After 6 weeks of possible late nights and afternoon lay ins, that time of the year has arrived. It’s time to head back to school, and we at Forward Teaching are providing parents (and carers) with our top tips to help you and your children...
“A Teacher Gets So Much Holiday” WRONG! You are entitled to 30 days or 14 weeks’ worth of holiday, which one are you picking? 14 weeks sounds nice, doesn’t it? For teachers, there’s 5 half-terms and let’s not forget the big 6-week summer holiday. It...
The Summer holidays is nearly upon us, and with the cost-of-living crisis that remains to weigh upon us all we are sharing some low-cost activities which you can access over the 6 weeks to keep your children entertained and occupied. Natural History Museum (London) Is your...
National School Sports Week commenced on June 18th, and to honour it we are discussing the importance of sports in schools. Helps Children Who Struggle Academically Not all children strive academically throughout their school life. If a child is struggling to achieve A Grades in Maths...
Temporary Contracts They appear on Indeed and LinkedIn. Temporary contracts. What’s so good about them? We're discussing the benefits of temporary contracts from a school’s perspective. The ‘Try Before You Buy’ Method Have you ever invested in a new dress, shirt or jumper and been disappointed with...
Resigning Resignation Day. We’ve all been there, the slow walk towards your boss with your letter in hand, that roller-coaster feeling in the pit of your stomach. Handing in your notice can be an intimidating experience for anyone. That’s why it’s important to understand how to resign...
Mental Health Awareness Week Mark your calendars, Mental Health Awareness Week commences May 15th, and this year’s theme is anxiety. To honor the theme, we are understanding anxiety; looking at what it is, the causes, and coping mechanisms. Anxiety Anyone who has ever felt worried or fearful...
Calling All Day-To-Day Supply Teachers & TA’s Whether acting as or seeking to become a day-to-day Supply Teacher or TA, we are here to help guide you. At Forward Teaching we work with day-to-day supplies every day and feel it's important for us to share our...
World Book Day They reside in our homes, we use them on our daily commute, and we even take them on holiday. Books. To honour World Book Day are discussing the power of books. Looking at how books change lives and the benefits of reading. How Books Change...
A Teacher vs. Emma Thompson. Spot The Difference How many differences can you list between a Teacher and Emma Thompson? Despite the obvious difference that Emma Thompson has worked with Colin Firth and a teacher has most likely only worked with a Colin Firth look-alike, the...