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Outstanding

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Outstanding Synopsis

Question: What do you get if you blend a downtrodden head teacher, a hostile school inspector, an incompetent reality TV film crew, an ice cream factory and a load of unruly pigs?

Answer: A hilarious novel from the pen of Steve Baker, a brilliant writer and school behaviour specialist.

Outstanding tells the story of a school inspection set against the backdrop of a struggling school in a semi-rural setting. Educating Norfolk have been invited in to film the cash strapped school and just happen to arrive at the same time as the inspectors - with hysterical results. Meanwhile, a war erupts between the neighbouring ice cream factory and a local pig farmer in which the school is collateral damage. Plus, an idealistic recently appointed inspector, confronted with the reality of his judgements and their consequences, is forced to make a life-changing decision.  Steve skilfully weaves these elements together and leads the unhappy protagonists towards a magnificent and heartwarming climax.

As a teacher, behaviour specialist and award winning education non-fiction author, Steve Baker brings insider knowledge and sharp wit to this brilliantly crafted debut novel. Combining satire and social commentary, this hilarious book captures the heart of the chaos and pressures of modern-day teaching.

A highly entertaining read for teachers of all levels seeking a light-hearted escape from the pressures and stresses of their day job.

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ISBN: 9781785837401
Publication date: 17th April 2025
Author: Stephen Baker
Publisher: Crown House Publishing
Format: Paperback
Pagination: 280 pages
Primary Genre Books for Teachers
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