Acknowledgements

I think it’s important to acknowledge the people who helped you to achieve a goal. Gratitude is a very important thing to be able to express. I am surrounded by wonderful, supportive and caring people. They have held me up and made sure I for through this course. I’ll always be grateful for that,

First and foremost to the HDFE team. Thank you for being continually supportive and encouraging. This course has been the best academic experience I have ever had and that is due, in no small part, to you.

To the wonderful teachers who let me observe them, teach with them and take over their classes. I have learnt so much from all of you that I will carry on into my professional life. Thank you for giving me the space to grow and learn. I’m grateful to you and always will be.

To my wonderful parents, Angie and Jim, who have always told me I could do anything and be anything. Thank you for everything. I know I made you worry a lot this year, but sure look, I made it through in one piece! A special shoutout to chauffeur Jim, I’d never have gotten half the places I needed to without you. Especially when stuck at train stations.

To my brothers, Darren and William, who checked in constantly to make sure I was doing ok, you’ll never know how much that meant. I guess you guys aren’t completely annoying.

To Simon, My unwavering pillar of support and proofreader extraordinaire. Have no doubt, you are one of the main reasons I was able to complete this course and come out the other side. I couldn’t have done it without you.

To my precious niece Riley. Thank you for always being such a ray of light. You made me smile even on the toughest days.

To Natalie, Fiona and Sabine, for always being you guys. For being there to listen to me complain and panic. For making me laugh even when i was complaining and panicking. You guys are the best friends a girl could ask for.

Last, but not least, to Sharon, my Pal. For being my person, throughout this whole course. You’re like my own personal hype woman and I can only hope that I’ve been something close to the amount of support to you that you have been to me.