Listen In: Myatt & Co

We all have our views on the education system but how often do we seek to really understand our education system through the lens of a pupil?

In the extended podcast Rachel Higginson chats to Douglas Finch. Doug has experienced three education providers. They reflect on their journey, the difference in the phases and the transitions between and their thoughts on the education system as a whole...

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David outlines how to build a strong curriculum by including high quality texts in every lesson.

David is currently head of KS4 and a Geography teacher at a school in Lincolnshire. He is also an SLE specialising in teaching and learning, and curriculum thinking. Previously a head of faculty, in charge of geography, history and MFL. Currently writing a book (with Oliver Caviglioli) titled Organise Ideas, Graphic Organisers for Meaningful Learning. 

David is also one third of a grassroots movement called BrewEDClee which aims to bring evidence and research informed practice to our local region.

Twitter: @MrGoodwin23

Blogs: mrgoodwin23.wordpress.com and brewedcleethorpes.com

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Chris Moyse is a leadership and education consultant with over 35 years of experience in education. He was a teacher and middle leader for 18 years, a local authority consultant before moving into senior leadership in an all-through school in Somerset for 7 years. 

 Chris is now Head of Staff Development for Bridgwater and Taunton College Trust in Somerset, a 3-19 multi academy trust, as well as being Managing Director of TLC Education Services Ltd; an education and leadership consultancy company. In addition, he is senior SLE for North Somerset Teaching Alliance and an ambassador for Leadership Matters. Chris has now worked in over 700 colleges, academies and schools across the UK and beyond.

Twitter @ChrisMoyse

Website https://chrismoyse.wordpress.com/

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Aurora is an author, school leader and educational consultant. She has worked in several schools in areas of high disadvantage, across London and the South West leading inclusion, safeguarding, SEND and curriculum.

Aurora holds a NASENCo qualification and an MA in Leadership from the UCL Institute of Education.

Alongside her work at Reach Academy Feltham, Aurora currently works as an educational consultant with the charity OpenMind.Ed offering reflective practice, supervision and workshops on interpersonal neurobiology to school leaders. Her book 'Leading Mindfully for Healthy and Successful Schools' will be published by Routledge in 2022.

Blog: streamlinedsendco.com

Twitter: @MsReidRE

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Adam Robbins is Head of Science in a large coastal comprehensive. He is managing editor of CogSciSci, a grassroots organisation which aims to bring the findings of cognitive science into science education. He is also the author of Middle Leadership Mastery.

Blog www.adam-robbins.com

Twitter @MrARobbins

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Jennifer Webb is an English Teacher and the Assistant Principal for Teaching, Learning & Staff Development at a large secondary academy in Leeds. In the past she has worked as a Head of English, Lead Practitioner and an AST in a number of schools in West Yorkshire. Jennifer is a best-selling author ('How to Teach English Literature: Overcoming Cultural Poverty' 2019, 'Teach Like a Writer' 2020), speaks at conferences both home and abroad, regularly delivers CPD, and is interested in challenge and aspiration in inner-cities.  

She writes a widely read T&L blog funkypedagogy.com and tweets @FunkyPedagogy.

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John shares his incredible and moving story from school exclusion, personal tragedy, character building jobs and social mobility. 

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Chris discusses his childhood, his journey into education, his views on the system and some nuggets of wisdom. 

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Yamina Bibi talks with Mary Myatt and shows how Socratic debate puts everyone on their toes, in a good way, through asking deep and demanding questions. She shows how it is possible to include every member of the class, and through this how they develop their own ideas and improve their writing.

Twitter @msybibi

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In this wide-ranging discussion with Andrew Morrish, Sajid Gulzar talks about his background and his experience of joining the profession. He highlights the teachers who made a difference to him as a pupil and the ongoing work that needs to be done if we are serious about diversity. He also offers insights into what might need to be considered to open up the curriculum for pupils from all backgrounds.

Twitter @sajid_gulzar

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