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52 episodes
Language
EnglishPublisher
Twinkl Trainee Teachers TeamExplicit
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Date created
2022/02/11
Latest episode
2025/10/23
Average duration
28 min.
Release period
35 days
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A podcast from Twinkl, designed to help trainee teachers and ECTs (NQTs) go into the classroom feeling confident. Ashleigh and Simeon are your hosts on a mission to help you navigate the highs and lows of beginning a career in teaching.
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S5 E9: Inclusion with Hannah Lawrence
2025/10/23
In this special episode, Simeon is joined by Hannah Lawrence, the Twinkl SEND segment manager. She shares ways trainee teachers and ECTs can break down barriers and adopt inclusive practice in their classrooms.
Twinkl SEND: https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/ulyhg
Twinkl EAL: https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/7vzcc
S5 E8: Starting Your Primary or Secondary Teaching Placement
2025/09/24
In this episode, Simeon and our new team member Gloria go over what you can expect when your begin your teaching placement in a primary or secondary school.
Free trial: https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/f9y62
Placement packs: https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/qc1i4
Twinkl Beyond: https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/ci9gt
S5 E7: Preparing for Your ECT Year One
2025/08/21
In this episode, Simeon looks at ways to feel prepared and ready for your ECT induction and offers his tips along the way.
Free Trial: https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/okts9
Seating Plan Resource: https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/fig40
Evidencing the Teachers' Standards: https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/lq82m
S5 E6: Wellbeing for Trainee Teachers and ECTs
2025/07/29
In this episode, Simeon is joined by Twinkl's National Wellbeing Lead, Beck Dawson. They discuss wellbeing challenges for trainee teachers and ECTs as well as offering wellbeing tips and resources.
Simeon's summer blog π https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/v8301
Becky's blog on boundaries π https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/hmatn
Mind resources π https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/rnau9
S5 E5: Achieved QTS but Havenβt Found a Position for Septemberβ¦ Now What?
2025/06/26
In this episode, Simeon and Ashleigh go over the many options open to teachers who haven't found a full-time teaching position yet or don't want one.
Twinkl Free Trial ππ https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/1lr2bs
Twinkl Supply Team ππ https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/1isfv5
Twinkl Tutors Team ππ https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/skoe1
S5 E4: The Expectations and Realities of a Teacher Training Year with Katie
2025/05/14
In this episode, we're joined by Katie, a highly organised and motivated trainee teacher undertaking a paid SCITT route that also offers a PGCE and QTS. We discuss what an average week looks like and Katie shares her advice on many aspects of training, including staying on top of your workload.
Routes into Teaching Resource ππ https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/1fi6ck
Free Trial ππ https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/qhz6p
S5 E3: Job Hunting Step by Step
2025/04/01
In this episode, Ashleigh and Simeon go through the job hunting process step by step, offering their tips and advice along the way.
Free trial: https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/hflm3
Job Hunting Mega Pack: https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/1jpost
Mock Interviews: https://forms.gle/qfuN6uq4HthreZbc7
Personal Statement Feedback: https://forms.gle/r6zScgPfZSPuFxaw8
S5 E2: EAL Strategies for Trainee Teachers and ECTs with Helen Bodell
2025/03/14
In this special, collaborative episode, Simeon is joined by Helen Bodell from the Twinkl EAL team. They discuss way trainee teachers and ECTs can support children with EAL.
Trainee EAL resource https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/mmru0
EAL homepage https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/128z6c
Free trial https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/xsd7c
S5 E1: Building Positive Relationships with Students (with Jack - How to be a Teacher)
2025/02/06
In this episode, Simeon is joined by returning guest Jack from How to be a Teacher to discuss the best ways to build positive relationships with students and the impact this can have.
Free trial: https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/1dsmnh
Positive Relationships CPD: https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/1ehr1e
Jack's Blog: https://jackwatson1807.substack.com/p/diary-of-a-teacher
S4 E13: Thriving Over the Holidays
2024/12/12
In this episode, Simeon and Ashleigh discuss ways to finish the term on a high and recharge over the festive period.
Twinkl Free Trial: https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/1a9jzf
ECT Festive Checklist: https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/iwkgn
S4 E12: Plan a Lesson With Us
2024/11/01
In this episode, Simeon and Ashleigh go through the process of planning a lesson and offer tips along the way.
Free Trial https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/11uptd
Lesson Plan Template https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/1hvfsy
Objectives https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/nv53m
National Numeracy Charity [email protected]
S4 E11: Breaking Down Barriers - SEND and the Labour Manifesto
2024/10/01
In this episode, Simeon and Ashleigh are joined by Hannah Lawrence from the Twinkl SEND segment. We discuss Labour's manifesto promise to 'break down barriers and shatter the class ceiling' and what that might mean for teachers working with children with SEND.
Trainee and ECT Tutorial: Classroom routines ππ https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/mogmt
S4 E10: Setting Yourself up for Success
2024/08/30
In this episode, Simeon Ashleigh discuss ways to set yourself up for success whether you are beginning your teacher training or your ECT induction.
Trainee Teacher Starter Pack ππ https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/nraml
S4 E9: What to Do over Summer
2024/07/24
In this episode, Ashleigh and Simeon discuss ways to relax and enjoy yourself over the summer holidays, as well as a few ways to get ready for September (if you feel like it). π€ποΈ
Simeon's blog on what to do over summer ππ https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/7c7wv
Blog on getting ready for September ππ https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/c6tlj
S4 E8: Looking back on Your Teacher Training Year With Mr H
2024/06/25
In this episode, we are joined by a special guest, Mr Hallahan, a TikToker and teacher who has just completed his training year. He takes the opportunity to look back on everything he learned and discuss what he loves about teaching.
ECT Induction pack ππhttps://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/y9j0m
Follow Mr H here:
TikTok - @mrhallahan
Instagram - @cianhallahan
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