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I’m being told by my training provider that I need to plan maths lessons however the school use a specific scheme that has every lesson planned out.

I often setup the classroom in the morning as I arrive 30 minutes before my mentor(s) and the computer is very slow, trimming of worksheets needs doing etc. all of the planning for maths is done by one teacher and every lesson up until Christmas is planned.

The problem is the school barely gets through lessons and topics due to the constant low level disruption and having to manage incredibly disruptive behaviour from SEND pupils.

Should I just teach the lessons that my mentors use in order to keep consistency and pace or push my mentors to use lesson plans and PowerPoints I have created?

Recently started my SCITT PGCE with QTS and the first 2 days was so dull.

First week I was sat in a cold leaky room listening to two people who just read word for word off a PowerPoint and people asking things like “should I take my DBS to placement?” and “Do I need a coat?”. I honestly wondered whether I’d made the right decision.

Second week I started at my placement school, great class, great mentors, let me choose how much or how little I want to do. They’ve already had me taking over parts of lessons when the teacher needs to leave the room and the kids already listen to me and respect me.

Anyone else loving/loved their school but absolutely hated their course provider?

Looking into upgrading my stove and wondering what people's experiences with each has been like, is there anything that annoys you about either stove and how have you found their performance?

Used my Soulo for the first time last night but the door says and flaps around so much. Any tips on how I can fix this? Rest of the tent is tensioned perfectly.

Has anyone recently received letters that look like their from Apple (postmarked from the Netherlands)?

I recently switched from individual AppleCare plans to the AppleOne AppleCare plans and received a pro-rata refund in gift cards, is it something to do with this?

Due to health, work and other issues I no longer need my bike.

Looking for a hassle free way to sell it without time wasters, having to deliver or potentially get scammed.

Bike is a a Ribble CGR725 with upgraded wheels and finishing kit. Has always been serviced by me or a local bike shop.

Looking for any recommendations for a 4 season tent to handle mainly windy conditions and wet weather. Ideally looking at a 1-2 man, something that isn't over 2.5kg and isn't an absolute faff to pitch.

Got a couple of different Hillebergs in mind and also the Otimos X-Lite as well as the Nortent Verne.

Been loving my tent, used it on numerous occasions around the UK and has always kept the elements out with plenty of room to be comfortable inside. There’s just 2 issues that have really bugged me.

The first issue is condensation, while I understand that all tents will suffer with condensation to some extent, I come back from nearly every trip having to stand my tent somewhere (no garden) in order to dry it out. What is everyone doing to avoid this? Is a simple wipe of the inside enough to prevent long term ‘damage’ to the tent.

The second is pinhole sized holes in the white inner, while I understand wear and tear is normal on outdoor gear, I’ve found many loose threads and small holes throughout the mesh, too small to repair but too big that small flies can get inside and bother me. What am I doing wrong and what can I do to avoid this?

Wondering if anyone has completed the Pennine Way in stages and over the course of multiple trips. Due to my 'busy' life and schedule I don't have that many days off all at once to be able to walk the whole thing in one trip.

Has anyone got any experience with leaving it and picking it back up after a few weeks?

Started on lamotrigine around a week ago and since I started taking it I’ve been so tired, my whole body and muscles feel fatigued and even after napping/sleeping I still feel tired.

Is this normal? Does it go away?

Anyone got experience with this chair? How is it? - especially for people who carry a bit more round their stomach and legs.

Want a nice chair to use after a long walk, used a sitpad and it's just not comfortable if I decide to take a book and read.

Also any other chair recommendations are appreciated!

I’ve received a message today from my neurologist that I will start on 15mg of lamotrigine and work my way up to 70mg.

It’s not a medication I’m too aware of and it’s taken around 3 and a half years to be given something to manage my seizures.

Is there anything I need to be aware of? How are your experiences of this medication?

I have around 40 numbered and mini-diamond cards from Galaxy 2025 that I'm looking to sell (I've been planning on doing it a long time but just haven't got round to it). I completed the set (every base and base refractor and all of the 4 'main' insert sets) and just want to sell the other bits I don't want to keep.

Is there anyone or anywhere in the UK that would buy these off me in one go? Happy to take less than market on them if it means a quick and easy sale.

Anyone here got an atom pack? How is it, it's fairly local to me (about an hour away) so booked to go in for a fitting, not 100% sure what colours and size bag to go for yet.

Recently been looking at ‘proper’ campsites to go to with friends that aren’t as outdoorsy and would still like ‘proper’ facilities such as a toilet or porta-loo on site before they embrace wild camping. I’ve pretty much always used PitchUp or OS Maps to locate and find campsites, especially if I just want to get outside and test something out without being too remote or getting stuck in a pickle if something doesn’t go to plan.

I found a campsite last year that was £10 per night per person - it was minimal, had a water tank with a tap and 2 porta-loos, it was right on the edge of Coniston water and what was meant to be a 1 night stay turned into a 3 night stay as I was so relaxed. I thought it was good value.

I’ve been looking at other areas (mainly the Peak District due to my proximity) and the prices are ridiculous (in my opinion, £25+ per night). I understand the one price structure but I can’t help think that it’s unfair that I’m paying the same price to pitch my 1/2 man tent with no vehicle compared a family of 5 with a huge tent, camp shower and people carrier.

Do you think the prices for backpacker campers are one of the reasons people turn to wild camping? Is this one of the many reasons why you yourself turned to wild camping?

This tent is currently on my maybe list, along with a few others, this one is the most expensive on the list.

Interested to know people’s thoughts and opinions. What do you love about this tent and where do you think it’s missing things that you like about other tents?

How have you found it in both great and not so great conditions?

From the UK so will be using it here and in Europe!

Hello all, currently in the market for a good value 1-man tent. Mainly for backpacking around the beautiful British countryside.

I currently own a Decathlon 2-man trekking tent (MT-500) and a Oex Jackal 2. Both what I'd call budget tents. I've been extremely surprised by the Decathlon tent and I own a lot of Decathlon products as they're great value.

I'm wondering if I should stick with Decathlon and grab their 1 man MT-900 trekking tent at just £140 (with discounts) or look elsewhere.

Looking forward to hearing everyone's suggestions. My ceiling is around £350 ($/€400).