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Handpan VoicesAmy Naylor – The Story of Her Desert Rose Handpan from ElaiaIn this special episode of Handpan Voices, Amy Naylor shares the remarkable story behind her Desert Rose handpan, crafted by Elaia Handpans.Amy takes us on a journey from the moment she first encountered the instrument during her travels in Italy to the years of evolution that led to her receiving a custom-built version. Along the way, she recounts chance encounters, deep friendships within the handpan community, and the inspiration behind her composition Mandala Mind.This story beautifully captures the magic of the handpan world — where passion, craftsmanship, and serendipity create something truly special....
2025-02-1119 min
The Robert Scott Bell ShowWhat MAHA Means, Phil Wilson, Far Infrared Saunas, James Lyons-Weiler, COVID Autopsy Data, Cholesterol & Blindness - The RSB Show 2-7-25TODAY ON THE ROBERT SCOTT BELL SHOW: Making America Healthy Again, Fiji Microplastics, Phil Wilson, Far Infrared Saunas, Trump’s USAID Shakeup, James Lyons-Weiler, COVID Autopsy Data, Cholesterol & Blindness, Homeopathic Hit - Leonurus Cardiaca, Liver Health and MORE! https://robertscottbell.com/making-america-healthy-again-fiji-microplastics-phil-wilson-far-infrared-saunas-trumps-usaid-shakeup-james-lyons-weiler-covid-autopsy-data-cholesterol-blindness-homeopathic-hit-le/
2025-02-092h 22
Handpan VoicesAmy Naylor - Exploring Music, Community, and InspirationDiscover the inspiring story of @AmyNaylorMusic a globally respected handpan teacher, artist, and creator of modern mantras. In this exclusive interview, Amy opens up about her unique musical journey, creative philosophy, and the experiences that have shaped her as both a performer and educator.We discuss: • Her passion for free education and empowering others through her YouTube channel. • The profound experiences and collaborations she’s had around the world, from Australia to Germany. • How her musical philosophy blends folk, spirituality, and modern mantras.
2024-12-2937 min
Back When There Was BaseballBack When There Was Baseball: Phil RoofPhil Roof joins us on the podcast this week. Phil started his baseball career in 1959 signed by the Milwaukee Braves and lasted through the 1977 season. He played for the Milwaukee Braves, Los Angeles and California Angels, Cleveland Indians, Kansas City and Oakland A's, Milwaukee Brewers, Minnesota Twins, Chicago White Sox and Toronto Blue Jays. Phil caught one of the best pitching staffs in the game's history with Cleveland (Sam McDowell, Luis Tiant and Sonny Siebert to name a few). He also caught Warren Spahn in spring training, along with Catfish Hunter, Bert Blyleven, Jim Kaat and Jim Perry. Phil is ful...
2023-09-0755 min
Naylor's Natter Podcast- an education podcast .Teach from Your Best Self with Jay SchroderTeachers, this book is a guide for taking care of education’s most valuable resource: you. Author Jay Schroder, founder of the popular Teach from Your Best Self Institute, demonstrates why the version of ourselves that we bring to teaching matters and describes how we can rejuvenate ourselves while maximizing student learning. Part I explains why the self that a teacher brings to the classroom is important. Part II explores skills that will help us sustain a best-self state in all manner of situations. Part III delves into those moments when we’re provoked beyond our limits and our "hurtspots" come...
2023-08-0553 min
The (Un)official Teacher's Manual5 Tips to Reduce Emails - Phil NaylorPhil Naylor is the host of the popular teacher's podcast, Naylor's Natter, as well as a Deputy Head.
His book - particularly suited to PGCEs and ECTs - Naylor's Natter can be found on Amazon.
Here Phil offers 5 tips to reduce emails.
Phil tweets @naylorsnatter.
2023-06-1812 minNaylor's Natter Podcast- an education podcast .**Special** Tiny Voices Talk with Toria BonoA book full of tips, insights and practical approaches pooled from little-known educators with big ideas and all geared towards making a difference for your pupils in your setting.
When tiny voices talk, three amazing things happen: they share surprising ideas and insights; they realise they are not so tiny; and they empower other tiny voices to talk too.
Drawing on the winning formula of her Tiny Voice Talks podcasts, Toria Bono has compiled a great resource full of top tips and actionable advice from a range of tiny voices across the educational spectrum. The a...
2022-10-2559 min
Beyond GoodPhil Naylor - Wisdom From 170+ Interviews!Femi and Matt are excited to be back after the summer break and kicking off season 2 with an interview with Phil Naylor. Phil was the long-standing host of the most excellent Naylor’s Natter podcast and he has recently relinquished his seat behind the microphone in order to make time to pursue his writing and his work – he is a full time deputy head in blackpool. His first book, also called Naylor’s natter, brings this wisdom to the page using a cleverly blended format whereby QR codes throughout the book can be scanned to go directly to relat...
2022-10-091h 09
Naylor's Natter Podcast- an education podcast .The Grand Finale. The Behaviour Manual with Sam Strickland and High Noon.The Behaviour Manual – An Educator's Guidebook offers over 100 strategies, approaches and teaching methods that will help any school, leader, middle leader, teacher, ECT or ITT to pro-actively lead on behaviour. It has been designed to help the entire profession and anyone at any level and all ranges of experience.
The book is divided into three broad sections. Section one examines the role of the Mothership (the school) and the role that leaders at any level can play. Section two looks at the role of the Satellites (the key areas that make up the school) and the integral ro...
2022-07-161h 27
Naylor's Natter Podcast- an education podcast .Simplicitus with Emma TurnerPrimary curriculum design has been in sharp focus in recent years. After leading on curriculum design and effective subject leadership for 24 years across multiple schools, Emma has written the handbook for both the complex thinking which underpins primary curriculum design and provided the practical models to make it work. There is much advice out there for primary schools but much is often dominated by voices not trained or experienced in primary practice. Emma outlines the unique considerations needed for designing and implementing a rich, high-quality curriculum which serves our youngest learners – a blend of academic thinking, educational research, the wi...
2022-07-1159 min
Naylor's Natter Podcast- an education podcast .Why I'm ending the podcast- T and T crossover specialA great discussion on why after 3 years , Naylor's Natter is coming to an end. I am now focussing on writing. We discuss the new Naylor's Natter book and how to design your own #cpd
Inspired by interviews from the popular education podcast of the same name, Naylor’s Natter brings together a wealth of advice from the most influential voices in education today.
In this exciting, one-of-a-kind book, Phil Naylor revisits the very best interviews from four years of education podcasting, drawing on the advice and opinions from some of the world’s mos...
2022-06-251h 05Naylor's Natter Podcast- an education podcast .Wellbeing and Leadership with HeadteacherchatWelcome to HeadteacherChat-A Professional Network for School Leaders. 👋
The Network for School Leaders. Hosted by Lucy & Jonathan Coy
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Naylor's Natter
Inspired by interviews from the popular education podcast of the same name, Naylor’s Natter brings together a wealth of advice from the most influential voices in education today.
In this exciting, one-of-a-kind book, Phil Naylor revisits the very best interviews from four years of education podcasting, drawing on the advice and opinions from some of the world...
2022-05-231h 02Naylor's Natter Podcast- an education podcast .Parklands- A School built on love with Chris DysonIf anything can bind together nearly 400 pupils and 100 school staff in challenging circumstances, it’s love. And love is in plentiful supply at Parklands.
The pupils at Parklands Primary School, located on the Seacroft estate in Leeds, often face significant hardship. Children start at the school significantly behind their peers nationally, especially in terms of their language and literacy. Yet the school is famed for outstanding learning – both in terms of Ofsted judgement and, more importantly, in achieving amazing outcomes for its learners.
In this inspiring book, head teacher Chris Dyson shares the story of how...
2022-05-1648 minNaylor's Natter Podcast- an education podcast .No excuses with Alison ColwellAnyone who cares about education – and especially those in charge of it – should read this brilliant book.” – Iain Dale
***FROM THE PUBLISHERS***
An unputdownable true account of how a tenacious head teacher led one of the most challenging schools in the country to excellence.
No Excuses charts an extraordinary principal’s journey in diary form from the moment she took over at a failing secondary school in a deprived area of the country, where less than a quarter of children attained five or more A*–C GCSEs, and how she set about the gruelling task of transforming its reputation using her zero-tol...
2022-05-0652 minNaylor's Natter Podcast- an education podcast .The Excludables with Kat SternResearchED Blackpool 2022 tickets NOW AVAILABLE
Research by the Seaside is BACK! researchED Blackpool returns for its third year following enormously successful conferences in 2018 and 2019. Both previous conferences SOLD OUT – so book early to avoid disappointment! As always, expect for an exciting day packed full of research-informed practice from speakers from both primary and secondary backgrounds.
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When it comes to 'The Excludables', it is time to shake up the debate. Students who are excluded fro...
2022-04-111h 00
Tiny Voice Talks with Toria BonoNaylor's Natter with Phil NaylorIn this episode, Toria talks to educator, podcaster and author Phil Naylor. Having chatted to many educators on his podcast 'Naylor's Natter', Phil decided to write a book of the same name and tells Toria all about it. His book, which is filled with Ideas and advice from the collective wisdom of teachers (as heard on the popular education podcast) is out on 21st July. To pre-order your copy just click this linkCatch up with Phil's podcast here - Naylor's NatterSupport the showIf you enjoyed this episode please share it...
2022-03-2543 min
Naylor's Natter Podcast- an education podcast .The Complete Guide to Pastoral Leadership with Amy ForresterThis isn’t your average book about pastoral care – it is a no-nonsense exploration of the knowledge base that excellent pastoral practitioners, be they aspiring, new, or experienced, need to excel in their roles. Written for teaching and non-teaching pastoral leaders alike, this book combines theory, evidence, and research with best practice and on-the-job experience to help you on the way to becoming the very best pastoral leader that you can be. It is written for pastoral leaders by a current pastoral leader, reflecting the reality of our roles – the extraordinary pressures and challenges that we face, sometimes in just g...
2022-03-0757 minNaylor's Natter Podcast- an education podcast .'What Every Teacher Needs to Know: How to embed evidence-informed teaching and learning in your school' with Jade Pearce
Book exclusive- Jade's summary
The book has three parts. In part one I have attempted to summarise twenty of the most seminal pieces of education literature. I hope this part of the book will make learning about evidence-informed teaching more accessible. This includes a summary and takeaways for teaching.
The final section of the book then looks at how schools can embed evidence-informed teaching and develop an evidence-informed culture. It begins with an account of the research and literature in this area and then details my school’s journey over the past si...
2022-02-2155 min
Naylor's Natter Podcast- an education podcast .The Juggling Act- Leadership and Life with Professor Toby SaltBeing a leader in education is an always-on job. There’s always more to do, more staff and children to help. So how can a leader ensure that they are doing the right things, at the right time, without burning themselves out?
Professor Toby Salt has worked in some of the hardest, most stress-inducing jobs in the wider education space, as well as juggling a large family. How did he make it work? Sometimes with great techniques, sometimes with bitter experience.
The Juggling Act gives leaders in education and the wider public sector clear advice ab...
2022-02-061h 13Naylor's Natter Podcast- an education podcast .Must do better with Harry HudsonMust do better challenges this damaging and pernicious status quo. It examines the origins of our problem with teaching, it shines a light on the exciting reality of teaching in the 21st century, and it charts a new course for the image of the modern teaching profession.
The book is written to be easily read by the general reader, because ultimately it is with the general reader – the parent, the employer, the politician – that lies the power to effect the change that society needs.
We can and we must change the image of teaching for the better.
Launch event
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2022-01-3144 minNaylor's Natter Podcast- an education podcast .Leading into 2022 with Dan EdwardsAbout Dan:
I’m Dan Edwards.
From working in education, my experience has led me from a world of teaching a timetable of GCSEs and A-Levels to an even more complex career of holding leadership roles in both secondary and primary sectors, notwithstanding a long spell working in various education units in adolescent residential social care, to a brief sojourn teaching post-graduates as a visiting lecturer at universities. To then, finally, a principal of a large primary school.
From working in education for many years, my experience has led me from a world of...
2022-01-1058 minNaylor's Natter Podcast- an education podcast .Leadership into 2022 with Dan Edwards- Video versionAbout Dan
I’m Dan Edwards.
From working in education, my experience has led me from a world of teaching a timetable of GCSEs and A-Levels to an even more complex career of holding leadership roles in both secondary and primary sectors, notwithstanding a long spell working in various education units in adolescent residential social care, to a brief sojourn teaching post-graduates as a visiting lecturer at universities. To then, finally, a principal of a large primary school.
From working in education for many years, my experience has led me from a world of...
2022-01-0958 min
I DID. YOU CAN.Sarah Naylor : Life & Career Transformation StrategistHad a great chat with Sarah. To my surprise she lives near to me- even does the same Parkrun. But we'd never met. So pleased that she got in touch to share her story. She's got her own recruitment business and is also a Life & Career Transformation Strategist but there's so much more to the energetic Sarah Naylor. Worth a listen because it leaves you thinking that you should grab life with both hands and do things. I'm feeling revved up as I type. A great example for any young person wondering where life might take them.A...
2022-01-0330 minNaylor's Natter Podcast- an education podcast .Cooperative Learning with Jakob Werdelin and Drew HowardA step-by-step guide on how to get simple, powerful cooperative learning up and running in your setting – both as classroom practice and as a wider approach to empower the entire school community.
The Education Endowment Foundation’s Teaching and Learning Toolkit describes collaborative learning as an approach which ‘involves pupils working together on activities or learning tasks’, and in such a way that enables ‘everyone to participate on a collective task that has been clearly assigned’. In the context of this book, cooperative learning relates to a number of such activities – from simple memorising to more complex analysis and d...
2021-12-291h 07
Naylor's Natter Podcast- an education podcast .Miss I don't give a .......... with Adele BatesIn this down-to-earth book Adele Bates shares practical approaches, strategies and tips from the classroom on how to help pupils with behavioural needs thrive with their education. Packed full of real-life classroom scenarios, student voice and relevant theory, every chapter offers an Action Box helping you to implement these strategies – next lesson, next week and long term.
From relationship building and teaching self-regulation, to fostering inclusivity, paying attention to your own self-care and schoolwide approaches, Adele Bates unpicks some of the most difficult aspects of being a teacher and empowers you to grow as a confident classroom pr...
2021-12-131h 02
Naylor's Natter Podcast- an education podcast .Teaching Secondary Science: A Complete Guide with Adam BoxerTeaching science is no simple task. Science teachers must wrestle with highly abstract and demanding concepts, ideas which have taken humanity's greatest minds thousands of years to formulate and refine. Communicating these great and awesome theories involves careful forethought and planning. We need to deliver crystal clear explanations, guide students as they develop their embryonic knowledge and then release them to develop their thinking independently, all the while curating and tending to their long-term understanding as it develops over time. In Teaching Secondary Science: A Complete Guide, Adam breaks down the complex art of teaching science into its component...
2021-11-2959 minNaylor's Natter Podcast- an education podcast .Naylor's Nuggets- E-mergency Mail only?Homeschooling, virtual lessons , teams and zooms . These necessary and vital educational lifelines
have receded from view on the vista of most teachers for the moment . Technology played a vital
and essential role in supporting schools and students during lockdowns. As a profession we have
settled on various ‘keepers’ from this period, notably virtual parents evenings. What we have
developed in the authors view from this period is a culture of 24/7 ‘contact-ability and consequent
accountability due to the misuse and over-reliance on email.
During the periods of partial closur...
2021-10-3008 minNaylor's Natter Podcast- an education podcast .Teach Like a Champion 3.0 with Doug Lemov featuring a TLAC playlistA welcome return to Naylor's Natter for Doug , we talk about TLAC 3.0 and we get an exclusive!
Doug talks about the tracks that influenced him when he was writing the book and we play them for you. This is a Vinyl Suite exclusive!
Teach Like a Champion 3.0 is the long-awaited update to Doug Lemov’s highly regarded guide to the craft of teaching. This book teaches you how to create a positive and productive classroom that encourages student engagement, trust, respect, accountability, and excellence. In this edition, you’ll find new and updated teaching techniques, the latest evidenc...
2021-08-281h 04
Way of the BladeGordy vs. Khan with Rob NaylorPhil welcomes his old friend and ex-NXT staffer Rob Naylor to talk about Killer Khan vs. Terry Gordy from World Class Nov 11th 1982. We talk about the greatness of both guys, hidden Omni matches, 2000s Indy wrestling and much more
2021-07-221h 10Naylor's Natter Podcast- an education podcast .The Working Class with Ian GilbertOne of the most intractable problems in modern education is how to close the widening gap in attainment between the haves and the have-nots. Unfortunately, successive governments both in the UK and abroad have gone about solving it the wrong way.
Independent Thinking founder Ian Gilbert's increasing frustration with educational policies that favour no excuses and compliance , and that ignore the broader issues of poverty and inequality, is shared by many others across the sphere of education and this widespread disaffection has led to the assembly of a diverse cast of teachers, school leaders, academics and poets...
2021-06-181h 15Naylor's Natter Podcast- an education podcast .The Future of Teaching with Guy ClaxtonProf Guy Claxton is Emeritus Professor at Winchester University and Visiting Professor of Education at King's College London. He has previously taught and researched at Oxford University, Bristol University and the University of London Institute of Education. An internationally renowned cognitive scientist, Guy s books include Hare Brain, Tortoise Mind; Wise Up: The Challenge of Lifelong Learning; The Wayward Mind; and Intelligence in the Flesh. Recent books in education include What's the Point of School?; Building Learning Power; and with Bill Lucas and others, New Kinds of Smart, The Learning Powered School; and Educating Ruby. Guy's Building Learning Power...
2021-05-251h 03
Naylor's Natter Podcast- an education podcast .TDT Takeover AprilNaylor’s Natter TDT Takeover Show Notes
In this month’s TDT Takeover of Naylor’s Natter, we’re talking leadership, communication, and wellbeing with TDT CEO, David Weston @informed_edu, Barham Primary School Headteacher, Karen Giles @MsKarenGiles and MalCPD Director, Mal Krishnasamy @MalCPD
We are also delighted to announce that TDT have been appointed by the Department for Education in England to be a new Lead provider for the new suite of National Professional Qualifications (NPQs) for school leadership. Find out more and sign up to get more information about delivering or participating in the new...
2021-04-301h 05Naylor's Natter Podcast- an education podcast .Proactive Pastoral Care- Research and Evidence with Maria O'NeillSteeped in research and yet utterly practical, this has to be the essential text for any staff wanting to know about wellbeing in schools. -- Daniel Sobel ― CEO, Inclusion Expert
A wonderful book written by a highly experienced pastoral leader. Everyone interested in pastoral care in schools should read it. -- Professor Barnaby Lenon ― Dean of Education, University of Buckingham, @barnabylenon
In writing this work, Maria has combined her pastoral passion with a deep empathy for children’s needs. Teamed with a forensic analysis of her subject matter, Maria has authored a 'must-read' text for anyone...
2021-04-171h 00Naylor's Natter Podcast- an education podcast .EdTech Evidence and Research and the work of Just Like Us for LGBT+ young peopleEdTech evidence discussion with: Dan Sandhu, co-founder of the EdTech Evidence Group and CEO of Sparx - @DanSandhu - dan.sandhu@sparx.co.uk Murray Morrison, co-founder of the EdTech Evidence Group and CEO of Tassomai - @Tassomai - murray@tassomai.com Details for EdTech Evidence Group - https://www.edtechevidence.com/
Just like us The charity for LGBT+ young people – we work directly with schools and colleges to make education more inclusive through school talks, our Pride Groups programme and School Diversity Week. Chief Exec Dominic Arnall chats to Phil
2021-04-0354 minNaylor's Natter Podcast- an education podcast .TDT Takeover MarchThis month's TDT Takeover
In this week's TDT Takeover edition of the Naylor's Natter podcast, we discuss the importance, impact and future of EdTech for teaching with TDT's Head of Education, Maria Cunningham, TDT Project Officer, Dave Price and Lampton School's Head of English, Richard Iglikowski-Broad.
Download our working paper 'A Culture of improvement' and sign up for our upcoming video unpicking the findings with authors Maria Cunningham and Bethan Hindley: https://tdtrust.org/coi/
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2021-03-2753 minNaylor's Natter Podcast- an education podcast .Teacher Hug Book Club - Naylor's Natter TakeoverFeaturing conversations with teachers and authors .
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2021-03-2055 minNaylor's Natter Podcast- an education podcast .Halil Tamgumus (Mr T) on leadership, representation, diversity and back to schoolJoin Phil for this uplifting conversation with the wonderful Halil Tamgumus (Mr T). We take in:
Leadership
Growing up
Back to school
positives of social media
Phil and High Noon's Vinyl Suite
and we pick Halil's top 3 music choices that define him and his career.
Genuinely, one of the best we've done!
2021-03-1353 minNaylor's Natter Podcast- an education podcast .Top of The Pops 2020-Countdown of the most popular episodes of 2020Here is a Christmas special countdown of the top 10 episodes of this epic year of 2020. Thank you to everyone for your support this year .We are looking forward to in 2021:
Naylor's Natter-The Book!
Live Naylor's Natter monthly.
More and varied guests and interviews
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2020-12-1904 minNaylor's Natter Podcast- an education podcast .Motivated Teaching with Peps McCreaMotivated Teaching’ with Peps Mccrea.
In this podcast Abby Bayford, Director of Institute at the Academy Transformation Trust, interviews Peps and asks him why motivation is important. Peps discusses the big levers we can pull to build motivation in our classrooms. Via Twitter listeners can also get involved in a conversation about motivation with Peps and colleagues by commenting what they find challenging about motivation beneath the Naylor’s Natter post.
About Peps Mccrea
You can follow Peps on Twitter. His Twitter handle is @PepsMccrea. You can find out more about Pep’s career...
2020-11-201h 51Naylor's Natter Podcast- an education podcast .Success in Education: My Life as an Autistic Student’ with John Simpson and #Teacher5aday with Patrick Otley-O'Connor and Martyn Reah.‘Success in Education: My Life as an Autistic Student’ with John Simpson
In this podcast Abby Bayford, Director of Institute at the Academy Transformation Trust, interviews John Simpson: trainer and founder of ‘Inspirational Autism.’ John draws on his experience of having Asperger’s and the impact that being undiagnosed at school had, offering our listeners a really rich insight into what we can do practically to support children and young people with autism. He also shares with the Naylor’s Natter listeners some of his proudest achievements to date.
About John
You can follow John...
2020-10-231h 41Naylor's Natter Podcast- an education podcast .Teaching Rebooted- Jon Tait @teamtait with Bernie KayeAbout Jon
Jon is an experienced senior leader and current deputy headteacher working in a large and diverse secondary school in Middlesbrough. As a classroom teacher he has experience of working in 3 different North East schools for over 15 years.
Trained as a Physical Education teacher, Jon taught both boys and girls PE for over 10 years as well as more recently teaching Computer Science. Jon is an expert in teaching and learning and is responsible for the strategic leadership of the quality of teaching in his school.
Jon has also been recognised by Microsoft...
2020-09-041h 01Naylor's Natter Podcast- an education podcast .Educating with Purpose with Stephen Tierney @leadinglearnerIn this week's interview, Phil is in conversation with Stephen Tierney @leadinglearner about his new John Catt book 'Educating with Purpose'
About the book:
The past decade in education focused on what works. The decade ahead must focus on what matters. In his second book, Stephen Tierney argues that it is time for the purpose of education to move to the centre of the debate.
Why we educate is a question from which all else evolves. A question for all times, it will resonate deeply with those who have experienced the Great Pause c...
2020-08-2856 minNaylor's Natter Podcast- an education podcast .Toria Bono on TVT with Abby Bayford and Kat Howard and Claire Hill on their book Symbiosis with Jo Jukes‘Empowering Tiny Voices’ with Torio Bono
In this podcast Abby Bayford, Director of Institute at the Academy Transformation Trust, interviews
Toria Bono about Tiny Voice Tuesday Unites: a Twitter community established by Toria to help
educators be heard from around the world. Toria also discusses the importance of growing our
professional learning network; helping people find their voice and her commitment to equity,
inclusion and diversity.
Our TDT section sees Michelle Barker, Communication and Network Lead, talk to Bethan Hindley,
Tr...
2020-08-211h 56Naylor's Natter Podcast- an education podcast .Richard Gerver interviewed by Emma Turner plus Neil Reynolds with Phil NaylorRichard Gerver has been described as one of the most inspirational leaders of his generation. He is an award-winning speaker, bestselling author and world-renowned thinker.
Richard began his career in education, most notably as headmaster of the failing Grange Primary School. In just two years, he famously transformed the school into one of the most acclaimed learning environments in the world. He was celebrated by UNESCO and the UK Government for its incredible turnaround.
Richard has since transitioned to the global stage where he uses his trademark humour and natural style to deliver passionate, provocative and a...
2020-08-141h 45
Naylor's Natter Podcast- an education podcast .Nimish Lad with Flávia Belham -Chief Scientist @SenecaLearnThis week sees the addition of Nimish Lad to the Naylor’s Natter team. Nimish is Vice Principal for Curriculum and Assessment at Wrenn school in Wellingborough. He is also a teacher of science and enjoys engaging with educational research. Nimish is interviewing Dr Flavia Belham. Flavia is chief scientific officer for Seneca Learn, a social enterprise that provides free online learning resources for students created with the aid of cognitive science. As part of her role, Flavia has attended schools to present of how cognitive science can be applied within the classroom. She has also presented at researchED on...
2020-08-0732 min
Naylor's Natter Podcast- an education podcast .Botheredness and much more- Abby Bayford interviews Hywel Roberts.Botherdness’ with Hywel Roberts….listed out for our competition to win a copy of Hywel’s book ‘Oops! Helping children learn accidentally.’
In this podcast Abby Bayford, Director of Institute at the Academy Transformation Trust, interviews Hywel and asks him what he means by the neologism ‘botherdness.’ He discusses the importance of serving a warm curriculum by cultivating a ‘botherdness’ that leaves children and young people eager for more. Hywel also talks about his own experience as an early career teacher and offers the Naylors Natter listeners the opportunity to win a copy of his book ‘Oops’ by posting advice to their NQT self bene...
2020-07-311h 09Naylor's Natter Podcast- an education podcast .The rED guide to the curriculum with Clare SealyresearchED is an educator-led organisation with the goal of bridging the gap between research and practice.
This accessible and punchy series, overseen by founder Tom Bennett, tackles the most important topics in education, with a range of experienced contributors exploring the latest evidence and research and how it can apply in a variety of classroom settings.
In this edition, Clare Sealy explores how schools can get the most out of a rich curriculum, editing contributions from a wide range of writers, including: Neil Almond; Andrew Percival; Doug Lemov and Emily Badillo; Sonia Thompson; Christine Counsell...
2020-07-241h 02
Becoming EducatedA Natter with Naylor with Phil NaylorPhil Naylor, is a depute headteacher and has worked in education for over 20 years. Phil is an expert in research and evidence based practice with CPD. Phil has written for TES, Schools Week and the Royal Society of Chemistry. He presents regularly at conferences around the topics of behaviour and CPD. Phil created the outstanding Naylor’s Natters over 18 months ago by starting conversations with teachers on all areas of education. Naylor’s Natter is sponsored by John Catt Education and is one of my favourite weekly listens! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-07-2050 minNaylor's Natter Podcast- an education podcast .Jo Jukes debut interview with 'The Researcher Teacher' Nimish Lad.........Its a Nimish Natter!This week sees the addition of Jo Jukes to the Naylor's Natter team . Jo is the Trust Curriculum Research Lead @TEAL_Trust and @ResearchWolds. Jo is a Teacher of Business and will be contributing interviews regularly to the podcast.
Jo is interviewing Nimish Lad
Nimish is a highly motivated, enthusiastic and experienced senior leader in the education sector. A passionate education leader, Nimish had a high level of experience and expertise gained from nearly a decade in educational leadership roles. Nimish is delighted to now be focusing his energy in leading Curriculum, Sixth form, Data...
2020-07-1751 minNaylor's Natter Podcast- an education podcast .The Godfather of podcasting Craig Barton interviewed by Simon CoxThis week Simon Cox is in the presenting chair interviewing my hero , the godfather of podcasting Mr Craig Barton . In the podcast pedagogy, Rachel Ball joins me to have a look at the rise of the education podcasts . We navigate the best podcasts in other genres and signpost you to Rachel's picks.
Next week we have another new podcasting dream team , Nimish Lad and Joanna Jukes who will be interviewing each other.
2020-07-101h 23Naylor's Natter Podcast- an education podcast .Aziza Ajak on venturing into school leadershipAziza Ajak is a Science teacher and a Vice Principal
@durham_uni BSc |@imperialcollege MSc |@UCL MA |@teachfirst2014 | NPQSL | Science teacher & Vice Principal @GoresbrookSc @teachfirst trustee
1)Could you start by telling listeners about your career journey to this point including your 10% braver more like 100% braver on your journey to assistant headship ?
2) Your March 2018 blog ‘is it as simple as just saying thank you - how to value and develop individuals in resource limited schools . How can slt particularly now genuinely demonstrate valuing staff?
3) How do we get recruitment and new...
2020-07-0338 minNaylor's Natter Podcast- an education podcast .A Sage on the Stage with Michael ZwaagstraThis week I am joined by Michael Zwaagstra to discuss his John Catt book - A Sage on the Stage
Our discussion
Could you start by giving us a brief history of your career to this point?
Chapter one- foolish educational fads is a fantastic read and one which will chime with many of our listeners , Could you outline some of those educational fads and gimmicks and tell us why education fads do teachers and kids no favours ?
• A big question in chapter 2 raising academic stand...
2020-06-2652 minNaylor's Natter Podcast- an education podcast .'When the adults change, everything changes' with Paul DixWelcome to this weeks Naylor’s Natter . This week is a special episode that I have been sitting on for some time. As you will all know , I was due to help host with my colleague Mr Simon Cox the behemoth that is rED Blackpool. At this conference , I was due to speak about behaviour , not because I am some kind of expert but because I am a student of behaviour . I would like to think that after years of honing my own behaviour management that I am stronger in this area than at any stage of my career. I...
2020-06-121h 10Naylor's Natter Podcast- an education podcast .The CRAFT of Assessment with Michael ChilesThis week I am in conversation with Michael Chiles on his book 'The CRAFT of Assessment' .
About Michael https://twitter.com/m_chiles
Principal Examiner • HOD • Trainer • Author of CRAFT with @johncatt @SenecaLearn Ambassador • Border Collie Owner •
Michael's career began as a Geography teacher in a secondary school in the West Midlands where he became head of department and then a senior leader with responsibility for teaching and learning . He then relocated to the north-west, taking a short period of time out of the classroom to develop and deliver teacher training both nationally and internationally . He is now head of department i...
2020-06-051h 07Naylor's Natter Podcast- an education podcast .The Power of Culture with Katie Ashford and Pritesh Raichura AND BBC Bitesize with Jordan Firth................CONTAINS DISCOUNT CODE INSIDEA special podcast this week to mark the release of 'The Power of Culture' .We have interviews with authors from the ensemble cast of Michaela Teachers , namely Katie Ashford and friend of the show Pritesh Raichura. We also have an exclusive discount code for Naylor's Natter listeners embedded within.
We are also delighted to be teaming up with BBC Bitesize to bring you interviews with their class of 2020 and we start this week with Jordan Firth. We talk about his teacher talks, his podcast and his love of Leeds United.
Our TDT section sees Michelle in...
2020-05-292h 36Naylor's Natter Podcast- an education podcast .The Difference with Kiran Gill and Putting Staff First with John Tomsett -discount code on PSF available insideWe are spoiling you with another double issue! This week we have interviews with The Difference founder and CEO Kiran Gill and Headteacher and author John Tomsett. WE ALSO HAVE A DISCOUNT CODE FOR PSF, LISTEN CAREFULLY! https://www.johncattbookshop.com/putting-staff-first
About Kiran
Kiran is Founder and CEO of The Difference – an organisation which is creating a new generation of school leaders, specialist in improving outcomes for the most vulnerable children.Kiran began her career in inner-city London, as an English teacher in schools serving the most deprived postcodes in the country. After five years...
2020-05-222h 05Naylor's Natter Podcast- an education podcast .The Teaching Delusion with Bruce Robertson AND Kathryn Morgan interviews Chloe Woodhouse and Caroline SpaldingThis week sees another double-header which are proving very popular during Lockdown. We have Bruce Robertson in conversation with Phil about his John Catt book 'The Teaching Delusion' and Kathryn Morgan in conversation with Chloe Woodhouse and Caroline Spalding. We also have Michelle chatting to Maria in our TDT section on the use of expert knowledge.
About Bruce
Senior Leader of Teaching & Learning in the Scottish Borders | Author of 'The Teaching Delusion': https://amzn.to/2JnKPOa & https://bit.ly/3dLYL2r
About Caroline
Assistant Headteacher KS4, RSL & PP | Future Leaders cohort ‘19 |@SLTch...
2020-05-151h 54Naylor's Natter Podcast- an education podcast .'Closing the Reading Gap' with Alex Quigley and 'Courage in The Classroom' with Dr Catherine LeeThis week we are treating you the listeners to another bumper double edition. We are delighted to have interviews with the authors of 2 new education books , namely Alex Quigley and Dr Catherine Lee . Alex is interviewed by Bernie Kaye, a fantastic new addition to our NN team , Bernie is an English teaching uber geek with a passion for cooking, reading and festival going. AHT - ITT, research & literacy. We have all our usual features including our TDT section http://tdtrust.org/and Lockdown Learning.
About Alex
I am National Content Manager at the EEF, supporting te...
2020-05-081h 56Naylor's Natter Podcast- an education podcast .Bumper double edition #teacher5aday with Martyn Reah AND education and culture blogger @mimmerr MollyA special double edition this week featuring Martyn and Molly . Martyn's natter is PRE lockdown (Feb half-term) and Molly's is a lockdown recording
Martyn Reah : about Martyn in his own words:https://martynreah.wordpress.com/about/
After 20 years of working as a teacher I have decided to put pen to paper and record the things which interest me and hopefully others. Born in Chester and brought up in Sunderland I now call Petersfield home. After starting my career in the East Midlands promotion moved me north to Yorkshire. Family commitments dragged me kicking and screaming...
2020-05-011h 30Naylor's Natter Podcast- an education podcast .Leadership with Neil Gilbride interviewed by Emma TurnerThis week sees a welcome return to the interviewers chair for Emma Turner . This week she is in conversation with Neil Gilbride and they are discussing all things leadership. This interview was recorded on 16th March in a pre-lockdown UK so please be aware of that when listening.
About Neil in his own words:
I am currently a PhD student at the University of Bath, Lecturer in Education at the University of Gloucestershire and consultant with Neil Gilbride Consultancy.
I have a unique, multi-sector experience as both a practitioner and researcher. I have ove...
2020-04-241h 08Naylor's Natter Podcast- an education podcast .How Learning Happens- with Dr. Carl Hendrick and Prof. Dr. Paul KirschnerThis week I am back in the interviewers chair to have a natter with 2 titans of education namely:
Paul A. Kirschner is Emeritus Professor of Educational Psychology at the Open University of the Netherlands as well as Guest Professor at the Thomas More University of Applied Science in Belgium.
Carl Hendrick teaches at Wellington College, UK, and holds a PhD in Education from King’s College London.
We are discussing their new book 'How Learning Happens- Seminal Works in Educational Psychology and what they mean in practice' . Here is Carl's introduction to the book:
"Almost two years ago, I was ask...
2020-04-171h 05
Naylor's Natter Podcast- an education podcast .Sir David Carter interviewed by Kathryn MorganWelcome to this week's Naylor's Natter, hopefully capturing the Zeitgeist of the continuing school 'closures' and lockdown. This script is being written over lunch during one of my days in school , can I add my thanks to all teaching colleagues going over and above throughout the world.
On this weeks natter , we have the marvellous Kathryn Morgan again in the interviewers chair. Kathryn is nattering with Sir David Carter. Sir David is a former National Schools Commissioner, the first Regional Schools Commissioner for the South West and before that had taught Music in Comprehensive Schools across the country since he s...
2020-04-101h 17Naylor's Natter Podcast- an education podcast .Putting Staff First part 1 - Kathryn Morgan interviews Jonny Uttley . Promo code of PSF40 for listeners to get 40% off Putting Staff First.Update - promo code of PSF40 for listeners to get 40% off Putting Staff First. Visit https://www.johncattbookshop.com/titles
In this weeks natter , Kathryn is in conversation with Jonny on leadership and how it is vital at times like this.
Podcast Pedagogy
Music- 'Mixing Colours' - Roger Eno and Brian Eno
Books- 'A Clergyman's Daughter' by George Orwell
Streaming Services- 'Sunderland 'till I die' and The Body Coach
Next week
Sir David...
2020-04-0359 minNaylor's Natter Podcast- an education podcast .The case for an ed tech revolution with Daisy Christodoulou*******This week's interview was recorded some weeks ago so please bear that in mind when listening*******
This week I am in conversation with Daisy Christodoulou . Daisy is the Director of Education at No More Marking, a provider of online Comparative Judgement software for schools. Comparative Judgement is an innovative, reliable and quick way to assess essays. You can find out more about how it works on the No More Marking website.
Before joining No More Marking, Daisy was Head of Assessment at Ark Schools, a group of academy schools in the UK, and...
2020-03-271h 10Naylor's Natter Podcast- an education podcast .Tom Sherrington on Teaching Walkthrus - book available on John Catt BookshopThis week sees the welcome return of Tom Sherrington to talk through his new book (with Oliver Caviglioli) entitled Teaching Walkthrus. Teaching Walkthrus are 5 step guides for instructional coaching.
The natter:
The first question is why? What are the reasons for the walkthrus?
Secondly , what areas have you covered in the walkthru series?
Into behaviour , how important are routines and how do the walkthrus and Oliver’s work help here?
With curriculum , How do you walkthru designing a knowledge rich curriculum and sequencing concepts in small steps?
Tell listeners about how you and Oliver have drawn on the work of wil...
2020-03-2053 minNaylor's Natter Podcast- an education podcast .Tom Bennett on Behaviour and ResearchEDThis week Teacher Development Trust CEO David Weston interviews Tom Bennett on behaviour, his work with the DfE on behaviour hubs, creating a culture and the mighty ResearchEd movement .
Tom Bennett is the founder of researchED, a grass-roots organisation that raises research literacy in education. Since 2013 researchED has visited three continents and six countries, attracting thousands of followers. In 2015 he became the UK government’s school ‘Behaviour Czar’, advising on behaviour policy. He has written four books about teacher training, and in 2015 he was long listed as one of the world’s top teachers in the GEMS Global T...
2020-03-1359 minNaylor's Natter Podcast- an education podcast .Bad School Leadership with Omar Akbar (aka Teacher's Manual)This weeks I am in conversation with Omar Akbar; Teacher, Author- The Unofficial Teacher's Manual: What they don't teach you in training; Bad School Leadership (and what to do about it) . We are nattering about school leadership, the good and the bad! This is a very positive podcast with some great takeaways.
The natter
From the introduction of the book , tell us a little bit about you and your 15 years teaching across 4 schools?
You say this book is about the mismanagement of the system , what do you mean by this and what can we d...
2020-03-0647 min
Naylor's Natter Podcast- an education podcast .Cath Murray on Alternative Provision and John Catt sponsorship announcement! POD30.Cath Murray now slays dragons for @csjthinktank leading on alternative provision. Content producer for @EducationFest. Formerly@SchoolsWeek&@FEWeek . We are in conversation about alternative provision and exclusions.
What is IntegratED?
The IntegratED programme aims to reduce preventable school exclusions and improve the quality of alternative provision (AP) for pupils being educated outside of mainstream schools.
Our work is broadly divided into two areas:
Raising the profile of AP and exclusions; and
Piloting models in schools and AP settings that prioritise whole-child development.
Change
The social change we want to se...
2020-02-2857 minNaylor's Natter Podcast- an education podcast .Half-term bonanza with Emma Turner interviewing Sam Twiselton AND Jude Hunton interviewing Christine CounsellIn this week's extended half-term special, we have Emma Turner interviewing Sam Twiselton OBE on Early Career Framework and much more. We also have Jude Hunton 'live' from Educating Lincs which took place earlier this month.
TDT Section
We have Maria and David in discussion about the Education Policy Institute's new research, commissioned by Wellcome, The effects of high-quality professional development on teachers and students is published today. The report can be found at https://epi.org.uk/document-type/report/. This review of the evidence on teacher professional development informs a wider EPI research project on C...
2020-02-211h 13Naylor's Natter Podcast- an education podcast .GROWING GREAT TEACHERS: IMPROVE NOT PROVE with Chris MoyseChris Moyse is a nationally acclaimed trainer and consultant with over 30 years of experience in education. A teacher for 18 years, he was a successful Head of Physical Education and went on to become a Teaching and Learning consultant for Somerset Local Authority. He was then a senior leader in a highly successful all-through 3-16 school for 7 years and is now Head of Staff Development for Bridgwater College Trust – a 3-19 multi academy trust in Somerset.
He is also managing director of a successful education and leadership consultancy business; TLC Education Services Ltd, as well as being senior SL...
2020-02-1445 minNaylor's Natter Podcast- an education podcast .Tom Rogers on Leadership, CPD , blogging, podcasting and teachmeet icons.Tom Rogers is an experienced teacher and middle leader, having worked at schools in the UK for 9 years and internationally for 4 as a history teacher, head of history and latterly assistant headteacher. He is now back in the UK.
Toms passion is in making schools better places for teachers to work in. This passion has inspired him to write more than 100 blogs for the TES and share with the profession through his own twitter account; @rogershistory. Tom has also produced videos for his youtube channel, has his own podcast and more than 20,000 students use his online courses.
2020-02-0756 minNaylor's Natter Podcast- an education podcast .Jack Worth from NFER on Teacher autonomy: how does it relate to job satisfaction and retention?This weeks special edition is presented by the Chief Executive of (our friends and podcast partners) The Teacher Development Trust, David Weston.
David is in conversation with Jack Worth, Jack is an education economist at the NFER. Jack is the School Workforce Lead and is researching how to improve teacher recruitment, retention and development. David and Jack are discussing NFER’s new research on teacher autonomy, developed in partnership with the Teacher Development Trust (TDT), which will be released on Wednesday, 29 January 2020.
You can find it here:
https://www.nfer.ac.uk/teacher-autonomy-how-does-it-relate-to-job-satisfaction-and-retention/
2020-01-3129 minNaylor's Natter Podcast- an education podcast .Education Exposed with Sam Strickland aka StrickomasterThis week I am joined by Sam Strickland, Principal of The Duston School . Sam describes himself as:Principal, martial artist, historian, believer in knowledge. Organiser of ResearchED Northampton.
In this weeks podcast we chat about Sam's new book 'Education exposed' . The book is described as:
The ultimate guide to understanding how a school can be led, managed and run, written by an author with extensive experience, and drawing heavily on research around knowledge-based curricula.
Clearly and honestly stating the challenges of leading a school, Samuel Strickland focuses on approaches to the curriculum, teaching a...
2020-01-2451 minNaylor's Natter Podcast- an education podcast .Boys don't try? With Matt PinkettThere is a significant problem in our schools: too many boys are struggling. The list of things to concern teachers is long. Disappointing academic results, a lack of interest in studying, higher exclusion rates, increasing mental health issues, sexist attitudes, an inability to express emotions.... Traditional ideas about masculinity are having a negative impact, not only on males, but females too. In this ground-breaking book, Matt Pinkett and Mark Roberts argue that schools must rethink their efforts to get boys back on track.
Boys Don’t Try? examines the research around key topics such as anxiety and ac...
2020-01-171h 04Naylor's Natter Podcast- an education podcast .Matthew Evans-Leaders With Substance: An Antidote to Leadership Genericism in Schools
Matthew Evans is a headteacher, author and blogger.
Leaders With Substance: An Antidote to Leadership Genericism in Schools is available now on Amazon.
Follow @head_teach on Twitter.
Gentle introduction- tell us about your journey to this point and how you came to write this book .
As you say at the start , despite the millions of words written on the subject , is leadership even a thing?
What remains of leadership and where does that leave this book?
Does a belief in generic (hollow) leadership skills...
2020-01-101h 02Naylor's Natter Podcast- an education podcast .#WomenEd and #10% braver with Vivienne Porritt interviewed by Kathryn MorganWelcome to the first Naylor's Natter of 2020. This is also our 1 year anniversary so a great opportunity to thank those of you that have been on the journey since 4th January 2019 and to welcome those of you new to the podcast.
This weeks sees the introduction of our new format to sustain the podcast moving forwards. We will still have the excellent valued input from the team at TDT to kick off the show each week (once they are back in the office) . This will be followed up with our main interview which will be presented by m...
2020-01-031h 02Naylor's Natter Podcast- an education podcast .Mentally Healthy Schools and the work of a Teaching School with Lisa Fathers ***STOP PRESS-PLUS BIG NEWS***This week I am in conversation with Director of Teaching School partnerships at the Alliance for Learning Lisa Fathers. Lisa has taught English and Drama for a number of years in several schools and was a middle leader, senior leader and Deputy Headteacher then Associate Headteacher.
In this wide ranging interview , we talk about my favourite subjects namely professional learning and culture . We also have a a natter about the huge importance of mental health and Lisa's work in this area.
We also discuss the importance of School to School support , the use of SLE's...
2019-12-2749 minNaylor's Natter Podcast- an education podcast .Curriculum- from Gallimaufry to coherence with Mary MyattThis week I am in conversation with Mary Myatt on her book Curriculum- From Gallimaufry to coherence
Mary Myatt is an education adviser, writer and speaker. She works in schools talking to pupils, teachers and leaders about learning, leadership and the curriculum. She maintains that there are no quick fixes and that great outcomes for pupils are not achieved through tick boxes. She writes and speaks at conferences about leadership, curriculum and school improvement.
'Mary Myatt combines encyclopedic knowledge of schools with crystal-clear description of curriculum principles – a must-read for all those involved in improving ed...
2019-12-201h 08Naylor's Natter Podcast- an education podcast .Chart Countdown- Most listened to Naylor's Natter's of 2019A homage to Top of the Pops , its a lighthearted chart rundown of this years most listened to podcasts.
No offence meant , only huge gratitude!
I do not own the music - credit to Paul Hardcastle and his track 'The Wizard' which just happened to be on the radio in the background.
All episodes available here.
2019-12-1502 minNaylor's Natter Podcast- an education podcast .Nuts about teaching with Neil AlmondThis week I am in conversation with Primary research and evidence guru Neil Almond . Neil has been on a journey of discovery , from incorporating research into his own teaching through to presenting at rED events . We discuss this journey and the challenges of incorporating evidence into the primary curriculum. As Neil describes on his blog:
"I’m starting my 5th year of teaching and those years have lead to varying degrees of success and lessons that I needed to learn. It’s only in the last 6 to 9 months that I feel that I am actually getting somewhere with...
2019-12-1351 minNaylor's Natter Podcast- an education podcast .#teacher5aday week and teacher wellbeing with Bukky YusufThis weeks natter is with Bukky Yusuf and is timed to coincide with the eve of #teacher5aday week starting 2nd December.
Bukky Yusuf is a Secondary Science Teacher, Consultant and Qualified Coach.
Bukky has worked in education for over two decades and teaches secondary sciences to A level. She has undertaken a number of leadership roles within mainstream and special schools, centring around professional development programmes, quality first teaching and learning and effective implementations of Educational Technology.
As part of her commitment to increase diverse leadership within education, Bukky participates with a...
2019-11-2936 minNaylor's Natter Podcast- an education podcast .Inclusive practice with Jules DaulbyJules Daulby is a literacy and inclusion expert, podcaster of The Inclusive Classroom and co-founder and national leader of #WomenEd, a grassroots organisation created to support existing and aspiring women leaders. She started out her teaching career as an English and Drama teacher and until December, 2018 was Director of Education for literacy charity, Driver Youth Trust. Jules’ quest is to find a way to make classrooms inclusive and allow all children to thrive. She has a particular fascination with inclusive design of knowledge organisers, text books, worksheets and presentations. All her work is grounded in expert knowledge and experience of lit...
2019-11-221h 10Naylor's Natter Podcast- an education podcast .Wholesome Leadership with Tom ReesTom is the Executive Headteacher of Simon de Senlis Primary School and currently work across eleven primary schools as the Education Director of Northampton Primary Academy Trust. Tom is a former Advanced Skills Teacher who has spent the last 17 years leading in schools across different contexts, counties and countries. He has spent the last 10 years as a Headteacher in Northamptonshire.
In between Headships, Tom experienced life in industry via an 18 month secondment in the EdTech industry working alongside schools, academies, local authorities and multi-national companies.
Tom is married with three beautiful children, he occasionally plays in a...
2019-11-151h 12Naylor's Natter Podcast- an education podcast .Curriculum-Athena versus the Machine with Martin RobinsonThis week I am in conversation with Educationalist, Author, Writer,Consultant, Orator and Liberal Artist Mr Martin Robinson. Martin is a Teacher with 20 years experience working in state schools in London. Martin was an AST,Head of Department,Head of Faculty and an Assistant Headteacher. Martin is interested in developing teaching and learning building on the tradition of grammar, dialectic and rhetoric.
We are nattering this week about Martin's latest book which I consider to be an essential read namely 'Curriculum-Athena versus the Machine' . This book has fundamentally changed my view on the rationale for a knowledge r...
2019-11-0855 minNaylor's Natter Podcast- an education podcast .VESPA mindset with Steve Oakes and Martin GriffinThis week I am joined by Steve Oakes and Martin Griffin and we are discussing their VESPA system looking at the importance of non-cognitive skills in educational success . This episode really helped me get back to the roots of what this podcast is all about, talking to teachers about evidence and research. Martin and Steve draw on 40 years of combined experience and a great knowledge of educational research. They pull together current thinking from psychology, business and sport to inspire, motivate and support students ensuring they achieve their full potential.
Their VESPA model outlines 5 key components to...
2019-11-011h 03Naylor's Natter Podcast- an education podcast .Pupil Premium with Marc RowlandThis week I am in conversation with Pupil Premium and vulnerable learners champion Marc Rowland. Marc is a Research School Director, an author and (he wouldn't admit this himself-he's way too modest) an expert on the use of the Pupil Premium.
We discuss the history of PP, the enduring relationship between family income and school success. We look at how thinking on PP has shifted with the recent EEF guide and the new DfE guidance. Marc also confronts some popular myths and misconceptions and gives you some concrete advice to take and action in your schools.
2019-10-251h 03Naylor's Natter Podcast- an education podcast .The work of the Chartered College with Dame Alison PeacockThis week on Naylor's natter , I am delighted to be joined by Dame Alison Peacock, the Chief Executive of the Chartered College of Teaching .
Professor Dame Alison Peacock was appointed in August 2016 and became the Chartered College’s Chief Executive on 1 January 2017. Prior to joining the Chartered College, she was Executive Headteacher of The Wroxham School in Hertfordshire. Her career to date has spanned primary, secondary and advisory roles. She is a member of the Royal Society Education Committee, a peer member of the Teaching Schools Council and a trustee of both the Chartered Institute of Educational As...
2019-10-181h 00Naylor's Natter Podcast- an education podcast .Parents and Teachers for Excellence with Mark LehainThis week on Naylor's natter I am Joined by Mark Lehain. Mark is the Director of Parents and Teachers for excellence whose mission is to ensure that every school child should have an excellent education and great prospects regardless of their background.
Mark joined PTE in September 2017 as their first ever director , previous to this he was the founder and Headteacher of Bedford Free School . Mark underwent by his own admission a journey of enlightenment , having not particularly believed in the benefits of a knowledge rich curriculum when Bedford Free School was opened in 2012.
Mark...
2019-10-1144 minNaylor's Natter Podcast- an education podcast .Making the leadership leap with Dr Jill BerryThis week on Naylor's natter in association with the Teacher Development Trust I am in conversation with Dr Jill Berry. Jill taught for 30 years carrying out seven different jobs in six different schools after beginning her teaching career as a secondary English specialist . Since leaving headship in 2010, she has worked as an Associate for the National College for Teaching and Leadership, carried out a range of educational consultancy work and completed a part-time Doctorate in Education, researching the transition from deputy headship to headship.
Jill has been involved in #WomenEd, a network designed to support aspiring and serving...
2019-10-041h 00Naylor's Natter Podcast- an education podcast .Doug Lemov on Teach Like a Champion and Reading Reconsidered.This week I am Joined by teacher, author and all round education guru Doug Lemov. In this podcast we talk about the massive impact Teach Like A Champion 2.0 has had on the teaching profession . Doug talks about Uncommon Schools and the art of teaching and its tools. He goes into detail about some of the techniques discussed in the books and how teachers have used them. We also talk about 'Reading Reconsidered' and it's influence on national pedagogy and the teaching of reading. We go into detail about the cultural capital of a literary canon, the importance of explicitly tea...
2019-09-2750 minNaylor's Natter Podcast- an education podcast .Responsive Teaching with Jonathan ClucasThis week I am in conversation with inspirational Layton Primary School Headteacher Jonathan Clucas.
I am fortunate to work closely with Jonathan through our work with the Blackpool Research School. This podcast was prompted by Layton's inclusion in Ross Morrison McGill's 'Just Great Teaching' as a case study in responsive and dialogic teaching .
We discuss how this inclusion came about, the consistently excellent outcomes for pupils at Layton and the positive culture of professional development at Layton.
Discussion points
Responsive Teaching
Dialogic questioning
Modelling
The us...
2019-09-201h 07Naylor's Natter Podcast- an education podcast .Gender Equality and EdTech with Nicole Ponsford . TDT on Equality, Career development and fairness.This week on the podcast, I am in conversation with Nicole Ponsford . Nicole describes herself as working in 'the corners of ed and tech' . She is a teacher, an EdDoctorate Researcher, CEO and founder of the Gender Equality Collective . She is also a TES columnist and the co-author of TechnoTeaching.
We had a natter about:
1) You started teaching in early 2000's as I did. Tell listeners a little about your early career mentoring NQTs and improving literacy across school.
2) You were quickly awarded AST status, we hear lots of negatives...
2019-09-1358 min
Naylor's Natter Podcast- an education podcast .Unleashing Great Teaching with David WestonThis week I am in conversation with the Teacher Development Trust CEO David Weston. This conversation marks the start of the podcasts proud and new association with TDT . This will bring expertise from the team in weekly inputs and will further broaden the range of teachers that I am talking to.
We discuss the following themes
1) You wanted to be a teacher from a young age, could you tell listeners about teaching your teddies their 4 times table?
2) What do you mean by professional learning?
3) What are t...
2019-09-0640 minNaylor's Natter Podcast- an education podcast .Powerful Knowledge with Professor Michael YoungIn this conversation directly following #rED Rugby , I ask Professor Young about:
The themes of his presentation
The idea of powerful knowledge and its influence on current educational policy
Social mobility and social justice
The re-professionalisation of teaching and the rise of subject associations and the Chartered College
Enjoy your return to school colleagues !
2019-08-3040 minNaylor's Natter Podcast- an education podcast .NewEd ,TES articles and being a CPD and research lead with Emma TurnerI ask Emma about her exciting new project NewED , her writing for TES and her role as research and CPD lead . We also discuss the importance of the Chartered College and Bucks Fizz!
Here are some of the topics for discussion:
Usual intro -journey to this point question
As research and CPD lead for your trust , how do you go about sourcing the best CPD out there and how do you structure your CPD offering as a trust ?
Could you tell listeners how you the idea of newED came about ?
...
2019-08-1648 min
Naylor's Natter Podcast- an education podcast .Season 2 Episode 6 with Mark EnserIn this weeks Naylor's Natter I speak to Head of Geography, Research Lead and author Mark Enser. We discuss the following research paper and its application in schools:
Retrieval-Based Learning: A Perspective for Enhancing Meaningful Learning
http://memory.psych.purdue.edu/downloads/2012_Karpicke_Grimaldi_EDPR.pdf
Jeffrey D. Karpicke & Phillip J. Grimaldi
Abstract:
Learning is often identified with the acquisition, encoding, or construction of new knowledge, while retrieval is often considered only a means of assessing knowledge, not a process that contributes to l...
2019-05-2839 min
Naylor's Natter Podcast- an education podcast .Season 2- Episode 5 with Tom Sherrington @teacherhead on Rosenshine's Principles in action.In this podcast Tom and I discuss Barak Rosenshine's Principles of instruction and his new book:
Rosenshine's principles in action
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Rosenshines-Principles-Action-Tom-Sherrington/dp/1912906201/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2N3XDPVU0G9RL&keywords=tom+sherrington&qid=1558382763&s=gateway&sprefix=tom+sherring%2Caps%2C135&sr=8-1
In this book and podcast Tom amplifies and augments the principles and further demonstrates how they can be put into practice in everyday classrooms.The second half of the book contains Rosenshine's original paper 'Principles of instruction' as published in 2010 by the IAE.
We...
2019-05-2037 minNaylor's Natter Podcast- an education podcast .Season 2 Episode 2- Liam WebbSeason 2 of this fast-growing podcast where I discuss with teachers their use of academic research in their lessons.
Liam discusses his use of Research including this paper:
https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1111/j.1937-8327.1993.tb00572.x
From Whole‐Part‐Whole Learning Model
Richard A. Swanson Bryan D. Law
Liam also talks about his online presence and PE resource sharing via:
https://twitter.com/MrWebb_PE
and his work on webinars via
https://twitter.com/ShareLearnT
I als...
2019-04-2526 minNaylor's Natter Podcast- an education podcast .Taster episode 2- formulating interview questionsIn this second taster, I will be looking at the questions I have drafted to ask our teachers . They focus primarily on the effect research has had on their practice, their professional development and their pupils.
I am also inviting suggestions for unique questions to make Naylor's natter distinctive so please do share thoughts @pna1977
Interviews next week .....promise!
2019-01-1107 minNaylor's Natter Podcast- an education podcast .Naylor's natter-what's coming up in episode 1A new podcast where teachers are asked about the influence research and evidence has had on their practice.
Leaders in schools also discuss the importance of professional learning and how they provide high quality environments for their teachers and pupils.
In this taster episode, I outline future guests which include presenters at the upcoming Blackpool ResearchEd conference.
Next week I will be interviewing the organiser of the above conference, have a listen!
2019-01-0402 min