Podcasts

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Reading for fun with World Book Day

Episode 51 | Friday, 27 February 2026

Reading for fun with World Book Day

In this episode, Georgina is joined by Kate Sayer, Education Specialist at the World Book Day charity and former primary teacher, whose career has centred on supporting children’s literacy through schools, arts organisations and family engagement.… Read more

Duration: 38:08

Cracking the working memory code

Episode 50 | Tuesday, 17 February 2026

Cracking the working memory code

In this episode, Polly is joined by Beccie Hawes, CEO of Cadmus Inclusive and specialist SEN advisory teacher, to explore one of the most overlooked barriers to learning: working memory. Beccie shares insights from her new book on demystifying… Read more

Duration: 34:01

Developing a trust-wide culture of reading

Episode 49 | Friday, 6 June 2025

Developing a trust-wide culture of reading

In this episode, our host Margaret Allen is joined by Gary Hillyard, Headteacher at The Carlton Academy - part of the Redhill Academy Trust. Gary has been in education for 22 years and led the secondary reading strategy across the 10 secondary… Read more

Duration: 25:52

Does Dyslexia have to impact learning?

Episode 48 | Thursday, 1 May 2025

Does Dyslexia have to impact learning?

In this episode, hosts Margaret Allen and Emma Dibden are joined by Dr Helen Ross - an independent educational research consultant, specialist assessor, and SEND expert. Together they delve into Helen's perspectives on reading, dyslexia, and… Read more

Duration: 24:40

Birdie: a braver version of me

Episode 47 | Thursday, 3 April 2025

Birdie: a braver version of me

In this episode, Margaret Allen is joined by bestselling author Jacqui Rose (better known to readers as 'J.P.') who shares her journey as an author - highlighting her Northern roots and adoption, which profoundly influenced her worldview… Read more

Duration: 27:33

Joy and truth at the heart of a good book

Episode 46 | Wednesday, 5 February 2025

Joy and truth at the heart of a good book

Click here to view this episode as a video podcast Our returning guest for this episode is Jeffrey Boakye - an author, broadcaster and educator with a particular interest in issues surrounding race, masculinity, education and popular culture.… Read more

Duration: 28:46

Insight into great teaching

Episode 45 | Monday, 2 December 2024

Insight into great teaching

In this episode, Margaret Allen sits down with Nick Hart, the Principal of Horizon English School in Dubai, to explore his journey from the UK to the UAE and the evolving dynamics of educational leadership. Nick shares insights into the importance of… Read more

Duration: 25:41

Calculating the impact of Dyscalculia

Episode 44 | Monday, 14 October 2024

Calculating the impact of Dyscalculia

In this episode, we’re joined by Rob Jennings and Cat Eadle, co-founders of The Dyscalculia Network CIC , for an insightful conversation on supporting learners with Dyscalculia. Rob has over 15 years of experience in special education, with a focus… Read more

Duration: 28:05

Turning the Pages - Weaving Space and a Place for Children

Episode 43 | Wednesday, 22 May 2024

Turning the Pages - Weaving Space and a Place for Children

Join us on Weaving a Space and a Place for Children as we sit down with Maxine Low, a visionary educator with 27 years of experience at the forefront of education. Maxine's journey from Nursery Nurse to Headteacher has been guided by two… Read more

Duration: 28:23

Weaving a space and a place for children

Episode 42 | Tuesday, 7 May 2024

Weaving a space and a place for children

Join us on Weaving a Space and a Place for Children as we sit down with Maxine Low, a visionary educator with 27 years of experience at the forefront of education. Maxine's journey from Nursery Nurse to Headteacher has been guided by two… Read more

Duration: 28:21