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How to approach the summer

NQTs
SecEd's CPD expert Margaret Adams offers her advice on how new teachers should approach the summer break.

Whether you are an NQT moving into your second year in teaching, or a student teacher about to become an NQT, you will be tempted to think about school quite a bit during the summer holiday. It’s inevitable. 

If you are a student, you will be keen to make a start on your new career. If you have just completed your NQT year, you will want to plan how you are going to make year two in teaching a success.

However, holidays exist for a reason. You need a break from school in order to function at your best during term time. To help you to take a proper break, use the following “dos and don’ts” to guide your actions this August.

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