Trotman Indigo Publishing

10/07/2025

Reduce stress, boost student engagement and meet Gatsby benchmark 4🧠

Drawing on years of classroom experience, Tom Corry shares successful strategies that prepare students for an unpredictable future while protecting staff from added workload or burnout 💡

The book will help you:
✔ Build a careers programme that is fully embedded in the curriculum 🧑‍🏫
✔ Connect everyday learning to real-world careers 🌍
✔ Build essential, transferable skills into lessons 🛠️
✔ Save time with practical resources, frameworks and CPD tools ⏱️
✔ Improve student outcomes with a whole-school approach 🎓

Pre-order now: https://trotman.co.uk/products/embedding-careers-in-the-curriculum?utm_campaign=embeddingcareers&utm_medium=socials&utm_source=facebook

07/07/2025

🎓 Free Webinar for Students, Parents and Educators

Join Dominic Fuge, author of the upcoming book The Essential Guide to UCAS Personal Statements, as he shares practical insights on how to create a truly attention-grabbing UCAS personal statement.

When: Live on the 15th of July at 4 PM British summer time, or anytime on demand!
Duration: The event will last for 45 minutes. There will be time for questions at the end.
Where: The event will be hosted on Zoom.
Tickets: Book your place here: https://trotmandigital.co.uk/product/the-essential-guide-to-ucas-personal-statements/

07/07/2025

Climate Action Plans! 📚

🌍 Struggling with developing a climate action plan for your school or college? In her latest blog, Sustainable Careers author Liz Painter breaks down the steps to achieving a successful climate action plan in your school and explains how they could be the answer to the complex issue of how to fit ‘sustainability’ and ‘green careers’ into an already busy organisation and curriculum.

Find out more here:

By Liz Painter Are you grappling with green careers, green skills and sustainability issues in your education setting? What is your school or college doing to become net zero? How does sustainable development education feature in your curriculum? The Department for Education (DfE) states in its Su...

07/07/2025

📘 Free resources for careers leaders – updated for the 2025 Gatsby Benchmarks

📚 To support David Andrews and Tristram Hooley's new edition of the Careers Leader Handbook, we’ve put together a collection of free tools, templates and checklists that you can use straight away. They’re designed to help you deliver high-quality careers education across all eight benchmarks – and across all key stages.

The updated resources reflect the latest guidance and priorities, including:

✔️ Putting careers at the heart of your school or college’s strategy
✔️ Offering inclusive and tailored support for every student
✔️ Creating meaningful encounters with employers and workplaces

Download here: https://trotman.co.uk/pages/the-careers-leader-handbook-free-resources

07/07/2025

📘 Sustainable Careers by Liz Painter is out now! 🌍

We’re excited to announce the official publication of this game-changing guide to the future of work.
🌱 Packed with practical advice, green skills insight and real-world examples from both corporate and third sectors, this must-read resource is ideal for:

👩‍🏫 Careers leaders and teachers
🧭 Advisers and coaches
🔍 Anyone curious about the evolving world of work

From classroom to boardroom, Sustainable Careers explores how to prepare today’s learners for tomorrow’s challenges — blending sustainability with the fast-changing demands of the labour market.

🛒 Haven’t grabbed your copy yet? What are you waiting for?
👉 Get yours here:

Coming soon in partnership with The CDI, Sustainable Careers by Liz Painter will be the ultimate guide to green careers for career development professionals.

07/07/2025

🙌 New blog post!
As the university application process becomes increasingly global and complex, the pressure on educators is growing. Our latest blog post explores why supporting students through their university applications matters more than ever, and how schools can ease the burden on staff while setting students up for success.

📚 Our latest blog post by Wendy Heydorn and Laurence Goodwin explores:

- Why global university applications are placing new demands on teachers and advisers
- How to support students effectively without burning out
- Why a whole-school approach is key to long-term success

Whether you’re a new adviser or a veteran supporting students across UK, US, and international systems, this blog is packed with actionable insights and reflections drawn from years of experience.

🔗 Read the blog:

By Wendy Heydorn and Laurence Goodwin Why supporting university applications matters more than ever Going to university is part of a student's intellectual journey and personal growth. Given the opportunities available throughout the world, they may want to study at an institution beyond their home....

07/07/2025

🎉 Free Resources Now Live!

These essential free resources are designed to complement our innovative new release, An Educator’s Guide to University Applications.
The first of its kind, this dedicated teacher manual offers practical strategies for developing and structuring your school’s approach to university and other post-18 choices.

✍️ Authors Wendy Heydorn and Laurence Goodwin have created these 📥 downloadable resources to equip educators with the tools to deliver a smooth application support programme.

🔑 Key Features:
· 🗓️ Planning Aids: CEIAG templates, event schedules, and application support timelines to simplify preparation
· 💬 Communication Tips: FAQs and parent correspondence templates to streamline interactions
· 🗺️ Gatsby Map: A snapshot of the Gatsby benchmark addressed by each chapter in the book

Download here: https://trotman.co.uk/pages/an-educators-guide-to-university-applications-resources

07/07/2025

📘 Why every Careers Leader needs this book

Ryan Gibson tells us why the latest edition of The Careers Leader Handbook by David Andrews and Tristram Hooley is a must-read for anyone serious about making lasting, meaningful change for their students.
Whether you're just starting out or looking to strengthen your careers programme, this handbook offers the insight, structure, and support you need to lead with impact.
🔗 Order the book now: https://trotman.co.uk/products/coming-soon-the-careers-leader-handbook

📝"Careers is often described as a journey. Every significant journey begins with a single step, followed by a series of next steps. Wherever you are in your journey as a careers leader, new or experienced, this book serves as an essential companion, helping you navigate the renewed expectations of an evolving careers landscape ...
So, the Gatsby Benchmarks have been updated and, like me, I am sure you are delighted that this terrific handbook has been updated too. Filled with hard earned insights, useful links, up to date evidence and practical suggestions, it will help career leaders turn ideas into action and activity into impact. Just like the benchmarks themselves, as you read this book you will recognise that while much has stayed the same, there are changes and the changes are important. As we prepare for the future, the careers leader handbook once again invites you to delve deep into successful careers leadership. Doing so will leave you enriched, and reassured, with every turn of the page."

Ryan Gibson is National System Leader for Careers at Lift Schools and was Senior Adviser to The Gatsby Foundation for the review of the Benchmarks and the ‘Good Career Guidance: The Next Ten Years’ report.

07/07/2025

🎓 Supporting your students with UCAS applications? We know it can feel daunting, but we’re here to help them stand out in a sea of applicants!

In our blog post, Dominic Fuge, author of The Essential Guide to UCAS Personal Statements, shares his top tips for crafting a standout application that gets noticed.

From choosing the right course to writing with clarity, purpose, and personality, Dominic's advice will give your students the confidence and tools to secure a place at their dream university.

📚 Read the blog now and start unlocking the secrets to a winning personal statement:

By Dominic Fuge Why UCAS applications matter more than ever My name is Dominic Fuge, and I have been commissioned by Trotman to write a new book, due to be published in August 2025, focusing on creating an attention-grabbing UCAS personal statement. Having worked in four different schools across the...

16/05/2025

New HEAP 2026 is out now!

Trusted by students, parents, and careers advisors for over 50 years, this independent guide draws on the wisdom of university choice expert Brian Heap is the essential tool for navigating higher education decisions.

Whether you're exploring degree apprenticeships, comparing entry requirements, or seeking clarity on graduate outcomes, HEAP delivers:

✅ Subject-by-subject entry requirements (grades + UCAS points)

✅ Course and admissions profiles for every UK university

✅ Top research universities by subject

✅ Support for the UCAS application process

✅ Graduate employment stats by degree area

📚 With so many options available, this guide cuts through the noise to help students find the right course at the right university.

🛒 Order your copy today and take the guesswork out of university choices: https://trotman.co.uk/products/heap-2025-university-degree-course-offers-copy?utm_source=socials&utm_medium=linkedin&utm_campaign=heap2026Brand

16/05/2025

🎓 New Book Alert! 🚀

How do you explain who you are, what you care about, and where you're going — in just 4,000 characters?
Dominic Fuge's 'The Essential Guide to UCAS Applications' breaks down what really matters...
📘 Inside, you'll find:
✅ Tips for choosing the right course (even if you’re unsure)
✅ How to tell your story with honesty and impact
✅ Ways to show subject passion beyond the classroom
✅ Guidance on building a super-curricular profile
✅ Why work experience matters — and how to approach it
✅ Smart, ethical advice on using AI in the writing process
✅ Real student statements, with clear explanations

With insights from admissions tutors and answers to real student questions, this book is a practical, confidence-boosting toolkit for writing a powerful personal statement.

🔗 Pre-order your copy here: https://trotman.co.uk/products/the-essential-guide-to-ucas-personal-statements