The Dynamic Deputies Podcast

In this episode, we look at why being a reflective practitioner is so important - whatever your role is in school. We then examine some specific scenarios teachers and leaders might face and consider what a reflective, useful response might be.

A unique episode as Russell reflects at the end of a long week. In a profession full of highs and lows, what is it that keeps him going?

Emma Turner returns to the podcast to talk about primary curriculum design and effective subject leadership. This is a brilliant interview with someone who fully appreciates the complexity and beauty of teaching and leading in primary schools. Emma's new book is called Simplicitus and we highly recommend!

In this episode, we're joined by Adam Boxer to consider why it's useful for teachers to spend more time thinking about how to make their explanations as effective as possible. Adam shares insights from his book 'Teaching Secondary Science', which we believe is full of sound advice for teachers of any age-range, and any subject.

In this episode, we are joined by Professor Rob Coe to discuss the topic of 'proxies for learning'. How do we know if children are learning? What are some unreliable indicators that learning is happening, and where might we focus instead? How might this understanding affect the way we plan our lessons?

It is essential that young people have a healthy relationship with their emotions, and are able to express them in a way that is positive for them, and those around them. In this episode, we explore 8 ways to develop emotional literacy in your schools. Lots of advice for both leaders and teachers.

Assistant Headteacher Jade Pearce joins us to talk about making an evidence-informed culture work in your school. We address lots of issues around this topic, including workload, teacher-autonomy and whether the 'art' of teaching is compatible with this focus on evidence.

Gareth Metcalfe returns to the podcast to talk about mathematical problem-solving. What knowledge underpins effective problem-solving? How can we scaffold to success? How would we model solving different types of problems? A fantastic discussion with lots of great advice from the creator of the brilliant 'I See Reasoning' and 'I See Problem-Solving' resources.

This inspiring interview with Elly Chapple is all about the importance of inclusion, and valuing a truly diverse society. We explore the power of positive relationships with parents, seeing beyond labels, and embracing the true 'complexity' of every human being. An uplifting and informative listen!

In this fantastic conversation with Lekha Sharma - an experienced teacher, senior leader and author - we delve into some big issues of curriculum design and implementation. How can we ensure we keep a sense of the 'big picture', while also being immersed in the fine detail? How do we get teachers on the ground to understand the complex links in and across our curricula? How do we effectively enact the curriculum that has been designed?