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NQT Special: Preparing for year 2

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SecEd’s NQT diarist last year was Sarah Viccars. Now coming to the end of her second year of teaching, she offers some advice on how current NQTs can prepare for September

As the final term draws to a close, it can be a scary prospect considering the end of your year as an NQT. Although having that NQT tag pinned on you all year has felt as though you are constantly highlighted as the “newbie", it has also served as a wonderful comfort blanket for gaining quick support and answers when you need them the most.

Though a strange feeling, next year you may find that your staffroom is filled with a few fresh but nervous faces – people who are wearing that very tag that you will have finally disposed of. You will be qualified – you will be the go-to guy or gal to answer questions, share resources and explain evidence of the standards. Your regular mentor meetings will end and, for once, you may feel like you are on your own.

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