Snaresbrook Prep Uncovered

#009 - In this episode of the Snaresbrook Prep podcast we speak to Michael Bond, Headmaster of Brentwood School, and we discuss which aspects of pandemic life will be worth keeping as we move back to normality. But we also learn why Michael chose Brentwood to lead, how to measure the progress of students, how to encourage students to listen rather than simply 'waiting to talk'. Michael a...

#007 - In this episode we speak to Steph, Head of Computing at Snaresbrook Prep School about why computing is for all children, how it's integrated into all parts of school life and what some of the lessons are we can all take from how the children learn about Computing today.  Snaresbrook Prep Online Website: snaresbrookprep.org Facebook: facebook.com/SnaresbrookPrep Twitter: @SnaresbrookPre...

#005 - In this episode we speak to Marcus Reoch, founder of Dragons Connect, a company that helps children learn Chinese and Spanish. Marcus explains some of the misconceptions about China the West often has, the concept of 'guaxi' and the potential it holds and how children learn languages in school. https://dragonsteaching.com Snaresbrook Prep Online Website: snaresbrookprep.org Facebo...

#004 - In this episode we speak to Year 4 about the school play, what it was, how it was recorded and what it felt like to be a movie star! As always, this is a three-way conversation with the host, Simon, and Ralph Dalton, Headteacher at the school. Step inside and listen in on this conversation.  Snaresbrook Prep Online Website: snaresbrookprep.org Facebook: facebook.com/SnaresbrookPrep Twitter:...

#003 - In this episode we speak to Daisy Christodoulou, Director of Education at No More Marking, about Comparative Judgement software for schools. Daisy is also the author of three books about education: Teachers vs Tech, Making Good Progress, and Seven Myths about Education. As always, this is a three-way conversation with the host, Simon, and Ralph Dalton, Headteacher at the school. Step inside...

#002 - In this episode we speak to Rosie Mathison, Head of EYFS, and we find out what it means to work with some of the youngest children in the school. We discover what actually happens after parents have dropped off their children and how they grow and develop over the academic year. As always, this is a three-way conversation with the host, Simon, and Ralph Dalton, Headteacher at the school. St...

#001 - Welcome to Snaresbrook Prep Uncovered, the podcast where we talk with staff, pupils and parents to understand more about life at the school. In this episode I speak to Ralph Dalton, Headteacher of the Prep School. And we learn what Ralph’s background was before he went into teaching, why the school is looking to communicate with the community through a podcast, and also we manage to encoura...

Welcome to our new podcast, the place to find out more about our school and where we'll be speaking to staff, pupils and parents so that together we're all connected. Our first main episode is coming soon so be sure to check back here in the next few days to see the first release. If you have any questions in the meantime please contact the school through the main website. Thank you for...