Congratulations to the class of 22!

21.07.2022

Huge congratulations go to our class of 2022, who have completed their teacher training and are now officially fully qualified teachers! We are so proud of the hard work and dedication they have shown throughout the course and they are all going to be amazing as they go on to inspire the children in their future classrooms.

Teach Heart Graduate Claire said: “I am so happy to say I am officially a qualified teacher, with PGCE and QTS (primary 5-11 years)! This year has been a roller coaster of emotions but I can honestly say it has been the best decision I have made. I am excited to start my new career and look forward to the hard work and challenges ahead. To be able to make a difference to a child’s life and education and to help them believe in their own abilities is an absolute privilege.”

We wish all our graduates the best of luck in their new teaching posts as they embark on their ECT (Early Career Teacher) years, and as always we will still be there to support them at all stages along the way!

Changing career to become a primary school teacher

08.06.2022

There is always a need for great teachers – and while many train as new graduates, it’s equally as common for people to get into teaching later in their lives. At Teach Heart, with each cohort we welcome trainees who have joined us from a range of different work environments. Some have always wanted to teach but fell into another career and before they knew it years had passed, while some only realised their passion for teaching later, after a long and successful career in a completely different role.

It’s never too late to retrain, and the experience gained from other careers can pay off in the classroom. Rather than being a negative, having spent time in another career is actually quite the opposite – you will be coming to teacher training with a whole range of transferrable skills that will benefit you during your training. Your experience of work and life in general gives you a wealth of knowledge to draw on, and you may also have an in depth subject knowledge in your field that crosses over with the curriculum you will be teaching. You may have leadership experience which will give you confidence when leading the classroom, and speed up your progression to leadership roles in teaching once qualified, You will have a maturity and sense of responsibility that will help you approach your training in the right way. Often our career changers may have had to make some sacrifices to do the course, but in this we see an unwavering determination to achieve their goal, which again only helps to succeed.

At Teach Heart our trainee teachers are of all ages and come from a range of backgrounds, and having this range of experiences is so beneficial for the cohort as they all have different strengths and weaknesses and can all learn from each other. Those straight from university for example are used to assignment writing, something that can be daunting for someone who hasn’t done it for many years and they guide and help other trainees with this, while someone who has been in the work environment for many years can help and advise those with little experience on navigating workplace relationships for example.

When thinking of changing career to something completely new it’s easy to get caught up focusing on the barriers in your way. It is out of your comfort zone, you wonder if you will you be any good, you may be leaving a secure job with a good salary and are worried about money during your training year, you may worry that you have been away from study too long or that you have no experience in schools. While all of these are valid worries we always emphasise that the training will be new and different but you will have so much support around you. In school led training you can take things at your pace – start off by observing, build up to working with small groups or starting a lesson. We are there to teach you and guide you through everything so it doesn’t matter if it is all completely new to you, we will help you every step of the way. If you have the passion and can build good relationships with children then we can teach you the rest. We always emphasise that training time is just one school year and after that you will be earning a good salary with opportunities for pay progression year on year. At Teach Heart our employment rate after qualification is 100 percent, so while not guaranteed, you are highly likely to get your first teaching job straight after qualifying. But more importantly you will be working in a truly rewarding and meaningful job where no two days are the same, but every day you make a difference to children’s lives.

We often speak to our trainee teachers who made career changes to train and they all tell us that they don’t regret it and often that it was the best decision they ever made. Current trainee Emily worked in admin before joining us. She said: “I have always wanted to be a teacher from a young age, but when I finished university I decided to take a break from education and start a full time job. When covid hit I had just quit a job that I hated and I started to think more about what I wanted to do with my life. So then I carried on working to gain some money and then made the leap to become a teacher.”

It really is never too late. If you have a passion for teaching get in touch – we are always happy to chat about your individual circumstances and how we can help you achieve your dream.

Read more about why changing your career to teaching is the best decision you willl make in this Guardian article:

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/lifestyle/get-into-teaching/change-your-career-to-teaching/

Managing teacher training alongside raising a young family

10.02.2022

Are you thinking of training to teach but have a young family and are wondering whether you will be able to manage training alongside raising your own children? Do you keep putting off starting your training and waiting until they are older to start? Teach Heart Alliance trainee Lauren has two daughters aged 6 and 7. She previously worked in retail and took the leap to start her teacher training in September. We quizzed her on the reality and just how she manages to fit it all in…

Why did you decide to become a teacher? I have always wanted to be a teacher, I had amazing teachers through school and would love to have the same positive impact on children through my career.

Did you worry about the timing with your children being young and think about putting it off until they were older? I had already postponed going to university until my oldest started school so I wasn’t too worried about the timing of the PGCE because I had managed my university course already.

How do you find juggling the workload and pressures of training alongside having a young family? It was initially tricky to juggle everything at home and complete all things needed for school however I soon learnt to set myself timeframes.

How do you manage to strike a good balance between training and family life? I have set myself strict times when I can complete school work at home, When I come home from school my children come first, I give myself one hour when they go to bed to get everything prepared for the next day.

What tips or strategies would you give to anyone starting teacher training when they have a young family? What is the key to managing it successfully? I don’t think I have managed to find the key to managing it all yet! However, I spend all weekend and evening with my children and family. All my school work is completed in the evenings when they are in bed and that works really well for me.

Have your school and teacher training provider been supportive and if so how? I haven’t needed any support relating to having a family yet but Bernie is amazing, she always checks in, makes sure I am not letting all the school work take over spending time with my children.

What have been the biggest challenges and are there any benefits? The biggest challenge has been adapting to completing my own school work and assignments alongside giving my children support in their homework and reading. There are a few benefits, I now fully understand the concepts behind teaching children to read phonetically (really helps with spellings sent home from school and reading with the girls at home). I also find it easier to explain things to them in ways they are able to understand. They really enjoy listening to the lesson is have planned, they let me know if they are easy to follow of if they need adapting.

Are you happy that made the decision to train now? 100% happy, I’m really glad I made the choice to start. It is definitely manageable as long as you set and stick to your targets.

Is there anything else you would say or any other advice you would give to someone considering training to teach with a young family? I would say don’t talk yourself out of joining the course, the team supporting you on the journey are incredible. You have all the support you need and more.

Applications are now open!

16.10.2021

Applications are now open to start your teacher training with Teach Heart Alliance. If you are thinking about becoming a Primary School Teacher, whether it has always been a dream for you or you are looking for a rewarding new career, we can set you on the path to the best job in the world!

Teach Heart Alliance, based at Sacred Heart RC Primary School in Westhoughton, is a leading provider of school led primary teacher training in Bolton, Wigan and further Greater Manchester with placement schools all around the region. We pride ourselves on being a very unique and forward thinking provider in that we always look to find new and creative ways of teaching all subjects and topics. The course involves many trips and visits and links with industry professionals, and trainees are encouraged to explore new technologies that shape the future of teaching in order to engage children and fill them with enthusiasm for learning. We have partner schools all across Greater Manchester and you will be placed as close to home as possible, receiving top class, unique and personalised training close to where you live.

Throughout the year we run regular information events where you can find out more about what the training involves, speak to the team and current trainees, find out about financing your course and ask any questions you may have. We hold both face to face events at our lead school Sacred Heart RC Primary School, and online events too so you can attend whichever suits your circumstances best.

At Teach Heart Alliance we also offer potential primary teacher training candidates the chance to spend some time in the classroom before applying for the course, through our school experience programme. School experience gives you the chance to observe teaching and pastoral work, and the opportunity to talk to teachers about day-to-day life in a school. Whilst not a pre-requisite for applying for teacher training, school experience will definitely strengthen your application, give you observational experience which will be useful at interview, and help you decide if teaching is right for you. You will get the chance to see a range of different lessons and age groups being taught and be able to help out with small groups of students in group work. Keep an eye on our Facebook page for details of our upcoming events and school experience days https://www.facebook.com/TeachHeartAlliance

If you think you would make a great primary school teacher then apply now. Applications must be made through Apply for teacher training at https://www.gov.uk/apply-for-teacher-training

Congratulations Class of 2021!

24.07.2021

They did it! Our class of 2021 have completed their teacher training in what has probably been one of the toughest years for education, and we couldn’t be prouder of them all! The resilience they have shown and the determination to succeed despite never before seen challenges has been truly inspiring. The reality is that it is in times like this that we need amazing teachers more than ever, to keep inspiring young people even in the toughest times.

Heart Alliance Graduate, Hayley, who has secured a teaching position at Sacred Heart RC Primary in Wigan for September, said: “This year has been one of the toughest most rewarding years. I have met and worked with such a diverse range of people who have supported me and touched my heart deeply. The training I have received while on placement as well as in lectures has equipped me with a vast range of skills and experience that I will take with me on my teaching journey. I have faced many challenges over the past few months but have shown great resilience and bounced back, never giving up!  I feel excited and ready to take on my first year in the classroom!”

Fellow graduate Hannah who will be teaching at St Mary’s and St Benedict’s in Bamber Bridge next year, said: “I feel so proud of how far I’ve come. There have been challenges but they have all been worth it! I can’t wait to have my own class and shape more children’s lives.”

While some aspects of the course have had to be taken online, and bubbles and self isolation meant some disruption throughout the year, it has actually given our trainee teachers a really unique experience to develop skills that they might not otherwise have had the opportunity to.

Graduate Catherine is taking up her first teaching position at St Chad’s In Manchester in September. She said: “This year has taken me on an amazing journey with both highs and lows, but it has been the most rewarding of my life. I will be sad to say goodbye to the amazing people I have met this year who have supported me throughout and who have helped me become the teacher I am today.”

Kat, who will be the new Year 6 teacher at St. Peter’s in Chorley, added: “Summing up the year I would say it’s been exhilarating and emotional, with plenty of challenges which have all been hugely rewarding. I’ve learnt a lot about myself, having grown in confidence and become more resilient through each placement. It’s been a gradual process and it wasn’t until the very end that I realised how far I’ve come, but I’m now ready and very excited (if not somewhat nervous) to take on my own class of Year 6 pupils in September.”

We wish all our graduates the best of luck in their new teaching posts, and as always we will still be there to support them along the way!

Training To Teach During A Pandemic 

19.04.2021

With the continuing challenges that Covid-19 brings, great teachers are needed more than ever. The pandemic has had such an impact on every part of our lives, including children’s education, as schools closed and classes went online. But what did that mean for those who are currently undertaking their teacher training? The training of teachers couldn’t simply be put on hold, as it was more important than ever to train up a generation of teachers to help rebuild school life as we know it, armed with the skills and tools to adapt to whatever challenges are thrown their way.

At Heart Alliance, based at Sacred Heart RC Primary School in Westhoughton, the current cohort began their teacher training with an unprecedented level of uncertainty, but thanks to strict safety measures, and the adaptations that were quickly put in place, the course was able to run as close to normal as possible and trainees are now two thirds of the way through. Lectures and visits were moved online, but school placements were still possible as trainees got stuck in helping their schools to keep going, from supporting the education of key workers to teaching in bubbles, to multi tasking teaching in the classroom and online simultaneously, the result is a generation of new teachers who are tough, creative problem solvers, who have children’s mental health and wellbeing at the forefront of what they do, who are dedicated, strong and resilient, and who can respond to any situation.

Trainee teacher Becky Pollard said: “National lockdown was in place during part of my training and schools were ‘closed’ to all children except the children of key workers and vulnerable children but despite this I was still able to go into school and do my placements. It was a challenge but actually provided me with valuable experience that wasn’t available to other cohorts.” Fellow trainee teacher Hayley Dean added: “Training during the pandemic has developed me into someone who can adapt to different circumstances and situations as required, for example, planning and teaching smaller numbers of students in the classroom as well as those students at home through zoom. This adaptability is a really important skill as a teacher.”

For some considering a career in teaching, they may be thinking that the pandemic means their plans have to wait, or be worried about disruption to the course, but this needn’t be the case. In true school style – the show must go on! Trainee teacher Catherine Chapman said: “Training so far has been amazing and even though we have missed some practical experiences such as the trips to the museums and to London, the course leader has ensured that we still get a rich experience by arranging zoom sessions online with the museums, poets and other inspirational individuals that have given us a wealth of experience that we can transfer to our teaching. Training through the pandemic has given me such a wide range of experience that I doubt I would have received had the circumstances been different.” Fellow Heart Alliance trainee teacher Hannah Wallis is also glad she decided to go ahead with training: “I had already decided that I wanted to go into teaching before the pandemic, but I was considering delaying applying. In the end, I decided to just go for it and applied quite last minute but I’m so glad I did. I feel that the pandemic has definitely impacted the course in more positive ways than negative. I have been challenged beyond normal circumstances, but this has prepared me for a potentially unusual NQT year if the pandemic is still affecting us. I have had to work harder to think of ways to make learning fun and interesting for the children and I have learnt multiple ways of dealing with uncommon situations.”

Potential trainees may also have concerns about getting a job after training but the current cohort are already securing their first teaching positions for September. In a world currently full of uncertainty, being able to gain a teaching role whilst still training gives you a great feeling of security and stability. Not being able to access school experience could be another concern, as while not a specific requirement for teacher training it is the best way to find out what is really involved and if it really is for you, but for anyone considering teaching Heart Alliance are currently able to offer selected school experience days in a covid secure environment.

Trainee Catherine’s advice for anyone considering training to teach is to go for it: “I would say now is a better time than ever. With the fallout from the pandemic, children need teachers and schools more than ever to provide the security and stability that was tragically disrupted for many during the pandemic, leaving some children suffering devastating effects.” Fellow trainee Becky agrees: “If you want to be a teacher, don’t let it stop you! I feel very proud that I have been able to contribute to the response to the global pandemic. Whilst it’s a difficult time to be training it is also an amazing time. The children need us! It’s been incredible being able to go into schools and support children and staff at a critical time where things are strange and unknown.”

Heart Alliance is a leading provider of school led primary teacher training in Bolton, Wigan and further Greater Manchester with placement schools all around the region. It prides itself on being a very unique and forward thinking provider in finding new and creative ways of teaching all subjects and topics to children. Heart Alliance are currently recruiting trainee teachers to start in September so if you think you would make a great teacher you can apply now. If you would like any more information on teacher training email TeachingSchool@sacred-heart.bolton.sch.uk

Heart TSA Trainees Join Astronaut On A Mission During Lockdown!

19.06.2020

What does any good teacher do when they suffer a setback? Adapt and make the absolute best of it of course! Which is why lockdown has seen trainee teachers at Heart TSA working with the astronaut and explorer Richard Garriott on his latest mission to the bottom of the ocean!

There is no denying that the effects of Covid 19 have had a huge effect on trainee teachers on the Heart TSA school led teacher training course this year. Instead of getting stuck into their final placement they have been forced to stay at home at lockdown. However, one of the most important attributes of a great teacher is resilience and the ability to adapt to whatever is thrown at you, and with this in mind Heart TSA have been busy embracing online learning by making this as beneficial, relevant and interesting as possible for the beginning teachers.

As well as the usual tutorial and lecture sessions going online, Director of Teaching School, Bernie Furey, has arranged a varied programme of Zoom sessions with a range of experts including Dr Helen Mason from NASA/Cambridge University and Dr Helen Schell from Space UK who followed on from the Earth, Moon and Mars creative science week project that the trainees began before schools closed.

It was this meeting that led to the trainees becoming involved in the Challenger Deep mission with US astronaut and explorer Richard Garriott. Trainees took part in a Zoom session with Richard and are now in a WhatsApp group with him as they follow and work with him on his quest! Richard is preparing to set a record as the first human to visit the deepest ocean depths after having orbited Earth in the space station and venturing to both poles. He will ride in a submarine made of titanium to the bottom of the Mariana Trench in a long, dark dive to the deepest known point on Earth, Challenger Deep, located nearly seven miles below the ocean surface. This will put him in a very exclusive club joining retired NASA astronaut Kathy Sullivan as one of only two people to have orbited the Earth and reached the deepest ocean depth. In addition to recently visiting both the North Pole and South Pole, Richard lived and worked in the Earth’s orbit aboard the International Space Station in 2008.  He has explored all seven continents and taken several deep sea dives to targets such as the Titanic. And is now inspiring a generation of teachers that will go on to inspire the next generation of explorers!

Heart TSA trainee teacher Georgia said: “I cannot describe how fortunate I am to have just experienced a Zoom call with an astronaut! There is no PGCE like ours!” Fellow trainee Rachel said: “This period of time on lockdown could have simply just been us doing courses online but Bernie has organised so many fabulous people for us to virtually meet and learn from in online meetings. It has been fantastic!” And trainee Robyn added: “I’m seeing a lot of PGCE courses wrapping up early whilst our schedule is jam-packed with zooms with Educational Big Dogs (a technical term!) and I feel so lucky! Our mentor cares not just about us passing the course but about us being the best teachers we can be.”

Other sessions the Heart TSA trainee teachers have taken part in include teaching creative thinking with Bill Lucas, learning thought-leader and co-creator of Expansive Education Network, poetry with poet playright Louise Wallwein MBE, computational thinking with Jon Chippindall aka Dr Chips, a session with the Octagon Theatre, human rights with Sughra Ahmed from the RFK Human Rights Foundation, The Big Science Share with Lynne Bianchi, Primary Science and Engineering Education Researcher and Innovator, developing professional profiles for new teachers with Helen Woodward, Zen Educate consultant and coach, and Design Technology with Class of Your Own.

Heart TSA, based at Sacred Heart RC Primary School in Westhoughton, is a leading provider of school led primary teacher training in Bolton, Wigan and further Greater Manchester with placement schools all around the region. It prides itself on being a very unique and forward thinking provider in finding new and creative ways of teaching all subjects and topics to children. The course involves many trips and visits and links with industry professionals, and trainees are encouraged to explore new technologies that shape the future of teaching in order to engage children and fill them with enthusiasm for learning.

Heart TSA are still recruiting trainee teachers to start in September so if you think you would make a great teacher you can apply now. You don’t need to leave the house as applications are via UCAS and interviews are online. If you would like any more information on teacher training at Heart TSA email TeachingSchool@sacred-heart.bolton.sch.uk

Top Tips to Impress in a Skype Interview for Teacher Training

30.03.2020

Read current trainee Rachel’s top tips for a Skype interview based on her recent experience. And in case you were wondering – she got the job 🙂

• Treat it like you would do any interview. It’s the same as it would have been in person, you’re just not in the same room!
• Dress the part. They can still see you! I even had the shoes on that I would have worn if I was there in person. That was to feel like I was at a normal interview so I could be in the right head space for it.
• Practise on Skype. I downloaded Skype a couple of days before, however, when I joined the meeting it started downloading something else that I didn’t have, which was the business version of Skype. So, get that beforehand. Luckily it only took about 30 seconds, but I would advise having that set up just in case. My Mum called me a couple of times in the run up to the interview so I could get used to talking on it. As you’re not going to be in the same room as them, they won’t be able to see some of the body language that they would normally go off and feel, so you need to make sure they are still seeing the real you. Getting used to talking on a screen helps.
• Check what will be on the screen behind you. You don’t want them looking at a messy room! There is a setting under the camera/audio option where you can test that. I even hoovered…..not that they could see, but it made me feel better!
• If you have pets, make sure they aren’t in the room with you! You don’t want your cat walking across the screen halfway through…….
• The same goes for any humans! Remember that famous interview where the child comes bursting into the room?! Make sure there are no distractions so you can fully concentrate.
• If you look online for tips, one of the things they say is that you could have notes to look at. That’s up to you, but would you find that distracting? Will they notice if your eyes keep going off to one side and you look like you’re reading? You need to be natural and not sound like you’re reading off a script. You wouldn’t have that in an interview anyway. I did have a “You can do this” note to keep me positive! I found I was concentrating too much on what they were asking to look anywhere else around my room anyway.
• It is a strange feeling not being in the same room, but they know that this isn’t what everyone would prefer. They reassured me about the technology side of it saying that if anything was hard to hear, then just make sure I ask them to repeat anything. So, don’t be scared to say you can’t hear if it’s not working. Don’t just guess at what you thought they said. The quality of the call wasn’t as clear as the one I had practised but I could hear everything ok.
• One of the tips I had read was to look into the camera and not look at yourself or them on the screen. That felt unnatural to me though and was putting me off, so I looked at them as I would do in person. Definitely don’t look at yourself though because you’ll probably start thinking “do I really look like that when I talk?!” and then you’ll forget what you’re saying!
• Get yourself settled beforehand so you are ready. You don’t want to be out of breath because you’ve just run up the stairs at the last minute. Have a glass of water to the side. Make sure it’s not in a silly cup!
• The main thing is like I said at the beginning, to treat this like you would any interview. Be professional and be prepared. Most importantly, be yourself.

Heart TSA Beginning Teachers Learn From Outstanding New Teacher of the Year

28.02.2020

One of the wonderful things for trainee teachers undertaking their training with Heart TSA is that you are surrounded by Outstanding teaching practitioners, who our beginning teachers are able to learn from and absorb so much from.

One of these is Year 5 teacher Connor Goulding – officially one of the most Outstanding teachers in the UK! Connor was awarded Gold in the Pearson National Teaching Awards in the Outstanding New Teacher of the Year category, sponsored by the DfE. As a new teacher it wasn’t too long ago that Connor completed his training year and so who could be better for our trainees to get tips and advice from!

Connor was presented with his award at a prestigious ceremony in London, which was broadcast on BBC2 on October 26th as “Britain’s Classroom Heroes”. He was recognised as an exceptionally able teacher who takes time to research best practice to make sure his teaching is consistently excellent, organisers said.

Outside of his teaching duties, Connor has excelled as the school’s computing lead, creating a robot zoo, coding and building an award-winning marble run linked to the town’s history, and training more experienced staff on the best ways of integrating technology into their teaching.

Huge congratulations go to Connor for such a great achievement and we are delighted to have him as part of the team at Sacred Heart, and that he can pass on his knowledge and enthusiasm to our beginning teachers.

New Year New Career

06.01.2020

The New Year is a time when we all reflect on our lives and ask if we are really doing what we are meant to be. If achieving your goal of training to be a teacher is top of your new year list again, make sure this is the year you tick it off! Come along to the Heart TSA information event on Tuesday 12th January from 6-8pm to find out how we can help you on your journey.

Attendees will be able to find out more about the programme we run, entry requirements and next steps, as well as hearing from current trainees and picking up application and interview tips. We’ll explain all about funding your course and show you options you may not have known were available to you. You’ll be able to ask us all the questions that have been building up in your mind over the years, tell us about the barriers that have been stopping you doing it sooner, and we’ll show you how they can be overcome.

The Heart TSA School Direct programme offers those looking to become fully qualified teachers a one year route to achieving accreditation (QTS with PGCE), with a course that pairs the most up to date theoretical training with tailored teaching placements across a network of partner schools, in partnership with the University of Cumbria. On a school led teacher training route, trainees spend the majority of their time in schools, learning on the job, and are taught by tutors and mentors with current and relevant classroom experience. By immersing trainees in schools they are able to gain valuable real-world experience and learn the very best current teaching methods. This in turn allows them to develop into better teachers who can provide more rounded and complete classes for their students. You need to have a degree to start the course but it doesn’t matter how long ago your degree was or what you have done in between.

Now is the time, you CAN do it, train to teach and #inspireageneration!

To register for the event email TeachingSchool@sacred-heart.bolton.sch.uk or call 01942 634681.

Heart Beginning Teachers Complete Successful First Term

21.12.2019

Congratulations to the Heart TSA Beginning Teachers who have successfully completed their first term in their schools.All trainees have shown passion and enthusiasm throughout and have worked so hard and learnt so much.

There is a lot to take in in the first term as trainees are immersed in school life – getting to grips with how everything works and learning techniques that are completely new to them. Having such strong support from their mentors and fellow trainees around them is key to success, and something that Heart TSA prides itself on.

As well as getting to know their classes, highlights of the term have included a visit to The Sharp Project to gain innovative ideas on how to teach children with jobs of the future in mind, and a visit to Abraham Moss High School to develop skills and strategies to use with EAL pupils. At Heart TSA we put great emphasis on these added extras to give our teachers as broad a range of skills as possible. Trainee Robyn said: “The training from the EAL specialists at Abraham Moss was amazing – we learned practical techniques and activities that were easy to resource, magpie and differentiate for all children to develop language. It was one of the most useful training sessions we have had, and to see the school’s inclusion centre, provisions for children with autism and the accessibility for children with severe physical needs (the school is a no-barrier school) was incredible.” Sessions have also been held at the Whitworth Art Gallery, the People’s History Museum and the Football Museum.

It’s certainly been a term of firsts – first classroom display, first time teaching a full class, first time dealing with behaviour, first school disco, the list goes on. The beginning teachers have also loved taking part in their first school trips – the Mayors Christmas concert, a visit to Father Christmas on a steam train and a Christmas panto. Not forgetting the team Christmas do and trip to the Christmas Markets!

Throughout the course we continually reflect on our practice and at Heart we do this in a fun and creative way of course – this term our beginning teachers used Sellotape sculptures and visual minutes to illustrate the progress so far on their teaching journeys.

A massive well done to everyone for your hard work – one term down – two to go!