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EDDIE’s LAUNCHPADS

Dogsthorpe Infant School

With over 116k downloads and featuring teachers, edtech, authors, teaching resources and tech companies, it’s the Dogsthorpe Infant School podcast for children, parents, teachers, and schools.https://www.dogsthorpeinfants.co.uk

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32:08

Monster Phonics Part 1

EDDIE’s LAUNCHPADS ·

2025/12/08

Monster Phonics has accelerated learning and greatly improved phonics results at Dogsthorpe Infant School Monster Phonics award-winning programmes use a multi-sensory approach that dramatically enhances learning and engagement. From nursery to year 6, our comprehensive phonics and spelling scheme guides children on an exciting learning journey. Explore their programmes, inclusive training, books, and resources designed for every step of the way. https://monsterphonics.com

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16:51

Journalist: Dom Paling.,

EDDIE’s LAUNCHPADS ·

2025/12/04

It’s time for another Festive Launchpad podcast from Dogsthorpe Infant School. Ever wonder what happens to our children after they leave Dogsthorpe Infant School? Well known pop stars, top London lawyers, teachers, politicians and sports stars all started their learning journey at Dogsthorpe Infant School over the past 75 years. Today we catch up with Dom Paling - another ex-pupil of our school who ten years ago was performing in our Nativity productions but is now breaking into the world of

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30:54

The Christmas Giving Tree

EDDIE’s LAUNCHPADS ·

2025/11/30

The first of seven special Festive Launchpads that are each very much connected with children attending Dogsthorpe Infant School.On this edition, we hear about a fantastic way to help Peterborough children who are facing a Christmas without a gift to unwrap and enjoy. Face book page: https://www.facebook.com/share/1BqUQk8Wgj/?mibextid=wwXIfr Amazon wishlist to directly send a gift: https://www.facebook.com/share/17cjMvr6pm/?mibextid=wwXIfr Money

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24:41

Hilary Elder. Part 2.

EDDIE’s LAUNCHPADS ·

2025/11/27

Our conversation with poet and creative writer educator, Hilary Elder continues…. Please listen to Part One of the interview before listening to this episode and see the links in the text of that episode to contact Hilary.

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35:46

Hilary Elder. Part 1

EDDIE’s LAUNCHPADS ·

2025/11/20

Part 1 of a two-part adventure as Eddie and his pilot Captain Dave fly north to meet poet and creative writing teacher, Hilary Elder.Hilary was born and raised in Carlisle which is so near to Scotland and sounds so Welsh that she spends a lot of time explaining that she’s English. Carlisle sometimes seems far away from anywhere but it is near the Lake District. When she was growing up her family had a back yard with no grass (and no lakes) in it she now thinks the Lake District as her personal

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22:59

Vie Portland

EDDIE’s LAUNCHPADS ·

2025/11/13

Eddie and Captain Dave talk about well-being and mental health with Vie Portland.Vie Portland helps people Find Their Fabulous! She uses her work and academic experience and, for her, most importantly, her life experience to create environments where everyone feels valued, heard, and appreciated. She does this through her award-winning workshops and training, her best selling books, her one to one work, and her public speaking. Vie is an accredited trauma informed trainer, offering training to

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29:55

Brian Abram

EDDIE’s LAUNCHPADS ·

2025/11/06

In this Dogsthorpe Infant School podcast, hear the amazing story of Brian Abram, his young grandson and the series of books that feature them. This is the incredible story of ‘GRANDAD WHEELS’. Social media links linked to this episode are are : Website www.grandadwheels.com Facebook: @grandadwheels X: @GrandadWheels https://www.dogsthorpeinfants.co.uk

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25:11

Richard Fenwick

EDDIE’s LAUNCHPADS ·

2025/10/16

Richard Fenwick studied horticulture at Askham Bryan College qualifying at level 5 and specializing in micropropagation and plant science.Richard has worked in horticulture for over 20 years in a range of sectors including; commercial nursery work, garden maintenance, retail and design. In 2012 Richard became a tutor at Bishop Burton Collegeteaching a range of subjects at levels 1 to 6. He has been a STEM Ambassador for 18 years promoting the STEM subjects in schools and colleges in partnership

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25:52

Ramya Julian

EDDIE’s LAUNCHPADS ·

2025/10/09

Eddie and Captain Dave meet the children’s author Ramya Julian on this week’s Dogsthorpe Infant School podcast. Here's the link to my website - www.ramyajulian.com And there are amazing free teaching resources to go with every book, which can be obtained by visiting…. .www.ramyajulian.com/teachingresources All of the books featured in today’s show are available on Ramya’s website, most bookshops and on Amazon. If anyone wants signed copies, they can be ordered through her website.

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21:32

Great Central Railway. Pt 2.

EDDIE’s LAUNCHPADS ·

2025/10/02

Eddie and Cap’n Dave continue their exploration on the Great Central Railway.The Great Central Railway exists today because a group of determined volunteers in 1969 saved the line following its closure by British Rail to recreate the experience of a main line steam railway for many generations to come. Today the staff and volunteers of the GCR proudly cherish and develop their legacy as a contemporary visitor attraction that’s open all year. The GCR run steam and heritage diesel locomotives,

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30:55

Great Central Railway pt1

EDDIE’s LAUNCHPADS ·

2025/09/25

A two-part adventure (part 2 next week) for Eddie, the well-being dog and his pilot, Cap’n Dave.This week Captain Dave and Eddie visit the UK’s only double track, main line heritage railway. The Great Central Railway exists today because a group of determined volunteers in 1969 saved the line following its closure by British Rail to recreate the experience of a main line steam railway for many generations to come. Today the staff and volunteers of the GCR proudly cherish and develop their

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31:41

Helen Heraldsen

EDDIE’s LAUNCHPADS ·

2025/09/18

Our guest author on Eddie’s Launchpads today is Helen Heraldsen. Helen grew up and still lives in Cumbria, on the edge of the Lake District. She's also known as The Writer in Wellies due to the fact that whenever she's not writing, she's outside with her horses and dogs in the Cumbrian rain! Helen has always loved reading and animals, so, as an author, she combines the two by writing books about the ponies and pooches in her own life. Helen describes this as her dream job. For more

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21:23

Nadia Hewstone

EDDIE’s LAUNCHPADS ·

2025/09/11

Nadia Hewstone is a former Headteacher who now works full-time as a professional coach. Through Destino Coaching Nadia supports school leaders with coaching programmes and personal development work. She is also a neurodiversity advocate and champions the need to adjust curriculum and approaches to teaching which consider the strengths and needs of young people with autism, ADHD and other neurodiversity challenges. Nadia’s book ‘ The Unhappy Headteacher’ is a guide for headteachers, who what to

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21:49

Lisa J. Allen

EDDIE’s LAUNCHPADS ·

2025/09/04

Season 6 of the Dogsthorpe Infant School podcast continues with another visit to Liverpool. This time to meet the children’s author, Lisa J. Allen and her black cat called Charlie.In her past life, Lisa was an award-winning regional business journalist, but more recently she enjoyed a brief stint as a college librarian. Her middle grade fiction and poetry usually features baked goods, comedy and mythical, magical mayhem but she has a new book out which she tells us about in this episode. The story

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32:12

Paul Jenkins

EDDIE’s LAUNCHPADS ·

2025/07/03

In this edition of the Dogsthorpe School podcast, Eddie and Cap'n Dave talk to the author and poet, Paul Jenkins.10 years of teaching, 7 poetry books and 1 novel have all perfectly prepared Paul for a life dedicated to educating kids through fun and creativity. He loves nothing more than taking his workshops from school to school, making smallish humans giggle for a day and giving them the confidence to work together to create their own brand new written pieces. Whilst he's playful on stage he's

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16:31

Lexi Rees

EDDIE’s LAUNCHPADS ·

2025/06/26

In Podcast 155, Eddie the well-being dog and his pilot, Cap’n Dave meet the children’s author, Lexi Rees. Lexi writes fun activity books and action-packed adventures for children. As well as writing, Lexi makes regular author visits to primary schools and other events, teaches creative writing, and runs a book club. Lexi is passionate about developing a love of reading and writing in children and guests on this podcast to share what inspires her in her work and share with our listeners her

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21:26

Rob Walton.

EDDIE’s LAUNCHPADS ·

2025/06/19

In this episode of ‘Eddie’s Launchpads’’, the schools podcast for pupils, parents, families, teachers, and schools, Eddie and Cap’n Dave meet Rob has been writing for both children and adults for many years. He usually writes poetry and short fiction, but he’s also written scripts, columns for a football programme and even a pathway! He’s published a full-length book of poetry for adults. Many years ago he wrote some books for teachers published by Scholastic and many articles for education

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22:45

Jude Lennon

EDDIE’s LAUNCHPADS ·

2025/06/12

Captain Dave and his co-pilot Eddie land in Liverpool to talk to their friend JUDE LENNON about her latest children’s story, ‘Lamby and the Liver Bird’. Jude has a passion for books, words, storytelling and creativity. She is the current Disney Winnie the Pooh Laureate for the North West, a proud member of TAUK Publishing and a core member of the Liverpool Literacy Cycle which to encourage and promote reading, writing and spoken word across the Liverpool City Region. Visit Jude’s website

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21:58

Joshua Seigal

EDDIE’s LAUNCHPADS ·

2025/06/05

In this episode of Eddie’s Launchpads, Eddie and Cap’n Dave meet the poet, Joshua Seigal, Joshua is a highly acclaimed, award-winning professional poet, author and performer who uses poetry to develop literacy skills and inspire confidence and creativity in communication. He has an MA in Writing and Education, have worked in hundreds of schools, libraries and festivals around the world, had books published by Bloomsbury, HarperCollins and other major publishers, and has written and performed

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17:09

Dawn Treacher

EDDIE’s LAUNCHPADS ·

2025/05/30

In this week’s episode of the Dogsthorpe Infant School podcast we talk to the children’s author, illustrator and painter, Dawn Treacher. Dawn’s love for fantasy and whimsey set her down the path as an author and illustrator of children’s fantasy adventure fiction. Her adventure novels, though set in fantastical worlds with plenty of beasts and peril, highlights the importance of friendship, belonging and family. She refuses to shy away from the big issues and wants children to embrace a sense of

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