• S5 E9: Inclusion with Hannah Lawrence
    Oct 23 2025

    In this special episode, Simeon is joined by Hannah Lawrence, the Twinkl SEND segment manager. She shares ways trainee teachers and ECTs can break down barriers and adopt inclusive practice in their classrooms.

    Twinkl SEND: https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/ulyhg

    Twinkl EAL: https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/7vzcc

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    35 Min.
  • S5 E8: Starting Your Primary or Secondary Teaching Placement
    Sep 24 2025

    In this episode, Simeon and our new team member Gloria go over what you can expect when your begin your teaching placement in a primary or secondary school.

    Free trial: https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/f9y62

    Placement packs: https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/qc1i4

    Twinkl Beyond: https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/ci9gt

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    34 Min.
  • S5 E7: Preparing for Your ECT Year One
    Aug 21 2025

    In this episode, Simeon looks at ways to feel prepared and ready for your ECT induction and offers his tips along the way.

    Free Trial: https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/okts9

    Seating Plan Resource: https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/fig40

    Evidencing the Teachers' Standards: https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/lq82m

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    23 Min.
  • S5 E6: Wellbeing for Trainee Teachers and ECTs
    Jul 29 2025

    In this episode, Simeon is joined by Twinkl's National Wellbeing Lead, Beck Dawson. They discuss wellbeing challenges for trainee teachers and ECTs as well as offering wellbeing tips and resources.


    Simeon's summer blog 🔗 https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/v8301

    Becky's blog on boundaries 🔗 https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/hmatn

    Mind resources 🔗 https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/rnau9

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    36 Min.
  • S5 E5: Achieved QTS but Haven’t Found a Position for September… Now What?
    Jun 26 2025

    In this episode, Simeon and Ashleigh go over the many options open to teachers who haven't found a full-time teaching position yet or don't want one.


    Twinkl Free Trial 🔗👉 https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/1lr2bs

    Twinkl Supply Team 🔗👉 https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/1isfv5

    Twinkl Tutors Team 🔗👉 https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/skoe1

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    23 Min.
  • S5 E4: The Expectations and Realities of a Teacher Training Year with Katie
    May 14 2025

    In this episode, we're joined by Katie, a highly organised and motivated trainee teacher undertaking a paid SCITT route that also offers a PGCE and QTS. We discuss what an average week looks like and Katie shares her advice on many aspects of training, including staying on top of your workload.

    Routes into Teaching Resource 🔗👉 https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/1fi6ck

    Free Trial 🔗👉 https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/qhz6p

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    30 Min.
  • S5 E3: Job Hunting Step by Step
    Apr 1 2025

    In this episode, Ashleigh and Simeon go through the job hunting process step by step, offering their tips and advice along the way.

    Free trial: https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/hflm3

    Job Hunting Mega Pack: https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/1jpost

    Mock Interviews: https://forms.gle/qfuN6uq4HthreZbc7

    Personal Statement Feedback: https://forms.gle/r6zScgPfZSPuFxaw8

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    31 Min.
  • S5 E2: EAL Strategies for Trainee Teachers and ECTs with Helen Bodell
    Mar 14 2025

    In this special, collaborative episode, Simeon is joined by Helen Bodell from the Twinkl EAL team. They discuss way trainee teachers and ECTs can support children with EAL.

    Trainee EAL resource https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/mmru0

    EAL homepage https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/128z6c

    Free trial https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/xsd7c

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    20 Min.