Part 1: Why I Wanted to be a Teacher
I knew without question that I wanted to be a teacher. I knew it without having to think about it. Without research, without a...
5 Things Teachers Need To Do During The Summer Holidays
The summer holidays are one of the renowned benefits of being a teacher and make you the envy of all your non-teaching friends. While...
The work-life balance myth
I’m going to generalise here, but teachers work hard. They work hard because they want the best for their pupils, they work...
Part 2: Why I Left Teaching
At some point in our lives, most of us are likely to have observed that asking kids of a certain age what they want...
Why Teachers Must Have a Support Network
Teaching is one of the most rewarding and fulfilling vocations there are. It’s can also be one of the most exhausting. With increasing workloads...
Part 3: What I’ll Take With Me
While I’m not teaching anymore, there are certain lessons from my experiences in the classroom that have helped me in my new pursuits. Indeed,...
It’s the end of a decade, so what do YOU want to achieve in...
It’s almost 2020! The end of the year signals a time for reflection but its not just the end of 2019, its...
The government COVID-19 guidelines on safeguarding in schools and colleges
Have a read of this useful link on the government website, it sets out guidelines about safeguarding in schools, colleges and other...
Get YOUR class in the Christmas spirit this festive season!
Ahh Christmas spirit is well and truly in the air. Yes, it's only early December, but to get ahead of the game,...
Four teacher tips for balancing your summer holidays the right way
It's that time of year, teachers everywhere can breathe a massive sigh of relief and enjoy a hard...