Moving to the UAE series:How to set up your phoneTo snag a fresh SIM card at Dubai International Airport, you can follow these steps that'll have you connected in no time:NEW: You are now able to also set up a yearly plan with your passport. I checke...

Moving to the UAE series:What you need to do before movingIf you follow me on social media, you will know that I recently created the 'What to do before moving to the UAE checklist.This checklist covers a range of different things that you must consi...

Moving to the UAE series:What you need to do before movingIf you follow me on social media, you will know that I recently created the 'What to do before moving to the UAE checklist.This checklist covers a range of different things that you must consi...

20 Tips for teachers moving to the UAEThis month, we continue the quest of helping new teachers with the move to the UAEHere are a range of tips for teachers moving to the UAE. While these tips are for teachers, they will also be useful for other peo...

Hey thereOne question I recently got asked on the UAE Teachers Summer 2023 group that has been created for teachers coming to the UAE this year was 'When should I sort my VPNs out?' One group member commented that some websites like VPNs can be block...

It's coming towards that time!If you're considering or have secured a job and are moving to the UAE this year, this comprehensive guide is something you won't want to miss.It is filled with information to support you both before and after you have ar...

Hey thereI've been asked about VPNs and which ones I recommend. ExpressVPN is the one I use and reviews rank it as one of the best in the world.I recently discovered that you can get £30 off the annual service using Topcashback.com too. This is aroun...

Welcome to this week's Education Echo:A Weekly newsletter which endeavours to share insights and education about the trials and tribulations of being a 21st Century Teacher in the UAEFirstly, a personal update:I tore my Achilles tendon, or, so I beli...

Welcome to this weeks Education Echo (name pending): A Weekly newsletter which endeavours to share insights and education about the trials and tribulations of being a 21st Century Teacher in the UAE... Decent bio? Reply and let me know. Well, what a...

Well nominations for awards don't come around very often so I'm delighted to say that i've been nominated for Twinkl's Teacher Creator Award. I can't lie to you. I'm not a huge fan of the judging process; it's a popularity contest; however, the award...