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Getting kids moving (and enjoying it) is sometimes a challenge, but is something DDMIX for Schools (Diverse Dance Mix) aims to change. Created by Dame Darcey Bussell, DDMIX is a new programme to enable teachers (even non-specialists) to deliver varied dance activities for their primary school pupils, which they will hopefully enjoy!

How effective is the technology you are looking at for your school? Dan Sandhu, CEO of Sparx Learning talks about the launch of the EdTech Evidence Group and explains how the company begins with research to ensure the right approach for its technology. 

He also talks about the joint project between Sparx and HegartyMaths to increase the impact on the teaching and learning of maths in schools across the country and abroad.

Andrew Whitehouse, SEND Consultant and supplier of bespoke training for schools through People First Education, chats to NetSupport Radio’s Russell Prue about what’s new at the show in his sector and the importance of choosing the right solutions.

In his introduction to Day 3 of Bett 2020, NetSupport’s MD, Al Kingsley, talks to Russell Prue about how the show has gone so far, how digital strategy informs technology purchases for MATs and the importance of wellbeing for everyone in a school…

Listen to the interviews from Day 3 of NetSupport Radio's live broadcast at Bett 2020 right here!

Russell Prue chats to Professor Stephen Heppell about learnometer boxes, catches up with Myles Pilling on special educational needs, Dan Sandhu from CEO of SPARX, Andrew Whitehouse on assistive technologies, Al Kingsley, MD of NetSupport - plus many more.

Sam de Lange from 2Simple Software tells NetSupport Radio’s Russell Prue all about the forthcoming EduFootyAid football tournament taking place at Bett 2020 on Saturday, with the headline event being the first all-female game. There’s an opportunity for visitors to donate the Mind via the Bett website and via donation points throughout the exhibition hall – plus, take part in a raffle to win football merchandise!

JD, John, Will and Chris from Phonic FM chat to Russell about what they’ve come to see at the show, their reactions to its new format and… vinyl!

Pete Henshaw, Editor of SecEd magazine, chats to NetSupport Radio about schools’ increased focus on evidence, the benefit of a digital strategy, not being swept away by the latest technology, VR and AI – and more.

There’s nothing like a good creative project to really inspire students. Paul Topping, headteacher of The British School in the Netherlands, explains to NetSupport Radio’s Russell Prue how some of his students have recently recorded their music onto vinyl.

Mental health is an issue we can all relate to and Martin Bailey talks to Russell Prue about the origins of the EduFootyAid project (in conjunction with 2Simple) and how it raises money for the mental health charity, Mind.