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Classroom 101008 - Louise FlattersThis episode of Classroom 101 features Louise Flatters, headteacher of Long Marston CE Primary School, York - which had only 26 children on roll when Louise took over.
As well as the reality of leading a small, rural school, Louise also discusses:
'Always awards'
The term 'Gifted & Talented'
A whole month of the year that Louise says is being wasted
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Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/classroom101/message2019-10-2057 min
Classroom 101007 - Laura McInerneyThis week in Classroom 101, we speak to Laura McInerney, the co-founder of Teacher Tapp, and former editor of Schools Week.
Laura discusses firstly how she was taken to court by the Department for Education over a Freedom of Information Request.
Having defended herself and eventually won the case, Laura talks openly about what she learned through the process.
Laura also shares:
the three things she'd banish from education, including open-plan classrooms
her favourite teacher growing up, and the skilful way she married boundaries with care
the thinking behind Teacher Tapp, and how...2019-10-1357 min
Classroom 101006 - Lee ParkinsonThe sixth episode of Classroom 101 features Lee Parkinson - better know as (ICT with) Mr P!
Lee's grown to become something of an edu-celeb thanks to his computing tips for teachers, his vibrant social media pages full of hilarious self-made videos, and his willingness to call out nonsensical practice within education.
Sit back and enjoy as Lee revels in rattling a conveyor belt's worth of items into Classroom 101, including:
Book scrutinies
Marking policies
Teachers' obsession with acronyms, rhyme and alliteration
In this wide-ranging interview, Lee also explains:
Why he nearly quit...2019-10-061h 17
Classroom 101005 - Ruth LuzmoreThis week on Classroom 101, we hear from the eloquent Ruth Luzmore, headteacher of St Mary Magdalene Academy Primary School, London.
Listen as Ruth discusses:
her journey from sales to teaching
the 3 things she'd happily banish from education - plus a bonus 4th
her views on pedantic policies, class sizes, funding in education & 'the dark side of accountability'
her party trick
You can connect with Ruth here, and find out more about New Voices here.
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Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm...2019-09-2958 min
Classroom 101004 - Sonia ThompsonIn this, the fourth episode of Classroom 101, we hear from the ever-positive Sonia Thompson, the headteacher of St Matthew's CE Teaching & Research School, Birmingham.
Listen as Sonia discusses:
her 23-year career in education
life as an EEF Research School
the importance of reading for pleasure
the hardest thing she's been through, and what she learnt
3 things she would banish from education
You can connect with Sonia via her school website or on Twitter.
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Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/classroom101/message2019-09-2250 min
Classroom 101003 - Adrian BethuneIn the third episode of Classroom 101, we speak to Adrian Bethune, teacher and author of 'Wellbeing in the Primary Classroom'.
Hear how a period of intense anxiety and depression became his turning point, then hold onto your hats as Adrian rattles through a series of irritations he'd eject from education if he could.
Tune in to hear Adrian explain:
- how a spell of volunteering inspired him to a career change
- the co-conspiracy all educators are in on
- the three (and a bit more) things he would...2019-09-1557 min
Classroom 101002 - Emma TurnerIn this second episode of Classroom 101, we hear from the effervescent NewEd founder Emma Turner on:
the magical teacher who inspired her
co-headship and its benefits
the edu-book every teacher should read
3 things she would banish from education
You can connect with Emma or learn more about NewEd via her Twitter page.
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Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/classroom101/message2019-09-081h 10
Classroom 101001 - Jeremy HannayFor the inaugural episode of Classroom 101, we speak to Jeremy Hannay, headteacher of Three Bridges Primary School, West London.
In this frank and inspiring interview – the first since Ofsted graded the school ‘Outstanding’ in all categories – Jeremy discusses:
· How his childhood and early career shaped him
· The school he ironically credits for his success
· How he went about creating a culture of trust at Three Bridges
· His views on Ofsted following the school’s ‘Outstanding’ judgement
· An institution, a system and a culture he would banish from education
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