Matt Roberts

Primary Education Voices

Education EN ↓ 99 episodes

This podcast is a wonderful chance to get to know fellow Primary Education teachers better, learn about great ideas and resources and develop the great discussions shared with fellow practitioners from Twitter.

Author

Matt Roberts

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Education

Latest episode

Nov 1, 2025

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Episodes

Episode 73 - David Shakeshaft 24.04.2023

Join us for an episode of Primary Education Voices where we learn more from another inspirational Primary colleague. Today we have a chin wag with David Shakeshaft who works as an Executive Headteacher. We discuss the work of Paul Dix and behaviour, concrete resources in Maths and use of data to inform practice.

Episode 72 - Ruth Swailes 10.04.2023

Join us for an episode of Primary Education Voices where we learn more from another inspirational Primary colleague. Today we have a chin wag with Ruth Swailes. We have a great, in-depth discussion about doing the right thing at the right time, appreciative inquiry and the power of the Characteristics of Effective Learning across the Primary phase of education.

Episode 71 - Leigh Hoath 27.03.2023

Join us for an episode of Primary Education Voices where we learn more from another inspirational Primary colleague. Today we have a chin wag with Professor Leigh Hoath and we discuss learning in the outdoors and how pedagogy is a superpower! Inspiring stuff coming to your ears!

Episode 70 - Anthony Barlow 13.03.2023

Join us for an episode of Primary Education Voices where we learn more from another inspirational Primary colleague. Today we have a chin wag with Anthony Barlow who is known on Twitter @totalgeography. In this wonderfully Geography-based episode we discuss the principle of graphicacy, how we can enhance our Primary Geography curriculum with the power of Vocabulary to explore not just the facts an...

Episode 69 - Tim Taylor 27.02.2023

Join us for an episode of Primary Education Voices where we learn more from another inspirational Primary colleague. Today we have a chin wag with Tim Taylor and we have a great discussion about creating a narrative in the classroom, utilising principles of Mantle of the Expert, using imagination as a cognitive tool and the importance of connecting as educators.

Episode 68 - Sarah Farrell 14.11.2022

Join us for an episode of Primary Education Voices where we learn more from another inspirational Primary colleague. Today we have a chin wag with Sarah Farrell and discuss the importance of times tables, the value of subject knowledge and creativity with the basics. Another cracker!

Episode 67 - Aini Butt 07.11.2022

Join us for an episode of Primary Education Voices where we learn more from another inspirational Primary colleague. Today we have a chin wag with Aini Butt who shares some inspirational insights into the power of developing self-awareness in children, engaging in critical thinking and the importance of different perspectives.

Episode 66 - Bethan Harding MBE 31.10.2022

Join us for an episode of Primary Education Voices where we learn more from another inspirational Primary colleague. Today we have a chin wag with Bethan Harding. Along many things, we discuss her ABC of Primary Education - you'll have to listen to find out more!

Episode 65 - Laura Baxter 17.10.2022

Join us for an episode of Primary Education Voices where we learn more from another inspirational Primary colleague. Today we have a chin wag with Laura Baxter who shares some excellent insights into deployment of teaching assistants, recognising the need for a work life balance and the politics of education. Another great one!

Episode 64 - Chris Lawson 10.10.2022

Join us for an episode of Primary Education Voices where we learn more from another inspirational Primary colleague. Today we have a chin wag with Chris Lawson. This was a very special recommendation as it came from a listener to our email (primaryeducationvoices@gmail.com) who had listened to the podcast and wanted to recommend Chris as a teacher of one of their own children. He shares his ethos...

Episode 63 - Andrew Jennings aka Vocabulary Ninja 03.10.2022

Join us for an episode of Primary Education Voices where we learn more from another inspirational Primary colleague. Today we have a chin wag with Andrew Jennings, who is also known as THE Vocabulary Ninja. We had a brilliant discussion about reading, subject knowledge and the routines we use in the classroom.

Episode 62 - Jonathan Coy (@Headteacherchat) 26.09.2022

Join us for an episode of Primary Education Voices where we learn more from another inspirational Primary colleague. Today we have a chin wag with Jonathan Coy, co-founder of @Headteacherchat. In a great discussion, he shares insights into connecting with colleagues on social media, with high-quality services and with inspiring CPD.

Episode 61 - Julie Cassiano 19.09.2022

Join us for an episode of Primary Education Voices where we learn more from another inspirational Primary colleague. Today we have a chin wag with Julie Cassiano who shares some fascinating information about character education, outdoor learning and self-determination theory.

Episode 60 - Rich Charlesworth 12.09.2022

Join us for an episode of Primary Education Voices where we learn more from another inspirational Primary colleague. Today we have a chin wag with Rich Charlesworth who shares research-informed insights into diversity, pleasure and picture books in teaching Reading.

Episode 59 - Danielle Jarman 05.09.2022

Join us for an episode of Primary Education Voices where we learn more from another inspirational Primary colleague. Today we have a chin wag with Danielle Jarman (@pastelteacher) who shares some excellent insights into classroom environment, picture books and whole class reading.

Episode 58 - Alex Barton 04.07.2022

Join us for an episode of Primary Education Voices where we learn more from another inspirational Primary colleague. Today we have a chin wag with Alex Barton who gives great insight into Reading, times tables and sharing compassion in our teaching.

Episodes 57 - Sophie Merrill 27.06.2022

Join us for an episode of Primary Education Voices where we learn more from another inspirational Primary colleague. Today we have a chin wag with Sophie Merrill who shares about her passions with Art, grass roots CPD and tackling teacher workload.

Episode 56 - Peter Harding 20.06.2022

Join us for an episode of Primary Education Voices where we learn more from another inspirational Primary colleague. Today we have a chin wag with Pete Harding, known as Amazing Muggle on twitter, who shares insights into connecting with our class, an effective PESSPA offer (PE, School Sport and Physical Activity) and a Book and a Brew which he has implemented.

Episode 55 - Dean Boddington 13.06.2022

Join us for an episode of Primary Education Voices where we learn more from another inspirational Primary colleague. Today we have a chin wag with Dean Boddington who shares excellent insights into developing a love of Reading and intrinsic motivation as well as a very underused maths resource, MathsBot.

Episode 54 - Richard Ruddick 23.05.2022

Join us for an episode of Primary Education Voices where we learn more from another inspirational Primary colleague. Today we have a chin wag with Richard Ruddick who shares a great passion for reading in the classroom, particularly in using graphic novels to enhance his teaching.

Episode 53 - Ryan Ellis (The PE Umbrella) 16.05.2022

Join us for an episode of Primary Education Voices where we learn more from another inspirational Primary colleague. Today we have a chin wag with Ryan Ellis, best known as The PE Umbrella. We talk some PE tips and resources but also some wise advice for all teachers!

Episode 52 - Jenny Rogers 09.05.2022

Join us for an episode of Primary Education Voices where we learn more from another inspirational Primary colleague. Today we have a chin wag with Jenny Rogers, a headteacher in York who gives us great advice about coaching, communication, growth mindset and Education Roundtables.

Episode 51 - Brett Summersby 03.05.2022

Join us for an episode of Primary Education Voices where we learn more from another inspirational Primary colleague. Today we have a chin wag with Brett Summersby who shares some great ideas around using picture books and comics. We also delve into retrieval practice across the curriculum and behaviour.

Episode 50 - Clare Sealy 25.04.2022

Join us for an episode of Primary Education Voices where we learn more from another inspirational Primary colleague. Today we have a chin wag with Clare Sealy who gives some great insights into the science behind Reading, curriculum design and shares a great resource for outdoor play and learning.

Episode 49 - Ben Connor (BBCTeaching) 19.04.2022

Join us for an episode of Primary Education Voices where we learn more from another inspirational Primary colleague. Today we have a chin wag with Ben Connor, known as BBCTeaching on Twitter. We discuss his insights on using the creative arts to enhance his teaching and learning including some techniques from the Mantle of the Expert approach.

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