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It’s official. I have lost the plot. I’ve been back onto the Core / Foundation block to prepare for Primary placement for nearly two weeks, and I’m going out of my mind! I’ve gone from being the adult at the … Continue reading →

Well, that’s my developmental placement over with. You have no idea how much I’m going to miss the place! So far, I think that the hardest thing about teacher training is meeting loads of brilliant people, being welcomed into a … Continue reading →

Teaching practice really is one of the most tiring times and yet one of the most rewarding that I’ve had. The reward is not necessarily because of the warm inner happiness that comes from knowing you’ve shared your knowledge with … Continue reading →

I’m leading a double life, as are all trainee teachers. One day I’m a diligent student, putting my hand up in class, worrying about deadlines and exams and attempting to guilt-trip tutors into letting us go for an early break … Continue reading →

I’m becoming a little bit worried about myself. Others have expressed their concerns over the years but now even I am beginning to worry. Yesterday I – yes, me!- actually made a ‘whoop’ sound and grinned like a Cheshire Cat … Continue reading →