How can music unlock creativity and build life skills in students? Join Mr. Sherwin Jeremy Atkins, a dynamic music educator and Head of Performing Arts, as he shares how music inspires young minds, fosters creativity, and shapes lifelong learners.

Darren looks at the difference beween learning and performance and how performance is often used as a poor proxy for learning.

Most people will say that spending time with people who matter is up there in terms of priorities, especially at Christmas. So why is there such a focus on buying something for your class? I don't think we need to buy gifts for our students - instead we should prioritise "presence". In this show I reflect on the power of spending quality time with our students, the benefits this has for engagement and also how it can support wellbeing.

Tired of school leadership advice? Try this anti-guide to school leadership and find out how not to be a head (or school leader) instead.

Beejesh chats with Deep Singh Ghataura about the current state of assessment in schools, the psychometrics understanding behind assessment, the downstream effects of assessment and what great assessment which brings joy to schools looks like.

Dani talks to bestselling author Kate Jones about her new book, Feedback: Strategies to Support Teacher Workload and Improve Pupil Progress. They explore practical, evidence-based tips for giving feedback that truly makes a difference for students while easing teacher workload. This show is brought to you in partnership with John Catt Educational. 

In part one of Curriculum Conversations, Hannah Wilson @ArtTeacherHWN and Lucy Neuburger @LuEliz1989 reflect on 10 years of the current National Curriculum and their hopes for the 2025 Curriculum and Assessment Review. In part two, Hannah and Lucy ask the question "what would your 'dream curriculum' look like if you were in charge?"

Tom Rogers runs through they key parts of the recent DFE survey release on the working lives of teachers. What were the key takeaways? What are teachers currently thinking? Tom is joined by TJ Watson, a lead practitioner of Science based in London, to share his takes on the data. 

Ngo Duc Huy and I discuss the challenges faced by early career English language teachers in Vietnam and share an insightful and interesting conversation about the teaching landscape in the country.

Will is in conversation with Paula Moses to discuss her innovative PhD research about the concept of success in life and the role of the primary curriculum in helping pupils achieve this.