Cambridge Mathematics
Staffroom Catch-Up
These podcasts, from Cambridge Mathematics (www.cambridgemaths.org), offer listeners the opportunity to hear staffroom conversations beyond their original settings. We hear from practitioners about what ‘educational research’ means to them and how it impacts their work.
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Feb 23, 2026
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Episodes
Episode 8: 'We can go after it better together' 23.02.2026 34:49
In this episode Fran Watson chats with Adil Jaffer, mathematics coordinator and an Early Years teacher at an international school in Amsterdam, about what it means to see the teacher as researcher – and why, for Adil, the two roles are inseparable. A transcript of this episode, and links to resources mentioned by Adil in this episode can be found on our website . For more about Cambridge Mathemati...
Episode 7: 'A tenacious idea isn't always a good idea!' 23.01.2026 39:37
In this episode Simon Lewis, a nursery teacher and head of Early Years at a primary school in south London, talks to Fran Watson about how educational research has transformed his practice. A transcript of this episode, and links to resources mentioned by Simon in this episode can be found on our website . For more about Cambridge Mathematics Visit our website: www.cambridgemaths.org . Or get in t...
Episode 6: 'It’s made me a better practitioner' 23.12.2025 27:46
Join Fran Watson as she speaks with Julie DeFuyck, a Year 6 teacher and maths lead from a rural primary school, about her journey with educational research. A transcript of this episode, and links to resources mentioned by Julie in this episode can be found on our website . For more about Cambridge Mathematics Visit our website: www.cambridgemaths.org . Or get in touch on X , LinkedIn or Facebook...
Episode 5: 'Becoming maths people' 21.11.2025 44:09
In this episode host Fran Watson chats with associate professor Dr Rachel Oughton, head teacher Sarah Dixon-Jones and nursery lead practitioner Kathryn Nichols, about the collaboration which has blossomed from a 'cheeky email request' sent in 2020. A transcript of this episode, and links to resources mentioned by Rachel, Sarah and Kathryn in this episode can be found on our website . For...
Episode 4: 'It’s the most impactful CPD we’ve ever had in school' 23.10.2025 26:05
In this episode Fran Watson chats with headteacher John Mortimer about how education research has transformed teaching practice at his school. He explains how staff work together creating a culture of shared responsibility and continuous improvement, inspired and supported by experts from near – the Devon Maths team – and far – visiting international practitioners. A transcript of this episode, an...
Episode 3: 'We can do amazing things!' 23.09.2025 28:48
In this episode host Fran Watson catches up with NCETM Mastery specialist and Year 4 teacher and mathematics lead Catherine Gee about practical advice on engaging with research: start with your interests, seek colleague recommendations, compare multiple perspectives, and don't be discouraged if an approach doesn't work initially in your classroom. A transcript of this episode, and links...
Episode 2: 'My colleague and I climbed into this skip' 22.08.2025 27:38
In this episode host Fran Watson catches up with Early Years team leader Esther O’Connor about engaging with educational research in a variety of ways and encouraging teachers to become ‘obsessed’ with helping children reflect on their learning to deepen their understanding. A transcript of this episode, and links to resources mentioned by Esther in this episode can be found on our website . For m...
Episode 1: 'There’s always things to learn' 23.07.2025 30:38
In this episode, host Fran Watson catches up with primary deputy headteacher and mathematics lead Julia Norman, about participating in educational research and the impact that it has had on her, her colleagues and the children they work with. A transcript of this episode, and links to resources mentioned by Julia in this episode can be found on our website . For more about Cambridge Mathematics Vi...
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