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The role of mentors in teacher training

Mentors are experienced teachers and leaders in schools who support trainee teachers in their training year and beyond. Here is everything a great mentor does to help trainee teachers thrive.

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Teacher training in a school vs university

These are the key differences between training in a school and the traditional university route.

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8 things good teachers have in common

Good teachers have more than just the right qualifications, they also have a mixture of soft skills...

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Education acronyms: a beginner’s guide

Education is an acronym-filled world. From job roles and key institutions to more general teaching lingo...

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From lectures to lessons: teacher training straight from university

Isabel graduated from university during the summer, and in September decided to jump straight...

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Training to teach in an independent school: Alex’s perspective

Business teacher Alex trained  to teach at Embley in 2020. He has now completed his ECT years at...

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How to get work experience in teaching

Spending time experiencing the reality of teaching is a must for helping you decide if it’s the right...

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Anna’s teacher training journey: from Italy to Salford

Anna Russo is a Spanish teacher at Salford City Academy. Originally…

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United Teaching SCITT Lead awarded an MBE

For three decades, Yassamin Sheel has dedicated herself to ensuring that young people have access…

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Funding your teacher training: a comprehensive guide

A big part of choosing your teacher training programme is considering the funding options that…

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From classroom to finish line: Lewis and Hayley’s marathon success

Meet Lewis and Hayley, English teachers at the Hyndburn Academy. Lewis recently conquered…

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Q&A with Emily: from PE teacher to marathon runner

Emily, a passionate advocate for physical activity and youth wellbeing, recently completed the…

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