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Get stuck in and make the most of every opportunity.

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Get stuck in and make the most of every opportunity.

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It's all about impact- do all you can for the children socially, emotionally and academically.

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It's all about impact- do all you can for the children socially, emotionally and academically.

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Behaviour should be your priority at the start.

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Behaviour should be your priority at the start.

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You’ll never get to the bottom of your to do list...don’t let it ruin your life!

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You’ll never get to the bottom of your to do list...don’t let it ruin your life!

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Watch the clips on @MrsSarahMullin ‘a YouTube channel specifically recorded by loads of us EduTweeters for this purpose

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Watch the clips on @MrsSarahMullin ‘a YouTube channel specifically recorded by loads of us EduTweeters for this purpose

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Listen Observe Be patient Fail learn fail learn

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Listen Observe Be patient Fail learn fail learn

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Don't be afraid to ask for help and draw on expertise, be lifted up by others. Make sure to observe colleagues teaching in your PPA time, it's an invaluable tool, that we as teachers sadly don't often have the time to do beyond NQT year.

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Don't be afraid to ask for help and draw on expertise, be lifted up by others. Make sure to observe colleagues teaching in your PPA time, it's an invaluable tool, that we as teachers sadly don't often have the time to do beyond NQT year.

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Set a time when you will stop working for the day and stick to it. Even if you don’t get everything you think you need to get done finished, you’ll go and teach the next day and it’ll be fine. Also gets you to prioritise what’s important - which includes family

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Set a time when you will stop working for the day and stick to it. Even if you don’t get everything you think you need to get done finished, you’ll go and teach the next day and it’ll be fine. Also gets you to prioritise what’s important - which includes family

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Your to do list will never be finished. Set a time to go home and relax each day.

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Your to do list will never be finished. Set a time to go home and relax each day.

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Get organised, stay organised but don't be afraid to ask for help, you are still learning.

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Get organised, stay organised but don't be afraid to ask for help, you are still learning.

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Get your resources ready the night before!

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Get your resources ready the night before!

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Have high expectations and set clear routines. Once the children are settled in those routines, don't relax them - it's very easy to let things go, harder to get them back.

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Have high expectations and set clear routines. Once the children are settled in those routines, don't relax them - it's very easy to let things go, harder to get them back.

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Value and protect sleep/proper down-time.

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Value and protect sleep/proper down-time.

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Don’t overlook the less talked about SEN for your classroom. One pupil in every class sees colour in a different way. @colourblindorg has some great, simple advice for making sure your displays and resources can be used by everyone.

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Don’t overlook the less talked about SEN for your classroom. One pupil in every class sees colour in a different way. @colourblindorg has some great, simple advice for making sure your displays and resources can be used by everyone.

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It’s not going to be a normal September so be prepared for lots of changes

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It’s not going to be a normal September so be prepared for lots of changes

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Learn how to say no. Focus on behaviour, relationships and the teaching first. Ask for help.

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Learn how to say no. Focus on behaviour, relationships and the teaching first. Ask for help.

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I think the best advice for me was don’t panic, don’t compare myself to others and don’t ever feel alone. If you need to talk or need help make sure you ask or seek it out.

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I think the best advice for me was don’t panic, don’t compare myself to others and don’t ever feel alone. If you need to talk or need help make sure you ask or seek it out.

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Go through the school calendar and get all the key dates written down in your planner!

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Go through the school calendar and get all the key dates written down in your planner!

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Go and observe as many people as you can, not just from your school either, if possible.

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Go and observe as many people as you can, not just from your school either, if possible.

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Everything you do should be for children.

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Everything you do should be for children.

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Take your time, it doesn’t all have to be done at once

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Take your time, it doesn’t all have to be done at once

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Introduce yourself to the school librarian and ask what resources and support they can give you...

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Introduce yourself to the school librarian and ask what resources and support they can give you...

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You've got so much to offer, but don't expect to be the perfect teacher straight out of the box (esp atm) - those of us at it for years are still learning. When you need help, ask your colleagues - they'll be happy to provide it. Good luck - it's the best job in the world!

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You've got so much to offer, but don't expect to be the perfect teacher straight out of the box (esp atm) - those of us at it for years are still learning. When you need help, ask your colleagues - they'll be happy to provide it. Good luck - it's the best job in the world!

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Be prepared to be fluid.  Plan and know where you’re headed, but the way you get there may change.  Don’t let that distress you, just go with it and guide the youngsters to the end point.

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Be prepared to be fluid.  Plan and know where you’re headed, but the way you get there may change.  Don’t let that distress you, just go with it and guide the youngsters to the end point.

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Don’t be afraid to ask questions...even the smallest ones. You’re not expected to know everything!

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Don’t be afraid to ask questions...even the smallest ones. You’re not expected to know everything!

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Mine would be: ask for help; remain consistent; have high expectations and don’t reinvent the wheel.

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Mine would be: ask for help; remain consistent; have high expectations and don’t reinvent the wheel.

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Focus your time on developing as a teacher and settling in. Avoid taking on extra roles and responsibilities. It’s going to be tough, give yourself a break. Everyone has bad days. You will go from teaching an epically awful lesson to having the best time of your life!

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Focus your time on developing as a teacher and settling in. Avoid taking on extra roles and responsibilities. It’s going to be tough, give yourself a break. Everyone has bad days. You will go from teaching an epically awful lesson to having the best time of your life!

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Observe lessons taught by experienced members of your department, who clearly have good relationships with their students. You’ll learn so much.

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Observe lessons taught by experienced members of your department, who clearly have good relationships with their students. You’ll learn so much.

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Believe in yourself. You are a teacher for a reason and you have passed because you are capable. Don’t forget that. 

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Believe in yourself. You are a teacher for a reason and you have passed because you are capable. Don’t forget that. 

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If you can, go see your new classroom and make it your own before you start in September. Having your own space helps you feel more in control. 

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If you can, go see your new classroom and make it your own before you start in September. Having your own space helps you feel more in control. 

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Observe others any chance you get, don’t be afraid to ask for help, work on behaviour and relationships with the kids as a priority, don’t expect to be perfect, plan time for yourself and stick to it, you will make mistakes-everybody does-that’s ok

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Observe others any chance you get, don’t be afraid to ask for help, work on behaviour and relationships with the kids as a priority, don’t expect to be perfect, plan time for yourself and stick to it, you will make mistakes-everybody does-that’s ok

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Know the premises, cleaning and office staff by name and what their favourite drink is. You won’t get through your NQT Year/Term/Week without them.

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Know the premises, cleaning and office staff by name and what their favourite drink is. You won’t get through your NQT Year/Term/Week without them.

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I always think tips around wellbeing are helpful, have a 'self care' pack with some snacks, throat sweets etc for those days that are extra busy. Prepping healthy meals in advance. Also talking and asking questions if needed, never struggling on alone!

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I always think tips around wellbeing are helpful, have a 'self care' pack with some snacks, throat sweets etc for those days that are extra busy. Prepping healthy meals in advance. Also talking and asking questions if needed, never struggling on alone!

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Make sure you have a hobby.. something to take your mind off of teaching

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Make sure you have a hobby.. something to take your mind off of teaching

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I’d definitely check out the @CharteredColl Early Career Hub, they have a huge amount of resources to help you throughout your first year of teaching. Personally, always ask for help! It’s absolutely fine to not know how to do something. Have chocolate freely available too!

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I’d definitely check out the @CharteredColl Early Career Hub, they have a huge amount of resources to help you throughout your first year of teaching. Personally, always ask for help! It’s absolutely fine to not know how to do something. Have chocolate freely available too!

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Your ‘to do’ list will never be finished -prioritise & put your wellbeing on the list. Don’t compare yourself to people on social media - their class, home situation etc will be different to yours ..or they may just be posting their +ve stuff. It’s a marathon not a sprint.Enjoy

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Your ‘to do’ list will never be finished -prioritise & put your wellbeing on the list. Don’t compare yourself to people on social media - their class, home situation etc will be different to yours ..or they may just be posting their +ve stuff. It’s a marathon not a sprint.Enjoy

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Build good working relationships with pupils, have a sense of humour and be open to challenge. Commitment is important but so is work life balance - avoid teacher burnout

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Build good working relationships with pupils, have a sense of humour and be open to challenge. Commitment is important but so is work life balance - avoid teacher burnout

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Show the passion for your subject and take educated risks when teaching... students appreciate this and then have a love for the subject Thumbs up

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Show the passion for your subject and take educated risks when teaching... students appreciate this and then have a love for the subject Thumbs up

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Not expect immediate perfection- you might not be as good as you were when training at first, but you'll build yourself back up. Relationships are everything- with staff and children alike.

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Not expect immediate perfection- you might not be as good as you were when training at first, but you'll build yourself back up. Relationships are everything- with staff and children alike.

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Persevere. Things do get easier. And you will become more comfortable and confident as time moves on

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Persevere. Things do get easier. And you will become more comfortable and confident as time moves on

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In moments of doubt, remember that YOU are the professional. 

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In moments of doubt, remember that YOU are the professional. 

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Don’t be afraid to ask for help. Asking for help shows you want to do it right and are willing to learn. 

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Don’t be afraid to ask for help. Asking for help shows you want to do it right and are willing to learn. 

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Snipping tool...time saver! Get to know the school receptionists & IT support & maintenance team quickly as they’ll literally save your life

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Snipping tool...time saver! Get to know the school receptionists & IT support & maintenance team quickly as they’ll literally save your life

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I would say it’s to make your expectations clear from the beginning and stick with it. Over summer come up with a list of 3 non negotiables and embed that into the class.

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I would say it’s to make your expectations clear from the beginning and stick with it. Over summer come up with a list of 3 non negotiables and embed that into the class.

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REMEMBER TO ENJOY IT! It’s stressful and hard work and time consuming and frustrating and seemingly impossible and HUGE but seriously, it’s the best job in the world. You’ll laugh, you’ll cry (often both within a very short space of time) but you’ll touch lives.

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REMEMBER TO ENJOY IT! It’s stressful and hard work and time consuming and frustrating and seemingly impossible and HUGE but seriously, it’s the best job in the world. You’ll laugh, you’ll cry (often both within a very short space of time) but you’ll touch lives.

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Building relationships with all stakeholders, students, parents, other staff as this is key to getting buy in. Understand any underlying difficulties that your students may face and find a way in with them so they feel safe. And never be afraid to ask for help. Above all smile!

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Building relationships with all stakeholders, students, parents, other staff as this is key to getting buy in. Understand any underlying difficulties that your students may face and find a way in with them so they feel safe. And never be afraid to ask for help. Above all smile!

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Identify and get to know any schemes of work, assessment, 'non-negotiables' and core texts. Don't stress about making or buying too much, your classroom and displays will grow with you and your pupils.

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Identify and get to know any schemes of work, assessment, 'non-negotiables' and core texts. Don't stress about making or buying too much, your classroom and displays will grow with you and your pupils.

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Always follow the behavioural policy. Review each lesson and look to embed the positive parts and seek help to fix the negative parts, and remember we are all always learning.

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Always follow the behavioural policy. Review each lesson and look to embed the positive parts and seek help to fix the negative parts, and remember we are all always learning.

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Buy one of those presentation folders made up with plastic pockets for storing every CPD certificate as you go along. Filling in that section of your next application form will then be a doddle!

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Buy one of those presentation folders made up with plastic pockets for storing every CPD certificate as you go along. Filling in that section of your next application form will then be a doddle!

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Plan well, in particular think about transitions between activities as they can be key to managing low level disruptions. Also better to have too much planned than not enough! At the same time, accept you can’t be perfect and don’t let planning take over your life!

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Plan well, in particular think about transitions between activities as they can be key to managing low level disruptions. Also better to have too much planned than not enough! At the same time, accept you can’t be perfect and don’t let planning take over your life!

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Watch experienced teachers with other experienced teachers so that they can help narrate the thinking that sits beneath the teaching. You can’t try and replicate what goes on on the surface without understanding the thinking that goes on underneath.

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Watch experienced teachers with other experienced teachers so that they can help narrate the thinking that sits beneath the teaching. You can’t try and replicate what goes on on the surface without understanding the thinking that goes on underneath.

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Actively plan in time for you and to spend time with your family and friends. You have to actively plan a work life balance.

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Actively plan in time for you and to spend time with your family and friends. You have to actively plan a work life balance.

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Don’t plan individual lessons (expert teachers don’t plan in this way). Focus on learning moments over time and map out key steps.

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Don’t plan individual lessons (expert teachers don’t plan in this way). Focus on learning moments over time and map out key steps.