About me
Since 1997 I have been working as a freelance consultant and trainer, offering INSET and a range of other child related courses to teachers, lunchtime staff, teaching assistants, parents and children.
I am committed to teaching and raising the self esteem of support staff, a group whose needs have in the past been neglected.
I am convinced that all members of the school community benefit when support staff feels valued and are offered the opportunity to develop appropriate knowledge and skills.
I work in a wide range of settings including schools, professional development centers, colleges and universities.

Recently published

Handbook for Lunchtime Supervisors and their Managers
A handbook for Lunctime Supervisors and their Managers

Everything you need to know about supervising pupils during the lunchtime break is covered in this handbook. It provides guidance on important issues and includes activities to supplement advice and examples of good practice.

    - Lunchtime supervisors with all levels of experience will benefit from this book
    - Head Teachers or Senior Managers can also use it as a training manual


NEWS: The second edition of The Handbook of Lunchtime Supervision has now been published and includes new sections covering:
    - Healthy eating
    - Working with Teaching Assistants
    - Every Child Matters


"There are good case studies, training activities and clear explanations. Properly used and applied Shirley Rose's advice could have a more calming effect on school than the most elaborate disciplinary policy." T.E.S Gerald Haigh

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In the news

Shirley is featured as author of the month by Routledge Teachers. Click here to view the article.

Shirley on Radio 4's The Learning Curve:
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