Mr L Barnes

That’s a wrap on CP2! ✅The experience has shaped my pedagogy in ways that I will carry on with me into my career📚 @newportnursery it was a pleasure to spend 12 weeks enhancing my skills with you!🤍 @ITEcardiffmet @MissC1ifford

📚✨ I GOT THE JOB! I’m so excited to share that I’ll be teaching Year 1 in September! Let’s get this NQT year started. Can’t wait to begin this journey in my very own classroom 💛🍎 #NQT #Year1 #PrimaryTeacher #EarlyCareerTeacher Thank you @ITEcardiffmet for all the support 💙

🎓Officially a graduate from Cardiff Metropolitan University! It's been a journey full of growth, challenges, and unforgettable memories. Thank you to everyone who supported me along the way, here's to the next chapter! 📚💫 @ITEcardiffmet #graduation #Classof2025

🎓✨ Officially a 2:1 BA (Hons) Primary Education with QTS graduate! Feeling proud, grateful, and excited for what’s next in the world of teaching 👨‍🏫💛 #NewlyQualifiedTeacher #NQT #PrimaryEducation #QTS #TeacherJourney @ITEcardiffmet

@LbQorg @MissCinotti

🎉 TEACHER GIVEAWAY 🎉 The summer holidays are approaching and we have just the goodie box for you. For your chance to #win simply: 👣 Follow @LbQorg 🔃 Repost 😃 Tag a teacher 🥳 Winner announced 2nd July. (UK only) #LbQ

✨ Application submitted! Excited for the opportunity to grow 🌱 Fingers crossed for the next step 🤞📚 #EarlyYears #TeacherLife #ProfessionalGrowth #NQT #Growth #application @ITEcardiffmet

Just found out I got a FIRST in my research project! 🎉 Feeling so proud of the journey and grateful for all the support along the way. Hard work really does pay off! #Researchpaper #SST #HardWorkPaysOff #studentteacher @ITEcardiffmet @newportnursery

From plan to prototype! Learners designed their own Welsh castles and brought them to life using recycled materials ♻️ A fantastic way to develop creativity, problem-solving, and fine motor skills! #WelshCurriculum #CreativeLearning #wales #castles #recycle

Methodology in progress! ☕📚 Writing about data collection, ethical considerations, and ensuring learner voice is heard. Research is a journey, and this is just one step! #research #TeacherInquiry #MethodologyWriting @ITEcardiffmet

@MissC1ifford I can’t believe we did it!! It’s been an amazing experience to work with you✨ So proud of you 🤍#staycurious

The end of my journey on CP2🤍 Early years has been a pleasure and I really have found my passion within these last 12 weeks👩🏻‍🏫 Onto the next adventure... #EarlyYears #LearningEveryday

Such an authentic learning experience at @newportnursery this morning! The learners really enjoyed their visit from their local fire device 🚒🧑‍🚒 #belonging #community

✨staff meeting,✨ we began exploring The Curiosity Approach! Excited to reflect on how this framework can inspire learning environments that foster curiosity, creativity, and awe. @welovecuriosity #creativity #Curiosity @ITEcardiffmet @newportnursery

Excited to share that I’ve completed the first element of the Froebelian approach to early childhood education! 🌱 Exploring the principles and practices that inspire young learners has been incredible ✨@FroebelTrust @FroebelCymru @ITEcardiffmet #EarlyYears #TeacherDevelopment

We have had a wonderful morning in Class Cwtch! we had two special visitors - Father Christmas and his Elf ... and it snowed!!!!

We’ve been getting into the festive spirit with lots of fun activities in @newportnursery ! 🎄✨ The excitement reached a new level when the elf paid us a visit to collect our letters for Santa! 🎅📮 #FestiveFun #EarlyYears #ChristmasMagic @MissC1ifford @ITEcardiffmet

What a beautiful way to start the festive season!🎄 A wreath making and candle workshop hosted at @NewPasturesHome 🤎 #Christmas2024 #wreath #Candle

Today in nursery we read the Nativity story sparking lots of conversations about Christmas 🎅🎄 QA/ QE ✅#christmas #Nativity #Celebration #humanities #LLC #reading @newportnursery @ITEcardiffmet @kristinalkelly

Session 2 of our Froebel Trust training, exploring freedom with guidance, unity, and connectedness🌱These themes resonate beautifully with my research on sustained shared thinking-fostering meaningful collaboration and learning. #EarlyYears #Research @FroebelTrust @ITEcardiffmet

Exploring sensory play outdoors! 🍋 Learners loved squeezing lemons, mixing colors, and using tools to enhance fine motor skills. A vibrant, hands-on way to engage with nature and creativity! 🌟 #outdoorlearning #EYFS #PlayBasedLearning @ITEcardiffmet @newportnursery

We are being mindful about waste as part of our eco action plan. The children measured their left over milk, and collected the data to see how much milk we are throwing away. Tomorrow our challenge is to STOP, THINK ( Can I drink more?) and DRINK @EcoSchoolsWales #Wellbeing