Dear Alumni,

Welcome to the ICE newsletter which keeps you up-to-date with news, events and opportunities, specifically tailored for alumni of the Institute of Childhood and Education (and all educational courses prior to its formation).

Have you booked your place yet for the 2019 NQT and Early Career Teacher Conference 'Career Illuminations'? If not, there are some places still available but time is running out.

Delegates have a chance to explore career progression routes, and consider niche areas to develop specialist knowledge to enrich their school. Workshops are designed to help early career teachers build new aspects of expertise, with a strong focus on how to build their next career steps whilst avoiding burnout.

In addition, a 'work and wellbeing' strand of sessions will give delegates new ideas about how to stay resilient and invested in the classroom. Please book asap to avoid disappointment.

Are you interested in bringing your Year 12 students to attend a very special free event with award-winning author Dorothy Koomson?

Dorothy is a Leeds Trinity graduate, Honorary Fellow and contemporary English novelist that has been described as 'Britain's biggest selling black author of adult fiction'. She is delivering an event aimed at Year 12 students with an interest in writing and reading on campus on Thursday 11 July, 10.00am-2.15pm.

During the event Dorothy will discuss her own journey as a writer, how to put together a story, and share top tips for aspiring writers. It is aimed at Year 12 students with an interest in writing and reading. 

If you would like any further information or have any questions, please contact the Schools and Colleges Liaison Team by email or via phone on 0113 283 7186.

On Thursday 11 July at 6.00pm, Dorothy will deliver a public talk - open to everyone - at Leeds Trinity University. Find out more.

Did you know that 40% of NQT's leave the profession within five years, with many citing burnout as one of the main reasons for this? 

Find out more from two leading practitioners who talk about their experiences as teachers, coping with stress and how they maintain a positive work-life balance. 

There are two informative articles on our blog pages. Part one can be viewed here and part two here.

Do you know anyone who may be interested in studying at Leeds Trinity? If the answer is yes, please let them know about our next open day on 3 July.

Open Days at Leeds Trinity offer the chance to get a feel for university life and what we have to offer - attendees will also be able to talk to staff and students about the courses they're interested in studying. Find out more at Open Day on Wedneday 3 July.

If you would be interested in sharing your alumni story, a podcast or a blog, please email the Alumni Office - we'd love to hear from you!

Examples of recent stories we have shared include how Head of School Jon Nixon helped to transform Cavendish Primary school and video footage of PGCE graduate Megane Cocquet after securing a job at Allerton High School where she undertook her placement.