Naylor's Natter Podcast- an education podcast .

In this episode we discuss how Headteacher Janice Allen was an early adopter of a pioneering blended learning offering . Jan explains in detail: Rationale for the changes What model did you go for? What was the implementation plan? How did you bring your team with you? What have been teacher's and parents reactions (before Christmas) Have you now clicked into blended learning post Christmas? How are teachers and pupils adapting? What tips do you have for school leaders at the moment? We have 3 more specials in our blended learning series to come from Simon Cox (Blackpool Research School) , Daniel Muijs (OFSTED) and Doug Lemov.

About Ros  Primary, middle, and secondary school teacher Extensive experience working with pupils for which English is an additional language (EAL) Many years in Senior Leadership Head of Primary overseas Advisor for Assessment for Kirklees Local Authority Primary Strategy Manager for Education Bradford 12 years as an Ofsted inspector Five years as an Advanced Skills Assessor 20 years as an independent consultant supporting schools Creator of Big Writing, VCOP, and The Criterion Scale Published several books on primary writing and assessment with Oxford University Press Publications Ros has written a number of publications on writing, talk, curriculum, and assessment. Her latest books are published by Oxford University Press. Ros has recently written an exciting and amusing biography which centres on her journeys and adventures through life. She is also working on a series of illustrated children’s books that are fun and educational. Twitter Ros is active on Twitter and has made many great friends and professional connections. Ros has also had the pleasure of speaking at many grassroots events such as BrewEds through colleagues met on social media. Ros was listed as one of the top ten educational voices. Chartered College Through Twitter, Ros has developed a lasting friendship with Dame Alison Peacock and Professor Sam Twiselton OBE, CEO and Vice President respectively. Ros is proud to be an Affiliate Member and strong advocate of the Chartered College for Teachers. BBC Teach In November 2019, Ros was delighted to participate in a BBC Teach Live Lesson. The topic was remembrance and covered cross curricular learning, the difficulty of discussing conflict and loss, and how to get children to think critically and analytically. She has since edited and proofed scripts for subsequent recordings. Harrow International Ros was proud to be on the Global Advisory Panel for Harrow International Schools. Take a look at their great work here.

A Headteacher since 2007 with a passion for improving outcomes and opportunities for young people & educators. I am passionate about Arts & Creativities in peoples' lives & the transformative power of Education to change the lives of individuals, communities, society & the world to make an even better place. I am proud to be an Ambassador for HundrEd and a Smiley Movement Host presenter. About Rae in her own words Hi Everyone! My name is Rae Snape. I am a Headteacher and National Leader of Education based in Cambridge, England.   I have been the Headteacher of the Spinney Primary School since 2007. The Spinney is a happy, welcoming, creative and OfSTED “Outstanding” school in Cambridge. The school has been described as "forward thinking and outward reaching" and we connect with the local, national and international ecosystem in order to secure an exciting, dynamic and successful curriculum for our pupils. The Spinney is a National Teaching School and the lead school of the Kite Teaching School Alliance. I am passionate about the positive and transformative power of Arts, Culture and Creativity in young people’s lives and the Spinney is proud to have achieved Arts Mark Platinum from Arts Council, England. Along with other key Cultural Leaders, I was one of the initiators of "My Cambridge" a Cultural Educational Partnership for the City bringing together The Universities, The City Council, County Council, Schools, Businesses and Enterprise. Objectives include ensuring more young people have experience of and participation in high quality cultural opportunities, access to Arts Award programmes and the chance to experience viable and exciting pathways into the Creative Industries. I am the Chair of Cambridgeshire School Improvement Board, and a member of Cambridgeshire Culture which, with support from the bridge organization Festival Bridge aspires to connect all the regional Local Cultural Education Partnerships to “Champion raised aspiration for Cambridgeshire, to include a cultural entitlement for all the County’s young people.” I am the Festival Designer of Cambridgeshire Festival of Education an annual optimistic celebration of teachers and teaching whihc takes place at the Faculty of Education Cambridge University. I have been a member of the Department For Educations’s Primary Headteachers’ Reference Group since 2010 and am the Vice Chair of this group. I am a Fellow of the Royal Society of the Arts and a Founding Fellow of the Chartered College of Teaching. You can find me tweeting @RaeSnape and my mantra is #OnlyConnect

researchED is an educator-led organisation with the goal of bridging the gap between research and practice. This accessible and punchy series, overseen by founder Tom Bennett, tackles the most important topics in education, with a range of experienced contributors exploring the latest evidence and research and how it can apply in a variety of classroom settings. Claiming that the leadership industry has failed to have the impact on schools that is required, this book takes a fresh view that domain-specific knowledge and expertise is vital to running schools well and argues that we tend to underestimate the knowledge required to do this complex job efficiently. In the researchED guide to leadership, Stuart Lock brings together chapters by experts including Dylan Wiliam, Jen Barker, Danielle Dennis, Jon Hutchinson and The Reading Ape to unpick the challenges of school leadership, combining a thorough trawl of the research and mixing in practical advice to exemplify a very different approach to leading schools – one that is rooted in developing the required knowledge to address the challenges that are common to our schools. Jennifer Barker @Barker_J Dean of Learning Design at @Ambition_I Tom Rees @TomRees_77 Follows you Former Headteacher & Trust Education Director.Muggle. Sidekick. Exec Director - @Ambition_Inst

Action Jackson” is the UK 🇬🇧 ambassador for happiness, running motivational workshops in schools, he founded Fixup Team in 2001. A group speakers that go into schools to motivate young people to be resilient. Action Jackson is a motivational speaker and a life coach who has worked with a vast range of people, from students, management teams of major corporations to individuals from different walks of life. Action Jackson has taken himself to a place where he is known as an expert in motivation and personal development, called upon by companies like Morgan Stanley, the NHS, Local Education Authorities, schools and colleges, he has assisted thousands of businesses and people to achieve their goals and live their Dreams, his seminars are described as mind blowing, entertaining and life changing. Specialties: Training and developing Leadership and excellence. Confidence Building,Life Management,Life Coaching, http://www.fixupseminars.co.uk/

Here is a Christmas special countdown of the top 10 episodes of this epic year of 2020. Thank you to everyone for your support this year .We are looking forward to in 2021: Naylor's Natter-The Book!  Live Naylor's Natter monthly.  More and varied guests and interviews A transcription service for listeners to use interviews for school based CPD. Here are some links: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/when-the-adults-change-everything-changes-with-paul-dix/id1448601060?i=1000477663598 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/running-the-room-with-tom-bennett/id1448601060?i=1000490873012 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/power-culture-katie-ashford-pritesh-raichura-bbc-bitesize/id1448601060?i=1000476129897 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-learning-happens-dr-carl-hendrick-prof-dr-paul/id1448601060?i=1000471743293 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/boys-dont-try-with-matt-pinkett/id1448601060?i=1000462874698

For the last 15 years, Dr James Mannion and Kate McAllister have been working to design, implement and evaluate the Learning Skills curriculum - a systematic approach to helping students become more confident, practice, self-regulated learners. An eight-year evaluation with the University of Cambridge revealed that Learning Skills led to significant gains in subject learning, with rapid gains among students from disadvantaged backgrounds. In this practical guide for teachers and school leaders, James and Kate reveal a recipe for success rooted in three key concepts: metacognition (reflecting on learning); self-regulation (taking ownership over the learning process); and oracy (developing high-quality speaking and listening skills). This is a book about what happened when a small team of teachers seized an opportunity to provide their students with the knowledge, the skills and the confidence to take control of their own learning. This journey began with a question: how and what would we teach, if there was no one watching? On the other side of fear is the teacher you want to be, and the children you'd like to teach…

The research supporting retrieval practice is overwhelming; it is an effective and essential teaching and learning strategy. Leaders, teachers, students and parents all need to know about this strategy and how it can enhance learning. Retrieval practice is being widely used across schools and the research continues to shape classroom practice. After the success of Retrieval Practice: Research & Resources for every classroom, Kate Jones, an evidence-informed teacher and leader, takes the discussion further, going beyond the background, basics, and benefits of this strategy. This book focuses on the effective implementation of retrieval practice to support both teachers and leaders to ensure retrieval practice becomes firmly embedded in classroom routines. There are contributions from leading academics and a range of subject specialists reflecting, offering their wisdom and expertise as to how retrieval practice can be utilised to have a positive impact in the classroom and on outcomes. From the latest research to addressing common mistakes and tackling retrieval practice during a global pandemic, Retrieval Practice: Implementing, embedding & reflecting takes a fresh and in-depth look at this tried and tested technique. Pre-order here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Retrieval-Practice-Implementing-embedding-reflecting/dp/191362241X/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&qid=1607539111&refinements=p_27%3AKate+Jones&s=books&sr=1-1

Some leaders just have ‘it’. They walk into a room and you know that they are in charge. But how? What sort of person is so inspirational, that even when the chips are down they make their team feel like the strongest warriors, ready and willing to march over the hill into battle? Every successful CEO, world-beating sports captain and inspirational teacher exhibits the same characteristics: the 7Cs that together create the Leadership `it’ Factor; Curiosity, Change-ability, Charisma, Connection, Confidence, Collaboration and Courage. Taking each attribute in turn, Drew explains its necessity, and then guides the reader with steps and exercises on how to master it. With countless concise case studies from the world of business, education and global politics – some famous; some not so famous; many notorious – Drew draws lessons, guides development and paves the path to great leadership. Drew's website: https://drewpovey.co.uk/books/ We also have our regular TDT section and this week we have a segment on healthy schools

.This weeks edition of Naylors Natter sees Nimish Lad interview Emma Cate, part of the T&L and Curriculum team, as well as the Research Lead and Key Stage One  Phase Lead at Ore Village Primary Academy . Emma has a passion for teaching Maths, Early reading, and traditional teaching methods in EYFS, is a prolific blogger and runs TheSafeSpace. She is well known online for her knowledge rich Art curriculum blog. In this episode, Emma and Nimish discuss the importance of explicit teacher in the early learning of pupils. We also have our regular TDT and #teacher5aday section