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The School of School

The School of School

Becoming an effective teacher takes years of experience. Lucky for you, our podcast hosts have seen enough ‘aha!’ moments throughout their education careers to know which ideas are useful (and which should be avoided). Join Andy, Robin and Adam as they unpack current pedagogical thinking, chat about their education obsessions and share invaluable teaching tips for the classroom and at home. From big questions like, where does the inspiration to learn come from? To smaller ones like, which writing

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00:16:56

Episode 110: What’s the attitude to not knowing things

The School of School ·

2023/04/26

Frontal lobes, Fight or flight, and more. In this episode, Andy, Robin and Adam discuss the attitude towards not knowing things. How can we help children understand that it's okay to not know things? What teaching techniques aid deeper thinking and help to promote stronger resilience? Plus, Adam speaks on the importance of knowing your success criteria.

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00:10:37

Episode 109: Life-shaping experiences

The School of School ·

2023/04/19

Jiminy Cricket, Photolithography fascination, and more. In this episode, Andy, Robin and Adam share stories from their school pasts that have left a memorable impact. What were some cataclysmic moments? What special talent had Adam mesmerised? Plus, find out who would would be Andy's match in terms of rebelliousness!

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00:20:40

Episode 108: Assessment and areas of leading and...

The School of School ·

2023/04/12

Pig weighing, Archaeological discoveries, and more. In this episode, Andy and Robin are joined again by Rosie Ross to discuss assessment in school. What is the goal for schools when assessing? How has assessment changed over the years? Plus, Rosie speaks on the value of sharing assessment data from Insights with parents.

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00:19:51

Episode 107: Managing change in terms of developing a...

The School of School ·

2023/04/05

Mastery misconceptions, Parents becoming pupils, and more. In this episode, Andy and Robin are joined by guest Rosie Ross from St. Bridget’s C of E Primary. How do you get SLT, parents and colleagues on board with change? Are there visible results in pupils that have experienced the maths mastery journey? Plus, Rosie shares the most frightening thing about changing the maths programme at school.

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00:24:36

Episode 106: What are the different types of...

The School of School ·

2023/03/29

Steel plates, Finnish cuisine, and more. In this episode, Andy, Robin and Adam talk about the different assessment types and how Insights can help teachers. What is Insights? What famous TIMSS question throws kids off? Plus, Andy and Adam break down the depths Insights goes into to help diagnose an individual child’s gaps and misunderstandings.

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00:19:15

Episode 105: The impact of STEM sentences and...

The School of School ·

2023/03/22

Shakespeare’s sonnets, Accepting maths as a language, and more. In this episode, Andy and Adam are joined by Jo Sawyer, this time to look at the impact of STEM sentences and mathematical vocabulary on pupils’ understanding of mathematics. What’s a STEM sentence? Can wrong language cause long lasting damage? Plus, Jo shares how new terminology can help simplify mathematical talk, rather than make it complicated.

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00:26:27

Episode 104: Coaching

The School of School ·

2023/03/15

Fire fighting, Squash rackets, and more. In this episode, Andy, Robin and Adam are joined by Craig Parkinson once again to discuss coaching. What is the role of coaching? What are the differences between mentors and coaches? Plus, how many times can Andy mention the Greeks? Listen to find out!

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00:28:07

Episode 103: Functions number and verbal problems,...

The School of School ·

2023/03/08

Custard powder, Swan formations, and more. In this episode, Andy, Robin and Adam are joined by the amazing Tim Oates to discuss seeing the maths in things. Do we teach the everyday maths around us enough in schools? What topic is always presented in a confusing way to children? Plus, Tim talks on the importance of rich questions that push towards helping the understanding of mathematical structures.

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00:23:17

Episode 102: Are there a set of ingredients that...

The School of School ·

2023/03/02

The Duke of Gloucester visiting, Spit shines, and more. In this episode, Andy, Robin and Adam are joined once again by guest Jo Sawyer to discuss the ingredients to make an effective lesson. What are the core elements needed? Should teachers know the learning trajectory of their pupils? Plus, Adam speaks on the value of building trust and a strong relationship with your pupils.

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00:24:26

Episode 101: Collaborative Learning

The School of School ·

2023/02/22

Cracking the Culture, Sharing highs and lows, and more. In this episode, Andy, Robin and Adam are joined by the amazing Emma Potter to discuss all things collaboration in school. Does collaboration reduce workload? What ways can a teacher build a collaborative learning relationship between teacher and pupil? Plus, Andy asks Adam and Emma if they have ever made mistakes infront of their class.

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00:33:39

Episode 100: The Primary to Secondary transition -...

The School of School ·

2023/02/16

The KS3 Dip, Kazakhstani practice, and more. In this episode, Andy, Robin and Adam are joined by expert Tim Oates to discuss the Primary to Secondary transition. What lessons can we take from other countries around the world? How do Secondary schools deal with Primary school pupil data? Plus, Tim talks on the key factors of the nation attainment dip when moving to Secondary, and what remedies there are.

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00:23:23

Episode 99: The story of Maths — No Problem!

The School of School ·

2023/02/09

Motorbike deliveries, a cataclysmic event, and more. In this episode, Andy, Robin and Adam share the Maths — No Problem! story. Why did Andy start up the company? Who were some of the key figures on the journey? Plus, Adam talks on how his training experience with the company changed the way he taught.

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00:19:26

Episode 98: What is Maths Mastery and the Singapore...

The School of School ·

2023/02/01

Didactics, Singaporean similarities, and more. In this episode, Andy, Robin and Adam discuss what Maths Mastery actually is, as well as Singapore’s history. What is the core definition of Maths Mastery? Has anyone heard of the Cockcroft Report? Plus, hear why the term ‘Singapore Maths’ doesn’t really exist.

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00:22:48

Episode 97: The importance of Early Years Maths and...

The School of School ·

2023/01/26

Comparing cakes, David Attenborough, and more. In this episode, Andy, Robin and Adam share why the right Early Years teaching is so important. Are teachers equipped well enough? Why should maths start at the specific age it does? Plus, Adam speaks on how difficult early misconceptions can be to address at a later age.

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00:21:29

Episode 96: Just getting up and going outside

The School of School ·

2023/01/18

Entomophobia, Outdoor reading, and more. In this episode, Andy, Robin and Adam discuss the benefits and potential problems of giving teachers the power to decide that it’s time to get up and play outside. Is it a risk to learning? Do schools even allow it? Plus, the crew remember positive experiences they had from play and outside learning.

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00:25:01

Episode 95: Is England getting better at Maths?

The School of School ·

2023/01/11

Progressing up PISA, Equals sign interpretations, and more. In this episode, Andy, Robin and Adam are joined once again by Tim Oates CBE, to find out whether England is actually getting better in Maths. Has the significant need for subject knowledge specialists been recognised in policy? Has Covid been used as an excuse to revert to old-school ways of teaching? Plus, Tim takes us through the timeline of England’s policy journey.

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00:24:00

Episode 94: Should we avoid putting younger pupils...

The School of School ·

2023/01/04

Knackered knees, Heterogeneous vs homogeneous, and more. In this episode, Andy, Robin, and Adam continue the discussion about Japan, this time asking why they and other high performing nations choose to not formally test younger pupils. Why do we have a KS1 SATs test in the first place? Why do high performing nations not have these tests? Plus, Adam discusses what non-statutory KS1 SATs in the UK will look like next year.

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00:21:42

Episode 93: Should we prioritise manners over grades...

The School of School ·

2022/12/28

Frightening fairy tales, Setting the table, and more. In this episode, Andy, Robin and Adam discuss whether we should we prioritise manners over grades in the first few years of primary school. What lessons can we learn from Japan? What role does a school have in terms of teaching discipline and societal behaviours? Plus, find out which two of our hosts have previously lived in Japan.

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00:21:56

Episode 92: Personalised Learning - Why it's not the...

The School of School ·

2022/12/21

Fragile foundations, Learning community, and more. In this episode, Andy, Robin and Adam discuss personalised learning with special guest Tim Oates CBE, the Group Director of Assessment Research and Development at Cambridge University Press & Assessment. What are examples and the dangers of personalised learning? When did it first appear in England? Plus, Tim shares an experience of a Singaporean teacher, readying up their class of 14 year olds… with primary topics.

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00:22:18

Episode 91: Teacher development

The School of School ·

2022/12/14

Overnight experts, True competencies, and more. In this episode, Andy, Robin and Adam are joined once again by Fiona Aubrey-Smith to discuss teacher development. Does teacher development need to be more personal to each teacher? What are the stages of learning and implementing something new? Plus, the crew discuss the issue of teachers being seen as employees over human beings.

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