Episode 107: This week on TDaPE, I'm joined by Neil Almond and Matt Swain for an exploration of they have taken steps to improve their planning systems and processes in order to foster greater collaboration, save teachers time, and allow them to focus on fewer things in greater depth during their precious planning time. Whether you're new to the profession or an experienced senior leader, this episode could provide the key to improving your approach to planning on a class, school, and area level. 

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Episode 106: This week on TDaPE I'm joined by Christopher Such for an exploration of the changes Chris would make to his stellar work, The Art and Science of Teaching Primary Reading. Why does Chris want to make changes to this clearly wonderful book? If he had the chance, what changes would he make? We explore each of these questions and much, much, more; taking a trip through phonics, morphology, definitions, and even finding time to discuss how the structure of a book can have an impact on the reader. And then, as if that wasn't enough, Neil Almond joins me to share his thoughts on the interview and Chris' plans for the second edition of TA&STPR. Whether you're new to the profession or an experienced senior leader, you won't want to miss this one.

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Episode 105: This week on TDaPE, I'm joined by Chris Such, Tom Oakley and Cassie Young for an exploration of evidence informed practice. Answering questions written by Dr. Sam Sims, my guests consider their favourite type of research book, how they deal with resistance to research engagement from senior leaders, the watershed moment that changed their engagement with 'evidence' and much more. Whether you're new to the profession, an experienced senior leader, or an academic with a keen interest in life on the ground in schools, you won't want to miss this one.

Recorded during the live-stream for Velindre, this episode helped to raise over £1,100 for charity and my heartfelt thanks go to everyone involved, those who donated and to all who spent the day thinking deeply about primary education with us. Diolch!

Happy New Year from everyone at TDaPE

Episode 104: This week on TDaPE I'm joined by Neil Almond and Christopher Such as we say goodbye to 2022 with the conclusion of this year's edition of The Great Subject Knowledge Compendium. This episode covers history, geography, science, art, design and technology, and computing with a focus on highlighting those places to go if you want to take your subject knowledge to the next level. Whether you're new to the profession or an experienced senior leader, you won't want to miss this one. 

Merry Christmas from everyone at TDaPE. See you on December 30th for the 12-hour charity stream!

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Episode 103: This week on TDaPE I'm joined by Neil Almond and Christopher Such for the return of the immensely popular Subject Knowledge Compendium. Splitting the compendium into two this year, this episode covers reading, mathematics, grammar and writing with a focus on highlighting those places to go if you want to take your subject knowledge to the next level. We'll be back to explore the remaining subjects next week. Whether you're new to the profession or an experienced senior leader, you won't want to miss this one. 

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Time Stamps:

Reading (2m 13s)

Mathematics (9m 3s)

Grammar (24m 16s)

Episode 102: This week on TDaPE, I'm joined by Neil Almond, Christopher Such and Lloyd Williams-Jones for an exploration of how teachers and leaders might support HLTAs in their schools. What is a HLTA? How can we support the long-term professional development of HLTAs? How can we support HLTAs in on a daily basis? We cover all of this and much, much more. Whether you're new to the profession or an experienced senior leader, you won't want to miss this one...

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Episode 101: This week on TDaPE, I'm joined by Shannen Doherty, Neil Almond, and Lloyd Williams-Jones for an exploration of all things wellbeing. What is wellbeing? How can we look after; our own wellbeing, the wellbeing of our colleagues, and those we lead? We cover all of this and much, much more. Whether you're new to the profession or an experienced senior leader, you won't want to miss this one...

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Episode 100: This week on TDaPE, Lloyd Williams-Jones is joined by host, creator and executive producer of the Thinking Deeply about Primary Education podcast, Kieran Mackle. In January 2020, Neil Almond demanded that the 100th episode, should we get that far, be an opportunity for the TDaPE irregulars to field questions back in the direction of the person responsible for the grilling of countless teachers and a promise is a promise. Guiding principles for the teaching of mathematics, high quality curricula, lessons from Singapore, mathematics leadership, and the TDaPE theme tune origin story, we cover all of this and much, much more. Whether you're new to the profession or an experienced senior leader, you won't want to miss this one...

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Episode 99: This week on TDaPE I'm joined by Rachel Walker (@mrswalkerteach) and James Rayburn (@mrradburn) to discuss the place, if any, technology has in the primary classroom. Does technology have a place? What are the guiding principles for effective utilisation? What should teachers avoid? We answer each of these questions and much, much more. Whether you are new to the profession or an experienced senior leader, you won't want to miss this one.

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