As our Flying Start event comes to an end, we would like to say what a pleasure it's been to spend the last few days with our new trainee teachers. Today, we reflected on everyone's first experience in their placement schools, looked at the wellbeing support available throughout the year, and introduced the programme and resources that will be there to support them every step of the way. We have been so impressed by the positivity, enthusiasm and genuine excitement this cohort has brought. Seeing everyone asking thoughtful questions, getting involved and supporting one another has been wonderful. Thank you to all of our trainees for making these first few days such a positive start. We look forward to welcoming you all back in August and can't wait to see everything you'll achieve over the coming year! National Institute of Teaching #FutureTeachers #TeacherTraining #TrainToTeach

Welcome to the start of an exciting journey! It's been fantastic to welcome our new trainees to our Flying Start event today. It was wonderful to bring everyone together for the first time and begin getting to know each other. Throughout the day, we covered what to expect over the coming year, how learning happens, lesson planning, making the most of feedback, safeguarding, and practical tips to help trainees feel ready to start in August. The highlight has been the enthusiasm, curiosity and eagerness to learn shown by everyone in the room. It's inspiring to see so many trainees asking thoughtful questions and getting involved in the discussions. Tomorrow, our trainees will spend their first day in their placement schools, giving them an early opportunity to meet colleagues and experience school life. They will then join us again on Friday for another Flying Start training day as they continue preparing for the year ahead. We're delighted to be supporting this new cohort as they take their first steps into teaching, and we can't wait to welcome them back in August to start their training. #TeacherTraining #FutureTeachers #FlyingStart #TrainToTeach

The countdown is on! Tomorrow, we will be welcoming our new cohort of trainee teachers to our Flying Start event, and we can't wait to meet everyone. Flying Start is designed to give our new trainees an early introduction to their teacher training journey before they begin in August. Over the next few days, they'll learn more about what to expect from the year ahead, get an insight into teaching practices, take part in great discussions, hear from experienced teaching professionals, and begin building relationships with the fellow trainees who will be alongside them throughout their training. It's also a chance for us to answer questions, ease any pre-course nerves, and help everyone feel ready and excited for what's to come. We know that starting teacher training is a big step, and we're looking forward to helping our new trainees begin that journey with confidence. See you tomorrow! #TrainToTeach #FutureTeachers #TeacherTraining