The Spiritual Connection in Teaching

In the first episode of a three-part series, ‘Teaching: an art or science?’, host Alex Quigley is joined by co-host, Harry Madgwick (EEF senior content and engagement manager) and expert guests including:

• Damilola Ajagbonna (Deputy Headteacher, Hitchin Boys’ School)
• Dr Cat Scutt (Deputy Chief Executive, Education and Research, Chartered College of Teaching)
• Sarah Cottinghatt (Professional development consultant and instructional coach)
• Dr Sally Riordan (Senior Research Fellow, UCL)

In this episode, Harry meets with his mentor from when he was an ECT to discuss what ECTs must master first upon entering the profession, what good mentoring can involve, and how to stay present and motivated as a teacher, accompanied by insights from a panel of experts.