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The Apprenticeship Levy – Myth Busting Guest Input: Charles Dall’Omo, Train Together In this podcast we unpick the complexity of the National Apprenticeship Programme and discuss how schools can make the most of this funding to recruit new apprentices and to upskills their existing staff. The podcast helps clear up any misconceptions schools may have and provides tips for making this work for their school.

Educhat | Professional Development Journeys | Emma Turner by Discovery Schools Academy Trust

In this podcast we are joined by Tim Gilbert EYFS Lead Professional with Discovery Schools Academy Trust and we engage in a discussion about effective EYFS provision, innovation and change and new teacher development. This podcast is insightful and brings to life some of the strategies use to improve an EYFS setting in a previously failing school.

In this podcast we explore the potentially complex world of exclusion law with our guest speaker John Walker (Educational Solicitor). We discuss a range of best practice ideas for school leaders and governors and help to bust some of the myths about exclusions and behaviour policies for schools.

During this podcast we are joined by SCITT Coordinator Ben Jordan from Inspiring Leaders Teacher Training SCITT (@ILSCITT) who discusses how to apply for Teacher training. In this podcast we cover a range of questions that will be useful for potential applicants including; entry requirements, funding, course details and interview process. Listeners can find out more by visiting http://inspiringleadersscitt.com/

The first year of a teacher’s career (NQT year) can be an exciting and challenging year. During this podcast we are joined by Lizzie Wright from Kibworth CE Primary who reflects upon her successful start to becoming a qualified teacher, sharing her top tips for NQTs to learn from and consider. We hope NQTs find this podcast useful and share with colleagues in similar situations.

In this podcast we take a closer look at the importance of pupil well-being with senior educational psychologist Paula Hopkins. We explore the role that schools play in ensuring pupils are well supported and have all the required skills to realise their potential.

This podcast features two Maths Lead Professionals from Discovery Schools Trust who spend some time discussing the origins, methodology and practical considerations for the ‘Mastery’ approach to Maths teaching. Annalee and Afshah discuss their experiences and provide guidance for listeners about the Mastery approach and offer solutions and support for schools implementing this now.

This podcast covers a range of examples of effective governance in schools, including maintain schools and Academy Trusts.

An interview exploring the importance of communication and language development in primary settings. The interview also discusses advice and guidance on strategies to improve performance.

A real life interview with the CEO of Discovery Schools Trust, Paul Stone. This interview explains the pitfalls and progress within multi academy trust culture.