NQT Tips Archives - Nexus Education

Mon Apr 2020 by thomasblakemore

NQT Q&A

With so much uncertainty around, Thomas Blakemore answers questions that have been asked to him about beginning as an NQT and your NQT year.

Tue Nov 2019 by mrmorgs

A Letter to my NQT Self

In his latest blog, Mr. Morgs reflects on everything he wished he'd known when he was an NQT in a letter from his future self.

Wed Nov 2019 by emilymccabe

My Dream Job- where is it?

In her final year of training, Emily started applying for teaching positions. She was excited but this started to dwindle and after a number of interviews, she had to come to the realisation that she wouldn't have a position in September. She has some powerful advice for others.

Fri Oct 2019 by jomontgomery

Where to find help and support for Primary Science

Have you been scrolling and scrolling looking for ideas for your science lesson? There can be 1000's of ideas out there. In her first, #NexEdBlog, Dr Jo shares where she heads to for inspiration.

Fri Sep 2019 by bencooper

Resolving Student Conflicts

Students fall out and make mistakes but resolving them can be both frustrating and time-consuming. Disagreements can appear resolved but reappear a few days or weeks later. Clear communication with both pupils and parents is key to ensuring disagreements and problems are resolved quickly, for good! Here are my 5 top tips for resolving student conflicts.

Fri Sep 2019 by maiseylaurels

Teacher, Entertainer, Therapist, Friend

Can you be more than a teacher to a pupil? Do you just teach your subject or can you be friendly too? 'Maisey Laurels' argues that you have a responsibility to these young humans. They won't become our best friends but we can care for them.

Tue Sep 2019 by bencooper

Starting Your First Week Back at School

The first week back is always a busy one, but it can be made easier by having a clear plan on what you want to achieve with your children. By setting high expectations, laying out clear routines and getting to know your children, you can set yourself up for a really successful year. Here are my top tips on how to start your first week of school!

Thu Aug 2019 by garyhenderson

Do You Know Where Your School Data is Held?

'We are using more and more online services, each requiring the sharing of data. Are we therefore at a point where we may not know as much as think we do about the school data we have and where it is stored?'- Gary Henderson.

Thu Aug 2019 by abigailhawkins

NQT/ SEN Advice

Are you about to start your NQT year? Do you have pupils in your class with additional needs? Abigail Hawkins shares how to have a relationship with your SENCO and how you should treat each child as a person first and foremost. A must read!

Thu Aug 2019 by adamwatkins

Married to the Job

Having a partner in education can be great for support and understanding but how do you stop talking 'shop' together all day, every day. Adam Watkins talks about he and his wife make it work.

Tue Jul 2019 by renaldolawrence

NQT Tips- Share our Subject Passion with our Students

In the last episode of Renaldo Lawrence’s 'NQT Tips' series, Renaldo encourages us to share our subject passion with our students.

Tue Jul 2019 by renaldolawrence

NQT Tips- Look after You!

In this episode of Renaldo Lawrence’s 'NQT Tips' series, Renaldo tells us how we need to look after ourselves in our initial first months in school.

Tue Jul 2019 by renaldolawrence

NQT Tips- Confiding in Colleagues

In this episode of Renaldo Lawrence’s 'NQT Tips' series, Renaldo tells us how it is important that we can lean on/ confide in more experienced colleagues.

Tue Jul 2019 by nadinefinlay

Pupil Engagement: The Hook for English

How do you get your class excited and engaged for their next topic? Nadine Finlay uses a 'Hook' to introduce a topic and to get her pupils eager to learn.

Wed Jul 2019 by nadinefinlay

Families

'‘The Family’ are the primary care givers for such a large percentage of a child’s life, we need to ensure that enough respect is paid to them and the knowledge that they hold about the child.' In her latest blog for Nexus, Nadine Finlay discusses how it is vital you get to know your pupils and their family dynamic.

Wed Jun 2019 by nadinefinlay

The Power of Positivity

As adults, many of us want praise and recognition so why wouldn't our pupils? Nadine shares the ways she makes sure her classroom is a positive environment.

Mon Jun 2019 by benharding

Using Cognitive Load Theory to Crack Addition Pt 1 of 3

Cognitive Load Theory- Ben Harding shares how teachers can successfully teach ‘3-digit add 3-digit’ problems by first helping pupils to solve ‘2-digit add 2-digit’ problems.

Wed Jun 2019 by alexbarnes

Eternal Wealth with 3 Easy Steps

Alex Barnes, financial adviser, shares his top 3 tips on how to ease those teacher 'money woes' and save.

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My Dream Job- where is it?

Where to find help and support for Primary Science

Resolving Student Conflicts

Teacher, Entertainer, Therapist, Friend

Starting Your First Week Back at School

Do You Know Where Your School Data is Held?

NQT/ SEN Advice

Married to the Job

NQT Tips- Share our Subject Passion with our Students

NQT Tips- Look after You!

NQT Tips- Confiding in Colleagues

Pupil Engagement: The Hook for English

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The Power of Positivity

Using Cognitive Load Theory to Crack Addition Pt 1 of 3

Eternal Wealth with 3 Easy Steps

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A Letter to my NQT Self

My Dream Job- where is it?

Where to find help and support for Primary Science

Resolving Student Conflicts

Teacher, Entertainer, Therapist, Friend

Starting Your First Week Back at School

Do You Know Where Your School Data is Held?

NQT/ SEN Advice

Married to the Job

NQT Tips- Share our Subject Passion with our Students

NQT Tips- Look after You!

NQT Tips- Confiding in Colleagues

Pupil Engagement: The Hook for English

Families

The Power of Positivity

Using Cognitive Load Theory to Crack Addition Pt 1 of 3

Eternal Wealth with 3 Easy Steps

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