This episode of Classroom 101 features Louise Flatters, headteacher of Long Marston CE Primary School, York - which had only 26 children on roll when Louise took over.

As well as the reality of leading a small, rural school, Louise also discusses:

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This week in Classroom 101, we speak to Laura McInerney, the co-founder of Teacher Tapp, and former editor of Schools Week.

Laura discusses firstly how she was taken to court by the Department for Education over a Freedom of Information Request.

Having defended herself and eventually won the case, Laura talks openly about what she learned through the process.

Laura also shares:

You can connect with Laura here, and learn more about Teacher Tapp here.

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The sixth episode of Classroom 101 features Lee Parkinson - better know as (ICT with) Mr P!

Lee's grown to become something of an edu-celeb thanks to his computing tips for teachers, his vibrant social media pages full of hilarious self-made videos, and his willingness to call out nonsensical practice within education.

Sit back and enjoy as Lee revels in rattling a conveyor belt's worth of items into Classroom 101, including:

In this wide-ranging interview, Lee also explains:

If you enjoy this, be sure to check out Lee's social media on Instagram, Facebook & Twitter - plus his own show, Two Mr Ps in a Pod(cast).

This week on Classroom 101, we hear from the eloquent Ruth Luzmore, headteacher of St Mary Magdalene Academy Primary School, London.

Listen as Ruth discusses:

You can connect with Ruth here, and find out more about New Voices here.

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In this, the fourth episode of Classroom 101, we hear from the ever-positive Sonia Thompson, the headteacher of St Matthew's CE Teaching & Research School, Birmingham.

Listen as Sonia discusses:

You can connect with Sonia via her school website or on Twitter.

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In the third episode of Classroom 101, we speak to Adrian Bethune, teacher and author of 'Wellbeing in the Primary Classroom'.

Hear how a period of intense anxiety and depression became his turning point, then hold onto your hats as Adrian rattles through a series of irritations he'd eject from education if he could.

Tune in to hear Adrian explain:

- how a spell of volunteering inspired him to a career change

- the co-conspiracy all educators are in on

- the three (and a bit more) things he would banish from education

Connect with Adrian via Twitter or at his website. Even better, buy his brilliant book!

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In this second episode of Classroom 101, we hear from the effervescent NewEd founder Emma Turner on: 

You can connect with Emma or learn more about NewEd via her Twitter page.

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This episode of Classroom 101 features Emma Turner, whose 22 years of experience in primary education includes time spent as a national numeracy strategy consultant and co-headteacher.

Emma discusses the benefits of co-headship as well as her current role as a CPD & Research Lead, supporting teachers at all levels.

Emma also shares:

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For the inaugural episode of Classroom 101, we speak to Jeremy Hannay, headteacher of Three Bridges Primary School, West London.

In this frank and inspiring interview – the first since Ofsted graded the school ‘Outstanding’ in all categories – Jeremy discusses:

· How his childhood and early career shaped him

· The school he ironically credits for his success

· How he went about creating a culture of trust at Three Bridges

· His views on Ofsted following the school’s ‘Outstanding’ judgement

· An institution, a system and a culture he would banish from education

*Spoiler alert* - For any fans of The Usual Suspects, also listen out for Jeremy finally revealing the true identity of Keyser Soze!

You can read more about Jeremy's views and work here, and connect with him on Twitter here.

In this brief, two-minute introduction, host Andy van Terheyden previews Classroom 101 - the new podcast for teachers, which officially launches this Sunday, Sept 1st.