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Thinking Deeply about Primary Education

Welcome to Thinking Deeply about Primary Education, the podcast that gives you a peek inside the minds of some truly inspirational primary teachers. Whether you"re new to the profession or a school leader with tons of experience this podcast is a must listen. For references, links and extended cut video episodes head over to www.thinkingdeeply.info

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00:39:57

Sustaining School Improvement – Leadership, Culture,...

Thinking Deeply about Primary Education ·

2025/03/08

TDaPE Manchester TicketsEpisode 218: This week on Thinking Deeply about Primary Education, Stuart Welsh is joined by Adam Lowing to explore sustained school improvement—what it takes to make meaningful changes that last. Drawing on extensive experience working with schools at different stages of their improvement journey, Adam shares insights into leadership, culture, and professional development.We discuss:How leadership approaches evolve to support long-term school improvement.The critical role of

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00:11:59

What are some high-impact, low-effort ways to improve...

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2025/03/05

Unseen Question 003:In this episode of Thinking Deeply about Primary Education we're diving into an unseen question from our listeners. This week, Stuart Welsh gives his thoughts on ways to develop a mathematics teaching across a school.⁠TDaPE Mathematics Playlist⁠ (Over 22 hours of mathematics focused episodes) Enjoy this episode? Let us know in the comments, wherever you listen...

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01:12:03

Concreteness Fading: Bridging Procedural and...

Thinking Deeply about Primary Education ·

2025/03/01

Episode 217: This week on Thinking Deeply about Primary Education, John Jackson and Emma Lindley-Thompson from Ambition Institute return to explore the next extract from their expert edit—this time, focusing on concreteness fading and its role in mathematics teaching.We discuss: The relationship between procedural knowledge and conceptual understanding and how this influences mathematics instruction. The challenge of premature reliance on abstract symbols and how teachers can strike the right

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00:08:43

How can schools embed a consistent, research-informed...

Thinking Deeply about Primary Education ·

2025/02/26

Unseen Question 002:In this episode of Thinking Deeply about Primary Education we're diving into an unseen question from our listeners. This week, Stuart Welsh gives his thoughts on ways to develop a consistent, research-informed approach to mathematics teaching.TDaPE Mathematics Playlist (Over 22 hours of mathematics focused episodes) Enjoy this episode? Let us know in the comments, wherever you listen...

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00:46:13

Disciplinary Literacy: Unlocking Deeper Learning with...

Thinking Deeply about Primary Education ·

2025/02/22

Episode 216: This week on Thinking Deeply about Primary Education, I’m joined by Juli Ryzop and Elliot Morgan to explore disciplinary literacy—what it means, why it matters, and how it can transform learning across subjects. Understanding how literacy functions within different disciplines helps students access, engage with, and critically interpret subject-specific content.We discuss: What disciplinary literacy is and why it’s essential in primary education. Practical strategies for embedding

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00:09:52

How can I incorporate retrieval effectively in maths...

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2025/02/19

Unseen Question 001:In this episode of Thinking Deeply about Primary Education we're diving into an unseen question from our listeners. This week, Stuart Welsh gives his thoughts on ways to incorporate retrieval practice into lessons without contributing to cognitive overload. TDaPE: Retrieval Practice Playlist (Over 11 hours of retrieval adjacent episodes) Enjoy this episode? Let us know in the comments, wherever you listen...

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00:50:37

The Future of School Inspection: Still Analysing...

Thinking Deeply about Primary Education ·

2025/02/15

Episode 215:This week on Thinking Deeply about Primary Education, we continue our discussion on Ofsted’s reform proposals with Shannen Doherty and Louise McLaughlin. In this second part, we explore the next three points in the proposal, looking at how changes to inspection methodology, full and monitoring inspections, and accountability for state-funded schools could reshape the education landscape.We discuss: Ofsted’s approach to inspection methodology—what’s changing and why it matters. The role

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00:14:26

Improving reading across a whole school

Thinking Deeply about Primary Education ·

2025/02/12

From the Archives 007:In this episode of Thinking Deeply about Primary Education we're diving into the archives to retrieve some of the most inspirational responses to questions posed over the last few years. This week, Lloyd Williams-Jones explores how he took the ideas of Christopher Such to improve reading across his school.Enjoy this episode? Let us know in the comments, wherever you listen...

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00:46:48

The Future of School Inspection: Analysing Ofsted’s...

Thinking Deeply about Primary Education ·

2025/02/08

Episode 214:This week onThinking Deeply about Primary Education, I’m joined by Shannen Doherty and Louise McLaughlin to discuss the first two points in Ofsted’s reform proposal - Report Cards and Inspection Toolkits. We take a deep dive into the potential benefits, the likely impact on schools, and the unintended consequences that could arise from these changes.We discuss:The rationale behind Ofsted’s proposed reforms.Whether Report Cards will provide greater clarity or create new challenges.How

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00:05:28

David Ausubel's Key Ideas (In Summary) with Sarah...

Thinking Deeply about Primary Education ·

2025/02/05

From the Archives 006: In this episode of Thinking Deeply about Primary Education we're diving into the archives to retrieve some of the most inspirational responses to questions posed over the last few years. This week, Sarah Cottinghatt shares her thoughts on the David Ausubel's key ideas and why they might be important for teachers. Enjoy this episode? Let us know in the comments, wherever you listen...

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00:25:08

Finding time in busy timetables for high-quality art...

Thinking Deeply about Primary Education ·

2025/02/01

Episode 213: This week on Thinking Deeply about Primary Education, I’m joined by secondary art teacher Andrea Welsh to explore the importance of art education and how to ensure high-quality art lessons despite the pressures of a packed timetable.We discuss: Why art is often overlooked and how it contributes to students’ education and development. The four key features of an effective art lesson. What teachers can do to improve their own artistic skills, even if they don’t consider themselves

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00:17:14

Is the English writing system introduced in ways that...

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2025/01/29

From the Archives 005: In this episode of Thinking Deeply about Primary Education we're diving into the archives to retrieve some of the most inspirational responses to questions posed over the last few years. This week, Lyn Stone and Chris Such share the thoughts on the extent to which the way the English writing system is introduced can lead to spelling difficulties. Enjoy this episode? Let us know in the comments, wherever you listen...

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00:45:07

The Hospital of Hope and The Fight Against Cancer

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2025/01/25

Episode 212: This week on Thinking Deeply about Primary Education, I’m joined by Kylie McKee and Hugh Williams-Jones representing Velindre Cancer Centre to explore why we were raising money for this great cause at the TDaPE London Conference. Tickets for TDaPE Manchester can be found here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-thinking-deeply-about-primary-education-conference-tickets-1132191919509?aff=erelexpmlt Session Proposals Here: https://forms.gle/mahbi7aAH234z7FP7 (Window open until 7/2/25) If

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00:21:00

To what extent is English orthography a...

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2025/01/22

From the Archives 004: In this episode of Thinking Deeply about Primary Education we're diving into the archives to retrieve some of the most inspirational responses to questions posed over the last few years. This week, Neil Almond and Chris Such share the thoughts on the extent to which is English orthography a representation of spoken language and what this means in the classroom. Enjoy this episode? Let us know in the comments, wherever you listen...

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00:49:41

Maximising Learning with Interleaved Practice in Maths

Thinking Deeply about Primary Education ·

2025/01/18

Episode 211: This week on Thinking Deeply about Primary Education, I’m joined by John Jackson and Emma Lindley-Thompson from Ambition Institute to explore interleaving practice in mathematics lessons. Drawing on their expert edit, Helping Pupils Learn Maths, and insights from a seminal study, we dive into how interleaving can transform the way students engage with and retain mathematical concepts.We discuss: What motivated the creation of Helping Pupils Learn Maths and how teachers can make the

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00:10:12

Summative assessments: Why and when do we use them?

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2025/01/15

From the Archives 003: In this episode of Thinking Deeply about Primary Education we're diving into the archives to retrieve some of the most inspirational responses to questions posed over the last few years. This week, Lloyd Williams-Jones and Chris Such share the thoughts on summative assessments thanks to a question from a listener. Enjoy this episode? Let us know in the comments, wherever you listen...

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00:09:10

What are the four most prominent features of an...

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2025/01/08

From the Archives 002: In this episode of Thinking Deeply about Primary Education we're diving into the archives to retrieve some of the most inspirational responses to questions posed over the last few years. This week, Lisa Coe shares the four most prominent features of her mathematics lessons. If you're looking for the full episode, it's (S1,E2) Mathematics Subject Leadership with Lisa Coe and it can be found here on ⁠Spotify⁠, here on ⁠Apple Podcasts⁠ and here on YouTube.

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00:49:28

Beyond Words: The Purpose and Practice of Modern...

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2025/01/04

Episode 210: This week on Thinking Deeply about Primary Education, I'm joined by primary teacher, Charle Benkowitz, as we delve into the teaching of modern foreign languages in UK schools. From systemic differences with European neighbours to the broader purpose of language learning, this episode offers insights into how we can elevate language education for primary students.We discuss: How UK schools compare with European counterparts in language education and the impact on proficiency. The

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00:11:31

What are the four most prominent features of an...

Thinking Deeply about Primary Education ·

2025/01/01

From the Archives 001: In this episode of Thinking Deeply about Primary Education we're diving into the archives to retrieve some of the most inspirational responses to questions posed over the last few years. This week, Lloyd Williams Jones shares the four most prominent features of his lessons, along with his thoughts on effective teaching. This was the very first question I asked on TDaPE and I wonder if Lloyd has changed his mind on anything over the last four years. I'll ask him to share his

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00:52:32

Unlocking Learning: Background Knowledge, Spelling,...

Thinking Deeply about Primary Education ·

2024/12/28

Episode 209: This week on Thinking Deeply about Primary Education, we revisit three of the most impactful questions from some of our most-listened episodes of 2024. Covering essential topics like the role of background knowledge in reading, effective spelling instruction, and the power of modelling, this episode provides interesting perspectives on the fundamentals of great teaching. If you’re looking to strengthen your teaching with insights grounded in research and practice, this episode is not to

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