Podcasts

In today’s episode, we look at managing behaviour really well. Behaviour management is a persistently challenging aspect of teaching. Yet, if we strive to develop a positive, safe learning environment; embed consistent routines; build trusting relationships and motivate students, we can transform our classrooms. This podcast explores how to do this, and considers how some […]

In today’s episode, we look at what assessments look like when done well. Both formative and summative assessment are important aspects of a teacher’s work. If not carefully managed though, it can take time away from learning as opposed to contributing to it, and marking and feedback can become a burden, destroying work-life balance. This

In today’s episode, we look at being responsive in the classroom. Adaptive teaching is about acknowledging that all students learn at different rates, and require different amount of support. Managing this, whilst also maintaining high expectations for all students, is a real challenge. This podcast explores how teachers can teach in a responsive way, supporting

In today’s episode, we look at the components of great teaching. We all have our own style and persona in the classroom, but there is a clear research base about which aspects of teaching combine to make an effective lesson, or series of lessons. This podcast explores a wide range of pedagogical approaches to planning

In today’s episode, we look at developing subject knowledge. Even if we have studied a subject at degree level, our studies are likely to have been very specialised in great depth, on a narrow aspect of the curriculum. Whilst many teachers love their subject, this does not necessarily translate into a strong knowledge of all

In today’s episode, we look at what cognitive science tells us about how students learn? It is only in the last few years that many educational researchers have really engaged with cognitive science, but it is now very clear that an understanding of the brain and how learning happens is essential for teachers.  This podcast

In today’s episode, we look at how high should our expectations be? As a teacher, our students’ behaviour and progress is influenced by what our expectations of them are. We are role models and communicating our expectations is crucial in influencing students to behave well, make academic progress and generally have a higher level of

In today’s episode, we look at what makes a great mentor? NQTs have always had mentors, but the role of mentoring is really emphasised in the ECF, with schools receiving funding for reduced timetables for mentors of ECTs across their 2-year induction. What’s clear though, is that ECTs don’t just need mentors, they need great

In today’s episode, we look at what is the ECF? Launched nationally in 2021 after a regional pilot, the Early Career Framework represents a significant change in support and induction programme for teachers following their ITT. It forms a key part of the Government’s teacher recruitment and retention strategy, aiming to ensure all teachers are