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Welcome back to the Unlearn Something Pod,

Miss S and Miss D discuss predominantly white institutions (PWIs), what they represent and why they are still a thing? 

They are not just white spaces, or in an educational context independent or private schools, but culturally MOST state schools are PWIs. 

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Show Notes

Saturday school links - https://saturday-club.org/

Information from Runnymeade Trust on Racism in Schools - https://www.runnymedetrust.org/our-work/resources

Article about the experiences of Black students at UK universities - https://jspp.psychopen.eu/index.php/jspp/article/view/8581/8581.html

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Hello everyone!

Welcome to episode 38. Today, we are talking about what challenges teachers face with student attention spans and methods of communication changing as well. 

We shar our honest thoughts about the challenges of teaching who some might refer to as Gen Alpha, a lot of whom do not give a single 'eck about a single thing. 

Have kids always been this way? Is it the influence of the internet? The fall out from COVID? Join the conversation as we delve into this topic. 

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Hello everyone! We are back. 

It's been a while but we are back in the studio and we have a new episode for you. This time we are catching up on things that are happening in the classroom and out in schools. We are talking about half term rest, workload and INSET training and the differences between racism and anti- blackness. 

Show Notes 

BE Truth To Power fundraiser - donate here! 

https://www.easyfundraising.org.uk/causes/be-truth-to-power/

More information about racism and antiblackness in schools - the report by BLAM Charity 

https://blamuk.org/our-projects-2/curriculum-research-project/

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Welcome back to the Unlearn Something pod!

This week, we are well into the school term and things are looking good. Many teachers would have made the leap into SENDCo positions starting September.
She shares her wealth of knowledge, what motivates her to continue her work in the SEND/Inclusion space and what it means to be a successful SENDCo.

A great SENDCo can be transformative for so many in the school community and today we have the pleasure of speaking to one of the most fervent advocates for children that I have ever worked with.

Further Reading
 
National Association of SEN - https://nasen.org.uk/
Lucinda Powell's podcast 'Psychology in the Classroom'  - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/psychology-in-the-classroom/id1523865853

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Welcome back to the UnlearnSomething Podcast and our first episode for the school year. 

In this episode, Miss S and Miss D reflect on the summer of discontent.  

We discuss the results of the general election, the appointment of Bridget Phillipson as the new Education Secretary and we give our thoughts on the anti-immigration riots and online disinformation.

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Hello!

We are back with another episode of the Unlearn Something podcast. Today, we are tackling a big topic that every school has a responsibility to address- Islamophobia.

The reality is that in many schools across London and the UK, the majority of our students are Muslim. The reason why this has come about is a different episode. Teachers who want to unlearn and tackle this topic can join two upcoming workshops that give teachers the knowledge and strategies to do so from prominent speakers and educators.

CHANGING THE NARRATIVE: CHALLENGING ISLAMOPHOBIA IN THE CLASSROOM - A workshop organised in partnership with BE Truth To Power and Project Free CIC This free online teachers CPD will take place via Zoom over two consecutive Wednesday afternoons: 

• Wednesday 25th September 2024 - 4 pm - 5.30 pm and
• Wednesday 2nd October 2024 - 4 pm - 5.30 pm

We will have four keynote speakers at each session including representatives from Islamophobia Awareness Month, Educate Against Islamophobia and World Hijab Day/International Muslim History Month, alongside teaching professionals, a community worker, an author and a podcast host! 

These workshops are for teachers and educators of all ages and abilities. The aim is to support each other to address issues of discrimination against students (and staff) on grounds of faith or identity. The workshop will be an inclusive space to ask questions and to share resources.

Sign up link

*A ZOOM link to the workshop  will be sent out to teachers on the morning of Wednesday 25th September 2024 for session 1 and  Wednesday 2nd October 2024 for session 2. 

Should you have any questions about this event please email [email protected] or [email protected]

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We are back!

Its been a great summer - full of good times, rest and relaxation - and Miss D and Miss S are back in the studio with some exciting new guests on the show and a some new topics to discuss. 

In today's episode, Miss D and Miss S are joined by Miss O for a discussion on how she juggles her career as a middle leader in a secondary school and her time as a new Mom.  

We will discuss how being a mother can influence your teaching style,  strategies for handling stress in both roles. And we will share advice and resources for new Mothers. 

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In this week's episode, Miss S and Miss D tackle some common scenarios that teachers need to navigate when communicating with parents. 

Fortunately, most of the time parent interactions are overwhelmingly positive but sometimes things can get a little tricky. 

Today's episode hope to shed some light on what we would do in different situations. This is one example of the invisible workload that teachers have, navigating the rollercoaster of parent communication!

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Welcome back to the Unlearn Something pod!

This week, we take a look into the education manifestos from each of the major parties and see what the plan is for this big education system in the UK. 

There are some plans to address some of the concerns coming out of the education sector but the OVERWHELMING majority seemed full of non statements, smoke and mirrors. 

Listen to the hear our thoughts! If you have anything to add, send us a message on Spotify or email us on the address below. 

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Hello!

Miss S and Miss D are back and today we have an episode where we discuss the things that teachers have to remember during teacher transfer season. Often there is movement in schools - just like in any other workplace - but schools can sometimes have their own challenges. Who is going where? What does that mean for class allocations? Who is going for Head of Department roles? It's all happening!

Wouldn't it be lovely if we could have the generous transfer monies paid to footballers? We can daydream. But seriously, preparing for job interviews and writing resignation letters is tough for teachers at all stages of their career and experience. We share our thoughts and hope that it sparks a conversation in your classroom.. with the door closed of course.

Enzo Mari Exhibition - Design Museum https://designmuseum.org/exhibitions/enzo-mari

Get your resignation letter right: https://www.tes.com/jobs/careers-advice/pay-and-conditions/get-your-resignation-letter-right

How to write a resignation letter and leave on good terms: https://supplyregister.uk/how-to-write-a-resignation-letter-and-leave-your-job-on-good-terms/

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