https://www.tvtoteacher.com2020-06-16 00:00:00https://www.tvtoteacher.com/blog-my-last-day-at-itv/an-emotional-goodbyeGoodbye for now: After a decade of delights, it was my last show and a very special morning.2021-09-05 00:19:00https://www.tvtoteacher.com/blog-about-me-more-from-telly-to-teaching/about-me-tv-producer-to-first-time-teacherFrom telly to teaching: After 12 years at ITV, this blog captures my real-life tales from TV to teacher.2020-08-26 00:00:00https://www.tvtoteacher.com/blog-about-me-more-from-telly-to-teaching/my-dorothy-moment-what-have-i-done-the-shock-of-my-lifeFrom TV to teacher: A career changer and first-time teacher goes back to school.2020-07-22 00:00:00https://www.tvtoteacher.com/blog-about-me-more-from-telly-to-teaching/behaviour-and-routinesBehaviour and routines: Key components for effective classroom management.2020-05-20 00:00:00https://www.tvtoteacher.com/blog-about-me-more-from-telly-to-teaching/meet-the-teacher-day-a-pre-recorded-video-message-for-my-new-classMeet the teacher: A short video introducing myself to my new class before their summer break.2023-04-02 21:49:00https://www.tvtoteacher.com/blog-follow-your-heart/don-t-look-back-in-anger-regret-or-wonderDeciding to leave ITV: You can't get to where you want to go, without leaving where you are..2020-06-16 00:00:00https://www.tvtoteacher.com/blog-my-first-day-at-school/my-first-day-at-school-meeting-my-very-first-classMy first day as a teacher: Morning prep, learning names, class rules, expectations and getting to know my class.2020-04-15 00:00:00https://www.tvtoteacher.com/blog-my-first-day-at-school/when-did-classrooms-get-plasmas-water-coolersTech in the classroom: The interactive whiteboard (IWB), the visualiser and more.2020-03-04 00:00:00https://www.tvtoteacher.com/blog-my-first-day-at-school/our-kids-run-short-run-breaks-keep-pupils-engaged-energisedFitness breaks to improve behaviour for learning: How long is too long on the carpet? Learning to read the room.2020-01-15 00:00:00https://www.tvtoteacher.com/blog-my-first-day-at-school/the-genius-of-a-chair-bagChair bags: Keeping the essentials close by. Additional and accessible storage space for pupils.2020-06-16 00:00:00https://www.tvtoteacher.com/blog-my-first-week-at-school-inset-overwhelm-classroom-prep/my-first-week-overwhelming-emotionalMy first week as a teacher: I felt like a baby who'd been chucked into the water and told to swim. Yes, there were tears.2020-04-15 00:00:00https://www.tvtoteacher.com/blog-my-first-week-at-school-inset-overwhelm-classroom-prep/my-first-inset-day-safeguarding-insetsInsets and Safeguarding: School training days, keeping children safe and handling a pupil's disclosure.2020-03-04 00:00:00https://www.tvtoteacher.com/blog-my-first-week-at-school-inset-overwhelm-classroom-prep/the-classroom-gets-a-makeover-a-lesson-in-laminatingPreparing your classroom for September: A laminator and a Sharpie are required :).2020-01-15 00:00:00https://www.tvtoteacher.com/blog-my-first-week-at-school-inset-overwhelm-classroom-prep/are-we-still-friends-the-power-of-neglectMaintaining your friendships while teacher training: You'll be immersed in a demanding world of teaching and learning, but don't neglect your mates. You'll really need them.2020-09-02 00:00:00https://www.tvtoteacher.com/blog-my-week-three-wobble-more-self-care-closing-the-stress-cycle/my-week-three-wobbleMy first three weeks as a teacher: As I entered the third week of September, I questioned whether I could continue on this journey.2020-08-04 00:00:00https://www.tvtoteacher.com/blog-my-week-three-wobble-more-self-care-closing-the-stress-cycle/school-fuel-closing-the-stress-cycleHow to be a healthy trainee teacher: Diet, exercise and closing the stress cycle. Beware of the sugar monster!2020-06-03 00:00:00https://www.tvtoteacher.com/blog-my-week-three-wobble-more-self-care-closing-the-stress-cycle/beauty-the-teachPrimary school glam: Teaching, pampering and beauty sleep. Yes, you can wear makeup. Don't neglect yourself, and seriously consider a shellac mani.2016-07-05 00:00:00https://www.tvtoteacher.com/blog-my-week-three-wobble-more-self-care-closing-the-stress-cycle/have-your-own-perfect-partnerA teacher friend: The importance of having a pal in school to support you on your journey.2021-10-09 22:23:00https://www.tvtoteacher.com/blog-i-made-it-to-half-term-more-writing-phonics-maths-no-problem/ride-the-early-stormMy first term as a teacher: By week four, I was looking less stressed, and by half-term, I was ready to be pampered :).2020-06-16 00:00:00https://www.tvtoteacher.com/blog-i-made-it-to-half-term-more-writing-phonics-maths-no-problem/writing-story-maps-handwriting-oracy-in-the-classroomWriting and oracy in the classroom: Say it, write it and read it. Story maps, handwriting, modelling and more.2020-04-15 00:00:00https://www.tvtoteacher.com/blog-i-made-it-to-half-term-more-writing-phonics-maths-no-problem/the-joy-of-phonicsWhy phonics works: Read Write Inc (RWI), the importance of comprehension, reading for pleasure and more.2020-01-15 00:00:00https://www.tvtoteacher.com/blog-i-made-it-to-half-term-more-writing-phonics-maths-no-problem/maths-no-problemMastery maths: The Concrete Pictorial Abstract (CPA) approach and more.2020-06-16 00:00:00https://www.tvtoteacher.com/blog-my-summer-institute-teacher-training-visiting-my-new-school-my-teach-first-application/ssLearning to teach like a champion: The lowdown on my five-weeks at Summer Institute (SI). Scenario-based learning (SBL), self-directed learning and preparing to visit my future school.2020-04-15 00:00:00https://www.tvtoteacher.com/blog-my-summer-institute-teacher-training-visiting-my-new-school-my-teach-first-application/it-s-a-match-my-future-school-meeting-the-headteacherI have a school: Getting matched with a Teach First school and meeting the headteacher.2020-03-04 00:00:00https://www.tvtoteacher.com/blog-my-summer-institute-teacher-training-visiting-my-new-school-my-teach-first-application/visiting-my-future-school-before-septemberFour days in my future school were invaluable: My Summer Institute Employment Days allowed me to see how my school ticked, and it prepared me for September.2020-01-15 00:00:00https://www.tvtoteacher.com/blog-my-summer-institute-teacher-training-visiting-my-new-school-my-teach-first-application/getting-a-yes-from-teach-firstApplying for Teach First: My application form, the competency questions, my selection day, my provisional offer, my curriculum knowledge assessment (CKA) and more.2020-06-16 00:00:00https://www.tvtoteacher.com/blog-observations-recording-my-progress-how-pupils-learn-rosenshine/observation-time-my-support-roles-observe-me-teachingBeing observed: The lowdown on teacher training observations. Lesson plans, post-observation meetings and more.2020-04-15 00:00:00https://www.tvtoteacher.com/blog-observations-recording-my-progress-how-pupils-learn-rosenshine/monitoring-my-progress-with-an-online-learning-platformTeacher training progress and evidence: Development goals, instructional coaching and using Steplab to safely store documents and monitor progress online.2020-03-04 00:00:00https://www.tvtoteacher.com/blog-observations-recording-my-progress-how-pupils-learn-rosenshine/recording-my-teaching-improving-my-practice-by-watching-myself-back-on-videoPress record and watch your progress: The benefits of recording your teaching and how I used 'Iris Connect' to capture it all.2019-10-02 13:43:00https://www.tvtoteacher.com/blog-observations-recording-my-progress-how-pupils-learn-rosenshine/how-pupils-learn-rosenshine-cognitive-science-in-the-classroom-questioning-modelling-moreRosenshine's 10 Principles of Instruction: Gradual release of responsibility, cognitive overload, schema, reviews, scaffolds, episodic memories and more.2020-06-16 00:00:00https://www.tvtoteacher.com/blog-uni-days-qts-work-assignments-support-roles/my-university-teach-first-training-daysTeacher training: Uni days & QTS training. Assignment modules, community of practice sessions and curriculum learning.2020-04-15 00:00:00https://www.tvtoteacher.com/blog-uni-days-qts-work-assignments-support-roles/my-assignmentsMy two 6,000-word assignments: Exploring my emerging philosophy of teaching and learning, nailing academic writing and my leading learning in communities essay on reading for pleasure.2020-03-04 00:00:00https://www.tvtoteacher.com/blog-uni-days-qts-work-assignments-support-roles/my-termly-reviewsTeach First's Termly Reviews: The lowdown on my TR1 and TR2. Evidence, slides, presentations and more.2020-01-15 00:00:00https://www.tvtoteacher.com/blog-uni-days-qts-work-assignments-support-roles/my-support-rolesThe expert support: How my Development Lead (DL), tutor and mentor all helped me achieve my goal.2020-06-16 00:00:00https://www.tvtoteacher.com/blog-i-made-it-to-christmas-more-assessments-getting-ill-meeting-the-parents/it-s-christmasSchool gets festive: Christmas decs, Christmas dinner, parties, performances and more.2020-04-15 00:00:00https://www.tvtoteacher.com/blog-i-made-it-to-christmas-more-assessments-getting-ill-meeting-the-parents/assessmentsAssessment in the classroom: The lowdown on formative and summative assessment, tracking pupil progress and assessment for learning (AfL).2020-03-04 00:00:00https://www.tvtoteacher.com/blog-i-made-it-to-christmas-more-assessments-getting-ill-meeting-the-parents/my-first-parents-eveningMeeting the Parents: The lowdown on parents' meetings and top tips for success.2020-01-15 00:00:00https://www.tvtoteacher.com/blog-i-made-it-to-christmas-more-assessments-getting-ill-meeting-the-parents/getting-poorly-the-common-cold-is-all-too-commonIllness and early career teachers: Why your first year of teaching will be your poorliest and how to avoid the class cold.2020-06-16 00:00:00https://www.tvtoteacher.com/blog-my-teacher-training-placements-ks2-ks3-more/hello-to-key-stage-2Finding my fit: From KS1 to KS2. A month in Year 5 for my Alternative Key Stage Placement (AKS).2020-04-15 00:00:00https://www.tvtoteacher.com/blog-my-teacher-training-placements-ks2-ks3-more/my-contrasting-school-experienceMy week in another primary school: Observing and teaching in a different setting for my Contrasting School Experience (CSE).2020-03-04 00:00:00https://www.tvtoteacher.com/blog-my-teacher-training-placements-ks2-ks3-more/my-day-in-a-secondary-schoolFrom primary to secondary: The lowdown on my secondary school experience. What a day :).2020-09-02 00:00:00https://www.tvtoteacher.com/blog-summer-s-in-sight-qts-reports-school-trips-the-last-day-of-term/qts-yesGetting those three little letters: Teach First's final assessment meeting, being awarded qualified teacher status and celebrating QTS success :).2020-08-04 00:00:00https://www.tvtoteacher.com/blog-summer-s-in-sight-qts-reports-school-trips-the-last-day-of-term/school-trips-special-school-daysSchool trIps and fun days: Recces and risk assessments, the Summer Fete, Sports Day, World Book Day, fundraising, cultural capital and more.2020-06-03 00:00:00https://www.tvtoteacher.com/blog-summer-s-in-sight-qts-reports-school-trips-the-last-day-of-term/the-last-day-of-schoolSchool's out for the summer: The last day of term. Goodbyes, gifts, decluttering and celebrations :).2016-07-05 00:00:00https://www.tvtoteacher.com/blog-summer-s-in-sight-qts-reports-school-trips-the-last-day-of-term/the-school-reportsWriting reports: The personal touch, school templates and why you should start them early.2020-08-12 15:55:00https://www.tvtoteacher.com/blog-westlife-at-wembley-the-perfect-way-to-celebrate/westlife-wembleyAn unforgettable night with Westlife: An amazing way to let loose and salute the summer :).2020-09-02 00:00:00https://www.tvtoteacher.com/blog-a-vacay-in-portugal-to-celebrate-my-achievements/to-the-algarve-with-loveSummer break: A well-deserved holiday to celebrate my QTS.2020-01-15 00:00:00https://www.tvtoteacher.com/blog-top-tips-for-supply-teachers/essential-tips-for-supply-teaching-daysA helpful guide for supply teachers: Handovers, timings, dismissals and more. From getting up to getting out, and what to do when you arrive in a brand new setting.2020-09-02 00:00:00https://www.tvtoteacher.com/blog-my-40th-birthday-frozen-the-shard/my-40th-birthday-in-the-cloudsCelebrating my 40th birthday: Relaxing in the clouds at Shangri-La The Shard, London, and a magical night at Frozen the Musical.