How do primary schools close the poverty and attainment gap, and what happens at secondary school that unpicks all this hard work?

Our 61st interview is with Timo Hannay, data scientist and founder of the Education Analytics firm SchoolDash. In this podcast, listen to Timo and Teacher Toolkit founder, Ross McGill discuss what a typical week consists of for Timo, his education and the importance of fun in the classroom. Explore Timo’s nerve cell PhD research at Oxford University and reflect on how Timo’s transition from scientist to education data scientist. We also examine the relationship between poverty and attainment in UK children and what Timo would like to see changed in UK education.

We also ask 'Why does poverty link to Ofsted outcomes and attainment?' and Timo explains what work-life balance means in his life. He also offers some top tips for computer science teachers and discover Timo’s best-snorkelling memories, all the unpublished books he has written - his heart attack story - and discover his Wikipedia page!

You can follow Timo's organisation on Twitter, @SchoolDash and discover more about his work and research on his website, SchoolDash.com. Timo is also on Twitter.

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