A Year in Review

I haven't blogged in FOREVER. Rest assured that this is because I am insanely busy and then trying to spend time with my wonderful friends and family, rather than the fact I have fallen out of love with teaching. It is far, far from that. I actually think I am more in love with the job … Continue reading A Year in Review

Why I #loveteaching

I may be relatively new to this teaching lark, but I have to admit that the negativity surrounding the profession at the moment can get me down. No more so than when reading the Guardian's Secret Teacher article from 2 weeks ago. Written by a maths teacher, the article berated the maths curriculum and suggested … Continue reading Why I #loveteaching

Survival of the Fittest

The past few weeks have been a whirlwind. I think I underestimated how much the first few weeks at a new school and going it alone would take it out of me! As well as the usual getting to know my new classes and colleagues, I've also been on residential with half of Year 9! … Continue reading Survival of the Fittest

NQT – Nonstop, Queasy & Tired

I did it! I made it through my first week as an NQT! It has been an insanely busy week, starting with an inset, through to a half day with my Vertical Mentoring Group (VMG) and 2 full days of lessons. I have been so tired I struggled to put one foot in front of … Continue reading NQT – Nonstop, Queasy & Tired

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

My Very Own Classroom

So I spent Thursday and Friday last week getting my classroom in order for September. The idea of having my own room, after a whole year of carting things about in folders from room to room, is very exciting. I'll have everything I need at my fingertips and where I want it to be! I've … Continue reading My Very Own Classroom

Top Tips for Trainees

Well, I did it!!! I thought rather than bore you with a huge catch up post, I'd come up with a list of tips for trainees from my own perspective - I know there are a few about already. But before then... here's an assortment of pictures of me and assorted family and friends celebrating … Continue reading Top Tips for Trainees

#ITTChat & #NQTChat meetups

Unusually, this isn't a massive catch up post. Be prepared for one of those in about a week and a half, but today is all about having the details for all the #ITTChat and #NQTChat meetups in one place... There are 3 in total, in London, Birmingham and Leeds, all through the summer. Details on … Continue reading #ITTChat & #NQTChat meetups