Mrs Nat

So I am sure that there will be many posts on this however ukedchat is a fantastic CPD opportunity of all teachers and not only that but it is FREE. So what is it? Well it is when a group of teachers get together online and for one hour a week and discuss an educational topic. What do I need to take part? A computer and a Twitter account. What time and date is it on? Every Thursday between 8 and 9 PM How do I find it? Look for the hash tag ukedchat (you are best to download tweetdeck…More

So another week done and dusted at my new school and only one till the holidays (so happy) and I can report I do feel less lost.  Things are not that different I suppose – teaching is teaching no matter where you are (well as long as you are in a place to teach).  There are some things that are still different but I suppose that I will get there. I do have to say that I am looking forward to a break – me time, time to reflect and adapt more.  I want to thank everyone for their support…More

That is what I should change my name too!  Everything and I mean everything is so different – not in a bad way just in an everything is so different way.  It is hard to pin point what is so different without using the word ‘everything’ but these appear to me the main things. Phonics programme used No bells to mark lunch etc. Have to do playground duty – in Scotland we don’t do this Testing – optional sats Maths – ways in which things are taught (now this could simply be a KS1 vs KS2 thing) More staff than…More