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NetSupport RadioOf Primary Importance Podcast by ReallySchool: Ep. 29 - Thinking and communicating like a mathematicianWelcome back to Of Primary Importance! In this podcast series, we explore all things EYFS and primary with different topics and special guests each fortnight.In this episode each attendee discusses with the group a maths topic of their choice and everyone finishes the discussion with a top tip for sparking passion in maths. This episode’s topics include: ‘Thinking and communicating like a mathematician’, ‘Supporting children who struggle with maths’ and ‘Making maths books meaningful for children.’About our guestsLouise Pennington is the Professional Development Lead at Oxford University Press (OUP). She’s al...
2023-06-151h 50
NetSupport RadioOf Primary Importance Podcast by ReallySchool: Ep. 25 - Taking art into the world of ARWelcome back to Of Primary Importance! In this podcast series we are exploring all things EYFS and primary with different topics and special guests each fortnight. In this episode, I am joined by Tricia Fuglestad to talk about ‘Taking art into the world of AR.’ Tricia is a K-5 art teacher, author, and artist from Illinois, who has a MATL in K-12 tech integration. She has successfully blended digital and physical art making with her ‘transdigital’ lessons to expand the curriculum, give students an opportunity to explore...
2023-04-1739 min
NetSupport RadioOf Primary Importance Podcast by ReallySchool: Ep. 27 - Putting teaching back into its job boxIn this episode, I am joined by Kimberley Evans to talk about ‘Giving your staff a voice.’Kimberley Evans set up Nourish the Workplace in 20128 to make a difference to the profession that she loves. She is an experienced teacher and after seeing many people leave education due to unhappiness and workload, she made a commitment to show schools how easy it is to improve staff wellbeing. Nourish the Workplace gives schools the tools it needs to prioritise and celebrate staff wellbeing. The survey gives every member of staff a voice and helps the s...
2023-04-1732 min
NetSupport RadioOf Primary Importance Podcast by ReallySchool: Ep. 26 - Putting teaching back into its job boxWelcome back to Of Primary Importance! In this podcast series we are exploring all things EYFS and primary with different topics and special guests each fortnight. In this episode, I am joined by Gemma Drinkall to talk about ‘Putting teaching back into its job box.’Gemma is an educational wellbeing coach and trainer who also hosts the ‘Teachers with Boundaries Podcast’. Her ambition is to transform middle leaders’ lives to benefit themselves, their students and team. With 8 years’ experience in education including middle leadership, Gemma understands the challenges that middle leaders...
2023-04-1234 min
NetSupport RadioOf Primary Importance Podcast by ReallySchool: Ep. 24 - Your guide to RSEelcome back to Of Primary Importance! In this podcast series we are exploring all things EYFS and primary with different topics and special guests each fortnight. In this episode, I am joined by Ian Timbrell to talk about the importance of Relationships and Sex education (RSE) and how schools can communicate effectively with parents about RSE. Ian is an LGBT+ and RSE consultant, supporting schools become more inclusive for all pupils. Ian has taught for 15 years and been a deputy head teacher for 5 years. He hosts the Staffroom Soapbox podcast and regularly blogs and wri...
2023-04-0637 min
NetSupport RadioOf Primary Importance Podcast by ReallySchool: Ep. 23 - Valuing teaching assistants as paraprofessionalsWelcome back to Of Primary Importance! In this podcast series we are exploring all things EYFS and primary with different topics and special guests each fortnight. In this episode, I am joined by Cat Allott to talk about empowering teaching assistants (TAs) and helping them feel a valued member of their school community. Cat is a Segment Assistant at Twinkl Teaching Assistants. Her role involves creating TA-specific resources, publishing blogs and running our @TwinklTA Twitter account and TA Facebook groups she has a keen interest in all things pastoral and enjoys networking with other education pr...
2023-03-1043 min
NetSupport RadioOf Primary Importance Podcast by ReallySchool: Ep. 22 - Creating a mentally healthy workplace from the top down to the bottom up.Welcome back to Of Primary Importance! In this episode, I am joined by Lynn How to talk about ‘Creating mentally healthy workplaces from the top to the bottom and the bottom to the top.’ Lynn has 20 years of primary teaching and SLT experience; she has been an Assistant Head, Lead Mentor for ITT and a SENCO. She loves to write and as well having her own blog, she has written for organisations including Education Support, Nexus and SEN Magazine. She is also the editor of Teacher Toolkit. Lynn has two books being...
2023-02-2053 min
NetSupport RadioOf Primary Importance Podcast by ReallySchool: Episode 21Episode 21 - Developing mental fitness in younger students Welcome back to Of Primary Importance! In this podcast series we are exploring all things EYFS and primary with different topics and special guests each fortnight. In this episode, I am joined by Jez Belas to talk about ‘Developing mental fitness in younger students.’ Jez is a former Director of Sport and PE teacher turned Co-founder and Engagement Director of wellbeing company youHQ . He is passionate about mental and physical fitness and would like to see more time and resource dedicated to this in schools. Here...
2023-01-0643 min
NetSupport RadioOf Primary Importance Podcast by ReallySchool: Episode 20 - ‘Breaking barriers and boosting reading and writing through play’In this episode, I chat to Georgina Durrant about common barriers in reading and writing and how we can overcome these, as well as the importance of play and how it can be used to boost reading and writing. Georgina is the Director of Cheshire SEN Tutor LTD and founded the award-winning SEN Resources Blog to share activities, advice and recommendations for parents and teachers of children with special educational needs and disabilities. She hosts the Twinkl Resources' Special Educational Needs podcast, 'SEND in the experts with Georgina Durrant' – and her new book ‘How to Boost...
2022-11-1842 min
NetSupport RadioOf Primary Importance Podcast by ReallySchool: Episode 19 - ‘Empowering students with physical disabilities.’Welcome back to Of Primary Importance! In this podcast series we are exploring all things EYFS and primary with different topics and special guests each fortnight. In this episode, I am joined by Ellise Hayward to talk about ‘Empowering students with physical disabilities.’ Ellise is a motivational speaker, AAC mentor, and an advocate for SEND and Inclusion. She is currently studying Health & Social Care at College. Ellise has cerebral palsy and is passionate about sharing her experiences to raise awareness and empower others with physical disabilities. “My name is Ellise and I happen...
2022-10-2121 min
NetSupport RadioOf Primary Importance Podcast by ReallySchool: Episode 17 - The Charm of ChessWelcome back to Of Primary Importance!In this podcast series we are exploring all things EYFS and primary with different topics and special guests each fortnight. In this episode, we are joined by Hari Neocleous. Hari is a Chess Teacher and Primary Maths Intervention Specialist. She regularly writes for Cherubs Magazine and is currently studying dyscalculia at university. In this episode we discussed ‘The Charm of Chess’Here are some of the questions I asked Hari:You are really passionate about chess, where does this passion come from a...
2022-08-0137 min
NetSupport RadioOf Primary Importance Podcast by ReallySchool: Episode 16 - The role of tutoring in filling gaps in educationWelcome back to Of Primary Importance!In this podcast series we are exploring all things EYFS and primary with different topics and special guests each fortnight. In this episode, we are joined by Liz Rumsey. Liz qualified as a teacher 11 years ago. Before that, she was a training manager for a large banking organisation. She moved from mainstream primary schools 6 years ago to join Tute and develop alternative provision for primary students. Her role has since developed and, in conjunction with developing and teaching lessons for students, she also has the responsibility of S...
2022-08-0150 min
NetSupport RadioOf Primary Importance Podcast by ReallySchool: Episode 18 - Engaging with challenging behaviourIn this episode, we are joined by Behaviour and Education Expert Adele Bates. Adele empowers school leaders and teachers to support pupils with behavioural needs and SEMH to thrive within their education. She’s an International Keynote Speaker, a featured Expert on ‘Teenagers and Behaviour’ for BBC Radio 4, the Author of ‘Miss, I don't Give A Sh*t- Engaging with Challenging Behaviour in Schools,’ and is a fully funded International Researcher in Finland, the Dominican Republic and Costa Rica on Behaviour & Inclusion, alongside 20 years of teaching experience!Adele: “I’ve had juice poured on my head, been wha...
2022-07-291h 19
NetSupport RadioOf Primary Importance Podcast by ReallySchool: Episode 15 - Taking early school education to 'the big kids'In this episode, we are joined by Maggie Layfield. As a former teacher turned ‘EdTechie’, Maggie is passionate about seeing technology used intentionally in the classroom to help increase engagement and lead to positive learning outcomes. She serves as the VP of US Sales for NetSupport Inc, and is recognised leader in EdTech. She lives outside of Atlanta with her husband and two kids (plus one on the way!). Maggie loves to bake, solve puzzles, play word games, and read in her spare time, which is rather limited these days.In this episode we discussed Taking early year...
2022-06-2134 min
NetSupport RadioReallySchool - Hampton Lakes Primary School Case StudyWe are excited to share with you a brand new video case study from Hampton Lakes Primary School. In this video our Product Manager Kat Cauchi interviews Head of School Zoe Trigg and Head of EYFS Helen Lloyd about their experiences of using ReallySchool.Here are some of the questions we asked:Hello Zoe and Helen can you tell us a bit about your school please?What were your main challenges with observations before using ReallySchool?What were your first impressions of ReallySchool?What would you say are the main benefits for you, Helen, as Head...
2022-06-1523 min
NetSupport RadioOf Primary Importance Podcast by ReallySchool: Ep. 14 - ‘Engagement, support and boundaries- relationships between parents and educators'In this episode, we are joined by Sammy White. Sammy is a former maths teacher with experience in a wide variety of settings including alternative provision (AP), further education (FE) and secondary. She is currently a teaching & learning specialist at TextHelp. Sammy is also recognised as one of ‘The EdTech 50’ for 2021. In this episode we discussed ‘Engagement, support and boundaries- relationships between parents and educators’Here are some of the questions I asked:You are both a mum and an educator. Can you tell us a bit about if and how that impacts on your rela...
2022-06-0137 min
NetSupport RadioOf Primary Importance Podcast by ReallySchool: Ep. 13 - ‘Tips for success in teaching a new language’In this episode, we are joined by Juliet Park the director of Modern Foreign Languages (MFL) for the Share Trust. She is also a languages teacher and national MFL consultant-supporting schools and academy trusts. She is a successful author of languages resources. Juliet is an experienced examiner, and she regularly delivers training for awarding bodies and trainee teachers. She is also a specialist for the Secondary School Admissions Test (SSAT) in Dylan William’s formative assessment programme, and she supports primary and secondary heads to introduce this in their own settings. She is passionate about developing a lifelong love of...
2022-05-1936 min
NetSupport RadioOf Primary Importance Podcast by ReallySchool: Ep. 12 - Are schools preparing pupils to be ‘future ready?’Welcome back to Of Primary Importance!In this podcast series we are exploring all things EYFS and primary with different topics and special guests each fortnight. In this episode, we are joined by Evo Hannan. Evo is passionate about design and innovation in education. Innately driven by his desire to create positive change, Evo has utilised his 20 years of teaching experience to channel into projects which have made an impact across the globe, including The Agency project and Ed Talks Live-a live YouTube talk show which engages in hot education topics w...
2022-05-0536 min
Tiny Voice Talks with Toria BonoEverybody Has Something to Share with Kat CauchiIn this episode, Toria talks to R.I.S.E. Magazine editor, ReallySchool product manager and Of Primary Importance podcast host Kat Cauchi about how everyone has something to share. She discusses how through her work, particularly R.I.S.E., she has been able to support and empower different voices across the education sector and why she is so passionate about creating these kinds of opportunities for shared learning. You can subscribe to R.I.S.E. Magazine here completely free.Kat is also a proud member of the Global Equality Collective, a Technocamps Girls in...
2022-04-2927 min
EDDIE’s LAUNCHPADSThe BETT ShowIn this episode of 'Eddie's LaunchPads' Captain Dave and Eddie talk to Kat Cauchi from NetSupport. They discuss her 'Of Primary Importance' podcast, 'Rise' magazine, ReallySchool and the very exciting things to be found on the NetSupport Stand at this year's Bett Show. The Bett Show takes place at ExCeL in London (23rd-25th March 2022).
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2022-03-1820 min
NetSupport RadioOf Primary Importance Podcast by ReallySchool: Ep. 9 - Keeping primary pupils safe online.Welcome back to Of Primary Importance!In this episode, we are joined by Caroline Allams, Natterhub’s Co-founder and Chief Product Officer. Caroline is an educator with over 12 years’ experience in the UK, Amsterdam, Barcelona and Hong Kong. Natterhub is a gated immersive online safety and digital citizenship learning platform, providing primary schools with a tool to develop crucial digital soft skills and that teaches young children to understand more about their digital landscape. In this episode we discussed keeping primary pupils safe online.Here are some of the questions I asked:
2022-02-101h 03
NetSupport RadioOf Primary Importance Podcast by ReallySchool: Ep. 7 - The Respect ModelWelcome back to Of Primary Importance!In this podcast series we are exploring all things EYFS and primary with different topics and special guests each fortnight. In this episode, we are joined by John Magee. John’s life mission and purpose to Cultivate Kindness in the Classroom by being a positive role model and sharing with everyone the many psychological and emotional benefits from practising daily kindness. He has helped transform over 10,000 children’s lives and 1000’s of teachers lives who have taken part in his Kindness Matters 30 Day Challenge and he looks forward...
2022-01-141h 00
NetSupport RadioOf Primary Importance Podcast by ReallySchool: Ep. 6 - Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DE&I) in the Early YearsIn this episode, we are joined by Nicole Ponsford.Nic Ponsford FRSA is the Co-Founder of the GEC (Global Equality Collective) and CEO of GEC Education. Previously an AST and award-winning teacher and Harvard author (‘TechnoTeaching’), she is now an educational and technology thought leader. Whilst studying her Doctorate , she has recently been an EdTech50 Judge, headhunted for a central role with the DfE EdTech Demonstrator Programme, a whitepaper research analyst for HE and a freelance Online Learning Designer. Nic is also Director of EdTech UK and is Editor of the digital publication EdTech UK Magazi...
2021-12-1649 min
NetSupport RadioOf Primary Importance Podcast by ReallySchool: Ep. 5 - Therapeutic animals in educationIn this episode, we are joined by Kerry Williams-Kendall. Kerry is the Vice Principal at Boothroyd Primary Academy in West Yorkshire. She is leading on Teaching and Learning, Curriculum and Pupil Premium as well as a staff governor. She is leading a research forum for the focus trust and developing a CPF training model for the wider area. She has been in senior leadership since 2006 and worked in many schools a lead on many different subjects. She also wrote policies and procedures around issues such as fertility treatment and miscarriage while teaching, a subject she is very p...
2021-12-0139 minEDDIE’s LAUNCHPADSEpisode 7Captain Dave and Eddie Edster, the Dogsthorpe Infant School well-being dog takes children, parents, families, teachers and school leaders on another learning journey on his 'LaunchPad'.
With their special guests this week:
Nadia and Josh from Zoom Through History. https://www.zoomthroughhistory.com/
#ZoomThroughHistory, @ZoomThruHistory.
The Dogsthorpe Infant School #EYFS Teachers. @DogsthorpeInf #Reception #EarlyYears #DreamBelieveShine #EddiesLaunchPad #Dogsthorpe #Peterborough #Cambridgeshire #Education #LaunchPad
Kat Cauchi of @NetSupportGroup. #EdTech. @ReallySchoolK. @ReallySchoolUK. https://www.reallyschool.com
and Lucy Preston Programme Director, 'Learning With Parents'. @LearnwParents. #LearningWithParents, #mathswithparents https://learningwithparents.com
2021-11-1922 min
NetSupport RadioOf Primary Importance Podcast by ReallySchool: Ep. 4 - Inclusive BooksIn this episode, we are joined by Azuraye Williams (@chocpud85) and Lesley Berrington (@Hattiesfriends).Lesley is a NNEB Nursery Owner turned Inclusive Author of the 'Hattie and friends' series of story books. Her books feature positive images of disability, with familiar themes and educational content. The books are suitable for all young children. Lesley believes children need to see disability in books to learn acceptance, respect and understanding for the differences we all have.Azuraye is a year 6 teacher, science lead, PE lead and Diversity, Equality and Inclusion lead for school and trust. She has b...
2021-10-191h 07
NetSupport RadioOf Primary Importance Podcast by ReallySchool: Ep. 3 - Minecraft Education Edition projectIn this episode, we are joined by Kate McCallam (@ChattyStaffroom).Kate is a Year 6 teacher and Computing lead at an independent school in York with 15 years of experience teaching predominantly in Year 6. She is a Literacy specialist and MFL graduate who loves creative curriculum, research, sharing ideas and chatty staffrooms. She also has a previous life in TV production!I talked to Kate about her Minecraft Education Edition project with two Year 6 classes. Here are some of the questions I asked her:You can follow Kate on Twitter at @ChattyStaffroomYou can...
2021-10-0442 min
NetSupport RadioOf Primary Importance Podcast: Ep.2 - Stepping up teaching and stepping into new roles - with Oliver WrightIn this episode, Kat Cauchi is joined by Oliver Wright (@OliverSlt) whi discusses stepping up teaching and stepping into new roles.Oliver is the sector manager for Senior Leadership at Twinkl. His role is to develop links with and content for leaders in school. He lives in Sheffield and before joining Twinkl, taught in primary schools for over 20 years. His experience ranges from large city schools to small Peak District schools, including 8 years of headship in two very different schools. He has led on a wide range of developments from curriculum design, use of new technology and...
2021-09-1336 min
NetSupport RadioOf Primary Importance Podcast: Ep.1 - Using pupil voice in planning - with Kate SturdyKat Cauchi is joined by Kate Sturdy who discusses how she uses pupil voice in her planning and how this has been embedded across the school.Kate is a Key Stage 2 Curriculum Lead in North Wales and Year 5 (soon to be Year 6) teacher with over 14 years teaching experience. She has presented for GwE about her journey to SLT, lectured for Bangor, Chester, and Leeds Beckett University about the new curriculum in Wales, and is currently working on assessment with the Welsh government. Kate is passionate about using creativity, pupil voice, and technology in the classroom....
2021-09-0649 min
NetSupport RadioTip Top Tips Edu: Kat Cauchi - Effective use of technology in the classroomWelcome to another episode of #TipTopTipsEdu!In this episode, we are joined by former Primary school teacher, now Product Manager of ReallySchool, Kat Cauchi. With a number of accolades to her name such as being a member of the Gender Equality Collective, a TechnoCamps GiST role model and an author for the Global Edtech team, Kat’s work and sharing in the wider education community is worthy of checking out! A positive role model for education on social media, Kat is passionate about connecting, collaborating and supporting other educators on social media, and can...
2021-07-1232 min
NetSupport RadioTip Top Tips Edu: Kat Cauchi - ReallySchoolIn this episode of the show, I got to speak with ReallySchool’s product manager, Kat Cauchi about all things ReallySchool.A former teacher and TA, Kat really knows what it takes to support teaching and learning and those all important observations you have to undertake in a primary school. It was really interesting to learn more about the product, how it can help reduce workload, improve communication and better support parental engagement. In this episode, the questions I posed to Kat included:· What is ReallySchool?· Why was it developed?· Wha...
2021-02-2313 min
NetSupport RadioWelcome to the 'Check it out!' showAl Kingsley and Mark Anderson are joined by a range of educators who have some new services or solutions for the education sector that you should hear about!Guests include:Lucy Preston with Maths with Parents - Liz Murray with Spotlight Education Support - Adam Chase with Reschool - Matt Jones with classroom.cloud - Tom Thacker with CENTURY - Katie Stickley with Did Teach - Simon Blower with Pobble - Kat Cauchi with ReallySchool - Jane Moody with Drift IT Services - Kim Cooke with Gaps in my learning - Pranti Zaveri with Teacherly - Ron...
2020-10-282h 12
NetSupport RadioKat Cauchi and Gary Perkins discuss recent developments in ReallySchoolListen to NetSupport Radio’s Russell Prue chat to ReallySchool Product Manager, Kat Cauchi, and Independent Advisor, Gary Perkins, about NetSupport’s primary observations and assessment solution, ReallySchool, (a Bett 2020 finalist!) and hear how much it has been developed over the last year to add even more value for school leadership teams.
2020-01-2307 min
NetSupport RadioLive from Bett 2020 - Day One (22/01/20)Listen back to NetSupport Radio’s live broadcast from Day 1 of Bett 2020! Host with the most, Russell Prue, gets the low-down on the Bett show experience with NetSupport’s MD, Al Kingsley; talks to Will Few from the Internet Watch Foundation about the progress it is making in its mission to stop inappropriate child images appearing online; and chats to Kat Cauchi and Gary Perkins from ReallySchool (primary observation and assessment solution) about the product’s recent development and their hopes for a Bett Award win - plus much more!
2020-01-232h 26
NetSupport RadioKat Cauchi revealed as a speaker on the NetSupport stageKat Cauchi, Product Manager for ReallySchool and former Primary School Teacher at Dogsthorpe Infant School, joins Al Kingsley on NetSupport Radio to discuss activities at Bett 2020.Presenting at Bett in NetSupport’s Speaker Zone on Friday 24th January at 1pm, Kat will be discussing her “Top 5 tips for saving time in the primary classroom,” and will be evaluating how certain tools such as ReallySchool can help save precious time – as well as also covering more general tips that anyone can try to help reduce their workload.Helping to develop the ReallySchool app, Kat is also excited...
2020-01-1503 min
NetSupport RadioFive in five: 5 tips for engaging parents in primary schoolsKat Cauchi (ReallySchool Product Manager and a former primary school teacher at Dogsthorpe Infant School) features on NetSupport Radio’s Five in Five – where education sector experts share their five hints or tips on a chosen topic. Kat discusses with Al Kingsley her five tips for engaging parents in primary schools and recommends:Using technology to your advantage when keeping busy parents in the loop about their child’s learningMaking a list of which student’s parents you want to connect with at the start of term (making it easier to continue throughout the rest of the year...
2020-01-0704 min
NetSupport RadioSupporting Primary TeachersHenry Platten talks to Kat Cauchi about NetSupport's observations and assessment app for EYFS and primary schools, ReallySchool.To learn more about what ReallySchool can do and how it can save you time in the classroom, head to www.reallyschool.com
2019-01-0407 min