Letter to My NQT Self

This book is a collection of letters by teachers to their 'NQT self, offering practical tips to support them to thrive in their early years of teaching. It is written by the Academy Transformation Trust family and friends and includes contributions from Abby Bayford, Alicia Rickards, Amy Bills, Amy Staniforth, Andy Smith, Asha Kailey, Ben Manley, Cat Rushton, Charlotte Tuck, Craig Battrick, David Hicks, Debbie Clinton, Dr Kulvarn Atwal, Evo Hannan, Emma Turner, Freddie Hughes, Haider Abbas, Jon Burrows, Jorge Pashler, Laura Bradley, Lizzie Poole, Lucy Dawes, Lucy Wharton, Luke Taylor, Mary Myatt, Neil Harding, Neil Smith, Nicola Powling, Phillipa Harris, Roma Dhameja, Sarah Lee, Sharifah Lee, Shuaib Khan, Stephanie Badham, Tanya Kempson, Tom Reynolds, Zoe Enser.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 138 pages
Publication date: 13 April 2021
Publisher: John Catt Educational Ltd

To all the remarkable early career teachers in our sector, we extend our heartfelt congratulations on embarking on a truly fulfilling and transformative career. You have chosen a profession where you are paid to make a profound impact on the lives of the most incredible children, and what a privilege it is! Your unwavering determination to create a difference is truly inspiring, and you are fortunate to have a supportive network of colleagues within the education sector who will guide and uplift you along the way. Every school possesses these remarkable individuals, and every school desperately needs them. In this book, we have gathered a collection of letters written by teachers to their "NQT selves," sharing their experiences and offering valuable insights to help you thrive in your early years of teaching. These letters were penned by the Academy Transformation Trust family and friends, who have a deep passion for education and a sincere desire to see you succeed. We hope that you will enjoy reading this book as much as we enjoyed creating it. As you embark on this journey of lifelong learning, remember that you are also serving the learning of others, and that is a truly remarkable gift. From the Academy Transformation Trust family and friends, we extend our warmest wishes to you as you begin this incredible adventure of teaching.

Contributors to this book include: Abby Bayford, Alicia Rickards, Amy Bills, Amy Staniforth, Andy Smith, Asha Kailey, Ben Manley, Cat Rushton, Charlotte Tuck, Craig Battrick, David Hicks, Debbie Clinton, Dr Kulvarn Atwal, Evo Hannan, Emma Turner, Freddie Hughes, Haider Abbas, Jon Burrows, Jorge Pashler, Laura Bradley, Lizzie Poole, Lucy Dawes, Lucy Wharton, Luke Taylor, Mary Myatt, Neil Harding, Neil Smith, Nicola Powling, Phillipa Harris, Roma Dhameja, Sarah Lee, Sharifah Lee, Shuaib Khan, Stephanie Badham, Tanya Kempson, Tom Reynolds, Zoe Enser. Each of these contributors has a unique story to share, and their letters offer valuable advice and encouragement to new teachers. We believe that this book will be a valuable resource for you as you navigate the challenges and joys of your early career. We wish you all the best as you continue to make a difference in the lives of your students.

Weight: 184g
Dimension: 147 x 210 x 10 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781913622503