Are you buried under emails from parents, colleagues, and school admin?

In this episode of Teach & Tell, I’ll show you how to use Microsoft Outlook to finally take control of your inbox.

From setting rules and folders to flagging reminders, pinning urgent items, and creating out-of-office messages for the holidays, these practical tips will help you streamline your workload and reduce stress.

By the end of the episode, you’ll know how to:

✅ Filter and prioritise urgent vs. non-urgent emails

✅ Automate with rules and sweep

✅ Use flags, reminders, and categories effectively

✅ Pin crucial messages and create smart search folders

✅ Set up an out-of-office for holiday boundaries

Make your inbox work for you, not against you!

This week I’m joined by Steven Puri, a former Hollywood exec turned productivity coach, who shares some of the most unexpected and useful time-saving lessons for teachers.

We explore:

Steven brings stories and ideas from his years at DreamWorks, 20th Century Fox, and as a 3x tech CEO, showing that even the busiest teachers can reclaim calm, control, and creativity. 🧠 Want to learn more?📍

Find out more about the Sukha productivity app at: TheSukha.co/?ref=katharine7z and use the code KATIE25 to get 25% off for life!

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Teachers are not therapists.

But every day, you’re on the frontlines of a mental health crisis — watching students struggle with anxiety, low mood, overwhelm, and disengagement.

What can you actually do to help?

In this episode of Miss Estruch Teach & Tell, I’m joined by licensed therapist Iuri Melo, co-founder of SchoolPulse, to break down how teachers can support student mental health without needing a counselling qualification or taking on more emotional load.

We cover:

Whether you’re an ECT or an experienced educator, this episode is packed with realistic, grounded advice for navigating student wellbeing.

Free Mental Fitness & Academic Success Videos for Teachers & Students
YouTube: www.youtube.com/@SchoolPulsePodcast/videos?view=0&sort=dd&shelf_id=2

The World’s Most Comprehensive Mental Health Resource Page
Link: t.ly/SxNUU

Know Thy Selfie – A guide to emotional self-awareness for students
Link: t.ly/juUMB

Connect with Iuri Melo on Social Media
Instagram: www.instagram.com/iuritmelo
Facebook: www.facebook.com/iuritiagomelo
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/iuri-melo-1b41482/

In the final episode of Season 1, we’re taking a moment to look back on the year, celebrating what you did well, reflecting on what you’d like to improve, and making sure you’re ready to take a proper break this summer.

🎉 Topics in this episode:

💬 I’d love to hear:

Thank you for joining me for Season 1—see you in September! Remember: you bring the coffee, and I bring the Teach & Tell.

Previous CPD sessions:

ChatGPT in education - https://youtu.be/WeKlJkUh0Qo 

Streamline your workload - https://youtu.be/sx6jPbdlFl0 

Results Day 2025 is nearly here—are you ready?

In this episode, I break down everything teachers need to know to support students on Results Day, including:

✅ What to bring on Results Day (grade boundaries, exam board access)

✅ How to interpret results and advise on remarks

✅ Essential Clearing advice for students, including when they can add a Clearing choice (13:00, 14 August 2025)

✅ Top tips for helping students call universities confidently

✅ Links to UCAS Clearing guidance

Get my free A-level Results day and CUAS clearing 2025 checklists here https://www.missestruch.co.uk/TTresultsday

🔗 Useful link: 👉 UCAS Top Tips for Calling Universities During Clearing: https://www.ucas.com/applying/after-you-apply/clearing-and-results-day/what-is-clearing/top-tips-for-calling-universities-during-clearing

Wondering if you’ve got one more year left in you — or quietly thinking about leaving teaching altogether?

In this episode, I share my journey of leaving the classroom in 2024 after 15 years as a teacher and Head of Department. I am also joined by Lisa Harding, career coach and founder of the Teacher Career Transition Academy, who works with teachers navigating career change.

Together we discuss:

LINKS:

Lisa Harding’s Teacher Career Transition Academy:

Teacher Career Directory: https://www.teachercareertransitionacademy.com/teacher-career-directory?utm_source=podcast_guest  Website: https://www.teachercareertransitionacademy.com/

Book a coaching call with Katie: https://www.missestruch.co.uk/coaching 

Related episodes:

S1 E03 | Preventing Teacher Burnout

S1 E05 | Teacher Pay Crisis - How to Make More Money as a Teacher

S1 E29 | September Sorted: Your Summer Planning Guide for a Smoother Start

September always arrives faster than we expect—but that doesn’t mean you have to start the year in chaos.

In this episode, I’m sharing why the summer term is the perfect time to plan ahead and how you can do it in a realistic, teacher-friendly way.

From team-wide curriculum updates to pencilling in school events, we’ll cover a mix of big-picture strategies and nerdy little wins that set you up for success.

You’ll Learn:

Freebies & Resources Mentioned:

If you’re a teacher who loves a fresh start or just needs one job ticked off before summer, this episode is for you. Subscribe and leave a review to help more teachers find the podcast. You bring the coffee, I bring the Teach & Tell!

Tutoring privately comes with a whole new set of challenges—especially when parents expect immediate results.

In this episode, I share how to manage expectations from the very first enquiry, safeguard yourself as a tutor, and avoid burnout from unrealistic demands.

You’ll learn:

Links Mentioned:

📘 Download my Tuition Info PDF → https://drive.google.com/file/d/1h4mGWmPxjWTYDAciZtheQyb7e9UPJAyL/view?usp=sharing 🧠 Visit my website → https://www.missestruch.co.uk

🎨 Canva for Teachers episode → https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rlsk5hqpZlg

Let’s Connect: Instagram → @miss.estruch.teach.and.tell

Website → https://www.missestruch.co.uk

On paper, your timetable looks lighter. In reality? You’re juggling school events, report writing, UCAS references, and internal exams—all crammed into the term you thought would be calm.

In this episode, we dive into:

Quick Win: Use a ready-made lesson to save yourself hours this week. https://www.missestruch.co.uk/aqa-topic-lessons

Resource Roundup: Learn how to use ChatGPT to automate and simplify those tedious teaching tasks.

Watch the free CPD here → https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WeKlJkUh0Qo

Helpful Links:

AQA Ready-Made A-Level Lessons → https://www.missestruch.co.uk/aqa-topic-lessons 

GCSE & A-Level Skills SOWs → https://www.missestruch.co.uk/teach-and-tell-bio-resources 

Essay Teaching Bundle → https://www.missestruch.co.uk/offers/JpHSX5jS 

Is ChatGPT the enemy—or your new classroom assistant?

In this episode of Teach & Tell, I break down: How to teach students to use AI for study support (without cheating) and Red flags that suggest AI-generated homework

🎧 You’ll learn:

✅ How to guide students to use ChatGPT ethically

✅ Warning signs to spot cheating

📄 Download my Prompt Sheet for Teachers: https://www.missestruch.co.uk/free-chatgpt-prompts

💬 Let’s connect: Instagram: @missestruch.teach.and.tell Website: https://www.missestruch.co.uk