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 leadership behaviour—can make a lasting first impression.  

With honest reflections on teaching life, they discuss how to create a positive school environment, including shared values, trust, collaboration, wellbeing and recognition.  

The episode wraps up with a simple but clever classroom tip to stop those ever-disappearing pens! 

Get in touch: theteacherspodcast@classroomsecrets.co.uk

What makes a school a great place to work?&nbsp;&nbsp;Explore what really shapes a school&rsquo;s atmosphere in this episode on climate and culture, as hosts Emma and Chris discuss what really shapes a school&rsquo;s atmosphere. Drawing on personal stories, they highlight how small details&mdash;from staff interactions to leadership behaviour&mdash;can make a lasting first impression.&nbsp;&nbsp;
With honest reflections on teaching life, they discuss how to create a positive school environment, including shared values, trust, collaboration, wellbeing and recognition.&nbsp;&nbsp;
The episode wraps up with a simple but clever classroom tip to stop those ever-disappearing pens!&nbsp;
Get in touch: <a href="mailto:theteacherspodcast@classroomsecrets.co.uk">theteacherspodcast@classroomsecrets.co.uk</a>

Welcome!

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 conversations about school life.

Originally hosted by Claire Riley for the first three seasons, Season 4 introduces new hosts Chris and Emma, bringing a fresh energy and plenty of staffroom-style chat.

Created in association with Classroom Secrets and proudly sponsored by them, the podcast is backed by research-informed, ready-to-use lesson content that supports adaptive teaching—helping you save time and focus on what matters most.

Grab a brew, pop your headphones in, and join us for a chat!

Welcome!
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 conversations about school life.
Originally hosted by Claire Riley for the first three seasons, Season 4 introduces new hosts Chris and Emma, bringing a fresh energy and plenty of staffroom-style chat.
Created in association with Classroom Secrets and proudly sponsored by them, the podcast is backed by research-informed, ready-to-use lesson content that supports adaptive teaching&mdash;helping you save time and focus on what matters most.
Grab a brew, pop your headphones in, and join us for a chat!

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School Culture and Climate

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 how much can be done with potatoes! 

They also address some tricky questions like how do you squeeze outdoor learning into an already packed curriculum? How do you find the space or the right location? How do you get your leadership team on board?   

This week’s useful tip involves Chris discussing an inventive use of a humble cushion. 

Get in touch: theteacherspodcast@classroomsecrets.co.uk 

In this episode, Chris and Emma discuss outdoor learning, with Emma bringing all the passion and experience and Chris admitting he&rsquo;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.&nbsp;
Anecdotes and examples are swapped including how much can be done with potatoes!&nbsp;
They also address some tricky questions like how do you squeeze outdoor learning into an already packed curriculum? How do you find the space or the right location? How do you get your leadership team on board?&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
This week&rsquo;s useful tip involves Chris discussing an inventive use of a humble cushion.&nbsp;
Get in touch: <a href="mailto:theteacherspodcast@classroomsecrets.co.uk">theteacherspodcast@classroomsecrets.co.uk</a>&nbsp;

Outdoor Learning

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 arts and how they will be useful in the future.
Tips to help teachers who may not have the confidence to teach the performing arts.

If you’d like to learn more about Jane and Little Voices, you can visit:
littlevoices.org.uk

This week I chat with Jane James, the founder of Little Voices, about mental health, children&rsquo;s activities and performing arts.
In this episode, Jane shares:
<ul>
<li>Why she is so passionate about performing arts being taught in schools.</li>
<li>The benefits and skills children will get from learning performing arts and how they will be useful in the future.</li>
<li>Tips to help teachers who may not have the confidence to teach the performing arts.</li>
</ul>
If you&rsquo;d like to learn more about Jane and Little Voices, you can visit:
<ul>
<li><a href="http://www.littlevoices.org.uk">littlevoices.org.uk</a></li>
</ul>

Mental Health and Children’s Activities: Jane James, founder of Little Voices

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 shares:
Why she believes using coaching tools can help pupils in the classroom and beyond.
Why now is the time to start thinking about using coaching tools with pupils.
Real actionable tips teachers can use now to start implementing coaching tools in the classroom easily.

If you’d like to find out more about Alice, you can visit:
cluedupcoaching.co.uk
alicewestburycoaching.co.uk
linkedin.com/in/alicewestbury

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 shares:
<ul>
<li>Why she believes using coaching tools can help pupils in the classroom and beyond.</li>
<li>Why now is the time to start thinking about using coaching tools with pupils.</li>
<li>Real actionable tips teachers can use now to start implementing coaching tools in the classroom easily.</li>
</ul>
If you&rsquo;d like to find out more about Alice, you can visit:
<ul>
<li><a href="http://www.cluedupcoaching.co.uk">cluedupcoaching.co.uk</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.alicewestburycoaching.co.uk">alicewestburycoaching.co.uk</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.linkedin.com/in/alicewestbury">linkedin.com/in/alicewestbury</a></li>
</ul>

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