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Reading Time: < 1 minute Can we trust Ofsted school gradings? Our 145th interview is with, Tom Rogers, a history teacher, director of Edudate, Teachers Talk Radio and TeachMeetIcons. Listen to the podcast (38 minutes) In this podcast, listen to Tom and Teacher Toolkit founder, Ross McGill discuss: How Edudate was created? Online dating for teachers and Safety in online dating […]

Reading Time: < 1 minute How does learning happen? Our 144th interview is with Dr Paul Kirschner, an international speaker and researcher, and emeritus professor of educational psychology at the Open University of the Netherlands and guest professor at Thomas More University of applied science in Belgium. Listen to the podcast (44 minutes) In this podcast, listen to Paul and […]

Reading Time: < 1 minute How can teachers help improve student outcomes through reading? Our 143rd interview is with Ruth Everett, an English teacher for almost 40 years who supports senior leaders and colleagues to help student outcomes in reading. Listen to the podcast (32 minutes) In this podcast, listen to Ruth and Teacher Toolkit host, Libby Isaac discuss: The […]

Reading Time: < 1 minute What if schools in Wales extended the teaching day for pupils? In our 142nd podcast, podcast host Libby Isaac discusses the Welsh timetable trial with Nathan Glynn. Listen to this podcast (20 minutes) In this podcast, listen to Nathan and Teacher Toolkit podcaster, Libby discuss: The extended school day pilot in Wales will see over […]

Reading Time: < 1 minute How can teachers improve student motivation? Our 140th interview is with Dr Andrew Curran, a paediatric neurologist and speaker for teacher CPD; focused on studying brain health and psycho-emotional health. Listen to the podcast (28 minutes) In this podcast, listen to Andrew and Teacher Toolkit podcaster Libby discuss: Key components of the brain and the […]

Reading Time: < 1 minute How do head teachers navigate leading their school community? Our 139th interview is with Dr Victoria Carr, head teacher of a primary school in England; author and British army reserve officer … Listen to the podcast (41 minutes) In this podcast, listen to Vic and Teacher Toolkit founder, Ross McGill discuss: What it’s like to train […]

What would an alternate for Ofsted be?

Our 134th interview is with Geoff Barton, the general secretary for the Association of School and College Leaders. Geoff is a fomer English teacher and school head teacher ...

In this podcast, listen to Geoff and Libby, Teacher Toolkit podcaster discuss:

* The advice Geoff would give his 16-year-old self.

* The current curriculum and how we can reform the current GCSE curriculum.

* The ideal key stage 3 curriculum and assessment provision

* How to support teachers in managing their workload.

* Is there an alternative to Ofsted and what could this look like?

* Plus, Geoff's advice for early career teachers ...

Listen to the podcast (40 minutes)

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* If you are a school leader in the UK, you can join ASCL.

* If you know Geoff well, you may be on his Christmas mixed-tape list!

In this podcast , listen to Fabian and Teacher Toolkit founder, Ross McGill discuss:

Fabian’s route into teaching

Balancing teacher’s personal experiences and teaching and learning best practice

The adjustment process to ED tech as a result of the pandemic

Subject variety in Further Education colleges

The differences between secondary vs FE

Recognising how expansive the diversity need in education is

Good sources of CPD resources 

Approach to marking in in FE

Sharing best practice between departments

Top CPD tips

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Our 133rd interview is with, Sam Keys, deputy headteacher, and SENCO lead at St Bede’s Catholic Primary school in Newcastle ...

In this podcast, listen to Sam and Teacher Toolkit founder, Ross McGill discuss:

The student makeup of St Bede’s

Sam’s school experience and path into teaching

What SENCO is and what the role entails

The administrative workload related to supporting SEN students

Supporting SEN students' transition into high school

Workload pressures for school leaders

School feedback policies

The benefits of wellbeing initiatives for staff, and

St Bede’s attitude towards personal development.

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"Pupils will tell you how it is; if there's something on their mind, they will tell you. They are brutally honest!"

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How does your headteacher manage teacher workload and wellbeing?

Our 131st interview is with, Helen Nelson and Sara Scott, head teacher and deputy head teacher at Joseph Cash Primary School in Coventry.

Listen to the podcast (25 minutes)

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In this podcast, listen to Helen, Sara, and Teacher Toolkit founder, Ross McGill discuss:

Running a school during the pandemic

Protecting children’s learning in the classroom

The values of Joseph Cash school

Wellbeing days for staff

Favourite parts of being on the school leadership team

Leadership opportunities for women

Managing workload

Marking and feedback policies 

The boxset analogy and how to apply it in schools.

Individuals should be allowed the freedom to work in a way that suits them. Find a school that's right for you!

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