Épisodes

  • Episode 168: Nine years on, Langley Green’s story with Maths — No Problem!
    Jun 12 2024

    Sceptic starts, Impressing Ofsted, and more. Our hosts are joined by Lucy, Debbie and Alison from Langley Green Primary School in West Sussex to chat about their journey with Maths — No Problem!. Would they change anything about their implementation? How effective is the routine of their maths learning for the pupils? Plus, what are the moments for each guest that makes them think ‘we’ve cracked this’…


    Voir plus Voir moins
    23 min
  • Episode 167: Engaging girls in maths
    Jun 5 2024

    Yoga A-Level, Self perception, and more. In this episode Louise Hoskyns-Staples joins us to share her insights on how we can improve maths engagement for girls. What learning style suits girls best? Can teaching maths in a way that benefits girls potentially jeopardise the boys? Plus, are there any differences in the male and female brains that account for how they perform in maths?


    Voir plus Voir moins
    21 min
  • Episode 166: Trusts, Models and Management
    May 29 2024

    Immigration impact, Finance models, and more. Trusts, Models and Management is this week’s discussion. What are the dangers present to Multi Academy Trusts? And what is the reason for moving towards them? Plus, what new guest are we eyeing up next? Find out!


    Voir plus Voir moins
    19 min
  • Episode 165: Comparing education systems - Should we take international results with a pinch of salt?
    May 22 2024

    Data interpretation, the Asian factor, and more. This week we’re discussing the importance of understanding the data that comes from international studies. How influential are these studies? Why can’t certain countries just pick up any successful model? Plus, the team discuss how important cultural differences are.


    Voir plus Voir moins
    16 min
  • Episode 164: Should flexible working be more accepted in schools?
    May 15 2024

    Remote workers, Tripled productivity, and more. Our three remote hosts tackle this big issue and explore whether there’s a stigma with teachers working from home. How crucial is having uninterrupted time? Is there a trust issue with schools? Plus, are open door policies a worry?


    Voir plus Voir moins
    21 min
  • Episode 163: The school that successfully brings maths mastery to visually impaired pupils
    May 8 2024

    Anti spoon-feeding, Maths-anxious parents, and more. Our gang are lucky to be joined by Claire Craddock from World’s End Junior School in Birmingham, as she shares how her school have made their maths programme accessible to pupils with visual impairments. What does a lesson look like? How much has to be adapted? Plus, Adam shares something in education that gets him really cross…


    Voir plus Voir moins
    19 min
  • Episode 162: Are we forgetting the importance of Arts and Sports?
    May 1 2024

    Underground buskers, GCSE’s at Primary, and more. Our experts are here to discuss all things Arts and Sports in School. Is there still a negativity towards learning the arts? Do core subjects get too much attention? Plus, Andy poses the question — What is the difference between critical thinking and creative thinking?


    Voir plus Voir moins
    24 min
  • Episode 161: Is gamification taking over?
    Apr 24 2024

    Gold stars, Chocolate-covered broccoli, and more. Our fabulous trio are here to weigh up whether gamification is taking over and whether or not it is a danger to children’s attitudes. Is the quality of the learning being overlooked? Can school attendance rewards be an issue? Plus, who turns into Max Verstappen when they enter a Go-kart?


    Voir plus Voir moins
    21 min