Dopamine machines, Self-driving cars, and more. Our trio are discussing the ever-growing, and perhaps the ever-misunderstood topic, Digital Technology. Are screens taking over unnecessarily? Is learning proximity important? Plus, Andy shares that the first step when considering dig-tech changes has to be considering whether it has use in the specific environment.

Crescendos, Collaboration culture, and more. Darian Allan joins the crew to discuss the impacts of a spiralled curriculum. Is it a must to have a spiralled approach? What does it look like at Darien’s school? Plus, tips on dealing with different school cultures, environments and characters.

A blank canvas, Corridor conversations, and more. Ed Parkinson is back to share Attenborough School’s journey implementing the Maths — No Problem! programme. How did the change come about? What was it like getting everyone on board? Plus, Ed shares how the school cope with issues such as high pupil mobility.

Sidewalk cutouts, Subtitle popularity, and more. Jen Dousett is back! This week we’re talking UDL which stands for Universal Design for Learning. What exactly is this? What does truly understanding something look like? Plus Andy shares a study-group story of a child who was all-answers, but with a lack of understanding.

Credit card chaos, Fear of maths, and more. This week we’re looking at a hot topic - Financial Literacy. Are the mechanics for financial literacy already being taught in schools? Does the buck fall with content creators and teachers to install anti-fear mindsets? Plus, do children understand the dangers and magnitude of virtual payments on video games?

North Pole trips, Early Years algebraic ideas, and more. This week the crew respond to the UK Government’s push on teaching real world maths in school. Are we not already doing this? How bad is the maths disconnect when pupils get to year 7? Plus, Andy gives us a visualisation problem to solve, can you crack the question?

Length running, Online P.E, and more In this episode, Andy, Robin and Adam discuss the impact of fitness in schools. Who is the push-up champion? Do more health lessons need to be taught in school? Plus, the crew talk about the importance of accepting failure as part of life.

Addictive scrolling, Media manipulation, and more. In this episode, Andy, Robin and Adam discuss the dangers technology can bring. Are we always aware that technology is usually designed to be addictive? Are we playing catch-up with it’s rapid growth? Plus, should kids be made more aware of the dangers out there?

Reward systems, Global curriculum, and more. In this episode, Andy, Robin and Adam are joined by Ed Parkinson from Attenborough School in Germany to talk about classroom cultures. Is consistency key? Do pupils have to have a particular mindset? Plus, Ed discusses parent buy-in and cases such as new pupils and teachers joining the fold.

Fast thumbs, Calligraphy courses, and more. In this episode, Andy, Robin and Adam discuss the history and relevance of cursive writing. Can kids understand the older generation’s writing? Should we teach touch typing on phones and iPads? Plus, Adam wishes how back in the day, keyboard touch-typing should’ve been taught to everyone.