[5-minute read] The expectations I had of what teaching would be like were very different to the reality of the situation. … More Teaching my first PGCE lesson | Expectations vs reality
[3-minute read] “My first few days on placement were just as busy as they were at Uni, but just as fun. Here’s a run-down of how they went.” … More First days on placement | PGCE: Day in the life
[4-minute read] “Here’s what to expect from the first four weeks of a (normal) PGCE training year.” … More What to expect from the first four weeks | PGCE: Day in the Life
[6-minute read] ‘For the past few months, the UK has, inch-by-inch, come out of its nationwide Lockdown. It’s been an experience, to say the least…This was one day in the life of Lockdown 2020, for yours truly’ … More A productive day in the life of Lockdown
[4-minute read] “For me, OneNote is a game changer.” Get the low-down on why. … More Why I’m using OneNote in 2020
[5-minute read] “If you’re wondering how to go about getting experience in a classroom without committing to a paid position, like that of a TA, then you’ve come to the right blog post. Here’s how I did it…” … More How I observed a classroom
[4-minute read] “Prior classroom experience is absolutely essential before beginning your training. Here’s why:” … More Why you need classroom experience
[2-minute read] “Referees are more important than you think. Pick the wrong one and run the risk of sabotaging your application”. Here are my tips on getting your referees for UCAS right. … More Getting Referees Right | Initial Teacher Training
[4-minute read] “With no visible deadlines in sight…you need a hearty amount of self-motivation and know-how to get everything in on-time.” I’ve broken down the PGCE application process to make applying easier than ever before. … More Breaking Down the Application | Initial Teacher Training
[5-minute read] I’ve picked my perfect pathway…have you? … More Picking the Perfect Pathway | Initial Teacher Training
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