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Things I Wish I Knew At The Start Of My Training

It’s been a wonderful first start to teaching and I now certainly feel a lot more wise than I did at the start (I hope so anyway). Here...

Year 9 Trip to the National Holocaust Centre and Museum

Earlier this term, Year 9 history students visited the National Holocaust Centre and Museum for a day of learning and reflecting. The day...

Society, Suffragettes and Savings

Hello all and welcome back to the Spring term! We’re already in the second week back of school and it seems like the standard of work...

First Term Reflection

As I sit writing this on the first Monday of the Christmas holiday, I almost can’t believe the term is over. However, when I think back...

Step Up Day

Last Wednesday saw my first Step Up Day at Leeds City Academy. As part of the Humanities department, I was involved with the SMSC...

Challenge and Literacy

One of my lovely Year 7s was astounded this week as I swiftly increased the amount of writing and emphasis on literacy I was putting into...

A Special Time

It is 100% true that the weeks fly by as a teacher. Here is sit, after a relaxing Sunday, finalising my action plan for tomorrow and...

New Beginnings

Whether you are in Year 6 or are a fully qualified teacher, big school can be a scary place; especially daunting when you are fresh out...