We are going to start work on live reporting next week so I request that all students come to both classes next week, on Monday 29 December and Wednesday 1 November.

I hope to have two different people from the BBC, both hugely experienced in live reporting, working with you both in the newsroom and in the studio during these classes. 

I will give you individual feedback on the TV news items you are shooting this week. Please as before, upload your item to the site by 2.30pm on Saturday.

The assessment deadline remains 15 December. Full details are on our site’s calendar. Take a good look.

You need to give me two paper pitches, in my hand, before you shoot anything.

I hope to give each of you an equal amount of help to get this assessment up to the very best standard you are capable of.