End of Term 1

I have had an amazing first term as a New entrant teacher! And my first term without BT release. I think the biggest factor has been class size. I am lucky enough to have stayed under 12 students all term. I find that I have time each day to work 1:1 with my students. There is more time in my day to differentiate lessons, slow down or speed lessons and to take students into break away groups to spend more time on an activity. I have also found with a smaller class size it has been easier to foster a positive and inclusive classroom culture. The students in my class love sharing ideas and supporting each other with their learning.