Episodes
The first podcast in a series Dr Victoria Cook from the Chartered College of Teaching interviews Dr Kelly Woodford-Richens, former scientist, author of ‘Essential Guides for Early Career Teachers: Using Cognitive Science in the Classroom’, teacher and now teacher trainer, and Louise Quaid, Executive Principal of Littlegreen Academy a specialist school for pupils with SEMH needs and Redwood Park Academy a specialist school for pupils with complex learning difficulties. Kelly and Louise will...
Published 05/13/24
Head teacher Rachel Tomlinson from Barrowford Primary School explains why she chose to invest in group membership with the Chartered College of Teaching for her team.  If you are interested in group membership for your staff please contact our partnerships team by via the website  here or email our partnership manager Sara-Jane Ladums at [email protected]  Investment in group membership is an investment in your students, your staff, your organisation and the wider profession....
Published 04/29/24
Hydeh Fayaz is the Acting Deputy Head, Curriculum, Geography and Oracy Lead at St Matthews Research School in Birmingham. She is the Deputy Director for the Research School ELE for the research school and has worked with Oracy Cambridge to create an 18 month modular programme entitled “Oracy in Action: Developing Purposeful Talk in EYFS and KS1” Members can watch the webinar here:  https://my.chartered.college/event/rethinking-curriculum-oracy-in-primary-schools/ Impact Article Its Good to...
Published 04/15/24
Rethinking Curriculum #1 - How to include experiential learning in your primary curriculum | What really happens when you give teachers more autonomy Interview with James Seargant Wyborne Primary ============================================= Find out more about the Rethinking Curriculum Project  CCT Members can access the webinar and took hit here ============================================= Become a member of the Chartered College of Teaching here
Published 03/18/24
The DfE are seeking your views on the draft non-statutory guidance for schools and colleges about children questioning their gender. In todays episode CCT Fellow Gerlinde Achenbach walks us through the guidance and offers some useful advice on inclusive practices. The consultation website can be found here Please note that the consultation closes  at 11:59 12th March  Gerlinde Achenbach is a former primary headteacher with a particular expertise in early years and inclusion. A Fellow of the...
Published 03/07/24
Interview with Mathieu Ishimwe an ECT2 French teacher. He shares his ideas on how to find your first teaching job and how to transition smoothly from trainee to ECT. Mathieu shares his top tips for trainees and and how to make the most of your free membership with the Chartered College of Teaching to support your studies. ================================================== If you are a student register for your free membership here If you and an ECT you can register for membership here
Published 02/26/24
Over 50 teachers have already volunteered to become a Research Champion in their school find out how you could become a Research Champion. Research Champions are empowered to build an evidence-informed culture within their context. Using resources from the Chartered College of Teaching, they will promote ongoing professional development. supporting colleagues to engage with research and to develop evidence-informed practice. Find out more about the Research Champion Role here  
Published 02/05/24
Jonny Wainman is currently subject leader for Psychology at a secondary school in Hertfordshire. He is starting his second year of ECT. Jonny is  passionate about using research to inform practice with a particular interest in using metacognition strategies to improve educational outcomes. In this episode Jonny shares his experience of ITT and the transition into his first year as an ECT and how being a member of the Chartered College has supported him. Students join the Chartered College of...
Published 01/29/24
Teacher Tapp's Karen Wespieser looks at findings from the end of 2023 What's going on with behaviour (and what can we do about it?) PLUS: AI, mobile phones, & natural born teachers Join the community here: Get your voice heard by Joining the TeacherTapp community here. Find out more about the benefits of becoming a member with the Chartered College of Teaching. If you have any suggestions for future podcast episodes or any questions about the podcast please contact the Chartered College...
Published 01/11/24
Today Chartered Teacher Vicki Medina speaks about her experience of becoming Chartered and how it benefits her teaching. If you are considering becoming a Chartered Teacher or offering Chartered Status as part of your whole school professional development program you can find out more from our website https://chartered.college/chartered/ or email us at [email protected]  Apply to be on the podcast here Or contact our partnerships manager [email protected] 
Published 11/30/23
Teacher Tapp's Karen Wespieser looks at findings from the first term of the 2023/4 academic year Join the community here: Get your voice heard by Joining the TeacherTapp community here. Find out more about the benefits of becoming a member with the Chartered College of Teaching. If you have any suggestions for future podcast episodes or any questions about the podcast please contact the Chartered College Partnerships Manager Sara-Jane at [email protected]   
Published 11/09/23
This week we handed the mic over to one of our Chartered Teachers. Alex Dean, Senior Head Teacher from Bingley Grammar School in West Yorkshire shares her experience of the Chartered Teacher (Leadership) pathways and explains why she thinks achieving Chartered Status is something all teachers should consider as part of their professional development.  Find out more about Chartered Status here: https://chartered.college/chartered/  
Published 10/26/23
Teacher Assessment Manager Helen Barker from the Chartered College of Teaching shares everything you need to know about Chartered Status. Further information can be found here: https://chartered.college/2023/10/06/chartered-status-the-big-picture/ https://chartered.college/chartered/ 
Published 10/12/23
Dame Alison Peacock interviews Anton Zastavnly from the British International School Ukraine. Anton Zastavnyi, an educational leader, strategically guides British international schools in Ukraine, adeptly merging British and Ukrainian educational paradigms. His unwavering commitment to bilingual education not only fosters a vibrant multilingual environment but also incorporates artificial intelligence (AI) into the curriculum. This AI integration is instrumental in enhancing academic...
Published 10/05/23
Teacher Tapp's Karen Wespieser looks at what teachers were up to over the holidays and how the 2023/4 academic year started. Two thirds of teachers completed an entire TV series during the summer Three-quarters of teachers forgot at least one of their school passwords One in ten science teachers hold a PhD   Join the community here: Get your voice heard by Joining the TeacherTapp community here. Find out more about the benefits of becoming a member with the Chartered College of Teaching. If...
Published 09/21/23
Dame Alison Peacock welcomes you back to a new academic year. Join the community here: Get your voice heard by Joining the TeacherTapp community here. Find out more about the benefits of becoming a member with the Chartered College of Teaching. If you have any suggestions for future podcast episodes or any questions about the podcast please contact the Chartered College Partnerships Manager Sara-Jane at [email protected] 
Published 09/14/23
Teacher Tapp's Karen Wespieser looks at what happens at the end of term... Is it normal to stick a film on?! What happens on transition days? What happens in the last lesson of term? Who has a prom? Is there a teacher party too? http://onelink.to/teachertapp  
Published 08/17/23
Teacher Tapp's Karen Wespieser looks at the top findings from Teacher Tapp in JuneKey points/takeaways from the episode (to help marketing): Lining up outside school is more common in poorer areas The mystery of desk arrangements Socialising (again!) The most popular day for meetings Teacher confessions Any links/references you would like to have in the show notes: http://onelink.to/teachertapp
Published 07/20/23
Welcome to the Evidence-informed Teaching podcast. Today learn about TeacherTapp from Co-founder Laura McInerny. Join the community here: Get your voice heard by Joining the TeacherTapp community here. Find out more about the benefits of becoming a member with the Chartered College of Teaching. If you have any suggestions for future podcast episodes or any questions about the podcast please contact the Chartered College Partnerships Manager Sara-Jane at [email protected] 
Published 07/13/23
In this episode Dame Alison Peacock and Emma Hollis from NASBTT discuss how the 2024 changes to the ITT mentor program will impact mentors and how NASBTT and The Chartered College Mentor pathway to Chartered teacher status can be used to recognise the importance and expertise of mentors as part of the ITT program. Emma Hollis is Executive Director of the National Association of School-Based Teacher Trainers (NASBTT) which promotes high-quality schools-led programmes of training, education and...
Published 07/06/23
With so many new listeners to the podcast todays episode is a replay of the episode with Dame Alison Peacock where she introduces the Chartered College of Teaching. An introduction to the Chartered College of Teaching and how membership and accreditation can support your classroom practice. oin the community here: Find out more about the Chartered College of Teaching and the benefits of becoming a member. Get your voice heard by Joining the TeacherTapp community here. If you have any...
Published 06/29/23
In todays episode find out more about our research team at the Chartered College of Teaching. Find out more about the research projects the team undertake and how they can support your classroom practice. Join the community here: Find out more about the Chartered College of Teaching and the benefits of becoming a member. Get your voice heard by Joining the TeacherTapp community here. If you have any suggestions for future podcast episodes or any questions about the podcast please contact the...
Published 06/22/23
Beth OBrien Education Content Specialist and Hannah Cullen Assistant Head from Trinity Academy Leeds discuss Leading Inclusive Schools. An innovative new course from the Chartered College of Teaching.  Inclusive education has a wealth of benefits, raising pupils’ academic outcomes, improving mental health and wellbeing, and supporting the recruitment, retention and progression of a diverse body of staff. Government guidance on inclusion is not always clear, and sometimes not quickly...
Published 06/15/23
Teacher Tapp's Karen Wespieser looks at the findings from Teacher Tapp's hypothetical questions3 key points/takeaways from the episode (to help marketing): A forced choice can make questions more interesting & give greater insight into values and beliefs Teachers value autonomy about as much as behaviour Teachers have a preference for egalitarian outcomes Cake is better than death  http://onelink.to/teachertapp 
Published 06/08/23