S5 E7: Preparing for Your ECT Year One

In this special episode, Simeon is joined by Hannah Lawrence, the Twinkl SEND segment manager. She shares ways trainee teachers and ECTs can break down barriers and adopt inclusive practice in their classrooms.Twinkl SEND: https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/ulyhgTwinkl EAL: https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/7vzcc

In this episode, Simeon and our new team member Gloria go over what you can expect when your begin your teaching placement in a primary or secondary school.Free trial: https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/f9y62 Placement packs: https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/qc1i4Twinkl Beyond: https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/ci9gt

In this episode, Simeon looks at ways to feel prepared and ready for your ECT induction and offers his tips along the way.Free Trial: https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/okts9Seating Plan Resource: https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/fig40Evidencing the Teachers' Standards: https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/lq82m

In this episode, Simeon is joined by Twinkl's National Wellbeing Lead, Beck Dawson. They discuss wellbeing challenges for trainee teachers and ECTs as well as offering wellbeing tips and resources.Simeon's summer blog 🔗 https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/v8301 Becky's blog on boundaries 🔗 https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/hmatnMind resources 🔗 https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/rnau9

In this episode, Simeon and Ashleigh go over the many options open to teachers who haven't found a full-time teaching position yet or don't want one.Twinkl Free Trial 🔗👉 https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/1lr2bs Twinkl Supply Team 🔗👉 https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/1isfv5Twinkl Tutors Team 🔗👉 https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/skoe1

In this episode, we're joined by Katie, a highly organised and motivated trainee teacher undertaking a paid SCITT route that also offers a PGCE and QTS. We discuss what an average week looks like and Katie shares her advice on many aspects of training, including staying on top of your workload.Routes into Teaching Resource 🔗👉 https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/1fi6ckFree Trial 🔗👉 https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/qhz6p

In this episode, Ashleigh and Simeon go through the job hunting process step by step, offering their tips and advice along the way.Free trial: https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/hflm3Job Hunting Mega Pack: https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/1jpostMock Interviews: https://forms.gle/qfuN6uq4HthreZbc7Personal Statement Feedback: https://forms.gle/r6zScgPfZSPuFxaw8

In this special, collaborative episode, Simeon is joined by Helen Bodell from the Twinkl EAL team. They discuss way trainee teachers and ECTs can support children with EAL.Trainee EAL resource https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/mmru0EAL homepage https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/128z6cFree trial https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/xsd7c

In this episode, Simeon is joined by returning guest Jack from How to be a Teacher to discuss the best ways to build positive relationships with students and the impact this can have.Free trial: https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/1dsmnhPositive Relationships CPD: https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/1ehr1eJack's Blog: https://jackwatson1807.substack.com/p/diary-of-a-teacher

In this episode, Simeon and Ashleigh discuss ways to finish the term on a high and recharge over the festive period.Twinkl Free Trial: https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/1a9jzf ECT Festive Checklist: https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/iwkgn