
INTRODUCING BEN WHITNEY
I am a self-employed trainer, writer, consultant and conference speaker offering support to Local Authorities and schools on:
- CHILD PROTECTION
- ATTENDANCE
- EDUCATION WELFARE
Alongside my educational role, I also write on 'humanist spirituality': re-interpreting the Christian tradition for those who don't believe in a supernatural God - but in a largely anecedotal and non-academic way.
I'd be very interested to know which bit of my website you've looked at and what you thought of it. Click here: ben.whitney1@btinternet.com
NEW EDUCATION BOOK
'The Truancy Myth'
Questions many of the assumptions on which our approach to absence from school is based and suggests some more creative ways forward. (£7.99)
'I’ve just read your book, ‘The Truancy Myth’ and I wanted to write to you to tell you how excellent I found it to be. It really resonated for me. The views expressed made such profound sense.... I could go on and on! But I really wanted to thank you for writing such an excellent piece of work that should be read – and considered – very broadly if we are ever to bring about real change'. (Local Authority Attendance lead Officer)
HUMANIST SPIRITUALITY BOOKS
'Walking Without God' and 'Finding the Way'. One is based on verses from the Psalms, the other on selected parables. (£4.99 each)
“Walking Without God” shows us what it looks like when humanity outshines
the religions it created'.
'I bought this book late last year and loved it, thank you very much indeed!'
'I know a lot of people who will love this book'.
NOW AVAILABLE
'Updating the Map: A Humanist Journey Through the Bible' (£5.99)
All 4 of my current books are available direct from York Publishing Services: www.ypd-books.com/223_ben-whitney 01904 431213
I have also published widely on the educational implications of the Children Act 1989 and am the author of several books for teachers including:
'A Guide to School Attendance' (Routledge/David Fulton 2008)
'Protecting Children: A handbook for teachers and school managers' (Routledge 2004)
My services

Click on 'Education Resources' for downloadable documents and on 'Training Services' for more about my training packages
Ben Whitney
Independent Education Welfare Consultant
and writer on 'Humanist Spirituality'



