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The School of School

The School of School

A weekly Education podcast
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Ofsted boogeyman, Slap-dash training, and more. Our trio are discussing the shocking headline — that 1 in 10 teachers are leaving the profession in their first year. Who is to blame for this happening? Has a teacher’s role become way more than
Forced into farming, YouTube lessons and more. Our crew are discussing this week whether schooling in a school is becoming less and less relevant for the needs of the modern world. Does school restrict pupils from their passions? Do jobs of tod
Sexy curriculums, Mind-blowing stats, and more. In this episode, we’re looking forward to the upcoming general election and asking some questions: Where does all the money for schools go? What does a government minister even know about maths cu
Sceptic starts, Impressing Ofsted, and more. Our hosts are joined by Lucy, Debbie and Alison from Langley Green Primary School in West Sussex to chat about their journey with Maths — No Problem!. Would they change anything about their implement
Yoga A-Level, Self perception, and more. In this episode Louise Hoskyns-Staples joins us to share her insights on how we can improve maths engagement for girls. What learning style suits girls best? Can teaching maths in a way that benefits gir
Immigration impact, Finance models, and more. Trusts, Models and Management is this week’s discussion. What are the dangers present to Multi Academy Trusts? And what is the reason for moving towards them? Plus, what new guest are we eyeing up n
Data interpretation, the Asian factor, and more. This week we’re discussing the importance of understanding the data that comes from international studies. How influential are these studies? Why can’t certain countries just pick up any successf
Remote workers, Tripled productivity, and more. Our three remote hosts tackle this big issue and explore whether there’s a stigma with teachers working from home. How crucial is having uninterrupted time? Is there a trust issue with schools? Pl
Anti spoon-feeding, Maths-anxious parents, and more. Our gang are lucky to be joined by Claire Craddock from World’s End Junior School in Birmingham, as she shares how her school have made their maths programme accessible to pupils with visual
Underground buskers, GCSE’s at Primary, and more. Our experts are here to discuss all things Arts and Sports in School. Is there still a negativity towards learning the arts? Do core subjects get too much attention? Plus, Andy poses the questio
Gold stars, Chocolate-covered broccoli, and more. Our fabulous trio are here to weigh up whether gamification is taking over and whether or not it is a danger to children’s attitudes. Is the quality of the learning being overlooked? Can school
Jaw-dropping data, Improved life-outcomes, and more. Louise Hoskyns-Staples joins the crew again to share some incredible research results. Based on SATs data gathered from Maths — No Problem! schools, Louise reveals the impact of the programme
Parent perceptions, Egg-box ingenuity, and more. Exec Head Eliza is back! We’re thrilled to have Eliza Hollis join us again to share her experience navigating change and tough decisions as a Leader of a Federation. Is getting it right at the fo
Behaviour tips, School trips, and more. Our hosts are here to discuss bad behaviour and threatening situations in the classroom. Are teachers trained or prepared enough for such events? Is it easier to remove the problem child from the situatio
Community trust, Creating a team, and more. Our trio are here to navigate this tricky topic — Teacher and Parent roles in terms of learning and responsibilities. How much should these roles cross over? How do schools with challenging circumstan
Grandma’s writing, Useless Skills, and more. If cursive could end up a thing of the past soon, will typing follow it into extinction due to new technological advancements? Are competencies more important than content? What other things will be
Guinea-pig trainees, Fraction sequencing, and more. This week the crew are joined by Louise Hoskyns-Staples. Louise has worked for the DFE, been a Head of School, an Author, a Test Writer and Developer and most currently an Educational Consulta
Snapchat lessons, Half-Listening kids, and more. It’s a hot topic, and our hosts are ready to tackle it. They’re needed for safety reasons, but are the phones too much of a distraction? What about at primary level – are kids at that age using p
School Trips, Disruptive pupils, and more. This week, we’re discussing about a group of learners that sometimes can slip under the radar. Do we forget about this group? Do we focus too much on the advanced and the struggling? Plus, Adam speaks
Headline chasers, High stakes, and more. Our regular three pundits raise an interesting point – Why aren’t the policy makers held more accountable? Does the system need to change? How does a school issue grow and get escalated right to the top?
Ah-ha moments!, Buzzing classes, and more. We are so lucky to have six guests join us in this very special episode. Wellington Prep Schools’ Roger Hitchin and Vics Lyon-Taylor have brought four amazing mathematicians along to reminisce of their
Unattractive courses, Transformational moments, and more. In this episode we discuss the impacts good CPD can have on individuals and organisations. Can CPD really be a catalyst for change? What is the most impactful move school leadership can
Mixed-age management, a decade-long journey, and more. Our crew are joined by Eliza Hollis, an Executive Head who’s journey implementing maths across local village schools is nothing but inspiring. How does the mixed-age setting possibly work w
Formative assessment ‘science’, Happy Ofsted, and more. Debbie Lee is back to share Overchurch Junior School’s amazing work. How do you manage pupil’s mindsets with self-assessing? Has there been noticeable and statistical improvements teaching
Using different parts of your brain, creative expression and more. Is the purpose of the Arts in school misunderstood? How important is the process of the learning the Arts in our education system? Plus, find out more about Adam's hidden artist
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