The Dynamic Deputies Podcast

Nick Hart is a Headteacher who has led a school from Requires Improvement to Good under the new inspection framework. He gives us some sound advice on curriculum development, how best to prepare for an inspection and the things to look for when gauging the impact of a curriculum.

In this episode we're talking Science with teacher, leader and Science specialist Beth Budden. We reflect on how we best introduce scientific concepts to children, while also exploring other important issues such as assessment, curriculum design and what cultural capital looks like in this subject.

Russell and Steve may be 'dead on their feet', but they're happy. In this episode, they take some time reflect on the first term of 2020-21, sharing some of the reflections of their members from their group, 'Make an Impact Education', on Facebook.

In this episode with teacher and author Mark Enser, we explore the subject of Geography. We look at features of effective Geography teaching, common misconceptions and advice for curriculum-design. Mark's precise explanations are enlightening and helpful whether you're a teacher or leader in education.

This episode examines diversity within the History curriculum. What is it? Why is it important? How can we make sure that when we teach History we reflect a diversity of perspectives?

With help from Karin Doull and Paul Bracey, we explore these big questions. A helpful episode for all teachers, those with a responsibility for curriculum-design are those who simply have an interest in the past!

This episode features our first ever author/illustrator guest, and it is the wonderfully talented David Litchfield; author of many beautiful books including 'The Bear and the Piano'. In our interview we find out more about the man behind the books, as well as gaining a fascinating insight into his sources of inspiration and the processes behind the books we love. A must listen for anyone interested in children's literature.

This is the first in a series of subject-specific episodes looking to support you with your ongoing curriculum development. In this episode we walk about PSHE (and RSE specifically) with Lucy Marcovitch, who specialises in the world of PSHE and is the series editor of Discovery Education's Health and Relationships scheme. Ideal for teachers, leaders and those with an interest in this subject area.

Here's a link to a very helpful blog by Lucy: https://www.discoveryeducation.co.uk/what-we-offer/discovery-education-health-and-relationships/curriculum/5-ways-to-teach-RSE-with-confidence

In this episode we talk to Tom Sherrington and Oliver Caviglioli. They tell us about how their combined areas of expertise have enabled them to create a brilliantly helpful book called 'Teaching Walkthrus'; ideal for anyone working in education. A must-listen for anyone interested in teachers' professional development.

It is so important to ensure there is diverse representation in the books we offer our young people. For this podcast we're joined by Jazz Newton, Doaa Alsoraimi and Ashley Booth (three colleagues based in Liverpool) to discuss this important issue. We really hope that their passion and expertise gets you thinking about the diet of literature you provide for the children in your schools.

In Episode 21, we are joined by two great minds from education: Daisy Christodoulou and Clare Sealy. We talk about the value of knowledge, how cognitive science has helped us to understand how we learn and the implications for how technology could be used more effectively in schools. There is so much to take away from this conversation, regardless of your level of experience or your role within education.