Sally talks about the complexities of leading professional learning and the barriers teachers sometimes face.
She recommends that teachers schedule a little bit of time every now and then to take a step back from day-to-day tasks and really find time to think, reflect and focus on professional development.
"I think teachers really need to invest in themselves because they deserve it – and so do the children that they work with."
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We speak to Early Career Teachers, mentors and participants at all levels of the UCL Early Career Teacher Development programme.
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