QTS? Check. PGCE? Check. Full-time post teaching secondary Computing (and Maths)? Check. It's been an absolute whirlwind of a first half-term, but we're through. Two week break, bit of CPD, then back to it. Looking forward to a feeling of being settled into some semblance of a groove.

Ah, the joy, and horror, of seeing the reactions of Yr7s when demonstrating the consequences of sharing information on social media. One stated "I'm deleting my TikTok account". Fair play.

There are only two weeks left of short placement, before moving on to my long placement after Christmas. I already feel like I'm part of the family here. It'll be hard to leave when the time comes 😞.

What does your weekend look like, as a teacher/trainee?

After a day of observations ahead, I'll most likely follow it with a weekend of catching up on paperwork.

And yet, still having a great time!

Any road up, PGCE essays. Looking for tips, tricks, advice, dos and don'ts, etc. If they're specifically based around CompSci that would be amazeballs.

The phrase "dos and don'ts" is challenging, grammatically, according to the internet. I mean, it isn't, but it is. Who knew?

So we're a few weeks in now, and have experienced "a full half-term week holiday of illness" which apparently is a real thing that gets got by those wot teach...

Whoah. First placement day came around FAST!. If you've any expert tips on having the best first day experience, now is the time to share 😀

Week 3 done. Truly motivating today, discussing the positive attitudes of the current student generation's attitudes towards climate action, ethics, and social inclusion, and how we can ensure these principles are maintained and strengthened though our teaching practice.
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End of week 2 - training is intense, but so valuable, and enjoyable!

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First week of ITT complete. Feels incredible to be a part of something so worthwhile, and training with some brilliant people.

Enjoying the weekend, and getting ready for Monday!

Day 2 of ITT done. Prevent, safeguarding. Observation of a frankly awesome teacher and lesson. Inspiring stuff.

Day 1 complete. Great day, met some lovely ITT students on their own journey, and some great leaders to guide us along our chosen path.

Left feeling enthused, excited, and supported. A great start!

Day 1 of ITT. Let the games begin!

Very happy to have been offered a scholarship through the BCS (www.bcs.org). The additional support, guidance, resources, and 2 years' Pro membership will no doubt prove valuable during my training and my career.

Just gonna sit back and let that sink in for a bit.

Dumped X in favour of a friendlier environment. Right now, this looks to be a much nicer space!

Keen on gaining some useful secondary teaching tips and habits to help guide me through my ITT year. Computer Science is my groove.

And hi!