Just over a month into my teacher training journey and all feelings of anxiety and of being overwhelmed, have disappeared. This is down to the fantastic support and help of the course leaders, my mentor, staff in my placement school and peers on the course. At no point have I felt alone or unable to ask for help and it has been a really positive and enjoyable experience. From learning the art and science behind teaching, to creating lessons and delivering them in the classroom, there has been someone at each step, offering advice and encouragement. Finally, the combination of being in school from the start and concurrently learning in university or alliance has been really helpful, taking learning directly into practice the next day.