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Peter Claxton is Senior Director EdTech Solutions at ViewSonic. He is an experienced Education Consultant and Strategy Senior Manager with a demonstrated history of working in the education computer software industry.Peter has spoken all over the world and has 35 Years of Global EdTech experience. Peter's career started as a classroom teacher, immediately recognising the benefits that EdTech brings to driving educational outcomes and attainment for the students and the teachers.Peter has also worked as a local authority advisory teacher, helping pioneer ICT working with leading EdTech companies driving technology adoption at School, Regional and Country Levels - bringing his unique perspective and insight from both education and company perspective.ViewSonic has been an audiovisual leader around the world for more than three decades and it’s positioned in more than 43 countries around the globe.During the pandemic, Edtech solutions were imperative and ViewSonic gained a great understanding in hybrid learning with the teacher community and the evolution of education during COVID times.Websiteviewsonic.com/ukSocial Media InformationFacebook: www.facebook.com/ViewSonicClassroomUKLinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/166805/admin/Show SponsorThe National Association for Primary Education speaks for young children and all who live and work with them. Find out more about their online CPD events at nape.org.uk/online-eventsListen to Mark’s audio course 10 Pieces of Advice You’d Like to Have as a Child

Tanya Bunting is an early year’s practitioner at heart – a teacher through and through! She first came across NLP in 2014 when she decided to take a career break, after 17 years in school leadership. After learning with Dr. Richard Bandler, she was hooked! Tanya couldn’t wait to return to the classroom or to begin working with individual clients to share her skills. Her diverse background supports a number of specialisms including Learning, Life and Career Coaching.Tanya is a Licensed Trainer of NLP as well as a Clinical Hypnotherapist. She loves combining her skills to assist clients of all ages to follow their dreams. Her mission is to support her clients to believe in themselves, take control and determine their own destiny.Tanya's book “Get the Teaching Job You Want”, was a labour of love and written with you in mind. It takes you on a special journey where you experience every step of the application and interview process through stories that entertain and teach you what to do, as well as what not to successfully write a winning application and shine as you tread the boards on your interview stage.Her unique career path and experience have enabled Tanya to combine her school leadership experience with the latest Neuro-Linguistic Programming [NLP] techniques; and, the suggestions in the complementary hypnosis download, “Your Trance to Shine & Get the Teaching Job You Want”, enable you to take a well-earned rest and program your subconscious mind to thoroughly prepare for that positive mindset – easily accessing all the confidence and motivation you need to secure that teaching job you want.Tanya now works flexibly as a teacher, trainer, coach and therapist at the Bournemouth Consulting Rooms as well as other venues in Southampton and London. She is a Trainer and Student Liaison Lead for the International College of Clinical Hypnotherapy, as well as a valued member of the Trainer Assistant Teams for Dr. Richard Bandler and Paul McKenna.Her successful change work includes managing anxiety, overcoming phobias & addictions, trance-forming childbirth and managing weight issues.Tanya holds a Post Graduate Diploma in Clinical Hypnosis and am a licensed NLP Trainer and Master Practitioner, having studied with Dr. Richard Bandler, a co-creator of Neuro-Linguistic Programming [NLP].She is a member of the Society of NLP, the General Hypnotherapy Council and an executive member of the British Society of Corporate Coaching and Mentoring.Websitewww.tanyabuntingcoaching.orgSocial Media Informationwww.facebook.com/tanyabuntingauthorlinkedin.com/in/tanya-bunting-82708612aResource mentionedMary PoppinsShow SponsorThe National Association for Primary Education speaks for young children and all who live and work with them. Find out more about their online CPD events at nape.org.uk/online-eventsListen to Mark’s audio course 10 Pieces of Advice You’d Like to Have as a Child

Following the success of the online event 'Towards a Balanced and Broadly Based Curriculum' in March 2021, the National Association for Primary Education have planned 6 new online CPD events for the new academic year.5 starting points for Primary Music 18th October 2021 (booking now)Special Education NeedsEdTechEYFSMental Health/WellbeingClimate & Ocean PlasticFind out more information at nape.org.uk/online-events

Delwyn is the business owner of Accent Music School which she operates from her home in New Zealand. She holds a music degree from the University of Canterbury, majoring in composition. Delwyn and her husband Robin have 3 adult children.For some of their school years they were home schooled and all of them learned piano and one other instrument with Delwyn. This was because there was limited access to music tuition where they lived in Asia at that time.In over 30 years of music teaching she has taught classroom music, orchestral groups (often composing music for them), written a piano curriculum, and tutored many individuals on piano and stringed instruments. She enjoys playing double bass in a local orchestra and tutoring pre school music and movement groups. One of her greatest delights is to give beginners the best possible start on their musical journey.Delwyn has taken her wealth of experience and created an online piano course called Headstart Piano. It is all about giving you and your child the best chance to succeed with music.Step-by-step video lessons and practice sessions give a practical and personal approach. Though not required it also comes with extensive supervisor notes to help you reinforce each lesson. Websitehttp://accentmusicschool.com/headstartpiano/Social Media Informationhttps://www.facebook.com/accentmusicschoolResources MentionedFilm - ShineHow playing an instrument benefits your brain - Anita CollinsShow SponsorThe National Association for Primary Education speaks for young children and all who live and work with them. Get a FREE e-copy of their professional journal at nape.org.uk/journalListen to Mark’s audio course 10 Pieces of Advice You’d Like to Have as a Child

Daniel Bauer is an unorthodox Ruckus Maker who has mentored thousands of school leaders through his blogs, books, podcasts, and powerful coaching experiences.His new book, The Mastermind: Unlocking the Potential Within Every School Leader introduces a proprietary process called the ABCs of powerful professional development™ which is changing the landscape of how school leaders experience professional development.Websitehttps://betterleadersbetterschools.comSocial Media Informationhttps://twitter.com/alienearbudhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/danielevanbauer/https://www.instagram.com/alienearbud/Show SponsorThe National Association for Primary Education speaks for young children and all who live and work with them. Get a FREE e-copy of their professional journal at nape.org.uk/journalListen to Mark’s audio course 10 Pieces of Advice You’d Like to Have as a Child

Dr. Stephanie Ryan, Ph.D. is a chemist, a boy mom, and a social media influencer who enjoys using her background to create superior educational products and content.Although an academic at heart, Dr. Stephanie is passionate about learning through play. She can be found helping young kids explore the fascinating world around them.Over the years, Dr. Stephanie has taught science to all age groups, both in and out of the classroom, helping toddlers learn about their world and college students define theirs. She is an active member of the chemistry education community and is currently a committee member of the International Activities Committee for the Division of Chemical Education.Dr. Stephanie earned her Ph.D. in the Learning Sciences and her M.S. in Analytical Chemistry from the University of Illinois at Chicago. She earned her B.S. in Chemistry from Saint Mary’s College.For great learning activities in the sciences, book recommendations, and more, follow Dr. Stephanie on InstagramWebsitewww.letslearnaboutscience.comSocial Media Informationhttps://www.instagram.com/letslearnaboutscience/Show SponsorThe National Association for Primary Education speaks for young children and all who live and work with them. Get a FREE e-copy of their professional journal at nape.org.uk/journalListen to Mark's audio course 10 Pieces of Advice You’d Like to Have as a Child

Lindsay Lyons is an educational justice coach who works with teachers and school leaders to inspire educational innovation for racial and gender justice, design curricula grounded in student voice, and build capacity for shared leadership. Lindsay taught in NYC public schools, holds a PhD in Leadership and Change, and is the founder of the educational blog and podcast, Time for Teachership.Websitewww.lindsaybethlyons.comSocial Media InformationTwitter: twitter.com/lindsayblyonsLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/lindsaybethlyonsFacebook: www.facebook.com/lindsaybethlyons/Instagram: www.instagram.com/lindsaybethlyons/Pinterest: www.pinterest.com/lindsaybethlyons/Resources Mentioned I want to do more than survive - Bettina LoveCultivating Genius - Gholdy MuhammadShow SponsorThe National Association for Primary Education speaks for young children and all who live and work with them. Get a FREE e-copy of their professional journal at nape.org.uk/journalListen to my audio course 10 Pieces of Advice You'd Like to Have as a Child

As we start the 21/22 academic year Mark Taylor shares his plans on how Education on Fire aims to support you as a teacher. His new audio course '10 Pieces of Advice You'd Like to Have as a Child' is now available on Listenable.Find out about the new 4 point F.I.R.E guide designed to help you take stock of your working life and guard against burnout. Available to download at www.educationonfire.com/fire.We continue to share creative and inspiring learning in our schools with weekly interviews. The community continues to grow with the podcast being listen to in well over 100 countries. We are making a possible impact in the world thank you all for listening.Show SponsorThe National Association for Primary Education speaks for young children and all who live and work with them. Get a FREE e-copy of their professional journal at nape.org.uk/journal

The Wild at Heart Foundation believe that every single dog – no matter where in the world it is born, no matter its size, breed, age or circumstance – deserves to live a healthy, happy life. They champion compassion and collaboration; they believe that there is power in kindness and community, and that by working together towards a common goal, we can help make the world a better, kinder place.Be Kind ProgrammeWAHF are excited to share the new Be Kind programme, the compassionate curriculum teaching empathy and understanding!Education plays a huge role in the welfare of dogs around the world. When humans learn to respect these incredible animals and appreciate the many wonderful things they can bring to our lives, they open themselves up to one of the most amazing relationships there is.This is why we are so grateful to the generous sponsorship of one of our best-loved brand partnerships, Manolo Blahnik. Through the partnership, we will be able to help children explore and better understand the symbiotic relationship that exists between dogs and their own mental wellbeing, whilst developing key skills in empathy, compassion, kindness and understanding.Get involved!The new Be Kind programme aims to support the mental wellbeing of young people and help them to understand the positive impact dogs can have on our lives. It has been developed alongside a team of passionate educators and is currently being trialled in a selection schools, to ensure that it’s impactful, positive and inspiring.Designed for KS2 studentsLinked to the National CurriculumFree to sign-up and take part5 workbooks with various lesson plans and activitiesStudents will develop key skills in empathy, compassion, kindness and understanding, whilst learning about the positive impact dogs can have on our wellbeingSupport from Wild at Heart Foundation education team in delivering the programmeWebsitehttps://wildatheartfoundation.org/be-kind-programme/https://wildatheartfoundation.org/Social Media InformationInstagram: @wild_at_heart_foundationFacebook: @wildatheartfoundation.orgTwitter: @_WAHFLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/wild-at-heart-foundation/Show SponsorThe National Association for Primary Education speaks for young children and all who live and work with them. Get a FREE e-copy of their professional journal at nape.org.uk/journal

James Schillemore is English Leader and Lower Phase Leader at Stamshaw Junior School in Portsmouth.James published his own children's book, 'Off the Post' in 2013 and is passionate about children learning to read and developing a love of books and language. James undertook an extensive research project in to the subject as part of his National Professional Qualification in Senior Leadership and, as a father of three, can provide insights into the world of children's reading from a parent's perspective too.We cover:Primary readingEnglishSenior LeadershipParental engagement using MarvellousMe appWriting poetry for pupilsE-SafetyTeacher modeling CareersBeing an authorWebsitewww.stamshawjun.org.ukSocial Media InformationTwitter @StamshawjunResources MentionedMarvellousMe App - You can listen to Adrian, founder of MarvellousMe, chat to Mark on the Education on Fire Podcast Ep 188Alison - Elvis Costello University of Chichester Academy Trust.Off the postI'm delighted to say my audio course is now live on Listenable. 10 Pieces of Advice You'd Like to Have as a ChildShow SponsorThe National Association for Primary Education speaks for young children and all who live and work with them. Get a FREE e-copy of their professional journal at nape.org.uk/journal