Classroom 101

This episode of Classroom 101 features Louise Flatters, headteacher of Long Marston CE Primary School, York - which had only 26 children on roll when Louise took over. As well as the reality of leading a small, rural school, Louise also discusses: * 'Always awards' * The term 'Gifted & Talented' * A whole month of the year that Louise feels is being wasted Enjoy! (And if you do, please subscribe, follow, comment and share! You can contact Louise on @headfornothing1 [https://twitter.com/headfornothing1?lang=en-gb].

This week in Classroom 101, we speak to Laura McInerney, the co-founder of Teacher Tapp, and former editor of Schools Week. Laura discusses firstly how she was taken to court by the Department for Education over a Freedom of Information Request. Having defended herself and eventually won the case, Laura talks openly about what she learned through the process. Laura also shares: * the three things she'd banish from education, including open-plan classrooms * her favourite teacher growing up, and the skilful way she married boundaries with care * the thinking behind Teacher Tapp, and how its co-founders first met in the most unlikely circumstance * the intriguing reason why Laura likes to wear yellow! You can connect with Laura here [https://twitter.com/miss_mcinerney], and learn more about Teacher Tapp here [https://teachertapp.co.uk/]. If you enjoy this episode, please follow/subscribe, comment and share.

The sixth episode of Classroom 101 features Lee Parkinson - better know as (ICT with) Mr P! Lee's grown to become something of an edu-celeb thanks to his computing tips for teachers, his vibrant social media pages full of hilarious self-made videos, and his willingness to call out nonsensical practice within education. Sit back and enjoy as Lee revels in rattling a conveyor belt's worth of items into Classroom 101, including: * Book scrutinies * Marking policies * Teachers' obsession with acronyms, rhyme and alliteration In this wide-ranging interview, Lee also explains: * Why he nearly quit teaching * How he handles social media negativity * Who makes him laugh until it hurts If you enjoy this, be sure to check out Lee's social media on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/ict_mrp/?fbclid=IwAR1uOTd4DYUt16BpAUrTz2Z4J0qzulz8GI_bQIZvSHWuX4oi1Mw2nHR4FaY], Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/IctWithMrP/] & Twitter [https://twitter.com/ict_mrp?lang=en] - plus his own show, Two Mr Ps in a Pod(cast) [http://www.2mrpspodcast.com/].

This week on Classroom 101, we hear from the eloquent Ruth Luzmore, headteacher of St Mary Magdalene Academy Primary School, London. Listen as Ruth discusses: * her journey from sales to teaching * the 3 things she'd happily banish from education - plus a bonus 4th * her views on pedantic policies, class sizes, funding in education & 'the dark side of accountability' * her party trick Connect with Ruth on Twitter here [https://twitter.com/RLuzmore?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor]; learn more about New Voices here [https://www.new-voices.co.uk]. Follow, subscribe, comment, share!

In this, the fourth episode of Classroom 101, we hear from the ever-positive Sonia Thompson, the headteacher of St Matthew's CE Teaching & Research School, Birmingham.   Listen as Sonia discusses: * her 23-year career in education * life as an EEF Research School * the importance of reading for pleasure * the hardest thing she's been through, and what she learnt * 3 things she would banish from education You can connect with Sonia via her school website [http://www.st-matthews.bham.sch.uk/nle.html] or on Twitter [https://twitter.com/son1bun]. Follow, subscribe, comment, share!