Vision For Teaching

Back in Episode 11 we met Amy Perry, an NQT who graduated from the University of South Wales and now working in her first teaching role! We wanted to follow Amy through her first year in teaching, tracking the highs and low and all the things she learns along the way. Well she's back! Amy joined Scott to catch up on the first term, what's gone well and what she found hard! Amy also shares some pieces of advice she would give to future NQTs for their first term. Amy is as fantastically articulate, honest and lovely as ever, if you're an NQT of a current student teacher this episode is a must listen! You can follow Amy on Twitter @MissPerry_NQT, and as ever you can find Scott @MrHannTeach, Sarah @SmartTeaching20 and Mrs H @MrsH_primary - but of course don't forget to follow the podcast @vision4teaching!

In this episode we're joined by Adam Jones, a friend of the show who is part of the trio behind Not In The Textbook! You can find them on Twitter @Notinthetextbo1 where you'll find links to their YouTube channel and blogs too. Scott chatted with Adam about being a student teacher during COVID times and what impact that has had, as well as his hopes for his future career. Adam also talks about Not In The Textbook, where the idea came from and where he sees the future of this venture! Once you've listened, follow Adam on Twitter @USWMrJones and follow the Vision for Teaching crew @vision4teaching. You can of course follow them individually too @MrHannTeach, @SmartTeaching20 and @MrsH_primary

Scott and Mrs H do not like interviews! Simple as that! However, they both know that interviews are necessary and unavoidable to secure a new teaching job! In this episode we share our experiences and give useful tips for anybody getting ready for an interview. Mrs H also shares some inside knowledge as she has interviewed as a Governor previously, and Scott shares his knowledge of being an interviewer in a previous career. Loads of tips and advice that will hopefully both help you prepare and put your mind at ease before the big day! Don't forget to follow the podcast on Twitter @vision4teaching and you can also follow us individually @MrHannTeach, @MrsH_primary and @SmartTeaching20

If you haven't heard of The Reader Teacher - where have you been?? With a huge following on twitter @MrEPrimary and through his website thereaderteacher.com, Scott Evans' passion for reading is unquestionable. So why is reading so important to him? What led him to start The Reader Teacher website? What are his plans for the future? Scott and Mrs H were delighted to be joined by The Reader Teacher, he talks so passionately yet is incredibly down to earth and it was a pleasure to have him join us for this episode. Once you've given Scott a follow on twitter, don't forget to drop us a tweet or DM and let us know what you thought @vision4teaching. You can follow us all individually @SmartTeaching20, @MrsH_primary and @MrHannTeach.

One of the most stressful aspects of being a student or an NQT is the observations - we still remember like it was yesterday! In this episode Scott and Mrs H discuss how to prepare for your NQT observation, things to consider and how to (hopefully) take the positives from the process! Special mention to the lovely Sarah who is missing from this episode - we miss you Sarah! Have you been observed recently? Maybe you have an observation booked and you've started planning for it? Let us know @vision4teaching on Twitter - DM us if you'd prefer. We love hearing from you, so as well as following the podcast you can also follow us individually @SmartTeaching20, @MrsH_primary and @MrHannTeach.

In this episode Scott and Mrs H discuss the biggest issue on everyone's minds right now - COVID-19! We talk about our experiences in school during the last few months, what impact it's had on us and students, and what we've done to try and support them. Big shout out to @AdrianBethune who's book "Wellbeing in the Primary Classroom" is promoted (quite heavily) by Scott. Well worth a follow on Twitter! Special mention to the lovely Sarah who is missing from this episode - we miss you Sarah! We love hearing your thoughts after each episode, so please do keep the conversation going @vision4teaching on Twitter. You can also follow us individually @SmartTeaching20, @MrsH_primary and @MrHannTeach.

Continuing with our exploration of the Professional Teaching Standards in Wales, this week we break down and discuss the Blended Learning Experiences standard. Found under Pedagogy > Advancing Learning strand, we hope this episode helps you make sense of the standard as well as giving you some ideas for experiences you could write about in your PLPs. As always, please drop us a tweet and let us know what you think @vision4teaching.

We've been asked many times if we can give NQTs some ideas or guidance on writing experiences in their Professional Learning Passports. So we've decided to explore each standard individually, break it down and discuss it and then hopefully give you some ideas for experiences you could write about. The first one we've chosen to explore is Assessment, found under Pedagogy > Refining Teacher in the Professional Teaching Standards in Wales. We hope you find it useful, please drop us a tweet and let us know what you think @vision4teaching. Which standards would you like us to explore next? Drop us a tweet or a message and we'll be sure to explore it in the near future!

Since starting this podcast we have always liked the idea of tracking the journey of an NQT through their first year - journaling the ups and down, what they've enjoyed and learned and ultimately what advice they can pass on to future NQTs. We're so pleased that this idea is now a reality - this year we'll be following Miss Amy Perry in the 'Diary of an NQT' series. In this episode we meet Amy and get to know a bit about her, including what she is most looking forward to about getting started in the classroom! We'll be catching up again with Amy at the end of the Autumn term to see if everything's gone as she expected. You can follow Amy on Twitter @MissPerry_NQT, and of course you can follow us @MrHannTeach, @SmartTeaching20 and @MrsH_primary. Don't forget to follow the podcast @vision4teaching and let us know what you think!

We were so lucky to be joined in this episode by Dave Powell from UpBeat. If you haven't heard of UpBeat then check them out via their website upbeatmusicandarts.co.uk, on Twitter @upbeatwales or @upbeatmusicandartsltd on Facebook. Dave talks about his career in education, how he took the plunge and founded UpBeat and the philosophy behind what they do. He also reveals a project he has been working on in spite of the global pandemic - we've had a sneak peek and it is VERY exciting!  Let us know what you think of the episode @vision4teaching on Twitter and don't forget to subscribe to make sure new episodes get delivered directly to your device! 

We are delighted to say we have another amazing guest on the podcast this week! Mat Pullen joins us to talk about the role technology can play in education, his view on blended learning and how offering choice to our learners can unlock their true potential. You can find Mat on Twitter @mat6453 and a huge catalogue of video resources are available on his YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/MathewPullen - they are well worth checking out! Let us know your thoughts on this episode @vision4teaching on Twitter and don't forget to subscribe to make sure you never miss an episode!

In this episode Scott, Sarah and Mrs H discuss the art of behaviour management! An area of teaching that is always much-feared by student teachers and NQTs, you'll hear what strategies have worked well for us, what Sarah has found useful as a supply teacher and our thoughts on reward systems and getting children's attention. What strategies do you use? What would you never try again? Maybe you've got strategies that we didn't mention in this episode? We love hearing your thoughts after each episode, so please do keep the conversation going @vision4teaching on Twitter. You can also follow us individually @SmartTeaching20, @MrsH_primary and @MrHannTeach.

As you get ready to start your NQT year you might be wondering what others will think of you. Will you have a really supportive mentor? Do you still have lesson observations? What other support will you get from outside of your school? What is different if you do your NQT year as a supply teacher? In this episode we are joined by the wonderful Chloe Butcher, an experienced teacher, External Verifier (EV) and NQT Professional Learning Day lead. We discuss all things related to being an NQT and Chloe gives her expert inside knowledge on what you can expect from your mentor and EV, as well as some very useful advice that she would give herself back at the start of her career. It's a must-listen for any NQTs! We know you're going to love listening to her, let us know exactly what you thought @vision4teaching on Twitter. We love hearing your feedback! You can also follow us individually @MrsH_primary, @SmartTeach20 and @MrHannTeach. Please do subscribe to the podcast as well, so you never miss an episode!

This episode picks up from our conversation in episode 4 in discussing your questions and concerns ahead of September. So many of you have messaged us with questions and we've tried to answer them here - from work/life balance to managing stress and finding ideas for lessons. Please do keep the messages coming in on our Twitter account @vision4teaching or contact us individually @MrsH_primary, @SmartTeaching20 and @MrHannTeach. Finally, don't forget to subscribe to make sure you never miss a new weekly episode!

This episode does what is says on the tin - it's all about planning. We know that for NQTs, planning is one of the biggest causes of stress and anxiety. How do you plan a topic? How do you use 'pupil/learner voice'? Do I have to write lesson plans? Scott, Sarah and Mrs H talk all things planning, including tips and advice that they have picked up during their NQT year. Hopefully this will answer some questions you may have, as well as giving you a few pointers to get you started. Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast as well, and if you've found it useful why not recommend us to a friend? Also, if you have any questions or thoughts about planning after listening to this episode please get in touch with us on Twitter @vision4teaching - we love hearing from our listeners and helping as much as we can! Is there an aspect of planning we didn't talk about? Have you had any really good or bad experiences you want to share with us? Drop us a message - we'd love to hear from you!

We've talked a lot about your NQT year, but how do you get started? What will that first term be like? Or the first day? What sort of things do I need to be thinking about now ready for my first week? Do I need to change all of my display board before 1st September? What about if I'm on supply? What will it be like going to a school for the first time? All of these questions will be buzzing around the head of an NQT right now - we know because we were the same!  In this episode we discuss all of those things and more, hopefully settling some of the nerves you may be feeling whilst answering some burning questions. We know we can't fit everything into one episode so this is just part one - if there are topics or questions that you'd like us to cover in part two then please let us know @vision4teaching on Twitter!  Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast and follow us on Twitter, and keep giving us your feedback! We are always so grateful for any feedback we receive because it helps us to keep improving!   

We are so excited to bring you our first ever guest on the Vision For Teaching podcast! This episode features the incredible Jimmy Rotheram of Feversham Academy, Bradford. Our paths first crossed when we attended an educational event at which Jimmy gave the keynote speech and we've been huge fans ever since. We know you'll find his story, passion and enthusiasm completely enchanting. He is a huge advocate for teaching music from the very start of primary school and in this episode he tells the story of what Feversham have done to get out of special measures, and the incredible impact it has had. If you want to get in touch with Jimmy you can find him @MusicEdu4all on Twitter.  What did you think of our chat with Jinmy? Do you or your school do something innovative and different like Feversham? Do you have an idea that would change the way you teach? Get in touch with us @vision4teaching on Twitter, we'd love to hear from you!   

Welcome back to episode 2 of the Vision for Teaching podcast! In this episode, Scott, Sarah and Mrs H discuss the PLP - Professional Learning Passport - in Wales. What is it? What do you need to do with it? What is the difference if you are a supply teacher? If you are a student teacher or an NQT this is a must-listen episode! We'd love to hear your feedback and comments so please do find us @vision4teaching on Twitter.

Welcome to the first ever episode of the Vision for Teaching podcast! Join Scott, Sarah and Mrs H as we discuss your first year of teaching. We've just completed ours, so we'll be asking "What can you expect in your NQT year?", "What support will you receive?" and "what can I expect in September?". If you are a teaching student, an NQT or anybody that works in the world of education - this is the podcast for you! We'd love to hear your thoughts and comments about this episode, you can find us @vision4teaching on Twitter and don't forget to subscribe to receive future episodes!

This is the first ever episode of the Vision for Teaching podcast! In each episode we'll be discussing an area of education, sharing our views and experiences so far in our teaching careers. In each episode we'll be sharing our ‘vision' of what we want to see in the education world, but for this episode we wanted to take a few minutes to introduce ourselves first. Remember to subscribe and share so we can reach as many colleagues in the education community as possible! We'd really appreciate you giving us a share on Twitter too @vision4teaching