

Teach Sleep Repeat
Dylan Price and Hayden Stevens
Welcome to 'Teach Sleep Repeat,' the podcast hosted by primary school teachers, Hayden and Dylan. Get ready for a rollercoaster of laughs, rants, and thought-provoking insights on the world of education.
Whether it's just Dylan or Hayden, or if they're joined by one of their amazing guests, you can expect a fun-filled hour of listening.
So, whether you're an educator, a parent, or just curious about the teaching world, stay tuned each week for a new dose of 'Teach Sleep Repeat.'
Send us your favourite teaching stories! E-mail: teachsleeprepeatpod@gmail.com
Whether it's just Dylan or Hayden, or if they're joined by one of their amazing guests, you can expect a fun-filled hour of listening.
So, whether you're an educator, a parent, or just curious about the teaching world, stay tuned each week for a new dose of 'Teach Sleep Repeat.'
Send us your favourite teaching stories! E-mail: teachsleeprepeatpod@gmail.com
Episodes
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Oct 23, 2024 • 43min
Q&A Special: Our Teaching 'Philosophy', Inclusive Classrooms & Parental Communication
This week we have a bonus episode for you all!
We asked our lovely Instagram followers and listeners for questions and you filled our inbox.
We ran out of time in the main pod, so here's the bonus one!
Should teachers' emails be available to parents?
Did we consider other careers before teaching?
What does a neuro-affirming classroom look like?
All this and more! Send your questions in for the next one!
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Oct 21, 2024 • 1h 2min
Ep 83: A Teacher's Guide To Prioritising: Which Tasks Can We Bin Off?
Prioritising tasks as a teacher is essential to avoiding burn out.
A teacher's list is NEVER-ENDING and you will always find something else to do.
So what actually needs doing?
What can we bin off, and still not affect your class' learning?
How can you balance your input with the impact it has on outcomes?
Let us know your thoughts and follow us on Instagram:
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Oct 14, 2024 • 1h 2min
Ep 82: The Best Parts of Teaching: Fulfillment, Fun & Making a Difference
Full positive mode this week!
Quite simply, we reflect on all of the best bits of the job.
What keeps so many teachers going, despite the issues in the profession?
Let us know what your favourite parts are 🙌🏻
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Oct 7, 2024 • 1h 3min
Ep 81: Why Is Education So Obsessed With 'Reinventing The Wheel'?
You've probably heard someone not in teaching say it before....
"Why can't you use what you've already planned?"
So teachers REALLY need to re-plan things for every single new class?
To what extent does buying into a scheme actually help?
If we are really serious about reducing workload and solving the retention crisis, is this something we could calm down a little bit with?
The next new fad will roll around in a couple of years and we will have to start again.... what's the point?
Are there other ways to adapt teaching?
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Sep 30, 2024 • 1h 6min
Ep 80: Is Teaching A Job For Life Anymore?
When we were at school, it felt like teaching was a job for life. Teachers were a broad range of ages, even being older more often than not.
What changed?
Why are so many teachers saying they can't see themselves doing the job long term?
Is teaching a job for life any more? Or is it something you simply have to step away from?
Join us as we chat about it!
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Sep 23, 2024 • 1h 5min
Ep 79: Is Becoming A Middle Leader In School Ever Worth It?
Is being a classroom teacher enough? Should we always strive to work our way up the ladder in school?
What is the boost in money like?
Is it *really* a stepping-stone?
Is your time just exploited?
We look at the pros and cons of becoming a middle leader.
We'd love to hear your thoughts.
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Sep 16, 2024 • 1h 12min
Ep 78: How Toxic Schools Use "Accountability" To Bully & Intimidate Teachers
Join us on the Teach Sleep Repeat podcast as we dive into the toxic ways schools use observations, book looks, and display policies to control and intimidate teachers. We'll share shocking stories sent in by listeners and discuss the negative impact these practices have on educators' mental health and job satisfaction.
But don't worry, we're not just here to complain! We'll also explore healthier ways to hold teachers accountable without resorting to fear and intimidation. Let's work together to create a more supportive and empowering environment for educators.
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Sep 9, 2024 • 1h 6min
Ep 77: 23 Things That Should NOT Be Expected From Teachers: Displays, Organising Trips & Orders
Are you an experienced teacher thinking of doing online tutoring? Come and join our team! https://forms.gle/EYg5npWk8bVGZo177
This week, we discuss the 23 point list that the teacher workload reduction taskforce suggested and that has not been written into the STPCD.
Some of the things on this list are jobs you will do at some point in the year, but did you know you do not have to do it?
Classroom displays...
Moving classroom...
Organising trips...
Find out what else is on the list and let us know.. Is it realistic?
Find the full list here: https://schoolsweek.co.uk/dfes-workload-reduction-taskforce-the-early-recommendations-in-full/
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Sep 2, 2024 • 1h 8min
Ep 76: Controversial Teacher Opinions: Ditch Languages, Keep SATs & 4-Day School Weeks?
This week, we discuss YOUR controversial teacher opinions!
Blaming parents, keeping SATs, ditching languages?!?
We read out your submissions and give say what we think on hot talking points in teaching.
We even have a disagreement!
Get in touch and let us know what you think. You can find us at:
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Aug 26, 2024 • 1h 11min
Ep 75: The Ultimate Back-To-School Guide For Teachers: Routines, Behaviour & Self-Care
The summer holidays are about to end & that means one thing....
The new school year is upon us!
In this episode, we dive into how to start off September with a bang & hit the ground running.
We talk about pretty much everything in this ultimate guide to going back to school:
Setting up routines
High expectations
Nailing behaviour
Managing your wellbeing
Building solid relationships
& Loads more!
We can't wait to hear what you think about the episode.
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