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If this isn’t sorted will we also be striking the 21st of October as well as the 14th? Saw something online. I’m with ASTI.

NQT here. I find I am sticking to my SOW with LC’s but I am only a couple of pages ahead of them, no more. I have to make sure I prep everything for LC’s just incase there is something I’m not sure about. Is this normal for NQT year or should I be more organised/knowledgeable ?

Just wondering what is the various notice given for inspections?
I know drive by’s are no notice given, and I think drive bys are for the whole school?
What about department, subject inspections? How much notice is given?
TIA

Would be grateful for any advice here, as I’m new in the school and numbers for my subject (language) are low.
Trying to make classes fun and varied especially for juniors.
Getting involved in extra curricular to develop rapport with kids across the school.
Any other advice would be greatly appreciated.

Unsure to get them from JC or LC specification? Or maybe TY has subject specific ones? TIA

NQT, and feeling very overwhelmed at the minute and haven’t started teaching yet. Any advice? If I was starting back into a school known to me I don’t think I’d be half as overwhelmed.
Don’t want to spend the whole weekend stressing about it school either.

It’s my NQT year, starting out in a brand new school. How do you cope with the back to school anxiety? I was fine until this weekend when I heard what I was going to have etc. I remember the same anxiety going back last year but that was in my PME.

I find myself being really thankful for my gym these days, especially on days where I’m extra anxious.

These are probably silly questions but does each teacher get a laptop to use from the school?
Also wondering if the schemes of work from the previous teacher will be sent onto me so I know where I can pick up from?
Do schools give out academic diaries/planners or do we get them ourselves?
TIA!

Hi everyone, I’ll be starting into a 22 hour contract at the end of the month. I’ve heard the NQT year is a baptism of fire. Is it? Would also be grateful for any tips to keep my head above water.
TIA

Also just wanted to say this sub is a really nice community and I have used it numerous times over the past few years for advice or general questions! Thank you ❤️

I have read Eoin McGee's book "How to Be Good with Money", but find an awful lot of the literature is very americanised. I am looking to learn specifically about Ireland. My knowledge all things Revenue is very poor. I think this is largely because of the old Irish stereotype and my family getting awkward around discussing money. I didn't even know you could get 1k back on rent until earlier this year when a friend told me. I wasn't renting myself anyways, but still.

Any recommendations around anything I mentioned above would be greatly appreciated. TIA.

Apart from going out! TIA for any replies :)

Hi all.

I am starting my first job the end of August. Do schools provide a planner?

If they don't, maybe someone can share their recommendations for a planner? 9-block timetable preferable.

TIA :)

Edit: secondary school!

I have gone to therapy/counselling before and found it helpful. However, I seem to struggle with thoughts about things I cannot control such as others actions and catastrophising. I want to begin to ease into CBT myself (I am not currently in therapy). From research, it looks like the book Mind over Mood would be a good place to start. Any opinions or advice would be appreciated. TIA

Budget: 500 euro***.***
Country: Ireland
Condition: Used
Intended use: Photography
If photography; what style: travel, pics with friends and family
What features do you absolutely need: flip screen
What features would be nice to have:
Portability: pocketable/small bag
Cameras you're considering: Sony a6000 range. Keep going back to Sony

Would be very grateful for any advice! TIA.

My ex was the only person I have ever been intimate with and in love with. It’s been a few years since we broke up and I’ve dated but haven’t found anything even similar to the connection. Any advice on how to find it/how to go about finding a connection like that again? I worry I won’t :(

It is relaxed fit small. I am uk size 10 women. Should it fit? I am buying online.

26, beginning my first adult job as a teacher in September. I have 12k in savings and have been living at home for the past few years.
What do I do with this money? I am hoping to buy a house in the next few years. Travelling is also a priority for me. I have nothing invested.
Any advice is appreciated. TIA.

I would also consider myself pretty decent and strict with money. I usually put whatever I can into my savings when I get paid.

I was subbing in a school for the month of May. I am pretty sure I have been underpaid about 10 hours. I thought the pay was delayed and they might spread it out over summer but I didn't get a payslip yesterday. Who do I contact?