Setting high expectations is the first teacher’s standards and one of the most important. The problem is that the statement is vague. This guide outlines how to set high expectations effectively so that the children make the best progress possible. The guide outlines the method in what is known as ‘The cake model’ . This is an easy to follow guide to setting high expectations in the right way so that the children give their very best effort.

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Differentiation is a key element of teaching and as an NQT is can be hard to grasp how to differentiate effectively. In this guide, you are given an easy to follow guide on how to differentiate well so that all children meet the same learning goal. This guide gives the most effective ways to differentiate and also explains how not to use differentiate.

Children are to design their own theme park, they have a budget and are to add up the costs of the rides they want. They are to use column addition and must not go over budget.

The first day is important and needs to go well. For NQTs it can be both an exciting and nervous occasion. This guide gives you the best practice for ensuring that the first day is the very best it can be.

Managing the behaviour of nearly 30 children is tough. For NQTs it can be one of their main concerns. Behaviour management strategies are most effective when they are easy to use, consistent and effective. This guide gives you the most effective strategies to manage behaviour easily and effectively with your class.

Making your seating plan effective is extremely important. The way you arrange your seating can have a big impact on the focus and behaviour of your children. This guide gives you examples of how to arrange your seating and gives pros and cons for each so you can make an informed decision about how to arrange your seating.

Higher order questioning can deepen learning and make learning experiences more meaningful. The problem is that higher order questioning takes skill to use effectively. This guide outline how to use questioning in your learning experiences so that every child is able to cover the basics and also stretch their thinking. It also comes with a guide and examples for different levels of higher order questioning, as well as advice on when to use it.

Managing your workload is a big challenge for NQTs and it can be easy to drown in all the paperwork, marking and assessment. This flowchart uses advice from the best selling book on productivity and getting work done. You can follow it to manage your workload and stay on top of everything.

Parents can be one of the biggest headaches for new teachers. From the parents who is at your door asking question after question, to the parent who never makes it near the school gate. This guide helps you learn how to deal with all types of parents and how to create a successful, productive relationship with them.

Marking takes up alot of time and there is now the added pressure of writing the correct feedback to children. This cheat sheet contains a large number of responses you can make in given situations. All you need to do is fill in the blanks! The feedback is divided into not met, met and above expectations. The comments are provided meaning you only need to put them together and fill in the blanks. This will safe you time and headspace!

This cheat sheet gives you the outline and run down of the NQT. It covers all the basics, details and guide to make the year a successful one.

This cheat sheet gives you direct and clear advice on how to ensure that you put the best foot forward with the parents. It outlines clearly the things you should and should not do so that the parents are on side and with you in your first year of teaching.

Keeping on top of your marking is a fine art. It requires alot of organisation. When you are right in the middle of term and have so many tasks buzzing around it can be hard to keep track of what books are up to date and which ones need your attention. This tracker allows you to keep a check on all the books and note when you last marked them. A small x by the date will show when the last time a set of books had your attention. This means you will know where to focus to ensure that all your books are ready and up to date.

Parents Evening need not be a stressful event. This guide gives you to dos and donts to insure that the evening is a successful one and you are prepared for any and every eventuality.

Workload is one of the biggest causes of stress and burnout. The workload is high but for many, there is no system in place to tackle the workload. This guide gives you an effective system which is based on research and best practice for completing work so that things get done and you become productive, not busy.

Research has found that boys brains work differently in childhood. Therefore, they learn differently. The problem is that many of the strategies we use work against them, not with them. This guide gives you easy to follow tips and strategies that work and will help get the best out of the boys in your class.