The Long Division | The February Transition

Episode 7, "The February Transition," follows a trainee teacher finishing a second placement and returning to their first, focusing on inclusive practice. The episode covers practical strategies like the Freya vocabulary model, deliberate scaffolding, varied media, and differentiated questioning to reach every student. Highlights include boosting engagement through real-world conversations with a student, and a standout Year 7 sequence on angle work that demonstrated how inclusive methods lift the whole class. The episode reflects on applying lessons learned under pressure and growing confidence in the classroom.