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When parents and carers are encouraged to engage with their child’s education, it can have a positive impact on the pupil’s attitude to learning and attainment.

Beginning university and studying in general can be a daunting task. Although AI cannot (and should not) do your course for you, it can become a go-to study buddy when needed, helping you level up your academic skills.
Natalie is an MFL graduate training to be a primary school teacher in Norfolk. In this blog, she shares her experiences as a PGCE student and advice to anyone considering embarking on a teacher training course.
So, it’s been 6 weeks now since I started my PGCE. And what a whirlwind it’s been!
Cultivating a research-based approach to developing your practice provides evidence to effect change in your teaching, your classroom, your school, and beyond. Rebecca Austin, author of Researching Primary Education and Senior Lecturer at the School of Teacher Education and Development at Canterbury Christchurch University, highlights the benefits of research to your practice:

A significant part of a teacher training course is time spent on school placement, so make sure you prepare enough before and during the placement.


Expert tips for new and trainee teachersThe environment at Sage is personal and inviting. Placing a high value on the relationship with our authors, we work diligently to form strong publishing partnerships.