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Early career teachers: Eight ideas to boost wellbeing and help you thrive at the chalkface

Cultivating your wellbeing in your first years of teaching is key if you want to thrive and not simply survive. Shanti Chahal offers eight secrets to get early career teachers started
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Embarking on a career in teaching is an exhilarating journey, brimming with opportunities for growth and impact. 

However, anyone who has worked within education knows that the initial years of teaching can also present daunting challenges that test one’s resilience and wellbeing. 

According to Department for Education figures last year, 25.9% of teachers left the profession after three years, with this proportion rising to 32.5% after five years.

But as ECTs, prioritising wellbeing becomes not just a matter of survival but a cornerstone of thriving in the profession. At this early stage of your career it is essential to set up habits that will support you throughout your career.

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