When the final school bell rang in July I found myself overwhelmed with feelings of relief and a huge sense of accomplishment. My PGCE year had been the most challenging and yet most rewarding year of my life so far.
Throughout the year I overcame fears, embraced challenges and survived the many highs and lows that are part of the parcel of being a teacher.
Then this summer, as September drew ever closer and I prepared to begin my journey as an NQT, I found myself facing a slightly different set of challenges.
For the first time ever I will have a classroom to myself, with no mentor present for when things do not go to plan.
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