Jen and Francis catch up on their first two weeks as fully fledged teachers: no mentors at the back, no safety net, just them at the front of the classroom.

From first impressions and building staff relationships, to seating plans, learning names, and realising they’re now the grown-ups in charge, they reflect on the steep (but exciting) learning curve of the ECT year.

Plus, Jen shares why she’s already started a young referees club, Francis looks ahead to Duke of Edinburgh and maths club, and we meet the newest member of the Fraction of a Teacher team: Howie the dachshund.