Coming to the end: It is no fun being perfect, it's the journey on the way to believing in yours

This week has been filled with many events that bring to light the end of the course is coming. Presenting to our peers is always a challenging task, mainly because they are all so talented and so it's rather intimidating having them as your audience. This week will be our last presentation to each other where we talk through our journeys (as far back as we decide to go).

It has made me recall the first presentation and the people that are sadly no longer on the course. Whilst our time with each other was brief, you find that you rely on each other quickly and soon have an amazing support network; will be lonely without them!

Thinking back to the beginning and my teaching and vocational work before this in schools, drug and alcohol charities, care homes and in research seems an age away. It has highlighted to me how young I still am but how resourceful I have been with my time. I hope that will encourage anyone thinking that they can't have it all at a young age, but you can! As fluffy as it sounds, all you need to do is believe in yourself!

In no way do I feel I have developed into a perfect teacher as in all honesty, there is no such thing. I do feel that I have gained more confidence in my ability and belief in the opportunities that may be out there after this. As one door shuts, at least one is always openning and this week has definitely proved that.

Whilst there is still teaching, learning and assessment to be done, it feels like the end of your driving lessons. You have had the support and instructor sitting beside you up until now, but when they leave, that is when you really learn how to drive / teach.

Tomorrow is my last observation (for this course) and whilst I am hoping it is going to be one of my best, I am also hoping that it will highlight to me the next steps I need to be taking in terms of progress.

It is no fun being perfect, it's the journey on the way to believing in yourself that counts!