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In the Spotlight: Practical or Theory?

27th June 2014

Why do we need education? What form should it take? This is something that many students and pupils ask themselves on a daily basis. When it comes to teaching, it can be difficult to strike a balance in accommodating both practical and traditional theoretical teaching methods to the best advantage. Some lessons require more practicality […]

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Teacher Development: Top Tips for Tough Young Teachers

The first years of teaching can often be the toughest. During the early years of their career, newly qualified teachers often experience a plethora of emotions, both good and bad. Here, New Directions Education offers advice to new teachers as they come to understand what it means to be responsible for a classroom of impressionable […]

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International Focus: The Cultural Identity of Students

Race, gender, ethnicity, language, religion, socio-economic background… each and every one of us can be differentiated (and unified) by our cultural identity. The UK is a veritable melting pot of diverse people and communities. With that in mind, it should come as no surprise that practically every teacher in the country will be responsible for […]

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Guest Blog – When I’m older I want to be…

When I’m older I would like to be a vet like my father. I have always grown up with animals and when they are sick it makes me want to help and care for them. The best part about wanting to be a vet is seeing all of the happy owners after their pet gets […]

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Llanishen High School is One in a Million

19th May 2014

Llanishen High School has today become the one millionth customer of supply teaching agency, New Directions Education. The school made a booking for a cover supply teacher last week and hit the one millionth day booked for the agency. Established in 1999, New Directions Education fast became the largest recruitment and training provider throughout Wales. […]

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New Directions awarded in Top 1000 inspiring companies

4th December 2013

New Directions has been recognised by London Stock Exchange Group in their report of ‘1000 Companies to Inspire Britain.’ The landmark report identifies Small and Medium size enterprises throughout Britain who they describe as the’ Lifeblood of the UK economy’. Growth Intelligence worked with London Stock Exchange Group to compile the report. The report does […]

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Supply Teaching – Prepare for the Unexpected!

As part of Supply for Lunch 2013 we asked one of our teachers to tell us about his experiences as a NQT supply teacher. Supply teaching can be daunting for experienced teachers and even more so for NQT’s. However Phil’s experience shows that lots of schools are very supportive, and the skills and experience gained […]

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Looking for a job this summer?

25th July 2013

New Directions Education work throughout the academic year to match school and college vacancies to supply staff. During the holidays we work with our sister company New Directions Social Care to support candidates in finding work throughout summer months. Sarah Blackmore, Head of Social Care comments ‘our business operates 12 months a year. We are […]

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New Directions Bristol Branch Join the Gromit Trail

4th July 2013

The city of Bristol is hosting some very important visitors this summer in the shape of 79 five foot fiberglass dogs. The Grand appeal, a charity aimed at raising funds for Bristol Royal Hospital have launched their ‘Gromit Unleashed’ trail across the city. Many school children throughout Bristol are competing to be the first to complete the challenge of spotting […]

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In the Spotlight: Practical or Theory?

Teacher Development: Top Tips for Tough Young Teachers

International Focus: The Cultural Identity of Students

Guest Blog – When I’m older I want to be…

Llanishen High School is One in a Million

New Directions awarded in Top 1000 inspiring companies

Supply Teaching – Prepare for the Unexpected!

Looking for a job this summer?

New Directions Bristol Branch Join the Gromit Trail