Sixteen writers with a wealth of experience provide invaluable advice on working in the independent sector

First impressions; responsibilities and rewards: advice on starting out; child protection and your protection; good classroom practice; achievement and diversity; extra and co-curricular opportunities; the effective use of time; communication with parents; role of the induction tutor; those who work around you; input and out: admissions and public exams; balances and checks; professional development issues; looking ahead: next steps.