Showing the 10 most recent podcasts.
From Headteacher to CEO
Cathy has spent all her career in primary teaching starting work in central London. Having taught in several culturally diverse schools, Cathy moved to West Sussex and in 1990 became headteacher at Edward Bryant School in Bognor Regis. She trained… Read more
Duration: 35:51
Can I read you my poem, Miss?
Kay Tinsley is an English teacher and the Director of Teaching and Learning at TKAT (The Kemnal Academies Trust). Before joining TKAT she worked in a variety of different contexts, many deprived, to secure school improvement. Kay has over 27 years of… Read more
Duration: 21:50
The WISE approach: Going upstream to tackle the source of the problem with Natalie Fountain
Join this conversation with Natalie Fountain, Regional Education Director for the WISE Academies Trust. This Multi-Academy Trust serves schools in the Northeast of England and comprises 13 primary schools, including one SEND primary school. Across… Read more
Duration: 22:25
Weaving a Narrative with Data: Meet James D'Souza
As James D'Souza steps into his 20th year as an educator, his story takes on a new chapter richly embroidered with data. He holds the role of Lead Practitioner and serves as the Head of Psychology, with a history of leading Sixth Form education.… Read more
Duration: 20:15
Designing a consistent and engaging reading curriculum: Outwood Grange’s journey to success
Join this conversation with Ben McGarry, Director of English for the OGAT primary academies, as he shares his experiences pitching and developing their trust-wide reading strategy and curriculum. This consistent approach across the academies allows… Read more
Duration: 34:03
The ABCs of trust leadership: Learners' Trust model for effective school improvement with Matt Freeston, CEO
Join this conversation with Matt Freeston, CEO of the Learner’s Trust, as he discusses the development of their ABC model – Ambiguity, Barriers, Complexity – and how this underpins everything from curriculum, finance, people and resources. This… Read more
Duration: 32:59
Are you really an English Teacher?
Jeffrey Boakye is an author, broadcaster and educator with a particular interest in issues surrounding race, masculinity, education and popular culture. Jeffrey taught English to 11- to 18-year-olds for 15 years and now provides training for schools,… Read more
Duration: 31:04
Books and the different experiences they offer
Margaret Allen speaks to researcher Dr Sarah McGeown discuss the challenges of finding motivation for some children to be enthusiastic about reading and what to expect from readers of every ability. Sarah is at The University of Edinburgh as a Senior… Read more
Duration: 20:13
How many hats can a teacher wear?
Bec Richardson is an experienced Primary School teacher at Irchester Primary School – part of Nene Valley Partnership Trust – 3 primary schools and one secondary. Her many roles include leading Key Stage 2 and reading across the school, and… Read more
Duration: 16:35
Celebrating World Book Day in a Secondary Setting
For our World Book Day special episode of the Renaissance Space Podcast, we speak to secondary school Librarian Sharan Kaur who explains how World Book Day is celebrated at her school. Sharan also discusses how the Complete Literacy Solution from… Read more
Duration: 9:41
