Thinking Deeply about Primary Education

By Kieran MackleEducation

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February 12, 2025 Improving reading across a whole school
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In this episode of Thinking Deeply about Primary Education we're diving into the archives to retrieve some of the most inspirational responses to questions posed over the last few years. This week, Lloyd Williams-Jones explores how he took the ideas of Christopher Such to improve reading across his school.

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15 min
February 08, 2025The Future of School Inspection: Analysing Ofsted’s Proposed Reforms
Episode 214:
This week onThinking Deeply about Primary Education, I’m joined by Shannen Doherty and Louise McLaughlin to discuss the first two points in Ofsted’s reform proposal - Report Cards and Inspection Toolkits. We take a deep dive into the potential benefits, the likely impact on schools, and the unintended consequences that could arise from these changes.
We discuss:
The rationale behind Ofsted’s proposed reforms.
Whether Report Cards will provide greater clarity or create new challenges.
How Inspection Toolkits might change the way schools prepare for inspection.
The unintended consequences that could emerge from these proposals.
With school accountability under constant scrutiny, this episode offers an essential discussion for educators, leaders, and policymakers looking to understand what these reforms could mean in practice.
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47 min
February 05, 2025 David Ausubel's Key Ideas (In Summary) with Sarah Cottinghatt
From the Archives 006:
In this episode of Thinking Deeply about Primary Education we're diving into the archives to retrieve some of the most inspirational responses to questions posed over the last few years. This week, Sarah Cottinghatt shares her thoughts on the David Ausubel's key ideas and why they might be important for teachers.

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6 min
February 01, 2025Finding time in busy timetables for high-quality art lessons
Episode 213: This week on Thinking Deeply about Primary Education, I’m joined by secondary art teacher Andrea Welsh to explore the importance of art education and how to ensure high-quality art lessons despite the pressures of a packed timetable.
We discuss:
Why art is often overlooked and how it contributes to students’ education and development.

The four key features of an effective art lesson.

What teachers can do to improve their own artistic skills, even if they don’t consider themselves “good at art.”
Whether you’re an art specialist or a generalist looking to strengthen your approach to art teaching, this episode is packed with insights and practical strategies.
If you enjoy this episode, please support us by subscribing to our YouTube channel, leaving a review on Spotify or Apple Podcasts, or making a donation via www.ko-fi.com/tdape. Join the discussion on our Discord server!
26 min
January 29, 2025 Is the English writing system introduced in ways that can lead to spelling difficulties?
From the Archives 005:
In this episode of Thinking Deeply about Primary Education we're diving into the archives to retrieve some of the most inspirational responses to questions posed over the last few years. This week, Lyn Stone and Chris Such share the thoughts on the extent to which the way the English writing system is introduced can lead to spelling difficulties.

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18 min
January 25, 2025 The Hospital of Hope and The Fight Against Cancer
Episode 212: This week on Thinking Deeply about Primary Education, I’m joined by Kylie McKee and Hugh Williams-Jones representing Velindre Cancer Centre to explore why we were raising money for this great cause at the TDaPE London Conference.
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46 min
January 22, 2025 To what extent is English orthography a representation of spoken language?
From the Archives 004:
In this episode of Thinking Deeply about Primary Education we're diving into the archives to retrieve some of the most inspirational responses to questions posed over the last few years. This week, Neil Almond and Chris Such share the thoughts on the extent to which is English orthography a representation of spoken language and what this means in the classroom.

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21 min
January 18, 2025Maximising Learning with Interleaved Practice in Maths
Episode 211: This week on Thinking Deeply about Primary Education, I’m joined by John Jackson and Emma Lindley-Thompson from Ambition Institute to explore interleaving practice in mathematics lessons. Drawing on their expert edit, Helping Pupils Learn Maths, and insights from a seminal study, we dive into how interleaving can transform the way students engage with and retain mathematical concepts.
We discuss:
What motivated the creation of Helping Pupils Learn Maths and how teachers can make the most of it.

Why a key study on interleaving caught their attention and its implications for teaching.

The characteristics that make interleaved practice effective.

Practical strategies for implementing interleaving in the classroom.

How to avoid common misconceptions and pitfalls, like teaching different topics every day.
Whether you’re a teacher, leader, or researcher, this episode provides actionable insights to help you harness the power of interleaving in the (mathematics) classroom.
If you enjoy this episode, please support us by subscribing to our YouTube channel, leaving a review on Spotify or Apple Podcasts, or making a donation via www.ko-fi.com/tdape. Join the conversation on Discord to share your thoughts and ideas!
50 min
January 15, 2025 Summative assessments: Why and when do we use them?
From the Archives 003:
In this episode of Thinking Deeply about Primary Education we're diving into the archives to retrieve some of the most inspirational responses to questions posed over the last few years. This week, Lloyd Williams-Jones and Chris Such share the thoughts on summative assessments thanks to a question from a listener.

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11 min
January 08, 2025 What are the four most prominent features of an effective mathematics lesson?
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In this episode of Thinking Deeply about Primary Education we're diving into the archives to retrieve some of the most inspirational responses to questions posed over the last few years. This week, Lisa Coe shares the four most prominent features of her mathematics lessons.

If you're looking for the full episode, it's (S1,E2) Mathematics Subject Leadership with Lisa Coe and it can be found here on ⁠Spotify⁠, here on ⁠Apple Podcasts⁠ and here on YouTube.
10 min

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Welcome to Thinking Deeply about Primary Education, the podcast that gives you a peek inside the minds of some truly inspirational primary teachers. Whether you're new to the profession or a school…