NQT Year Resolutions

I've seen a few of these 'New (School) Year resolutions' going around, whether that be blogged or on Twitter (including #teacherpledge by Emma Bell) so I thought I would have a think about my own. I know that this year is going to be hard in 1000 ways that the PGCE wasn't, and easier than … Continue reading NQT Year Resolutions

Week 9 – The First Full Week!

Good Morning! School is closed today because if crazy flooding so I plan to spend the day working on my assignment, hopefully finishing the first draft. But I decided that first, I wanted to have a reflection on last week! Last week was my first full week on placement, which was very exciting. So far … Continue reading Week 9 – The First Full Week!

Weeks 6 & 7 – A Catch Up Post!

Apologies for not keeping up with my 'one post a week' rule already. Things have been absolutely insane this week, despite it being half term - I have been in uni 3 days this week, started planning and reading for my first assignment and been plannigna whole host of lessons and starters for next week … Continue reading Weeks 6 & 7 – A Catch Up Post!

Week 2 – Primary Placement

So there's week 2 done and dusted too. Time flies when you are having fun! I was tempted to say that I was being sarcastic there, and I half was, but half wasn't. Last week was educational, inspiring and exciting. But it was also chaotic, noisy and tiring. I spent my Primary Placement week at … Continue reading Week 2 – Primary Placement

Week 1 – SO MUCH PAPER! (& an Introduction)

It was suggested to me by the NQT in my department that I start a blog to document my ITT year. She said she did it herself and it's been useful to look back on, for work and nostalgia. So I decided to give it a go. I've started this and my twitter account anonymously … Continue reading Week 1 – SO MUCH PAPER! (& an Introduction)