I have spent the last few weeks taking a look through my summer reading list, finding social media resources and signing up to various websites to help with my journey and hopefully make my training a little easier.

I have firstly signed up to TES (its magazine and its resources website) and with this a weekly magazine pops through my letterbox. This may seem a little tragic but this little piece of education arriving on my doorstep has helped me get through the final weeks of my notice. It has motivated me and has felt as though I have still been in contact with the education world whilst waiting to start.

Secondly apps!!! I’m not really tech savvy but I have found these to be a great help. They helped me plan my interview lesson and I have done some revision with my own Year 10 children using them. Twinkl is a good UK version.

Websites – well where do I start !!! This is a big one for me and I will do a separate blog listing which I have signed up too not only for teaching but also for science (WARNING, there are a few) Here are my favourite: RSB (royal society of biology); Teachitscience.co.uk ; cultofpedagogy.com; AQA; Teachwire are to name but a few.

Twitter, instagram and Facebook have many many teachers who are more than happy to share their knowledge and expertise. It’s like having a million mentors and advisors 24hrs a day. Please beware not everyone is happy smiley (it is social media after all) but sometimes to know that others have similar questions or anxieties, does help.

Hope this helps a little, and remember technology can be your friend.