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At a time when AI tools are increasingly present in education, school leaders are beginning to explore how large language models might support thinking, planning, and decision making alongside ongoing pressures around workload, safeguarding, and resourcing. In this conversation with David Monis-Weston, the focus is on how AI can be used as a thinking partner rather than a replacement for professio...

Curriculum reform in England is increasingly bringing climate and sustainability education into sharper focus, with the Curriculum and Assessment Review (CAR) positioning it as a core part of what a modern curriculum should provide for all pupils. The conversation with Climate Adaptive Pathways Education (CAPE) explores what it actually takes to turn that expectation into classroom reality. Rather...

At a time when UK education is shaped by ongoing pressures around curriculum, with new programmes of study and examination requirements in the pipeline, increasing curriculum alignment in some trusts, and fewer specialist teachers, schools are also being asked to respond to a broader and more complex set of expectations: improving inclusion, supporting pupil wellbeing, strengthening curriculum qua...

Ruqsana Begum’s story shows how schools can either amplify potential or unintentionally reinforce barriers. Growing up in a community where cultural expectations could have limited her ambitions, she became a world champion athlete, entrepreneur, and advocate for women’s empowerment. Her experiences illustrate both the challenges and possibilities for young people whose opportunities depend on whe...

Wellbeing has always been central to effective education, but in a time of rapid policy change, shifting accountability, and systemic uncertainty, it has become essential. Across the UK, school leaders are navigating curriculum reforms, assessment changes, reforms to SEND policy, an updated Ofsted framework, and workforce pressures, all at once. In this context, staff wellbeing is not a “nice to h...

Far from being a temporary trend, oracy is a core component of education, vital for attainment, inclusion, and preparing young people for life beyond school. In education, work, and civic life, the ability to think, reason, and solve problems together through talk is fundamental. Research from psychology, linguistics, and neuroscience shows that human intelligence is collective, and that language...

This podcast reinforces themes in the Education Secretary’s speech at the CST Conference (October 2025) , which emphasised literacy, inclusion, and evidence-informed teaching as core drivers of curriculum quality. It follows two other videos based on Chris Such’s book Primary Reading Simplified (‘ Primary reading simplified ’ and ‘ Reading - the process ’), exploring the pedagogical heart of readi...

In her 2025 CST Conference speech, Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson called for an education system that moves 'from narrow to broad' - one that values the whole experience of schooling: academic achievement, cultural development, community engagement, and personal growth. This vision echoes a growing national conversation about how schools can cultivate great learners and great peo...

Inclusion has always been at the heart of great teaching - but with Ofsted’s updated Education Inspection Framework placing it even more prominently, this feels like the right moment to pause and reflect in depth. In this podcast, Nic Ponsford reminds us that inclusion isn’t an optional add-on or compliance exercise ( see here for Part 2 of this collection ). It’s a daily moral and professional co...

Steve and Lucy discuss the vulnerability of teenagers to exploitation, highlighting the growing issue of child exploitation in the UK and the concept of "county lines" in drug distribution. They explore signs that might indicate a child's involvement in criminal activities and emphasise the importance of educators and parents being aware of these indicators. The recording also cover...

We all have our views on the education system but how often do we seek to really understand our education system through the lens of a pupil? In the extended podcast Rachel Higginson chats to Douglas Finch. Doug has experienced three education providers. They reflect on their journey, the difference in the phases and the transitions between and their thoughts on the education system as a whole......

David outlines how to build a strong curriculum by including high quality texts in every lesson. David is currently head of KS4 and a Geography teacher at a school in Lincolnshire. He is also an SLE specialising in teaching and learning, and curriculum thinking. Previously a head of faculty, in charge of geography, history and MFL. Currently writing a book (with Oliver Caviglioli) titled Organise...

Chris Moyse is a leadership and education consultant with over 35 years of experience in education. He was a teacher and middle leader for 18 years, a local authority consultant before moving into senior leadership in an all-through school in Somerset for 7 years.   Chris is now Head of Staff Development for Bridgwater and Taunton College Trust in Somerset, a 3-19 multi academy trust, as well as b...

Aurora is an author, school leader and educational consultant. She has worked in several schools in areas of high disadvantage, across London and the South West leading inclusion, safeguarding, SEND and curriculum. Aurora holds a NASENCo qualification and an MA in Leadership from the UCL Institute of Education. Alongside her work at Reach Academy Feltham, Aurora currently works as an educational c...

Adam Robbins is Head of Science in a large coastal comprehensive. He is managing editor of CogSciSci, a grassroots organisation which aims to bring the findings of cognitive science into science education. He is also the author of Middle Leadership Mastery . Blog www.adam-robbins.com Twitter @MrARobbins  You can watch the film on Myatt & Co here . You can find more recordings on Myatt & Co

Jennifer Webb is an English Teacher and the Assistant Principal for Teaching, Learning & Staff Development at a large secondary academy in Leeds. In the past she has worked as a Head of English, Lead Practitioner and an AST in a number of schools in West Yorkshire. Jennifer is a best-selling author ( 'How to Teach English Literature: Overcoming Cultural Poverty' 2019, 'Teach Lik...

John shares his incredible and moving story from school exclusion, personal tragedy, character building jobs and social mobility.  You can find more recordings on Myatt & Co

Chris discusses his childhood, his journey into education, his views on the system and some nuggets of wisdom.  You can find more recordings on Myatt & Co

Yamina Bibi talks with Mary Myatt and shows how Socratic debate puts everyone on their toes, in a good way, through asking deep and demanding questions. She shows how it is possible to include every member of the class, and through this how they develop their own ideas and improve their writing. Twitter @msybibi You can watch the films on Myatt & Co here You can find more recordings on Myatt &...

In this wide-ranging discussion with Andrew Morrish, Sajid Gulzar talks about his background and his experience of joining the profession. He highlights the teachers who made a difference to him as a pupil and the ongoing work that needs to be done if we are serious about diversity. He also offers insights into what might need to be considered to open up the curriculum for pupils from all backgrou...

Emma Turner talks with Mary Myatt about the importance of flexible working at all levels of education. Twitter @Emma_Turner75 You can watch the film on Myatt & Co here You can find more recordings on Myatt & Co

Tom Sherrington discusses with Mary Myatt the importance of culture so that we are motivated to change our practice. He argues that we need to get rid of the language of judgement and makes the case for instructional coaching. Tom outlines three levels of improvement where teacher development is working well. Twitter @teacherhead  You can watch the film on Myatt & Co here You can find more rec...

AJ Smith discusses with Mary Myatt his approach to curriculum planning, how he draws on the expertise of subject specialists and how to evaluate external resources. Twitter @MrSmithRE You can watch the film on Myatt & Co here   You can find more recordings on Myatt & Co

Ahmed Khattab talks with Mary Myatt about how he stumbled across direct instruction and dual coding when he had to teach an exam group a year’s worth of material in a term.  Twitter @AhmedKhattabUK You can watch the film on Myatt & Co here You can find more recordings on Myatt & Co