S1 E29 | September Sorted: Your Summer Planning Guide for a Smoother Start
September always arrives faster than we expect—but that doesn’t mean you have to start the year in chaos.
In this episode, I’m sharing why the summer term is the perfect time to plan ahead and how you can do it in a realistic, teacher-friendly way.
From team-wide curriculum updates to pencilling in school events, we’ll cover a mix of big-picture strategies and nerdy little wins that set you up for success.
You’ll Learn:
- What types of planning make sense to do in summer
- Ways to split up curriculum and SOW planning across your team
- How to manage your own teaching goals for next year
- Resources that’ll save you hours in the autumn term
Freebies & Resources Mentioned:
- AQA Topic Lessons: https://www.missestruch.co.uk/aqa-topic-lessons
- GCSE Skills SOW: https://www.missestruch.co.uk/gcse-skills-sow
- A-level Skills SOW: https://www.missestruch.co.uk/a-level-skills-sow
- AQA Essay Lessons: https://www.missestruch.co.uk/essay-masterclass
- Required Practicals Workbook: https://www.missestruch.co.uk/practical-workbook
- Maths Skills Workbook: https://www.missestruch.co.uk/maths-skills-workbook
- Free Carbohydrates Lesson: https://www.missestruch.co.uk/free-carbohydrates-lesson
If you’re a teacher who loves a fresh start or just needs one job ticked off before summer, this episode is for you. Subscribe and leave a review to help more teachers find the podcast. You bring the coffee, I bring the Teach & Tell!