Thinking Deeply about Primary Education

Experts Sue Byron and Adam Lowing discuss the 2022 Green Paper and its implications for SEND provision in England. They touch on challenges in providing support for children with special educational needs and disabilities, concerns about practical implementation of proposed changes, and the importance of early assessment and intervention. The conversation also highlights the impact of funding cuts on early identification and intervention for children with SEND.

Dr. Danielle Colenbrander, Neil Almond, and Christopher Such discuss instructional models for teaching children to read irregular words. Topics include mispronunciation correction, balancing teaching approaches, decoding strategies, and the controversy around sight word instruction. The importance of morphology in word identification and challenges in educational research are also explored.

Adam Smith and Neil Almond share insights on creating a knowledge-rich religious education curriculum, emphasizing engaging students, continuous improvement, and engaging in creative design despite challenges. They discuss the impact of Kenneth Clark's 'Civilisation' series on curriculum design and the importance of setting goals for writing non-fiction.

Liv Dempsey and Adam Woodward delve into the mysterious world of Independent Schools, debunking myths and discussing the pros and cons of working in this sector. They explore topics like small class sizes, challenges of timetabling, and promoting collaboration between different school sectors.

Episode 73: This week I'm joined by Shannen Doherty, Lloyd Williams-Jones and Christopher Such as we explore what school and teacher development might mean in practice. What should our priorities be? How can we ensure we support our teachers? What should we replace archaic CPD model with? We answer each of these questions and much more. Whether you're new to the profession or an experienced senior leader, you won't want to miss this one... Support TDaPE at ko-fi.com/tdape Join the family discord at https://discord.gg/xeNhPVRZZJ

Christopher Such and Cassie Young discuss leadership in small schools, highlighting the challenges and advantages such as wearing multiple hats, quicker progression opportunities, and the need for a different leadership mindset. They explore the ideal traits for teachers in smaller schools and compare behavior culture in small vs large schools, emphasizing the importance of networking and learning from schools of different sizes.

Episode 71: This week I'm joined by Tom Oakley (local authority advisor/moderator) and Sean Eiffe (first time Year 2 teacher) and together we're going to explore KS1 moderation with the aim of providing a survival guide for anyone looking to navigate their way smoothly through the process. Whether you're a beginning teacher, a senior leader, or anywhere in-between, you won't want to miss this fascinating guide to Key Stage One Moderation.  Support TDaPE at ko-fi.com/tdape Join the family discord at https://discord.gg/xeNhPVRZZJ

Christopher Such, an expert in Place Value and school mathematics, discusses the importance of understanding Place Value in education. Topics include exploring different number bases, cultural representations of numbers, and the principles of counting and understanding numbers. The podcast provides valuable insights for teachers at all levels of experience.

Expert guests Neil Almond and Adam Smith discuss the benefits of comparative judgement in assessing student writing, emphasizing the reliability and practical advantages over traditional methods. They explore enhancing writing skills through resource trials, teaching precise writing skills, and overcoming handwriting bias in educational assessments. The episode provides valuable insights on maximizing the benefits of comparative judgement in academic writing.

Episode 68: This week I'm joined by Neil Almond and Lloyd Williams-Jones as we explore getting routines right. I think I promised another White Paper episode at the end of episode 67 but I took a week off and we are where we are. This, I proffer, will be infinitely more interesting than 30 minutes of numberwang.  Whether you are new to the profession or an experienced senior leader, you won't want to miss this one...  Support TDaPE at ko-fi.com/tdape  Join the family discord at https://discord.gg/xeNhPVRZZJ