National Institute of Teaching Recommends: What we've been reading this month

Shabreen Qasam, faculty co-ordinator for our School Trust CEO programme, is reading When Breath Becomes Air by Paul Kalanithi

"I'm currently studying for my Masters in Counselling and Psychotherapy and this book was recommended to me as I am about to undertake a placement in a hospice.

"It is so profound! It explores life, death and the human spirit. The book talks about human morality and what it truly means to live and gives a new mean to life. It is very emotional but at the same time very uplifting. It is beautifully written and very poignant but uncomfortable in places and just sad - I've not finished it yet but has given me a determination to make sure I make the most of every single second."

Dr Calum Davey, Executive Director of Research, has been reading The Right to Sex, by Amia Srinivasan

"This is a collection of essays about feminism in the 21st Century. I really enjoy Srinivasan's writing in the London Review of Books, and so far this has been similarly thought-provoking. "

Sophie Backen, Regional Principal for the North and West, has been reading Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin.

"It's about gaming, and I'm not a gamer, I've barely ever held a controller, but this book is a fascinating story about an entirely platonic friendship between a man and a woman, which also has me intrigued about the gaming world."

Emma Rennison, executive director of partnerships, is reading Ultra-Processed People by Chris Van Tulleken. She said: "I've only just started reading this, but I'm very interested to learn how I can improve habits for myself and my family."

Pamela Welsh, Director of Marketing and Communications, has been reading Exhausted, by Anna Katharina Schaffner.

"Burnout is definitely the affliction of our times, and this book takes a really interesting look at how it happens, how to avoid it, and how to get back on track when you've been burnt out."