In this episode, I talk about my journey into using generative AI and the possible uses of AI in the classroom, as well as look at the negative side of this new, exciting tool.

Kathryn is joined by Claire Harley, EdD student, history teacher and Assistant Principal: Curriculum. We discuss research-informed practice and teachers’ lived experiences of educational research in a range of contexts.

On Tonight’s Late Show, Hannah (@ArtTeacherHWN)v& Lucy (@LuEliz1989) chat to @SocAnxPod23 about neuroaffirming practices in the classroom. Join them to learn more about supporting neurodivergent learners.

Amanda and her guests, Janine Crawford-McMorran and Paula Cummings, discuss the joys and challenges of balancing being a new parent with being a teacher and school leader.

Eugenia Carrión joins me from Argentina to talk about Critical Citizenship.

On The Weekly Review, Lucy Neuburger, John Gibbs and Christopher Vowles discuss hot topics in the week's news with host, Paul Hazzard. This week's stories: Her daughter asked her to ban homework in California https://www.thetimes.com/world/us-world/article/why-california-is-poised-to-ban-excessive-homework-sz0569lv7 UK primary class sizes among biggest in industrialised world https://www.theguardian.com/education/article/2024/sep/10/uk-primary-class-sizes-among-biggest-in-industrialised-world-report-finds Pupil behaviour will get worse, teachers warn https://www.tes.com/magazine/news/general/pupil-behaviour-in-schools-will-get-worse-say-teachers Shows Reviewed: Teaching Primary Writing: The Twilight Show with Adam Kohlbeck Teacher wellbeing tips: The Late Show with Hannah Wilson and Lucy Neuburger Creativity Across the Curriculum: The Late Late Show with Rae and Lianne The 3 Rs: Education Tonight

Darren talks about the Wise feedback approach and how it can help us to build trust with students who have good reason to be disengaged from feedback.

Department development is about having a vision and ambitious goals for implementation. Guest Emily Folorunsho discusses the curriculum as the key driver, all while creating authentic team buy-in and a culture of professional collaboration. Pre-mortems, use of data, clear systems, CPD and wellbeing that all a part of building a dynamic department.

Brent (@BrentPoland1) and Adam (@aspence81) dust down the abacus and run the numbers past special guest, Dr Tom Bennison, expert in Maths teaching. In part 2 they discuss a former children’s laureate' view that children should be allowed to learn online instead of going to school.

Children’s Centre Head, Ciara Rush, dives into the unique experiences of leading in the Early Years.  She explores how the focus on early childhood development at a children centre contrasts with the structures academic goals of some schools, and the varied needs of staff, families and communities served by each.