In our first episode for the new academic year, Tara speaks to Daniel Senn whose background and skills helped him to invent a new reading app called Poio which has helped more than 100,000 children aged 3-8 crack the reading code! Daniel also shares his research and views on the role of fun in education. Daniel …
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Pivotal Podcast
The Pivotal Podcast is a free Podcast for teachers and other adults working in Education hosted by Pivotal’s own of Head of Trainers Ollie, Principal Trainer Tara, and fellow podcaster, Kevin Mulryne.
The Pivotal Podcast was in the top 5 for Best Educational Use of Media in the 2014 Edublog Awards and in the top 3 in the Best Education Podcast category of the first UK Podcasters Awards in 2015. It has regularly appeared at number 1 in its Apple Podcasts category 2016-18. Thank you for all your support.
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RIP STARS battling for equality! PP235
This week, Tara Elie speaks to the truly inspirational RIP STARS: Here’s how the Disabled Young Researchers describe themselves: We are a group of disabled young people aged 17 – 25 from Coventry, UK. We have been trained by Anita Franklin and Geraldine Brady (Coventry University) to be researchers. We lead our project – research …
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How and why to change your culture with Maxine and Ewan from Haileybury Turnford PP234
This week, Tara Elie talks to Maxine and Ewan from Haileybury Turnford in Hertfordshire. It’s an excellent chance to hear all about how they have embarked on a process of culture change around behaviour and rates of exclusion – and their successes. https://haileyburyturnford.com/ How and why to change your culture with Maxine and Ewan from …
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End of Year Behaviour Progress with Lee Parry PP233
Despite serious technical challenges at his school, Lee Parry managed to join Tara Elie to discuss the progress his school has made in behaviour after adopting Pivotal’s approach. Lee is Head of Drama at Netherhall School in Cambridge and also a qualified Pivotal Instructor. Tara and Lee also discuss tips for managing behaviour at the …
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Pivotal Podcast’s Parade of Pops – 232
Greetings pop pickers! This is a rundown of the 10 most downloaded episodes from the podcast in the academic year 2018-19. Will your favourite make it to the top spot? In no particular order, here are the episodes featured: http://pivotalpodcast.com/221 http://pivotalpodcast.com/220 http://pivotalpodcast.com/205 http://pivotalpodcast.com/222 http://pivotalpodcast.com/223 http://pivotalpodcast.com/211 http://pivotalpodcast.com/215 http://pivotalpodcast.com/216 http://pivotalpodcast.com/206 http://pivotalpodcast.com/204 Pivotal Podcast’s Parade of Pops – …
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YouTube For Teachers – and Baby Sharks! – PP231
This week, Tara speaks to Katie from the thriving YouTube Channel, ‘For Teachers’. Here’s the channel’s description: Follow For Teachers: Instagram: @ForTeachers Twitter: _ForTeachers Email: [email protected] Katie has a fascinating story – originally a teacher in Manchester, she now teaches in Hong Kong and explains to Tara some of the differences she’s discovered. Katie is …
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Principal Ricky Massey and ‘The Willy Wonka Chocolate Factory of Schools’! PP230
This week, Kevin and Ollie speak to Ricky Massey and hear his fascinating story. As Principal of Glengormley High School in Belfast, he took over a school which was described as ‘The Willy Wonka Chocolate Factory of Schools’. Ricky explains how he approached this new role and gives lots of practical tips on how to …
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Dr. Todd Whitaker – (E.T.) Phone Home! PP229
In a fascinating interview, Tara Elie speaks to the influential educator, Dr. Todd Whitaker, about phone calls and how to be welcoming to parents. Dr. Todd Whitaker has been fortunate to be able to blend his passion with his career. Recognized as a leading presenter in the field of education, his message about the importance of …
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Matt Burton and Cerys Griffiths- Starting Secondary School – tips and resources for transitioning – PP228
This week we’re thrilled to welcome two guests to our podcast; Matt Burton, Headteacher at Thornhill Community Academy and Cerys Griffiths, Creative Director, BBC Education. Matt is probably better known as ‘Mr Burton’ from the popular TV series Educating Yorkshire, who, inspired by watching ‘The King’s Speech’, helped pupil Musharaf Asghar with his speech and …
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Charlie Taylor from Zen Educate – How to Integrate Supply Teachers – PP227
Charlie was the inaugural Chief Executive of the National College for Teaching & Leadership (NCTL) where he was responsible for overseeing teacher training and professional conduct. Prior to the NCTL, Charlie was the Headteacher at The Willows Special School and a DfE expert adviser on behaviour. This week, Tara Elie talks to Charlie about …
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