The Educater Podcast

Mastering Pupil Attendance in School

This episode explores a number of issues around school attendance and parental engagement. It aims to summarise some of the key points in the new statutory guidance on attendance: Working Together to Improve School Attendance 2024.  We’ll cover the importance of school attendance, how it links to outcomes, some of the common barriers to attendance and ways Educater can support schools. Show Notes: Children’s Commissioner: Attendance is Evertyone's Business Feb 2023 [https://assets.childrenscommissioner.gov.uk/wpuploads/2023/02/cc-response-to-persistent-absence-inquiry.pdf] Missing Children, Missing Grades Nov 2023 [https://assets.childrenscommissioner.gov.uk/wpuploads/2023/11/CC-REPORT-_-Attendance-and-Attainment-_-Oct-23.pdf] Attednance Blog Jan 2024 [https://www.childrenscommissioner.gov.uk/blog/new-figures-reveal-drop-in-number-of-school-absences/] Interim findings Attendance Audit 2022 [https://www.childrenscommissioner.gov.uk/resource/where-are-englands-children-interim-findings-from-the-childrens-commissioners-attendance-audit/]   Government Guidance: Working Together to Improve School Attendance 2024 [https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/65f1b048133c22b8eecd38f7/Working_together_to_improve_school_attendance__applies_from_19_August_2024_.pdf] Importance of Attendance May 2023 [https://educationhub.blog.gov.uk/2023/05/18/school-attendance-important-risks-missing-day/]

Teachers Talk Assessment: What is the Most Effective Form?

In this episode, we delve deep into the world of assessment with educators Andrew and Adam! They’ll explore what ‘assessment’ truly means, going beyond just a grade or a number. Listen in to hear more about: * The teacher's perspective on effective assessment * Why the right difficulty level for tasks is crucial * Unveiling the story behind data We'll also tackle the challenge of assessing subjective areas like writing, alongside the lack of resources for assessing other subjects besides Maths in non-SAT years and the need for more training or resources for teachers to understand expectations in different year groups. 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.

Finding Balance - Time Management for Teachers

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.

How Coaching Empowers School Leaders

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 [https://www.leadershipedge.org.uk/]. 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 [https://www.educater.co.uk/meet-our-consultants/], 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 [https://www.linkedin.com/in/catherine-hulme-coach/] 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 [www.educater.co.uk]

The Importance of Hands-On Learning in Education

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.