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Primary Education Voices

Primary Education Voices

By Matt Roberts

This podcast is a wonderful chance to get to know fellow Primary Education teachers better, learn about great ideas and resources and develop the great discussions shared with fellow practitioners from Twitter.
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Episode 86 - Petite Primary

Primary Education VoicesApr 15, 2024

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Episode 86 - Petite Primary

Episode 86 - Petite Primary

Join us for an episode of Primary Education Voices where we learn more from another inspirational Primary colleague.

Today we have a chin wag with Petite Primary who you can follow on Instagram and YouTube under that name. Today we discuss everything about securing teaching roles including personal statements, preparing for an interview and the formal interview itself.
Apr 15, 202454:14
Episode 85 - PEV The Book! Session 2

Episode 85 - PEV The Book! Session 2

In this special episode of the podcast, we welcome back Oliver Wright, Penny Whelan, Tom Griffiths, Kyrome Adams and Paul Hume and get excited about the publication of Primary Education Voices The Book! Join us for an episode of reflection and celebration of this moment!
Nov 20, 202337:26
Episode 84 - PEV The Book! Session 1

Episode 84 - PEV The Book! Session 1

In this special episode of the podcast, we welcome back Dr Vic Carr, Dr Clare Campbell, Bryony Turford, Kate Bodle, Allen Tsui and Kate Aspin and get excited about the publication of Primary Education Voices The Book! Join us for an episode of reflection and celebration of this moment!
Nov 06, 202349:27
Episode 83 - Rachel Orr

Episode 83 - Rachel Orr

Join us for an episode of Primary Education Voices where we learn more from another inspirational Primary colleague.

Today we have a chin wag with Rachel Orr. We have a great discussion about language and communication, self esteem and the zest to stay curious which is so vital in education.
Oct 23, 202301:00:27
Episode 82 - Brian Walton (Old Primary Head)

Episode 82 - Brian Walton (Old Primary Head)

Join us for an episode of Primary Education Voices where we learn more from another inspirational Primary colleague.

Today we have a chin wag with Brian Walton, known on X as Old Primary Head. We discuss his concept of Leader****, the importance of simplifying and looking after yourself as an educator.
Sep 18, 202301:00:51
Episode 81 - John Bee

Episode 81 - John Bee

Join us for an episode of Primary Education Voices where we learn more from another inspirational Primary colleague.

Today we have a chin wag with John Bee and discuss the big ideas behind teaching for mastery in Maths, using visualisers to enhance instruction and the power of quality texts for developing writing.
Sep 05, 202359:31
Episode 80 - Ginny Bootman

Episode 80 - Ginny Bootman

Join us for an episode of Primary Education Voices where we learn more from another inspirational Primary colleague.

Today we have a chin wag with Ginny Bootman, known as @sendcogirl on twitter. We discuss the value of getting to know children as individuals, being curious in the classroom and listening to understand - all powerful approaches to building an inclusive and welcoming ethos in an educational setting.
Jul 31, 202346:37
Episode 79 - Martin Bailey

Episode 79 - Martin Bailey

Join us for an episode of Primary Education Voices where we learn more from another inspirational Primary colleague.

Today we have a chin wag with Martin Bailey, also known as @Animate2Educate on twitter. We chat about NowPressPlay, bringing the curriculum to life through incredible experiences and have a really powerful discussion on mental health and wellbeing.
Jul 17, 202357:23
Episode 78 - James Fraser

Episode 78 - James Fraser

Join us for an episode of Primary Education Voices where we learn more from another inspirational Primary colleague.

Today we have a chin wag with James Fraser, known on Twitter as @EatSleepICTRpt. Recommended by @Animate2Educate, we talk about creating subject leader links, embracing AI in education and the power of iPads in creating content in the classroom.
Jul 03, 202355:08
Episode 77 - Poppy Gibson

Episode 77 - Poppy Gibson

Join us for an episode of Primary Education Voices where we learn more from another inspirational Primary colleague.

Today we have a chin wag with Poppy Gibson and we share a brilliant discussion around talking about death and refugees in the classroom as well as teacher self-care.
Jun 19, 202353:58
Episode 76 - Dorastar1

Episode 76 - Dorastar1

Join us for an episode of Primary Education Voices where we learn more from another inspirational Primary colleague.

Today we have a chin wag with Dorastar1 (as she is known on Twitter). We share a discussion about building relationships, books (and more books!) and the diet of pedagogy in the classroom.
Jun 06, 202358:22
Episode 75 - Sarah Cummins

Episode 75 - Sarah Cummins

Join us for an episode of Primary Education Voices where we learn more from another inspirational Primary colleague.

Today we have a chin wag with Sarah Cummins, an award winning education consultant and coach. We share a great chat about observing the child's learning journey, how teaching staff are learners and about Montessori principles of education.
May 22, 202358:44
Episode 74 - Carol Allen

Episode 74 - Carol Allen

Join us for an episode of Primary Education Voices where we learn more from another inspirational Primary colleague.

Today we have a chin wag with Carol Allen and we have a great discussion around the importance of recognising the needs of children, the necessity of inclusion and the power of Clicker 8 in her practice.
May 08, 202301:01:16
Episode 73 - David Shakeshaft

Episode 73 - David Shakeshaft

Join us for an episode of Primary Education Voices where we learn more from another inspirational Primary colleague.

Today we have a chin wag with David Shakeshaft who works as an Executive Headteacher. We discuss the work of Paul Dix and behaviour, concrete resources in Maths and use of data to inform practice.
Apr 24, 202347:56
Episode 72 - Ruth Swailes

Episode 72 - Ruth Swailes

Join us for an episode of Primary Education Voices where we learn more from another inspirational Primary colleague.

Today we have a chin wag with Ruth Swailes. We have a great, in-depth discussion about doing the right thing at the right time, appreciative inquiry and the power of the Characteristics of Effective Learning across the Primary phase of education.
Apr 10, 202301:10:35
Episode 71 - Leigh Hoath

Episode 71 - Leigh Hoath

Join us for an episode of Primary Education Voices where we learn more from another inspirational Primary colleague.
Today we have a chin wag with Professor Leigh Hoath and we discuss learning in the outdoors and how pedagogy is a superpower! Inspiring stuff coming to your ears!
Mar 27, 202351:45
Episode 70 - Anthony Barlow

Episode 70 - Anthony Barlow

Join us for an episode of Primary Education Voices where we learn more from another inspirational Primary colleague. Today we have a chin wag with Anthony Barlow who is known on Twitter @totalgeography. In this wonderfully Geography-based episode we discuss the principle of graphicacy, how we can enhance our Primary Geography curriculum with the power of Vocabulary to explore not just the facts and figures of Geography but also the emotions it evokes and the importance of subject associations and finding your community. It's another great one!
Mar 13, 202301:00:08
Episode 69 - Tim Taylor

Episode 69 - Tim Taylor

Join us for an episode of Primary Education Voices where we learn more from another inspirational Primary colleague. Today we have a chin wag with Tim Taylor and we have a great discussion about creating a narrative in the classroom, utilising principles of Mantle of the Expert, using imagination as a cognitive tool and the importance of connecting as educators.
Feb 27, 202301:02:56
Episode 68 - Sarah Farrell

Episode 68 - Sarah Farrell

Join us for an episode of Primary Education Voices where we learn more from another inspirational Primary colleague. Today we have a chin wag with Sarah Farrell and discuss the importance of times tables, the value of subject knowledge and creativity with the basics. Another cracker!
Nov 14, 202255:51
Episode 67 - Aini Butt

Episode 67 - Aini Butt

Join us for an episode of Primary Education Voices where we learn more from another inspirational Primary colleague. Today we have a chin wag with Aini Butt who shares some inspirational insights into the power of developing self-awareness in children, engaging in critical thinking and the importance of different perspectives.
Nov 07, 202201:03:13
Episode 66 - Bethan Harding MBE

Episode 66 - Bethan Harding MBE

Join us for an episode of Primary Education Voices where we learn more from another inspirational Primary colleague. Today we have a chin wag with Bethan Harding. Along many things, we discuss her ABC of Primary Education - you'll have to listen to find out more!
Oct 31, 202254:58
Episode 65 - Laura Baxter

Episode 65 - Laura Baxter

Join us for an episode of Primary Education Voices where we learn more from another inspirational Primary colleague.
Today we have a chin wag with Laura Baxter who shares some excellent insights into deployment of teaching assistants, recognising the need for a work life balance and the politics of education. Another great one!
Oct 17, 202253:04
Episode 64 - Chris Lawson

Episode 64 - Chris Lawson

Join us for an episode of Primary Education Voices where we learn more from another inspirational Primary colleague. Today we have a chin wag with Chris Lawson. This was a very special recommendation as it came from a listener to our email (primaryeducationvoices@gmail.com) who had listened to the podcast and wanted to recommend Chris as a teacher of one of their own children. He shares his ethos which is the reason behind he had such a positive impact as well as ways to use educational technology to support learning and pastoral care.
Oct 10, 202201:11:48
Episode 63 - Andrew Jennings aka Vocabulary Ninja

Episode 63 - Andrew Jennings aka Vocabulary Ninja

Join us for an episode of Primary Education Voices where we learn more from another inspirational Primary colleague.
Today we have a chin wag with Andrew Jennings, who is also known as THE Vocabulary Ninja. We had a brilliant discussion about reading, subject knowledge and the routines we use in the classroom.
Oct 03, 202201:00:19
Episode 62 - Jonathan Coy (@Headteacherchat)

Episode 62 - Jonathan Coy (@Headteacherchat)

Join us for an episode of Primary Education Voices where we learn more from another inspirational Primary colleague. Today we have a chin wag with Jonathan Coy, co-founder of @Headteacherchat. In a great discussion, he shares insights into connecting with colleagues on social media, with high-quality services and with inspiring CPD.
Sep 26, 202252:60
Episode 61 - Julie Cassiano

Episode 61 - Julie Cassiano

Join us for an episode of Primary Education Voices where we learn more from another inspirational Primary colleague. Today we have a chin wag with Julie Cassiano who shares some fascinating information about character education, outdoor learning and self-determination theory.
Sep 19, 202201:01:28
Episode 60 - Rich Charlesworth

Episode 60 - Rich Charlesworth

Join us for an episode of Primary Education Voices where we learn more from another inspirational Primary colleague. Today we have a chin wag with Rich Charlesworth who shares research-informed insights into diversity, pleasure and picture books in teaching Reading.
Sep 12, 202201:05:16
Episode 59 - Danielle Jarman

Episode 59 - Danielle Jarman

Join us for an episode of Primary Education Voices where we learn more from another inspirational Primary colleague. Today we have a chin wag with Danielle Jarman (@pastelteacher) who shares some excellent insights into classroom environment, picture books and whole class reading.
Sep 05, 202201:06:21
Episode 58 - Alex Barton

Episode 58 - Alex Barton

Join us for an episode of Primary Education Voices where we learn more from another inspirational Primary colleague. Today we have a chin wag with Alex Barton who gives great insight into Reading, times tables and sharing compassion in our teaching.
Jul 04, 202248:20
Episodes 57 - Sophie Merrill

Episodes 57 - Sophie Merrill

Join us for an episode of Primary Education Voices where we learn more from another inspirational Primary colleague. Today we have a chin wag with Sophie Merrill who shares about her passions with Art, grass roots CPD and tackling teacher workload.
Jun 27, 202252:57
Episode 56 - Peter Harding

Episode 56 - Peter Harding

Join us for an episode of Primary Education Voices where we learn more from another inspirational Primary colleague. Today we have a chin wag with Pete Harding, known as Amazing Muggle on twitter, who shares insights into connecting with our class, an effective PESSPA offer (PE, School Sport and Physical Activity) and a Book and a Brew which he has implemented.
Jun 20, 202253:27
Episode 55 - Dean Boddington

Episode 55 - Dean Boddington

Join us for an episode of Primary Education Voices where we learn more from another inspirational Primary colleague. Today we have a chin wag with Dean Boddington who shares excellent insights into developing a love of Reading and intrinsic motivation as well as a very underused maths resource, MathsBot.
Jun 13, 202201:00:40
Episode 54 - Richard Ruddick

Episode 54 - Richard Ruddick

Join us for an episode of Primary Education Voices where we learn more from another inspirational Primary colleague.
Today we have a chin wag with Richard Ruddick who shares a great passion for reading in the classroom, particularly in using graphic novels to enhance his teaching.
May 23, 202201:03:34
Episode 53 - Ryan Ellis (The PE Umbrella)

Episode 53 - Ryan Ellis (The PE Umbrella)

Join us for an episode of Primary Education Voices where we learn more from another inspirational Primary colleague. Today we have a chin wag with Ryan Ellis, best known as The PE Umbrella. We talk some PE tips and resources but also some wise advice for all teachers!
May 16, 202251:37
Episode 52 - Jenny Rogers

Episode 52 - Jenny Rogers

Join us for an episode of Primary Education Voices where we learn more from another inspirational Primary colleague. Today we have a chin wag with Jenny Rogers, a headteacher in York who gives us great advice about coaching, communication, growth mindset and Education Roundtables.
May 09, 202250:45
Episode 51 - Brett Summersby

Episode 51 - Brett Summersby

Join us for an episode of Primary Education Voices where we learn more from another inspirational Primary colleague. Today we have a chin wag with Brett Summersby who shares some great ideas around using picture books and comics. We also delve into retrieval practice across the curriculum and behaviour.
May 03, 202201:15:38
Episode 50 - Clare Sealy

Episode 50 - Clare Sealy

Join us for an episode of Primary Education Voices where we learn more from another inspirational Primary colleague. Today we have a chin wag with Clare Sealy who gives some great insights into the science behind Reading, curriculum design and shares a great resource for outdoor play and learning.
Apr 25, 202201:06:18
Episode 49 - Ben Connor (BBCTeaching)

Episode 49 - Ben Connor (BBCTeaching)

Join us for an episode of Primary Education Voices where we learn more from another inspirational Primary colleague. Today we have a chin wag with Ben Connor, known as BBCTeaching on Twitter. We discuss his insights on using the creative arts to enhance his teaching and learning including some techniques from the Mantle of the Expert approach.
Apr 19, 202201:06:25
Episode 48 - Karl Duke

Episode 48 - Karl Duke

Join us for an episode of Primary Education Voices where we learn more from another inspirational Primary colleague. Today we have a chin wag with Karl Duke, known as Duke Skywalker on Twitter. We talk all things about story-based curriculum, Twitter and nurture.
Mar 21, 202201:04:28
Episode 47 - Matt Dix (Manic Street Teachers)

Episode 47 - Matt Dix (Manic Street Teachers)

Join us for an episode of Primary Education Voices where we learn more from another inspirational Primary colleague. Today we have a chin wag with Matt Dix who shares some excellent insights into Primary Music, reading in the curriculum and the importance of knowledge.
Mar 14, 202201:05:34
Episode 46 - Anthony McGeeney

Episode 46 - Anthony McGeeney

Join us for an episode of Primary Education Voices where we learn more from another inspirational Primary colleague. Today we have a chin wag with Anthony McGeeney, a brilliant headteacher who shares insights into play, NCETM, Maths Hubs and collaborating inside and outside school.
Mar 07, 202253:39
Episode 45 - Aidan Severs

Episode 45 - Aidan Severs

PLEASE FORGIVE MY MISTAKE SPELLING AIDAN'S NAME WRONG IN THE FINAL SEGMENT! Join us for an episode of Primary Education Voices where we learn more from another inspirational Primary colleague. Today we sit down with Aidan Severs who talks brilliantly about Parkinson's Law, Clare Sealy's 3D Curriculum blog and what we do in the classroom.
Feb 28, 202258:57
Episode 44 - Lee Parkinson (ICT Mr P)

Episode 44 - Lee Parkinson (ICT Mr P)

Join us for an episode of Primary Education Voices where we learn more from another inspirational Primary colleague. Today we have a chin wag with Lee Parkinson, perhaps best-known as ICT Mr P who shares great ideas around using technology to work smarter and develop wellbeing in our work as primary educators as well as many other great ideas and views.
Feb 07, 202201:27:26
Episode 43 - Dame Alison Peacock

Episode 43 - Dame Alison Peacock

Join us for an episode of Primary Education Voices where we learn more from another inspirational Primary colleague. Today we have a chin wag with Alison Peacock who has a real passion for providing learning without limits for all children as well as developing trust in teachers, a large part of her work as CEO of the Chartered College.
Jan 31, 202255:15
Episode 42 - Rob Laight

Episode 42 - Rob Laight

Join us for an episode of Primary Education Voices where we learn more from another inspirational Primary colleague. Today we have a chin wag with Rob Laight and we discuss a wide range of insights surrounding school development and evidence-informed practice.
Jan 24, 202201:02:40
Episode 41 - Steph Elliott

Episode 41 - Steph Elliott

Join us for an episode of Primary Education Voices where we learn more from another inspirational Primary colleague. Today we have a chin wag with Steph Elliott who shares some of her most important views about Primary Education.
Jan 17, 202253:39
Episode 40 - Sam Keys

Episode 40 - Sam Keys

Join us for an episode of Primary Education Voices where we learn more from another inspirational Primary colleague. Today we have a chin wag with Sam Keys, a deputy head and SENCO with a Y6 teaching role who has some excellent ideas about Primary Education.
Jan 10, 202250:45
Episode 39 - Matt Payne

Episode 39 - Matt Payne

Join us for an episode of Primary Education Voices where we learn more from another inspirational Primary colleague. Today we have a chin wag with Matt Payne who shares some excellent resources he uses in the classroom as well as the pretty remarkable story that led him to this profession.
Dec 06, 202145:39
Episode 38 - Ros Wilson

Episode 38 - Ros Wilson

Join us for an episode of Primary Education Voices where we learn more from another inspirational Primary colleague. Today we have a chin wag with Ros Wilson, a titan of the Primary Education world who has led research around talk in teaching and learning, is the creator of the Big Write and has a new programme to share called Talk:Write
Nov 29, 202152:41
Episode 37 - Matt Jessop

Episode 37 - Matt Jessop

Join us for an episode of Primary Education Voices where we learn more from another inspirational Primary colleague.
Today we have a chin wag with Matt Jessop who is a headteacher of a small rural school. He shares a fascinating insight into this type of setting and gives some excellent ideas about integrating technology into teaching and learning.
Nov 22, 202146:52