Inside Voices: A Teacher Podcast

This week’s episode takes a more serious turn. With the rates of teachers leaving the profession an ever-present issue, we felt it only right to discuss the trials and tribulations that teachers go through. We offer some basic advice and look to comfort and encourage those that maybe don't have that in their professional setting. Just know... we think you're doing great! Sit back, relax and enjoy!...

This week’s episode looks at the all of the good, the bad and the ugly in teaching. We examine things like the job market, class sizes and all of the positives that bring us joy in our jobs. Sit back, relax and enjoy! ----more---- Follow Laura on TikTok and Instagram Follow David on TikTok and Instagram ----more---- Check out our website Here

This week’s episode looks at the tricky subject of finding success as a teacher. Do we measure it in grades, observations or personal targets? We discuss all of the nuances to knowing you are a successful and fulfilled teacher. Sit back, relax and enjoy!  ----more---- Follow Laura on TikTok and Instagram Follow David on TikTok and Instagram ----more---- Check out our website

We are finally back!! It’s 2025 and we have lots to catch up on! In this week’s episode we discuss our goals and aims for 2025. We talk about professional and personal goals and how you as a teacher can practise smart target setting. Sit back, relax and enjoy!  ----more---- Follow Laura on TikTok and Instagram Follow David on TikTok and Instagram ----more---- Check out our website here

It’s finally the end of term and we wanted to have a quick catchup before heading off for Christmas holidays. This week we discuss our experience with being inspected recently and answer some of our listeners questions. Sit back, relax and enjoy!  ----more---- Follow Laura on TikTok and Instagram Follow David on TikTok and Instagram ----more---- Check out our website here

The teaching profession is going through a strange time and the job market is reflecting this. With a surplus in Scotland and shortages across the UK, we dive into some of the reasons for these disparities and seek to add our thoughts on this difficult subject. Our aim with this episode was to shed light on a growing problem for many and hopefully bring more awareness to the issue. We don’t claim...

Technology is an ever-changing beast that can be an amazing force for good and an amazing cause of stress! In this week’s episode we decided to revisit our first ever topic: Technology in Education. We thought it was about time we looked at what trends are emerging and bringing any new tools and tips to our audience’s attention. Sit back, relax and enjoy!  ----more---- Follow Laura on TikTok and I...

Do you struggle to engage with the families linked to your school? We have found that having families on board in education is so important but can sometimes be an interesting task. In this week's episode, we discuss the necessity of family engagement in education and how to drive that in local school communities. We offer some tips and tricks from our own personal experience. Sit back, relax and...

Teaching is the hardest job in the world! Or at least we sometimes think it is… in this episode we discuss all things ‘teacher struggles’. From bodily fluids to increasing workload! We also reflect on some ‘interesting’ circumstances we’ve found ourselves in as teachers and how we coped in the struggle! Sit back, relax and enjoy!  ----more---- Follow Laura on TikTok and Instagram Follow David on T...

Are you feeling swamped by your first year teaching? In this week's episode we dive into the realities of teaching in your first year and how that compares to student teaching. We look back at our own experiences and I've practical advice on how to succeed in the craziness of the first year. Sit back, relax and enjoy!  ----more---- Follow Laura on TikTok and Instagram Follow David on TikTok and In...

We are back! Inside Voices returns for another season and we are so glad to be back! In this week’s episode we discuss the start of the new year and all of the ups and downs that comes with a new school year. Sit back, relax and enjoy!  ----more---- Follow Laura on TikTok and Instagram Follow David on TikTok and Instagram ----more---- Check out website here ! If you have any business queries or en...

In this week’s episode we draw the first season of Inside Voices to a conclusion. We reflect over the last year and how crazy it has been! We look at some of the highs and lows, things we’ve learned and what we’re looking forward to about next year. Sit back, relax and enjoy!  ----more---- Follow Laura on TikTok and Instagram Follow David on TikTok and Instagram ----more---- Check out website here...

In this week’s episode David goes solo and interviews Lee Parkinson (ICT with Mr P). We discussed all things education, from how to fix broken education systems to the differences between UK systems. We also spoke about raising a family in the digital age and how to manage technology in the home. Sit back, relax and enjoy!  ----more---- Follow Laura on TikTok and Instagram Follow David on TikTok a...

In this week’s episode take a journey down memory lane and discover the person behind the mic… David Grant! We look at his career, key decisions he’s made and how he manages the work/life balance. Sit back, relax and enjoy! ----more---- Follow Laura on TikTok and Instagram Follow David on TikTok and Instagram ----more---- Check out website here ! If you have any business queries or enquiries pleas...

In this week’s episode take a journey down memory lane and discover the person behind the mic… Laura Fulton! We look at her career, key decisions she’s made, and what made her launch herself as the nations leading teacher agony ain’t online. Sit back, relax and enjoy! ----more---- Follow Laura on TikTok and Instagram Follow David on TikTok and Instagram ----more---- Check out website here ! If you...

In this week’s episode we discuss the what classroom management looks like in the final weeks of a school year. We take a look at expectations, strategies and a honest assessment of our own classroom management at this time of year! Sit back, relax and enjoy! ----more---- Follow Laura on TikTok and Instagram Follow David on TikTok and Instagram ----more---- Check out website here ! If you have any...

In this episode we discuss the drive towards increasing outdoor learning opportunities. We looked into the reasons behind children not spending as much time outdoors and what schools are doing to combat that. From lesson ideas to funny stories about our childhood, this episode covers it all. Sit back, relax and enjoy!----more---- Follow Laura on TikTok and Instagram Follow David on TikTok and Inst...

In this week’s episode we discuss the hot topic of Artificial Intelligence in education. We look at the advantages and disadvantages to using this kind of tech and we discuss ways in which teachers can get onboard with this latest trend! Sit back, relax and enjoy! ----more---- Follow Laura on TikTok and Instagram Follow David on TikTok and Instagram ----more---- Check out website here ! If you hav...

In this episode we sit down with Martin (The Teachers’ PT) and discuss all things Wellbeing. We look at the differences between physical, emotional and mental exhaustion and Martin offers tips and tricks to help us stay on top of our wellbeing. Being a teacher is as demanding as it gets so we are here to lend a hand! Sit back, relax and enjoy!----more---- Follow Laura on TikTok and Instagram Follo...

In this episode we discuss the ways in which young teachers can succeed in the profession. Teaching is facing a retention crisis, with young teachers especially, and we want to offer any support we can. We discuss tips and tricks that helped us on our journey and the systems and structures we have that help us thrive. Sit back, relax and enjoy!----more---- Follow Laura on TikTok and Instagram Foll...

In this episode we discuss the various levels of teacher tired experienced UNIVERSALLY across the profession. From parents' evening to residential trips, we analyse why teachers are tired all the time. We also give some tips and tricks to beat the tiredness and regain some feeling of normality again. So sit back, relax and enjoy! ----more---- Follow Laura on TikTok and Instagram Follow David on Ti...

WE ARE BACK!! We’ve enjoyed our time off and hope you have too and now we’re back to our regularly scheduled episodes!  In this episode we discuss educational fads. We look at everything from Brain Gym to Learning Styles and everything in between. Throughout the episode we discuss the reasons why these fads crop up and how we as a profession can be more robust in choosing which initiatives we foll...

In this episode we discuss preparing for the final term! This year has been a marathon, not a sprint! And yet we feel like it has been a runaway train at the same time! We take time to reflect on the year so far and look forward to all of the amazing things the final term has to offer. Listen, relax and enjoy! ----more---- Follow Laura on TikTok and Instagram Follow David on TikTok and Instagram -...

In this episode we discuss the use of social media and how it is impacting the education world. We dive into how to support students and teachers in navigating this minefield successfully. Throughout the episode we touch on issues like cyber resilience, the downsides of socials and how we can use it for good. If you want to find out more, keep listening!

In this episode we discuss the hidden realities of life as a teacher. Teaching is a hard job and so many of the difficulties are hidden from public view. We pull back the curtain on what it is like to be a teacher in 2024 and all of the pressures that they deal with on a daily basis. Listen and enjoy! ----more---- Follow Laura on TikTok and Instagram Follow David on TikTok and Instagram ----more--...