Katy Newman, 2014 Maths: NQT
For me finishing my PGCE and starting my NQT year was my first foray into full time work, after completing my degree and moving straight onto the teacher training course. This in itself was a daunting prospect especially as teaching is never out of the media now;...
Steve Baker, 2004 Science: Head of BESD school
I completed my PGCE during the summer of 2004; throughout the year I had been particularly interested in working with the most challenging and disadvantaged young people in my placement schools. The course was excellent and helped me to develop my pedagogy whilst the...
Welcome Class of 2015
Rosa, Siân and David wish you all the best in your new school.We hope your first half term has gone well and look forward to hearing all about how things are going...You may like these top tips on surviving your NQT year.Also, this video has some great suggestions for...
Inspiration for education – our new Chancellor
Watch and listen to our new Chancellor, Lemn Sissay, delivering a message of inspiration for education in his TEDXHousesofParliament talk entitled 'A child of the State'. Related Contact Us +44 (0) 161 306 6000 Find Us The University of...
Keeping in touch
Welcome to the Class of 2015We hope your first week in school has gone well. As science tutors we are always keen to hear from you, so please do take a moment to let us know how things are going...It's easy to register with the National STEM centre, with lots of...
Radicalisation and Extremism
You may have read press reports of school aged children being groomed by radicals and some then expressing radical views. This is an issue for all schools.Your school will no doubt develop policy in this area but we thought you might find this advice sent to...


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