- S5 E9: Inclusion with Hannah Lawrence
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
S5E9 - 34m - Oct 23, 2025 - S5 E8: Starting Your Primary or Secondary Teaching Placement
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
S5E8 - 33m - Sep 24, 2025 - S5 E7: Preparing for Your ECT Year One
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
S5E7 - 22m - Aug 21, 2025 - S5 E6: Wellbeing for Trainee Teachers and ECTs
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
S5E6 - 35m - Jul 29, 2025 - S5 E5: Achieved QTS but Havenβt Found a Position for Septemberβ¦ Now What?
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
23m - Jun 26, 2025 - S5 E4: The Expectations and Realities of a Teacher Training Year with Katie
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
S5E4 - 30m - May 14, 2025 - S5 E3: Job Hunting Step by Step
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
S5E3 - 31m - Apr 1, 2025 - S5 E2: EAL Strategies for Trainee Teachers and ECTs with Helen Bodell
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
S5E2 - 20m - Mar 14, 2025 - S5 E1: Building Positive Relationships with Students (with Jack - How to be a Teacher)
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
S5E1 - 25m - Feb 6, 2025 - S4 E13: Thriving Over the Holidays
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
S4E13 - 23m - Dec 12, 2024 - S4 E12: Plan a Lesson With Us
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 schoolsandfamilies@nationalnumeracy.org.uk
S4E12 - 26m - Nov 1, 2024 - S4 E11: Breaking Down Barriers - SEND and the Labour Manifesto
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
S4E11 - 28m - Oct 1, 2024 - S4 E10: Setting Yourself up for Success
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
S4E10 - 29m - Aug 30, 2024 - S4 E9: What to Do over Summer
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
S4E9 - 25m - Jul 24, 2024 - S4 E8: Looking back on Your Teacher Training Year With Mr H
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
S4E8 - 24m - Jun 25, 2024 - S4 E7: Report Writing
In this episode, Simeon and Ashleigh share their best tips for writing fantastic school reports. They also play a report-based game, which you can try at home.
AI report writer tool ππ https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/6pout
General report statements ππ https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/y1bv3
S4E7 - 29m - May 24, 2024 - S4 E6: Pursuing Tutoring with Susie from Twinkl Tutors
In this epsiode, we discuss all aspects of tutoring with our lovely guest, Susie, from Twinkl Tutors. We talk about the practicalities, how much you might earn and whether it is something you can do alongside full-time teaching.
Tackling Low-level Behaviour Resource ππ https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/q9elz
Everything you need to get going with tutoring! ππ https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/yc5bv
Launching your business with confidence ππ https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/9x23k
Free Taster Pack ππ https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/19jj34
Twinkl Tutors podcast page ππ https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/aqiwf
Personal Statement Feedback Form ππ https://forms.gle/GRfSkftFhqsmth3b7
S4E6 - 32m - Apr 25, 2024 - S4 E5: Working With Other Adults With Jack (Diary of a Teacher)
In this episode, Simeon interviews special guest Jack from Diary of a Teacher and we discuss ways to work well with other adults, primarily TAs. Ashleigh and Simeon share their top tips too!
Working with other adults resource: ππ https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/1ds3mm
Jack's blog: ππ https://jackwatson1807.substack.com/
S4E5 - 41m - Mar 27, 2024 - S4 E3: The Realities of Teaching with Ketrina (@teacherteresauk)
In this special episode, we are joined by Ketrina (@teacherteresauk), a TikTok teacher with millions of views, who is a fierce advocate for work-life balance. We talk about the realities of teaching in 2024, and what she does to ensure she gets free time outside of work and continues to enjoy teaching.
Links π
Ketrina's TikTok π https://www.tiktok.com/@teacherteresauk
Ketrina's Instagram π https://www.instagram.com/teacherteresauk/
Tips on Work-Life Balance resourceπ https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/1f69w9
S4E3 - 46m - Feb 27, 2024 - S4 E2: The New Initial Teacher Training and Early Career Framework (ITTECF)
In this special episode, Simeon and Ashleigh are joined by Twinkl Digest writer Amy to discuss the newly announced Initial Teacher Training and Early Career Framework (ITTECF).
We discuss the proposed changes and when they will come into effect so you can feel confident wherever you are on your teaching journey.
Amy's article: https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/125e5t
Amy's update: https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/1ig7r1
The guidance: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/initial-teacher-training-and-early-career-framework
More from us: https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/1kfpu7
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