Thinking Deeply about Primary Education

In this episode, I'm joined by Andrew Keegan as we discuss all things music education. Why is music education important, how can we find the time, what does good practice look like and where do we go if we want to refine our craft? Andrew shares his expertise, answering all of these questions and more, in another not to be missed episode of TDaPE.  Full video episodes with bonus tier list foo...

In this episode, Matt Swain and Tom Garry join me to talk about all things teacher development, how the beginning teacher landscape is changing in England and what signs of promise they look for in the early career teachers they work with. Show notes can be found a www.thinkingdeeply.info   Tom is the author of Mastery in Primary Mathematics: A guide for teachers and leaders - a book well wor...

Episode 15: In this episode I'm joined by Christopher Such and Shannen Doherty as we begin the first of many trips into the wonderful world of mathematics subject leadership. We consider, amongst other things, how to know when you're ready to become mathematics subject leader, what to do when we first take on the role, how to support teachers in their mathematics professional development and what...

Episode 14: In this episode I'm joined once again by Christopher Such as we try to put a dent in the surface of the gargantuan topic that is teacher workload. In what will no doubt be the first of many episodes with this theme, Chris and I spend some time considering what workload is, why extraneous workload is an issue and some of the ways in which we can alleviate both our own workload as well a...

Episode 11+2: In this episode I'm joined by Christopher Such and Neil Almond as we continue our exploration of high quality mathematics curricula, including our thoughts on how schools can accommodate for the little and often necessary to make our intentions a reality while providing our pupils with a meaningful and coherent journey through primary mathematics. Show notes, as always, can be found...

In this episode, I'm joined once again by Christopher Such as we sit down to discuss how we can build a healthy relationship with reading for professional development and get the most from what read about education.

In this episode, I'm joined by Christopher Such as we sit down to hash out what we mean by curriculum, how we'd approach their selection or, heaven forbid, design and what we should be aiming to provide less experienced teachers with as part of our efforts to ensure our pupils receive the quality of mathematics education we hope they all will. 

Episode 10: In this episode, I'm once again joined by Christopher Such, as we sit down to discuss the type of support early career teachers deserve and the ways in which we can provide them with an environment in which they can thrive.

Episode 9: In this episode, I'm joined by Christopher Such as sit down and hash out exactly why number bonds are so important to our pupils success in mathematics and how we can best approach them as primary teachers. 

Guests from Season One return for an education themed quiz. Eager to know what Shannen would do if she were Education Minister, what Lloyd would take from the National Curriculum and what Neil would add? Then this episode holds all the answers you seek. Some light edu-based fun to say a massive thank you to all of my wonderful guests from the first season of Thinking Deeply about Primary Education...

Shannen Doherty, Year 2 teacher and senior leader, joins us to talk all things teaching and learning, mathematics education, school leadership and provides us with an early peek behind the scenes of her book "100 Ideas for Primary Teachers: Maths" which will hit the shelves in May 2021. This is the last interview in Season One and a cracker from start to finish. 

Jack Harker, a Year 4 teacher and archaeologist from Kent, discusses teaching and learning, his approach to providing a broad and balanced curriculum, as well as how he engages with education research despite a full-time teaching commitment. Jack is one of the best teachers I've ever had the pleasure of working with and you do not want to miss this episode. 

Elliot Morgan shares his experience of teaching and leading in the nation's capital, his thoughts on task-design and discusses his approach to planning and preparation in the foundation subjects.

Christopher Such, a teacher and school leader in Peterborough, shares his experience of teaching and school leadership, provides us with an exclusive announcement of particular interest to teachers of reading, as well as sharing his advice for teachers wishing to engage meaningfully with their professional development.

Neil Almond, a teacher and curriculum expert in London, shares his experience of teaching in and around the nation's capital. We discuss his acclaimed chapter in the ResearchEd guide to curriculum and what he sees as the essential behaviours of school leaders wishing to develop a high quality curriculum.

Lisa Coe, a mathematics specialist in Norfolk, shares her experience of teaching and leading in the East of England, how time away from the classroom reframed her approach to teaching and a fraction of the mathematical expertise she has developed over many years. 

Lloyd Williams-Jones, a Deputy Head Teacher living in Kent, shares his experience of teaching and leading in the South-East of England as well as the impact engaging with education research has had on the course of his career.