They Behave For Me

The hosts tackle the controversy sparked by a recent conference, unpacking the complex world of trauma-informed education. They highlight misconceptions about schools' claims of being trauma-informed. The discussion shifts to children's behavior, emphasizing the need for nuanced understanding rather than simplistic views. They question whether kids naturally want to learn, exploring the roles of motivation and social dynamics in education. The episode critiques reliance on therapy for behavioral issues, advocating a blend of structure and understanding in teaching.

Topics include the debate over clipboards in teaching, effective classroom seating plans, interpreting texts like biblical stories, buttock exercises for health, and navigating leadership opportunities in education

Discussion on financial education, importance of attendance, disparity in student absences, and challenges faced by schools. Exploring the impact of fines on attendance, contrasting views on school penalties, and the need for innovative solutions in education sector.

Exploring dysfunctional schools, interviewing tips, and Labour's anti-misogyny plans. From deadlines in schools to evaluating school quality. Also, waistcoats, feedback in interviews, and supporting students with empathy. Light-hearted banter and playful closing remarks.

The podcast discusses the impact of mobile phones on social behavior in teens, highlighting the link between phone use, social media, and decreased face-to-face interactions. It explores the influence of technology on social interactions and delves into the neuroscience of associations formed by constant phone presence. The speakers also talk about the challenges of implementing a school phone ban, admiring Vic Goddard's courage in making such a decision.

This podcast episode covers top tips for job applications, handling interviews, and demonstration lessons. They also discuss vocal coaching for general wellbeing and teaching. Additionally, they address the problem of what to do when a student refuses to leave the classroom.

The podcast discusses Labour's proposal to introduce teeth brushing in schools and alarming statistics about behavior. They also talk about the challenges of accessing dental care and the importance of teaching tooth brushing. The hosts share their experiences of losing their voice and discuss behavior in schools with high deprivation. They explore teachers' tolerance for students chatting in class and emphasize the importance of demonstrating appropriate behavior and giving objective feedback to students.

In this episode, the hosts discuss behavior policies and the fallout from the lack of a prayer room at Michaela Community School. They emphasize the importance of holding the line and debate fairness vs. consistency in enforcing school rules. They also highlight the negative impact of derogatory comments and the need for better communication management.

In this episode, Adam and a lergy-stricken Amy play the education version of shoot/shag/marry and debate student aspirations and whether teachers should be putting their qualifications on the doors of their classrooms. Tune in and share!

The podcast explores traditional and progressive education, the attendance crisis in schools, and the importance of moments. They discuss the misunderstanding of educational terms, skepticism towards funding transparency, and the impact of AI technology. The significance of attendance officers in addressing attendance issues is also highlighted.