Category: NQT

Teaching Apps Digital Resources Education Lesson Planning Teachers

In today’s tech-filled world, bringing gadgets into education sparks debates. But let’s face it, devices and apps offer a whole range of benefits! They help to engage students, simplify tasks, aid lesson plans and unlock a treasure trove of free teaching goodies, saving you precious time. We’ve curated a selection ...

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For an Early Career Teacher (ECT), the first year or two in the classroom is an extremely rewarding and very busy learning journey. As you face new challenges and accomplish your goals, your teaching ability and experience will develop tenfold.   Although it may take a little time to learn ...

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BEHAVIOUR

The outcome of children presenting behavioural problems at the start of primary school on the rest of their school career is clearly demonstrated by a recent research paper published in the British Education Research Journal. The findings of the study are wide-ranging but there are two notable outcomes: Children with reported ...

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As already discussed in our previous blog, where we took a look at the changes ahead for ECTs, the early career framework (ECF) reforms will provide a funded entitlement to a structured 2-year package of high-quality professional development for all Early Career Teachers. These reforms are part of the government’s teacher ...

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 We take a look the most significant changes that every Early Career Teacher (ECT, formerly NQT) will encounter and FAQ’s in relation to their new 2-year induction and the benefits the ECF reforms will bring to their teaching career. The Early Career Framework (ECF) reforms are part of the government’s ...

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SUMMER SCHOOL Secondary Education

To prepare for the next academic year, secondary schools can run face-to-face summer schools to boost pupils’ academic learning and support their wellbeing through fun activities. This is aimed at incoming Year 7 pupils and other pupils who would benefit. If you intend to run a summer school, you will need ...

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Work life balance

The closure of schools during the pandemic has had a huge impact on teaching staff. Trying to teach from the kitchen table whilst homeschooling children and maintaining a reasonable family / work life balance has been a tall order. So, it is therefore not surprising that recent data published by ...

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Covid testing

  As schools reopen and lockdown restrictions gradually ease, we encourage all our supply staff to participate in bi-weekly lateral flow testing. Regular testing is quick and painless and when combined with other protective measures will help keep you and schools safe. Regular testing will be delivered via a number of ...

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  In light of the current and ongoing situation, Schools are having to adapt and streamline their traditional recruitment methodology with ‘virtual interviews’ likely to become the new norm for the short term. Software and online platforms such as Skype, Zoom and Microsoft Teams are increasingly being used to replace ...

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