This teaching year has been difficult for many reasons, however, I’m proud to be part of the profession which has adapted and changed to deal with the ever changing situation. As teachers, we have had to think outside the box and be creatively, as well as ensure our pupils feel safe and loved within our classrooms. For me, self care and mental wellbeing have been a big part of my development. Asking for help when needed and learning to accept than although I can do anything, I can’t do everything! In turn, I feel this has helped me to be a more reflective teacher.

This year, as a member of staff who is not class committed, I have had to quickly change and adapt plans and take classes at very short notice. This has sometimes put me out with my comfort zone. This has helped to make me less dependant on traditional teaching plans and to foster a more pupil led environment. Watching the children take a led in their learning and using my skills as an educator to help them explore and be curious, while still making sure that learners as achieving to the best of their ability, has been very rewarding and something I will continue to use in the future.

My enquiry project is ongoing. I am seeing more diverse texts and subjects being introduced  across our school. Pupils are happy to share their culture and language. I’m hoping as the restrictions continue to wind down, we will be able to share more as a community and I will be able to restart our pupil voice group, Language Ambassadors.