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Miss Estruch Teach & Tell

Welcome to Miss Estruch Teach & Tell —the podcast dedicated to helping busy teachers streamline their workload, improve productivity, and find more joy in teaching. Whether you’ve been in the classroom for years or you’re navigating the challenges of balancing work with being a busy mum, this show is designed for you. Join Miss Estruch each week as she shares time-saving teaching tips, engaging Biology lesson ideas, and powerful edtech tools that make your life easier while boosting the

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S2 E28 How to get into senior leadership (without...

Miss Estruch Teach & Tell ·

2026/03/16

In this episode, I’m joined by Bukky Yusuf, an experienced senior leader and coach, to talk about the real path into school leadership.We cover what progression actually looks like in practice, how to prepare for senior leadership roles, and the mindset shifts that matter just as much as your CV. Bukky shares her leadership journey from mainstream science teacher to senior leadership, including her time as a local authority secondary science consultant, and how those experiences

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S2 E27 How Canva Education Is Transforming Teaching |...

Miss Estruch Teach & Tell ·

2026/03/09

At BETT 2026, I met Sarah Cooper and Curtis Scott from The Sixth Form Bolton, and I was blown away by what they are doing at their sixth form.Their presentation on how they are using Canva Education was not theoretical. It was strategic, practical and entirely focused on improving teaching and learning while reducing teacher workload. In this episode of Miss Estruch Teach & Tell, we unpack exactly how they are using Canva AI and Canva Code to transform traditional paper-based,

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31:09

S2 E26 Should Social Media Be Banned for Under 16s?...

Miss Estruch Teach & Tell ·

2026/03/02

The UK government is debating whether social media should be banned for under 16s.Australia has already introduced restrictions. Spain is considering similar moves. This is no longer theoretical; it is a real policy discussion that could directly affect students, teachers, and schools. In this episode, I sit down with Lewis Matheson from Physics Online to unpack what a ban would actually mean in practice. We explore: • What the Australian restrictions really cover • Whether YouTube should

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S2 E25 Stop Using Past Papers for Mocks (Here’s a...

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2026/02/23

Struggling to set a mock exam that your students have not already seen?In this video, I explain why I created brand new 2026 A-level Biology practice papers for AQA and OCR, and how they are built using detailed past paper analysis to mirror real exam structure. For years, I have analysed every single AQA and OCR paper, linking every mark back to the exact specification point. I track: • Topic frequency • When topics last appeared • AO1, AO2 and AO3 distribution • Maths weighting •

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S2 E24 ADHD Is Being Managed Wrong in Schools - This...

Miss Estruch Teach & Tell ·

2026/02/16

If a student fidgets, forgets equipment, interrupts, or fails to start work, we often label it as poor behaviour or low motivation. But for many students, what you are seeing is ADHD. In this re-release episode of Miss Estruch Teach & Tell, I break down what ADHD actually is, how it really presents in classrooms, and what genuinely helps without adding to teacher workload. This episode covers: Why ADHD is not a lack of effort or poor parenting How ADHD affects executive function,

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23:21

S2 E23 I Stopped Teaching Content In Lessons and This...

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2026/02/09

How much of your lesson is spent talking… and how much is students actually thinking? In this episode of Miss Estruch Teach & Tell, I’m breaking down flipped learning in a practical, realistic way for busy secondary teachers. This is not about reinventing your teaching or becoming a full time YouTuber. It’s about reclaiming lesson time from chalk and talk and using it where it actually makes the biggest difference. I cover: Why traditional lessons feel rushed and overloaded What

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32:11

S2 E22 Is Home Education the Solution to a School...

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2026/02/02

Home education is growing fast in the UK, and for many families, science is the subject that causes the most anxiety.In this episode of Miss Estruch Teach & Tell, I’m joined by Amanda Childs, founder of Sparking STEM, to explore why more families are choosing home education, the challenges of teaching science outside a traditional school setting, and how high quality practical science can still be delivered safely, rigorously, and in line with exam expectations. We talk about what

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S2 E21 | Teaching Students with Short Attention Spans...

Miss Estruch Teach & Tell ·

2026/01/26

Are students’ attention spans really getting shorter, or is something else happening in the brain? In this episode of Miss Estruch Teach & Tell, I unpack the neuroscience behind student attention, executive function, and focus. I look at what research actually says about attention spans, the role of the prefrontal cortex, dopamine, and digital distraction, and why staying focused feels harder for young people than ever before. More importantly, we tackle the question teachers are asking

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26:07

S2 E20 Teach & Tell | Thinking About Leaving Teaching...

Miss Estruch Teach & Tell ·

2026/01/19

Leaving teaching is often framed as a dramatic overnight decision. That was never my reality. In this episode, I share the honest, six year journey of how I built a business alongside full time teaching and why I stayed in the classroom long after I could have left financially. I talk through my career from classroom teacher to Head of Science, how a flipped learning CPD accidentally led to a YouTube channel, how tutoring and small income streams added up over time, and why timing

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20:23

The 4 Step Independent Learning Model Raising A Level...

Miss Estruch Teach & Tell ·

2026/01/12

We all agree that A-level students need to be independent learners. But what does independent learning actually look like in practice? In this episode of Teach and Tell, I’m joined by Maria Bateson to unpack a question many teachers wrestle with daily: Is it really independent learning if we tell students exactly what to do? And can students ever become truly independent if we do not explicitly model the process first? We explore the tension between scaffolding and autonomy, why

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28:03

S2 E18 | Why Teen Loneliness Is Rising And What...

Miss Estruch Teach & Tell ·

2026/01/06

Loneliness is often framed as an issue affecting older adults. But the evidence tells a very different story. In this episode of Teach and Tell, I’m joined by Farhana Mann ( https://www.youtube.com/@DocFMann) to explore what research from the past 10–15 years shows about social isolation in teenagers, why 13–17 year olds are one of the most lonely age groups, and how this links to mental health, neurodivergence, and school experience. We discuss: Why loneliness follows a U shaped curve

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33:36

S2 E17 | Stop Using AI Wrong! Safe, Smart and...

Miss Estruch Teach & Tell ·

2025/12/22

If you’ve ever wondered how to actually use AI safely and effectively in your teaching, this episode is for you.Today I’m joined by Matthew Wemyss, international school leader and bestselling author on AI in education, to dig into the realities of AI in schools: the opportunities, the risks, and the mistakes teachers need to avoid. We talk about: • The GDPR traps teachers fall into without realising • What you must not upload into AI tools • How to reduce AI bias in your resources • Which

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31:32

S2 E16| The Future of Teaching? How Notebook LM Is...

Miss Estruch Teach & Tell ·

2025/12/17

If you’ve ever wished your planning, marking, or resource creation could take minutes instead of hours, this episode is for you. I sat down with AI educator John Dolman to explore Notebook LM, Google’s grounded AI tool that lets you upload your teaching materials and instantly generate: • lesson notes • revision summaries • infographics • slide decks • audio explanations • and more We break down exactly how teachers can use Notebook LM to streamline workload without losing

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29:56

S2 E15 Victoria Hedlun | The Hidden Bias Inside Your...

Miss Estruch Teach & Tell ·

2025/12/16

AI is transforming teaching... planning, marking, differentiation, feedback. But what if the tools we rely on are reinforcing hidden biases? In this episode, I sit down with Victoria Hedlund, physicist, former science teacher, and AI bias researcher, to explore the uncomfortable truth about gender, race, age, and neurodiversity bias inside the AI models used across schools. We discuss: • Real examples of AI bias in images, explanations, and feedback • How AI tools shape student identity and

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29:50

S2 E14 | Is the Media wrong about Gen Z? What...

Miss Estruch Teach & Tell ·

2025/12/15

Gen Z get labelled as snowflakes, entitled, lacking resilience and overly sensitive… but is any of that actually true? In this episode of Teach & Tell, I’m joined by Alex Atherton, former head teacher, keynote speaker and author, to break down the stereotypes and share the real story behind Gen Z’s behaviour, challenges, and resilience. We explore: • Why the media’s narrative about Gen Z is so misleading • The economic and social pressures uniquely shaping this generation • How

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34:28

S2 E13 | Are We Failing Students with Autism? Two...

Miss Estruch Teach & Tell ·

2025/11/24

So many autistic and neurodivergent students are misunderstood, masked, or completely missed in today’s classrooms, and teachers are left without the training or tools to support them.In this episode, I’m joined by psychologists Dr Christine and Dr Sam from Neurodiversity Docs to break down the realities of autism, ASC, executive function, and how teachers can support students who are struggling but not showing it. We discuss: • Why autistic girls and AFAB students are chronically

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S2 E12| Executive Function in the Classroom |...

Miss Estruch Teach & Tell ·

2025/11/17

In this episode, I’m joined by Jocelyn Mayo, specialist teacher and education consultant from Zestar Education, to unpack what executive function (EF) really means and why it’s the missing link in helping both neurodivergent and neurotypical students thrive. We discuss: ✅ The key executive function skills students rely on every day ✅ How teachers can plan lessons that support all learners (including ADHD, and ASC students) ✅ Practical classroom strategies that make learning easier for

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S2 E11 | Brand New Canva Features November 2025 | AI...

Miss Estruch Teach & Tell ·

2025/11/09

Canva just changed the game for teachers.In their 2025 Imagination Era update, Canva launched a brand-new AI presentation generator that can build your entire lesson PowerPoint from one prompt, complete with visuals, layouts, and even student-led activities. In this episode of Miss Estruch Teach & Tell, I walk you through: ✅ How to use Canva’s new AI to generate PowerPoints instantly ✅ Ways to add student-led activities like quizzes and discussions ✅ Real classroom examples of how to

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S2 E10 | AI in Schools Explained: The Tools, the...

Miss Estruch Teach & Tell ·

2025/11/03

AI is transforming schools, but how do we keep it ethical, safe, and actually useful for teachers? In this episode of Miss Estruch Teach & Tell, I’m joined by Alex More, a consultant with over 22 years of teaching experience, to explore how schools can harness AI without losing the human touch. We unpack: The real differences between ChatGPT, Gemini, Copilot, and Claude How to use AI agents to create adaptive resources (without replacing teachers) Why every school needs an AI

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S2 E9 | AI Tools Every Teacher Should Know in 2025...

Miss Estruch Teach & Tell ·

2025/10/27

Which AI tools are actually worth your time in 2025? In this episode, John Dolam (the AI English Teacher) shares the top platforms that help teachers — from voice-to-text for feedback to Notebook LM for lesson prep. We go into limitations to be aware of and essential ethics around the use too! John Dolam's blog https://theaienglishteacher.wordpress.com/ Jogn Dolman LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-dolman-3836b8251/?originalSubdomain=uk Lazy Techers blog post

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