What Makes A Truly Great Teacher?
In this episode, we examine the significant influence educators have on student confidence and why the right teacher can change a life.
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Learning & teaching
What helps people learn, and what gets in the way? Listen to conversations about reading, memory, play, teaching and the purpose of school.
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Is the UK School System Still Fit for Purpose in 2026? | Ofsted, AI & Mental Health
Is the UK school system fit for purpose? A discussion of Ofsted, AI, student wellbeing, life skills and what education should prepare children for.
Why Boys Struggle More at School – The Truth About Gender, Learning & Brain Development
Why do boys struggle more at school? Explore literacy, development, role models and how classrooms could better support different learning needs.
Why Learning Styles Are a Myth – The Real Science Behind How We Learn Best
Are learning styles a myth? Explore VARK labels, memory, active recall and spaced practice, and how to choose study methods that help you learn.
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Is Play REALLY Better for Learning?
How does play support learning? Explore structured and unstructured play, curiosity, classroom activities and making room for playful discovery.
Will Artificial Intelligence Replace Teachers Completely?
Could AI replace teachers? Explore personalised learning, classroom planning and whether technology can replicate the human side of education.
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Phones Being BANNED In UK Schools
Should phones be banned in UK schools? Explore arguments around mobile phone use, classroom distractions and the role of technology in education.
Leaving London: Why Teachers Are Moving to Dubai
Why are teachers leaving London for Dubai? Explore educators’ experiences, career choices and the opportunities and challenges of teaching abroad.
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Why You Need to Read
Why does reading matter? Explore vocabulary, comprehension, imagination and ways families and schools can encourage reading for pleasure.
Teachers. Overworked and Underpaid?
Are teachers overworked and underpaid? Hear classroom experiences of workload, pay, support and the challenges of modern primary teaching.
How Important is Homework
How much homework is helpful? Explore purposeful tasks, revision, feedback and balancing schoolwork with reading, sleep and activities.
Nurseries
Rupa and Vicky discuss twenty years of Hunnypot Day Nursery, early-years play, supporting families and the realities of running a nursery.
