#antismalltalk - By Shuaib Khan

#antismalltalk interview with Really School UK product manager - Kat Cauchi (@ReallyschoolK). Kat is a former primary school teacher with a wealth of experience in the classroom. Kat speaks to #antismalltalk about the growing EdTech industry, her work as editor for RISE Education Magazine and the Global Equality Collective. We also get to hear about her passions for teacher wellbeing and how we can support others with their mental health. 

#antismalltalk interview with former teacher, battle rap contestant and consultant - Mark Grist (@montygristo). Shuaib interviews Mark to find out about his early life, love for literature and rap music. Mark shines light on the intricacies of language and the importance of making the curriculum both inclusive and creative.

#antismalltalk interview with coach, consultant and former pastoral leader - Katie Poole (@kpoolecoaching). Shuaib and Katie hold a meaningful conversation about the curriculum, wellbeing, the very core of the 'work-life balance' debate, as well as grief and coping with loss.

#antismalltalk interview with Michael MacLennan from COVID:AID (@covidaidcharity) - The UK's national COVID-19 charity. Shuaib speaks to founder of COVID:AID charity, Michael MacLennan about the coronavirus pandemic. Michael talks to us about the incredible work of COVID:AID as well as what lessons we can learn from the two years. Michael is hoping to continue to grow the charity and provide spaces for people who have lost loved ones to COVID-19 to gain support. We also discuss vaccines, keeping safe, public health and so much more.

https://covidaidcharity.org/

#antismalltalk interview featuring Caroline Biddle (@fert_teaching). Shuaib talks to Caroline about her fertility journey and the work she is currently doing to raise awareness on fertility issues in teaching. Caroline provides teachers and school leaders with an excellent range of ideas and ways in which they can support their staff who are undergoing fertility treatment. As the NHS report, 1 in 7 couples are infertile, it is more common than we are led to believe. In typical #antismalltalk style, Shuaib asks the big questions to tackle the big topics. A really heart warming conversation with a brilliant guest.

You can find Caroline at - https://www.fertilityissuesinteaching.com/

Shuaib caught up with Claire, Emmy and Sarah from the parent-led organisation SafeEdForAll (@SafeEdForAll_UK). This organisation are pleading to the government to reintroduce mitigations in schools to prevent any further disruption to learning.

You can find full details of their work at - https://safeedforall.com/

#antismalltalk episode featuring Jess Austin Burdett (@artteachjess). Jess is an Art Teacher with an enormous passion for equity and diversity within the school curriculum. In this episode we get to hear about Jess' inspirations, pet peeves and views on how we can made our education system a more equitable place for all.

#antismalltalk episode featuring Gemma Clark. Gemma is a Teacher in Scotland and talks to us about all things dyslexia, SEND, supporting vulnerable students, the growing incel culture and so much more.

Teacher Hug Radio episode with Dr Helen Ross (@drhelenross) aired on June 13th 2021. Dr Helen Ross is a SEN Teacher. Maths Teacher and experienced SENCO. Helen has also worked closely and produced resources for British Dyslexia Association. Dr Ross talks to us about supporting both dyslexic students and staff in schools.

You can find a selection of Helen's incredible work at:

http://helensplace.co.uk/helen/

Teacher Hug Radio episode with Dr Helen Ross (@drhelenross) aired on June 13th 2021. Dr Helen Ross is a SEN Teacher. Maths Teacher and experienced SENCO. Helen has also worked closely and produced resources for British Dyslexia Association. Dr Ross talks to us about supporting both dyslexic students and staff in schools.

You can find a selection of Helen's incredible work at:

http://helensplace.co.uk/helen/