Miss Estruch Teach & Tell

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

Think Canva is just for posters?

Think again! In this episode, I’m sharing 5 updated and practical ways teachers can use Canva in 2025 to save time, reduce stress, and create visually engaging lessons and resources.

You’ll learn:

✅ How to create time-saving lesson templates

✅ Tips for building revision flashcards and mind maps

✅ How to make classroom displays that actually help students

✅ Parent communication hacks using Canva

✅ A clever way to support students with digital homework templates

🎁 Quick Win of the Week: Grab my free Parents’ Evening Template to help you prep efficiently and reduce stress.

📩 Resource Roundup: Download my Canva Summary PDF with step-by-step instructions for each of the 5 uses we covered today.

🔗 LINKS:

– Parents’ Evening Template → https://www.missestruch.co.uk/teach-tell-lead-magnet-1

– Canva Summary PDF → https://www.missestruch.co.uk/freecanva

– Free CPD Sign-Up → https://www.missestruch.co.uk/register-interest-for-cpd

– Follow me on Instagram → @miss.estruch.teach.and.tell

Exams are almost here, and your A-level students are starting to spiral. In this episode, I’ll walk you through exactly what to say to help them feel calm, confident, and focused. Perfect to use as a ready-made pep talk or structure for your next lesson. 🎧 Inside this episode: ✅ What students actually need to hear in May ✅ How to guide them through panic and procrastination ✅ Active recall routines that work To support your students, here is the reference exam stress video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1zaQJG8oIX8 📸 Follow me on Instagram @miss.estruch.teach.and.tell

In this episode of Teach & Tell, I’m sharing the exact ChatGPT prompts I use to build fast, effective revision lessons. From active recall questions to exam-style tasks, you’ll learn how to supercharge your GCSE and A-level teaching with AI—without spending your Sunday marking or planning. 🎧 You’ll learn: ✅ 5 prompts to instantly generate revision resources ✅ How to get students using AI safely ✅ The easiest way to create a full worksheet in seconds 🔗 Follow me on Instagram: @miss.estruch.teach.and.tell 📝 Resource downloads and extra https://www.missestruch.co.uk/freechatgptrevprompts