Morgans First Day

Morgan has settled into nursery without any problems so far. He has enjoyed hand painting and going out for a walk today! There are only 4 other children in the nursery at the moment with 2 teachers.

I seemed to spend all day trying to get class lists, seating plans, IEP's and SOW sorted out for the classes that I will be observing and eventually teaching. The amount of paper that is used in schools is amazing- the paperless revolution hasn't reached them yet but I can understand the need for having access to info in a folder rather on a laptop. School felt a bit more normal today as there were some YR9 and sixth form pupils in. Tommorrow is the big day back when all pupils are back and the timetable kicks in. I have been assigned to a form group and
their normal tutor is fantastic so I am really hoping to learn alot from her. Today I sat in on a few one 2 one interviews wth this tutor group and this tutor managed to make each chld feel motivated and good about their achievements to date. It reminded me of the business style of quarterly goal setting. She basically asked which subjects they liked/were good at which they felt they needed to work on or didn't like so much. Also about interests outside school e.g music sport etc. and then asked if she set homework today which had to be completed in 2 weeks time when would they start it? HONESTLY? (she sad it was so she needed to know who to give a gently nudge to regarding homework).

Overall another good day and again I am looking forward to tommorrow.