Same government that's asking schools to fund part of a pay award from 'exisiting' budgets.

I like Billie Piper, but if she really is the next Doctor and there's no twist to this I'm genuinely done with the show. #DoctorWho

Ncuti Gatwa - fantastic Millie Gibson - fantastic Varada Sethu - fantastic All three seriously hard done by in all of this.

I've been asking for years, Doctor Who Still think he'd be fantastic

I'm thankful for many things in my life. But right now I'm most thankful for the AC in my classroom.

All three PGCE assignments passed! Now just the sign off next week!

I take over my tutor group next week. Current year 8 and really looking forward to guiding them through year 9 next year!

Met the trainees that will be placed at my school next year today. Was really nice to be able to share my experiences and hopefully provide them with a friendly face to find in September.

I have two copies of The Visualiser Handbook to give away. This is for busy teachers who need concise clarity to make live modelling an effect part of their practice ASAP. To enter, follow, like and retweet this post and I will draw winners at random on the 18th July.

Working out our Micro:bit Educational Foundation compass ranges in Coding Club today!

Paperwork done, evidence ready to go. Roll on QTS sign-off day tomorrow!

And just like that, the sign off is done! I'm a qualified teacher!

The round of applause my dad organised as I walked into our regular pub did get me a bit choked up I can't lie!

The most humanising thing this week has been the transition from 'Mr PGCE' to 'Mr D McCarthy' on the cover sheet!

If I had a pound for every time I've heard the word Blooket this week I could retire and move to Barbados.

Day and a half left. Final stretch!

Honestly what do this lot think we're teaching them?

LO: to chill Aim High: don't get sunburnt in the process.

My 2025 (so far): Qualified Teacher ✅ Homeowner 🔜

Sunk some money on this lot Moving out has begun!