?" then follow it up with action to see your class and workload transformed. Likewise, Unhomework shows you that there is more than one way to achieve great results - especially with a continually thorny issue such as homework - and achieve that utopia, learners inspired to learn for themselves!

Extending his repertoire into children's writing fiction books, Mark draws not only on his own personal love of crime and mystery reading, but also a deep understanding of what can inspire learners and how to engage with them to excite them into reading and, ultimately, become writers in their own right. Simon Smith Schoolboy Spy uses challenging vocabulary thorugh realistic characters to thrill readers of all ages.