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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Pivotal Podcast
The Pivotal Podcast is a free Podcast for teachers and other adults working in Education hosted by Pivotal’s own Paul Dix, Head of Trainers Ollie and Principal Trainer Tara, and fellow podcaster, Kevin Mulryne.
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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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Jamie McDonough – play in the classroom – seriously?! PP226
Jamie’s website is http://letsplayuk.com/ With over 15 years experience of the sector, Jamie brings an invaluable wealth of knowledge and experience to what we do at Let’s Play. Holder of The UEFA A Licence, the most prestigious qualification available to football coaches, alongside his teaching qualifications – Jamie is a modern and innovative coach, …
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Subject Teachers – Try Kamil’s EAL Tips and Tricks in your classroom! PP225
Tara Elie talks to EAL teacher, consultant and resources creator Kamil Trzebiatow who shares his extensive experience and expertise supporting students with English as an Additional Language in mainstream subject classes. He gives us many practical approaches to try out. Kamil’s blog has been created specifically to help subject teachers who have not had specific …
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Adora Svitak’s youth empowerment inspiration and Russell’s back! PP224
Tara Elie recently spoke to the inspirational Adora Svitak. You may have seen the TED talk she gave when she was 12: Adora is now a writer, speaker, and advocate for causes including feminism, youth empowerment, and literacy. She began delivering writing workshops at local schools after publishing a collection of short stories. Later, she …
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Bill Rogers Part 3 – PP223
In the final of three episodes, Paul concludes his remarkable conversation with the world’s leading authority on behaviour management, Dr. Bill Rogers. Bill Rogers is an education consultant. A teacher by profession, Bill now lectures widely on discipline and behaviour management issues; classroom management; stress and teaching; colleague support; developing peer-support programs for teachers and …
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A blast of behaviour with Bill Rogers – Part 2 – PP222
In the second of three episodes, Paul continues his conversation with the world’s leading authority on behaviour management, Dr. Bill Rogers. Bill Rogers is an education consultant. A teacher by profession, Bill now lectures widely on discipline and behaviour management issues; classroom management; stress and teaching; colleague support; developing peer-support programs for teachers and developing …
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