Greek language lessons, Robotic learning, and more. In this episode, Andy, Robin and Adam are lucky to be joined once again by Craig Parkinson to talk about metacognition and mastery. What is the proper definition of metacognition? How important is failure during learning? Plus, Craig shares his experience of being metacognitive when he learnt to fly.

Leaving at 3.30pm, Small skulls, and more. In this episode, Andy, Robin and Adam are joined by Jo Sawyer, Primary Consultant, Trainer and Teacher to discuss what constitutes as effective CPD. How can you judge CPD quality? What has happened to the term Mastery? Plus, Adam recalls how sometimes CPD wouldn’t be analysed retrospectively.

Clown costumes, Water cooler chats, and more. In this episode, Andy, Robin and Adam are joined once again by Katriona Lord-Levins to discuss collaborative planning. How has the pandemic effected how we collaborate? Has office life changed forever? Plus, Adam speaks on how we need to question any collaboration’s worth.

Mode, median, mean, and more. In this episode, Robin and Adam are joined once again by Roger Hitchin to discuss if there is a case where in maths, as in life, 2+2 sometimes equals 5. Why do we have certain conventions in maths? How do we go about explaining these to pupils? Plus, Adam reminisces a beautiful piece of writing that sadly didn’t fit the marking criteria.

Feral summers, Fighting boredom, and more. In this episode, Andy, Robin and Adam are join by Julie Neal, Chief of Staff at Maths — No Problem! to chat about school breaks. Are breaks too long? Do kids end up forgetting stuff they’ve learnt? Plus, the gang discuss whether or not the exploratory learning that happens during breaks and through boredom is as valuable as classroom learning.

Royal Andy, Low batteries, and more. In this episode, Andy, Robin and Adam discuss how technology is impacting education with special guest Emma Potter. Do pupils get freedom to choose whether they use a computer or paper? Does technology mean more training is needed for teachers and staff? Plus, hear from Emma whether parents have had an issue with too much screen time.

IKEA catalogues, 300 mile courier trips, and more. In this episode, Andy, Robin and Adam are joined by Geoff Turner, Head of Editorial and Production at Maths — No Problem! to discuss productivity. Are we more sloppy now that processes are easier? Is having team members across the globe an advantage or disadvantage? Plus, Andy and Geoff share experiences from their production pasts.

Sexy jobs, NFT’s, and more. In this episode, Andy, Robin and Adam are joined once again by Katriona Lord-Levins, Chief Success Officer at Bentley Systems to discuss the skills gap and how corporations can work with students to fill it. What are the big corporations doing? How can schools work with them? Plus hear what popular video game Bentley Systems is using to build students skills.

Gardening crops, Family dinners, and more. In this episode, Andy, Robin and Adam are joined once again by Craig Parkinson, to discuss doing less, better. How can schools deal with juggling agendas and content? Is it better to start with a ‘Why’ over a ‘What’? Plus, find out what the ‘80-20 model’ is.

Singing in a choir, Difficult decisions, and more. In this episode, Andy, Robin and Adam discuss leadership challenges with special guest Emma Potter, Director of Maths at Leo Academies and Vice Principal and Teaching & Learning Lead at Cheam Park Farm in Sutton, England. Are leaders simply more smart than everyone else? What skills does a good leader need? Plus, hear why training is so important, even for leaders.