The Educater Podcast

In today's world, children are increasingly spending their free time on screens rather than with books. This trend is concerning because reading for pleasure has been shown to have a positive impact on a child's cognitive and emotional development.

Join us in this podcast episode, as we delve into the evolving reading landscape among children. We will discuss the changing face of reading, including the rise of technological developments and their impact, both positive and negative. We will also discuss some strategies that parents and schools can adopt to help children develop a love of reading.

If you would like to read Andrew's blog 'How to Encourage a Love of Reading', please click here.

In this final part of a three-part series, the understanding of formal testing in Primary Schools will consider how to get the best value for money from tests. There are some pitfalls and some Golden Rules which will lead you to think carefully about your choices of formal tests and best practice use of these. Education Advisor Karen Thompson, will talk about her experience with schools and share some universal wisdoms.

Feeling overwhelmed by the demands of school leadership? You're not alone. Juggling budgets, staff, and pupil needs can feel like a constant balancing act. But what if there was a way to thrive instead of just survive? This episode dives into the powerful world of coaching for school leaders, featuring special guest Catherine Hulme, Director of Leadership Edge. Catherine brings years of experience working with schools to implement effective coaching programs that empower leaders to achieve their full potential and support schools to embed a self-sustaining coaching culture over time.

We'll explore the common challenges faced, how coaching can overcome these, and how to find the time for coaching.

Take a break from burnout and tune in!

Meet the speakers:

Becky St.John, our Lead Education Advisor, is passionate about using data effectively to enhance educational outcomes. She focuses on ensuring that data collection has a direct impact on classroom instruction while reducing the workload for teachers and administrators.

Catherine Hulme is the Owner Director of Leadership Edge - Coaching in Schools. Following her Secondary Assistant Headship (Teaching & Learning), she became a triple-qualified ILM Coach & Supervisor in order to pursue her mission: to empower education professionals to enjoy their work, enhancing their professional development and personal wellbeing through pure coaching.

www.educater.co.uk

In this episode, we discuss the importance of hands-on learning in education. What is hands-on learning? Why is it important? And how can we implement it in our classrooms?

Whether you are a parent, teacher, or simply interested in education, this episode is a must-listen. We hope you will join us as we explore the importance of hands-on learning in education.

Feeling overwhelmed by the never-ending to-do list, struggling to find time for yourself while making sure your students get the attention they deserve?

Join host Andrew as he welcomes Adam, an experienced primary teacher, for a conversation on the time management challenges educators face in today's demanding school environment.

In this episode, you’ll discover:

• Their perspectives on what managing time actually involves
• How to best manage time so it works for you and other staff
• How to manage workload whilst finding time for things that matter outside of work
• AI's potential to change teacher workload and time management

About the speakers:

Andrew Timbrell is a primary teacher and freelancer writer with over a decade of classroom experience, passionate about teacher well-being and personal development. Alongside his teaching and subject lead roles, he has been a part of senior leadership and is acutely aware of the wider, holistic view of education.

Adam Cummins is a primary teacher with a wealth of experience in the classroom. During his time in education, he has taught across all of Key Stage 2, been a subject lead and trainer provider. With a deep passion for children's development, Adam is fully dedicated to providing high-quality teaching for his students.