Thinking Deeply about Primary Education

Education expert Christopher Such and experienced educator Neil Almond discuss the 2022 Education White Paper, emphasizing depth vs. breadth in European history, teacher training, impact of EEF reports on reading instruction, challenges faced by early career teachers, and solutions in curriculum design.

Guests Christopher Such and Neil Almond dissect the 2022 Education White Paper, discussing skepticism towards educational goals, enhancing reading skills in primary education, valuing early years workers, and exploring autonomy in curriculum design and teaching practices.

Episode 65: This week on TDaPE I'm joined by Christopher Such, Lloyd Williams-Jones and Amy Bills as we discuss communication in schools. We ask why communication is important, how can we get it right and what should we avoid in our efforts to create an environment in which communication supports us in our efforts to create the schools our pupils deserve. 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

Experts Neil Almond and Elliot Morgan discuss writing moderation in primary education, including ways to reduce stress levels and achieve greater depth in content. They explore the benefits, challenges, and alternative assessment methods, providing tips for teachers to enhance their techniques and manage workload effectively. The podcast also delves into expectations, inequalities, and innovative CPD recommendations for writing moderation.

Episode 63: This week on TDaPE I'm joined by Christopher Such as we explore the what, why and how of multiplication tables. Needless to say, if you are involved in the teaching of mathematics in any way, this one is for you. Support TDaPE at ko-fi.com/tdape Join the family discord at https://discord.gg/xeNhPVRZZJ

Episode 62: This week on TDaPE I'm joined by Christopher Such and Lloyd Williams-Jones as we explore how we might provide the very best support for our middle leaders. Drawing on the experience of my erudite companions, the wisdom of previous guests and the priceless input of the TDaPE Discord, whether you're a senior leader, middle leader or one day want to don the mantle, you won't want to miss this one. Support TDaPE at ko-fi.com/tdape Join the family discord at https://discord.gg/xeNhPVRZZJ

Episode 61:  Welcome to thinking deeply about primary education, the podcast that gives you a peek inside the minds of some truly inspirational teachers. This week, it brings me great pleasure to present the finale of Season 4. And what a Season it has been. A huge thanks to Peps Mccrae, Sarah Farrell, Charlotte Mackechnie, Cassie Young, Nick Hart, Tom Sherrington, Oliver Caviglioli and Shannen Doherty. It really has been something else to share your wisdom with the world and I know that lots of people have learned so much thanks to your generosity. Now this week, I have the tremendous honour of welcoming the one and only Mary Matt to discuss the past, present and future of professional development, as well as what lies in store when Primary Huh hits the shelves this Spring.  I want to say a massive thank you to all of our supporters on KoFi. As you might know already, we want to keep TDaPE advert free so that our recommendations remain impartial and borne of genuine interest and inspiration, but things like the increasing demands Christopher Such makes in his rider, including but not limited to a faberge egg each month and a solid gold keyboard, are driving overheads through the roof.  To help support the podcast and quell Christophers thirst for material goods, you can subscribe at ko-fi.com/tdape by choosing one of three different subscription levels, each of which will provide you with access to episode transcripts, priority episode requests, monthly CPD videos or even all of the above. To show your support visit ko-fi.com/tdape. There’s no expectation that you do subscribe but we hope that it will be worth your while if you do. Without further ado, let’s spend some time thinking deeply about primary education.

Episode 60: Welcome to Thinking Deeply about Primary Education, the podcast that gives you a peek inside the minds of some truly inspirational teachers. This week I have not one, not two, but three wonderful guests for you, as I explore professional development and all things Walkthrus with the inimitable trio that is Oliver Caviglioli, Tom Sherrington and our very own Shannen Doherty. Where did the idea for Walkthrus come from, how can we get the most from this wonderful resource, and which pitfalls should we seek to avoid? We answer all of these questions and much, much more in another episode that you won't want to miss.  Support the podcast at www.ko-fi.com/tdape Join the TDaPE family discord at https://discord.gg/xeNhPVRZZJ

Episode 59: This week on TDaPE, I'm joined by Nick Hart as we explore all things school leadership. During another fascinating discussion, Nick takes us through his guiding principles for leadership, discusses how to build culture and trust in organisations of different sizes, as well as a sneak peak inside his mind with regards to explaining important ideas with clarity and precision. Without further ado let's spend some time thinking deeply about primary education... Support the podcast at www.ko-fi.com/tdape Join the TDaPE family discord at https://discord.gg/xeNhPVRZZJ

Episode 58: This week on TDaPE, I'm joined by Cassie Young as we explore how to provide the highest quality education for pupils with Special Educational Needs in a mainstream setting. During this fascinating discussion, Cassie takes us through her guiding principles, what life is like as a SENCO (while also Head Teacher) as well as sharing her wealth of experience and knowledge in this area. Without further ado let's spend some time thinking deeply about primary education... Support the podcast at www.ko-fi.com/tdape Join the TDaPE family discord at https://discord.gg/xeNhPVRZZJ