LB Education

1. Get to the school as early as possible. Obtain all materials required. Find out the locations of important places. Introduce yourself to teachers in nearby classrooms. Go into classroom and scan it for rule charts and evidence of what is going on that term or week. Locate plans left by the teacher. Check out lesson plans, behaviour managment procedures and any individual management procedures for particular kids. Always ask another teacher for clarification of anything that you are unfamiliar with.

After a week on the piste I seemed to come back a little worse for wear myself, so my apologies for the delay in the New Year wishes.

As we draw to the end of term we would like to say thank you to all our teachers who have gone that extra mile. Supply teaching is undoubtedly one of the toughest jobs in the teaching profession...coming into a situation in which you might not know the pupils, or where the pupils may see the absence of their teacher as a ′day off′. In the worst case scenario, you are unfamiliar with pupils, routines and behaviour procedures and find no plans!! We are LB Ed feel that this is a one off.

Best case scenario, you are working with a regular school, you are known and have the support of the administration, faculty and pupils. - At LB Ed we aim for this.

The value of substitute teachers can not be overstated. They allow for continuity in instruction and safety for our students while their usual teacher is away. Remember to thank our subs!!! Their job is often thankless: It gives them a warm feeling, but no one notices.

Next term, we are going to begin to compile a ′tips for subs′ . Tips, information and strategies that will increase effectiveness and make their experiences more rewarding for all concerned.

Welcome to Lb′s first blog, we are going to be working with our website to be able to offer a more interactive tool to our schools and teachers. We will be keeping it up to date with articles relevant to the service we provide, watch out for the diary of a supply teachers!!

Kingsholm Primary School children were seen proudly wearing their drill tops, sponsored by LB Ed last year, in last weeks citizen. Children from Kingsholm primary have the opportunity to travel to Villarreal Football Club in Spain next March. We will be sponsoring some of the children to go. The trip will provide the chidlren with the opportunity to develop their self-esteem, confidence and attitudes towards health and sport. We are really pleased to have the opportunity to sponsor yet again..

"Dear Lyn, Thanks for all of your support and hard work in getting me supply work. I have got a job for 1 term, but may well be back in the not so distant future. I would recommend you to any supply teacher for your fab and friendly service!! Thanks again." by Inga

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"The service from LB Education was fantastic!" by Mrs P

"We have been very satisfied with the staff supplied by LB Ed, Kate Kipling, Kate Townsend and Dawn Johnson have all given great service. Arrived early, utalised plans where provided and given feedback at the end of the day. Booking with LB Ed is very easy. " by SteamMills Primary

"Brilliant staff everytime" by Mr G

"Not sure if this is where I am suppose to be writing but LB Education have been great!!!" by Laura Dobbs

"I agree with you Mrs. P!!!! As an NQT LB has given me an insight into the start of my teaching career as well as valuable teaching experiences in a range of schools!!Thanks!" by Claire Prosser

"The idea of a place for teachers to air their views, exchange ideas and even have a moan is a great one. Well done to LB for setting it up!" by Michael LeFevre

"Now this is a good idea Lynis! " by Kate Kipling

""The schools I have been too already, have been very welcoming and firendly, these experiences have been invaluable for me! May it continue!"" by Claire Garwood

"Lynis Not only are you always reliable but we as a school are indebted to you for your sponsorship of our school sports teams and to add to this your support for our trip to Spain in February. We are proud to be associated with you and the children always look great in their tops." by Kev Howie

"Thank you for all you have done and helping me in the start of my teaching career " by John Fitzgerald - july 2007

"Wanted to thankyou for your services. I have really enjoyed working with you." by Claire Nadin

"Thankyou Lynis and the team for everything over the last year. I thoroughly enjoyed teaching and working with you and greatly appreciate the opportunities you gave me. Thanks again and good luck!" by Leah W.

"Not an NQT, but an old hand who jumped ship from fulltime employment in the summer to seek a bit more flexibility from supply teaching. I have enjoyed working with LB and have had a lot of fun meeting new students and staff." by Martin Cole

"Have always found LB education lovely and friendly. " by Kate T.

"Great web site, Lynis! LB Ed rocks! P.S looking forward to your Christmas party!!!!" by Cath Fair

"Dear Lynis, Thank you for the working relationship that we have had over the past year. I have thoroughly enjoyed the challenges, which the schools presented me with. I feel that these experiences have enables my confidence to grow and will take this with me to Calton Juniors. I will keep you informed of my teaching position as I will like to work with you again in the future." by Naomi Moss

"Thank you for everything over the past few months. It has been great working with your schools." by Rachel