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NQT Special: Sun, summer and selfies

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After finishing what is one of the hardest years in teaching – your NQT year – it is vital that you take a proper break this summer. Margaret Adams advises how

If you have experienced performance management in school, you have probably become familiar with the idea of providing evidence to demonstrate how well you are doing and that you are delivering teaching and learning to high standards.

How well would you fare if you also had to prove that you really did take a holiday this summer? Come September, would you be able to prove that you have taken time off, recharged your batteries and refreshed your approach to your work ready for the autumn term?

Would you like to take a test this summer? Would you like to prove that you have had a holiday by taking selfies – imaginary or real! – in the following situations? You will not get a pay rise if you do well in the test, but you will return to school in September knowing you have had a proper break.

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