“When did ‘wellbeing’ become a buzz word in the teaching profession”, I ask myself? I qualified 17 years’ ago and it has not always been a focus throughout my career. I was not trained in my PGCE year, my NQT year, nor as a Head of Year or as a Pastoral Senior Leader in strategies... Continue Reading →
Six months into training, the 2018 University of Buckingham PGCE cohort reflect on the good, the bad and the downright terrible days! We want to say thank you for sharing, and give yourselves a break, the best teachers are those that are always learning. https://youtu.be/9UkTXfSREp4
Just in time for Christmas, University of Buckingham PGCE trainees reveal the books that have helped them through the first term. Paul Dix (2017). When the Adults Change, Everything Changes: Seismic Shifts in School Behaviour. Camarthen Independent Thinking Press. Reviewed by Leah Joseph, PGCE trainee Dix’s writing focuses on fostering a new culture at school which... Continue Reading →
We were honoured to have Sir David Carter attend the University of Buckingham's Graduation Ceremony last week and, for those who were unable to attend, he has been kind enough to allow us to share an inspirational speech. Good afternoon distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen, and a special warm welcome to those of here to... Continue Reading →
The University of Buckingham's PGCE cohort of 2016/17 share tips and ideas for graduates starting teacher training this September. https://youtu.be/EjAa9HqWvWA
