The Teachers' Podcast
The Teachers' Podcast
Playlist by The Teachers' PodcastWelcome! This is a space for everyone working in primary education. Whether you're in the classroom, leading a school, or supporting learning this is your place to hear real, honest and relatable con…121 clip(s) in playlist
Morphology
Episode overview In the second part of our three-episode deep dive into orthography, morphology and etymology as part of the writing framework, Chris and Emma talk all about the marvellous world of morphology! Full of information about how to teach morphology both explicitly and implicitly, strate…
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Orthography
Episode overview Chris and Emma kick off a three‑part series exploring the building blocks of spelling, starting with orthography—how children learn what “looks right” in written English. Chris shares the roots of his love for language, why English spelling is so complex and how phonics, patter…
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Phase 1 Phonics
In this episode of the Teachers Podcast, Chris and Emma dive into phase one phonics—the playful sound-focused stage that comes before the more official letters and reading. Emma explains how it’s all about listening, rhythm, rhyme, alliteration and oral blending, giving children the foundations …
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Reading to Your Class
In this episode, Chris and Emma celebrate one of the simplest (and most magical) things teachers do: reading aloud to your class. No guided reading, no assessments—just you, a book and your pupils, sharing stories together. They chat about why it’s so powerful for building vocabulary, imaginatio…
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Sustainability
In this episode, Chris and Emma are discussing sustainability and what this looks like in primary schools. They break down what sustainability actually means, share real classroom ideas you can try straight away and swap plenty of relatable stories along the way. From simple swaps and clever c…
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AI in the Classroom
In this episode, Emma and Chris chat all things AI in the classroom, with Chris sharing his insights while Emma admits she’s still a bit on the fence. They break down what AI actually is, how fast it’s evolving and some of the handy ways it can support teaching—from saving time to creating useful r…
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Outdoor Learning
In this episode, Chris and Emma discuss outdoor learning, with Emma bringing all the passion and experience and Chris admitting he’s still a bit of a beginner in this area. Emma shares why she loves it so much as she talks through its amazing benefits. Anecdotes and examples are swapped including…
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School Culture and Climate
What makes a school a great place to work? Explore what really shapes a school’s atmosphere in this episode on climate and culture, as hosts Emma and Chris discuss what really shapes a school’s atmosphere. Drawing on personal stories, they highlight how small details—from staff interactions to lea…
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Mental Health and Children’s Activities: Jane James, founder of Little Voices
This week I chat with Jane James, the founder of Little Voices, about mental health, children’s activities and performing arts. In this episode, Jane shares: Why she is so passionate about performing arts being taught in schools. The benefits and skills children will get from learning performing a…
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Bringing Coaching Tools into the Classroom: Alice Westbury, education coach
In this episode, I talk with Alice Westbury about bringing coaching tools and strategies into the classroom. Alice is an education coach who works primarily with young people but a lot of what she shares in this episode is so valuable to those who teach in primary settings. In this episode, Alice …
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