Grade confusion, Booster groups, and more. In this episode, Andy, Robin and Adam discuss all things grading. Who are the grades for? Pupils or teachers? How can parents better understand what things mean? Plus, Andy explains how there’s no such thing as ‘average’.

Moon-shots, The Industrial Revolution, and more. In this episode, Andy, Robin and Adam are joined by Katriona Lord-Levins, Chief Success Officer at Bentley Systems to discuss the importance of goal setting, both for adults and children. What do we need goal setting for? Purpose? Development? Plus, Andy shares a situation in which you can observe who are good and bad decision makers.

Restricting WiFi, Gangster Families, and more. In this episode, Andy, Robin and Adam discuss the importance of setting boundaries in the classroom and at home. How impactful can a chaotic home life be? What structures can be set at school that would benefit children? Plus, Andy and Adam share stories of pupils they’ve experienced that have had tough backgrounds.

Benjamin Bloom, Surface learning, and more. In this episode, Andy, Robin and Adam are joined by Craig Parkinson, a Maths — No Problem! Trainer, to discuss SOLO Taxonomy. What does SOLO stand for? Clue: It’s not Chewbacca’s best friend! Plus, how many theorists were mentioned? Were you counting?

Radicalised elders, Influencers, and more. In this episode, Andy and Adam are joined again by Justin Bullard, Founder and CEO of MPath Productions, to talk about the impact of social media and bullying in schools. Is there a danger with children wanting to mirror celebrity lifestyles? Is it the government’s job to make school teach pupils more about social media dangers? Plus, find out who wanted to be ‘Superman’ and who wanted to be a ‘Rockstar’ growing up.

Curriculum confusion, Unclear guidance, and more. In this episode, Andy and Adam discuss statutory requirements and misleading government documents. With lots of guidance out there, what’s helpful? What guidance is confusing for schools? Plus, hear why it’s important to be slightly sceptical when a new idea or approach is being presented.

Twisting Tuesdays, Bare-foot Kiwis, and more. In this episode, Andy, Robin and Adam discuss the importance of helping students focus with physical activities. What activities can teachers do with their class? How beneficial can they be? Plus, hear about the strange objects Adam would ‘throw’ at his class to keep them alert and moving!

Greek alphabet, White space, and more. In this episode, Andy and Adam are joined again by Assistant Headteacher and Literacy Consultant, Katy Reeve, to discuss decodable books. What are decodable books and phonics? Are they more important than other books that potentially present richer learning experiences? Plus, hear Adam writhe at his decodable book sentence attempt!

Upside down Fractions, The learning buzz, and more. In this episode, Andy, Emily and Adam are joined again by Researcher, Teacher and Cheshire and Wirral Maths Hub Lead, Andy Ash to discuss the role of the Maths textbook in the classroom. How does a textbook support both teacher and learner? How can schools tell the difference between a good or bad book?Plus, find out who gets frustrated when they hear of teachers downloading random content from a google search.

Perfect students, Hostile parents, and more. In this episode, Andy and Adam discuss ways the communication can be improved between parents and teachers. What’s the goal of parent-teacher meetings? What feedback is most valuable to hear? Plus, Adam shares what teachers shouldn’t say to parents at Parent’s Evening.