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A challenging year ahead

NQTs
SecEd’s new NQT diarist is preparing to face the challenges of her first year at the chalkface, and is ready to be pushed out of her comfort zone.

Well, I am coming to the end of a great summer. I have been able to reflect fondly on the now complete initial teacher education training year. 

The successes and challenges of the year that has not long ago come to an end feel as though they have prepared me well for this next year ahead – although I have no doubt there will be plenty more ups and downs before July comes around.

I qualified as a history teacher (secondary) last year at the University of Sussex following the School Direct programme. The University of Sussex and my Lead School were superb in their provision, support and constructive feedback. 

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