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In this episode of the Oxfordshire Teacher Training podcast, Matthew Coatsworth sits down with Peps Mccrea to explore motivation. Peps is currently Dean of Learning Design at Ambition Institute and Director of Education at Steplab, as well as being the author of the High Impact Teaching series of books. Peps explains what motivation is, how it works in education, and the relationship between motivation and behaviour. He shares a series of key ideas and core drivers from his book Motivated Teaching, and considers motivation not just for pupils but for teachers and mentors as well.https://pepsmccrea.com/Follow Peps on twitter: @pepsmccreaSign up to his regular Evidence Snacks newsletterAnd if you are not already a subscriber, search Oxfordshire Teacher Training on your favourite podcast hosting platform, or check out episodes here including guests such as Rob Coe, Sam Twiselton and Tom Sherrington.

In this episode of the Oxfordshire Teacher Training podcast, Matthew Coatsworth discusses Trauma in Education with one of our mentors, Suzi Lombardelli. Suzi explains what trauma is, the impact being seen following the pandemic, and what evidence tells us from studies of adverse childhood experiences. She also offers a range of practical approaches for the classroom.Suzi, who is also KS3 coordinator for Design and Technology at Lord Williams's School, has prepared material that may be of interest to listeners, and recommends Trauma Informed Schools for training opportunities.Remember you can listen to previous episodes of this podcast, including with Rob Coe, Afua Hirsch, Tom Sherrington, Sam Twiselton and many others either by clicking this link or subscribing to 'Oxfordshire Teacher Training'.

In this episode of the Oxfordshire Teacher Training podcast, Matthew Coatsworth explores Mental Health First Aid with Matt Barnard and Donna Brunstrom. Listeners will hear why it is such an important strand of continuing professional development for teachers at the moment, as well as gaining an overview of what will be covered in Mental Health First Aid training.For current Oxfordshire Teacher Training Associate Teachers:Youth Mental Health First Aid Thursday 2 March 5-7pm onlineYoung person case studies/stigma and language/stress container/frame of referenceFriday 3 March 5-7pm onlineDepression and anxiety/active listeningMonday 13 March 5-7pm onlineSuicide and psychosis/boundarying and signpostingTuesday 14 March 5-7pm onlineSelf-harm and disordered eating/MHFA action plan/recovery tree framework* * * UPDATE * * *  THIS COURSE NOW FULLY BOOKED: please  add name on the waiting list for further courses in the Spring and Summer 2023 by emailing wellbeing@ott-scitt.org.ukFor current Oxfordshire Teacher Training Mentors:Adult Mental Health First AidWednesday 19 April 5-7pm onlineMHFAider role/learner wellbeing/ALGEE/helpful or unhelpful language/frame of reference/stress container/film discussionThursday 20 April 5-7pm onlineFactors influencing mental health/mental health continuum/applying ALGEE to case studies/anxiety/traumatic events/active listening with empathy/disordered eating/self-harm/substance use/MHFA conversation practice/quizMonday 24 April 5-7pm onlineApplying ALGEE to case studies/depression/suicide/psychosis/film discussion/MHFA conversation practice/quizTuesday 25 April 5-7pm onlineRecovery and lived experience/boundaries in the MHFAider role/conversation practice/MHFA role action plan/returning to self-careFREE PLACES ARE AVAILABLE by emailing wellbeing@ott-scitt.org.uk For listeners not working with Oxfordshire Teacher Training:Visit www.mhfaengland.org for more details including courses nationwidewww.oxfordshireteachertraining.co.uk

Robbie Coleman, former Head of Policy at the Education Endowment Foundation and lead author on their Teaching and Learning Toolkit, has created Proxima, a new organisation applying the latest evidence and innovative technology to create powerful new ways of training teachers. In this episode of the Oxfordshire Teacher Training Podcast, Robbie and Matthew Coatsworth discuss Intensive Practice - a significant component of the forthcoming ITT requirements - and how this can be achieved. They introduce an exciting new collaboration between Proxima and Oxfordshire Teacher Training that may be of significant interest to all ITT providers.This is the first of (at least!) two episodes - we look forward to sharing the results of our research in early 2023.Find out about Proxima by contacting hello@proxima.educationOxfordshire Teacher Training twitter websiteGovernment's ITT Market Review reportGovernment response to the ITT Market Review report

In this episode, Mike Goves (CPLD Lead for the River Learning Trust) discusses metacognition, self-regulation and self-regulated learning with Oxfordshire Teacher Training's Matthew Coatsworth. Mike looks in particular at the EEF guidance report on Metacognition and Self-Regulated Learning and the work of James Mannion and Kate McAllister, as well as proposing a scaffold for developing metacognitive behaviours. If you want to find out more, we recommend reading:EEF Guidance Report on Metacognition and Self-Regulated LearningJames Mannion and Kate McAllister (2020) 'Fear is the Mind Killer' John Catt PublishingJennifer Webb (2021) 'The Metacognition Handbook: a practical guide for teachers and school leaders' John Catt PublishingAnd if you want a much longer (3 hour) podcast on this topic, James Mannion and Kate McAllister appeared on Ollie Lovell's podcast to discuss the Learning Skills curriculum, which has a real focus on metacognition, self-regulation and self-regulated learning.As always you can subscribe at your favourite podcast provider by searching 'Oxfordshire Teacher Training' or by visiting here. You can listen again to episodes with guests such as Rob Coe, Sam Twiselton, Tom Sherrington, Anita Devi and Afua Hirsch.

The latest episode finds Matthew Coatsworth discussing Oxfordshire Teacher Training's Principles for Teaching Effective Lessons  with its Director, Patrick Garton.The Principles have been developed over a number of years and in this podcast, Patrick explains how they are not instructions and checklists, but an attempt to articulate as specifically as possible what makes the most difference. Listeners to the podcast are welcome to download the full Principles and use: we ask that you acknowledge Oxfordshire Teacher Training if you do so.A number of previous episodes are mentioned during this podcast, including:Episode 31 - Assessment with CJ Rauch (Evidence Based Education)Episode 23 - The Great Teaching Toolkit with Rob CoeEpisode 22 - Developing an ITT curriculum with Patrick GartonEpisode 14 - Teaching Walkthrus with Tom SherringtonEpisode 8. - The ITT Core Content Framework with Sam TwiseltonYou can listen to all previous episodes by searching 'Oxfordshire Teacher Training' in your favourite podcast provider, or by clicking this link.

Oxfordshire Teacher Training's Matthew Coatsworth discusses Assessment with the Head of Teaching and Learning at Evidence Based Education C.J. Rauch in this latest episode of our podcast.C.J. is also one of the authors of the Great Teaching Toolkit Evidence Review - regular listeners may remember episode 23 with Professor Rob Coe. This is a particularly important episode, as C.J. articulates not only why assessment is such an essential part of teaching, but also explains Evidence Based Education's Four Pillars of Assessment that are already being embedded into our practice here at Oxfordshire Teacher Training. Listeners can gain free access to the Great Teaching Toolkit feedback tools with a starter account by clicking hereEvidence Based EducationThe Great Teaching Toolkit Evidence ReviewYou can subscribe and listen to previous episodes of the Oxfordshire Teacher Training podcast with guests including Tom Sherrington, Sam Twiselton and Afua Hirsch by clicking hereTwitter@OTT_SCITT@listentoOTT@CJRauchEduc

In this episode of the Oxfordshire Teacher Training podcast, Matthew Coatsworth discusses the wonderful work of the NCETM - the National Centre for Excellence in the Teaching of Mathematics - with NCETM  Professional Development Leads and Oxfordshire Teacher Training Mentors Claire Shorrock and Crispin Hoad. Claire and Crispin outline some of the key work of the NCETM, the BBO Maths Hub, Teaching for Maths Mastery and the five big ideas, as well as how to cater for the wide variation of mathematical ability within classes and how to adapt teaching effectively.Please note that this episode was recorded remotely and unfortunately the sound quality from Claire's device is a little distorted. We hope it does not affect your listening too much! Links to resources mentioned in the podcast:https://www.ncetm.org.ukhttps://bbomathshub.org.uk/(Bucks, Berks and Oxon Maths Hub)https://nonexamples.com/(Non-examples)https://www.ncetm.org.uk/classroom-resources/secondary-subject-knowledge-audit/​(KS3 Subject Audits)https://www.buzzsprout.com/726303/7471324-episode-21-rosenshine-and-remote-learning-with-claire-grimes(Rosenshine podcast)https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/teaching-mathematics-in-primary-schoolshttps://www.gov.uk/government/publications/teaching-mathematics-at-key-stage-3(DfE maths guidance)

In the latest episode of the Oxfordshire Teacher Training podcast, Matthew Coatsworth sits down with Jade Pearce, Assistant Head Teacher at Walton High School in Stafford as well as Evidence Lead in Education and member of the EEF Expert Voices Group.  They discuss effective CPD, the importance of a coherent approach to CPD and also the phenomenal free resources Jade has made available through her Twitter page @PearceMrs. These include short introductions to some of the most important evidence-based resources in education that are 'best bets' to improving the quality of teaching and learning, as well as practical approaches to using these best bets in the classroom. Regular listeners to the podcast will remember Matthew discussing Jade's work on the Great Teaching Toolkit  with Rob Coe in episode 23. If you haven't listened to that episode yet, it is highly recommended, as is episode 27 on the Early Career Framework with Sam Twiselton and Lynsey Hunter, also referred to in this latest episode.We hope that this episode will be of particular interest to our cohort of part-time Associate Teachers due to complete their programmes in December 2021: we are very proud of your achievements and wish you the best as you start your careers as teachers. You have chosen the best job in the world!In this podcast, Jade refers to a wide range of resources including:Teacher Development Trust What Makes Effective CPD? (2013)https://tdtrust.org/2013/09/05/what-makes-effective-cpd-2/ Teacher Development Trust Developing Great Teaching – Lessons from the international reviews into effective professional development (2015)https://tdtrust.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/DGT-Summary.pdf Mrs Pearce's 'An introduction to… 'https://www.dropbox.com/sh/epj5myopjx41pve/AAA8n4mS8FNunqwCF8Rq9Uc_a?dl=0&preview=An+introduction+to...full+guide.pdfAll of Mrs Pearce's resources:https://www.dropbox.com/sh/epj5myopjx41pve/AAA8n4mS8FNunqwCF8Rq9Uc_a?dl=0 

Welcome to the start of season 3 of the Oxfordshire Teacher Training Podcast.  In this episode, Matthew Coatsworth discusses the latest book in the NASBTT/Critical Publishing Essential Guides for Early Career Teachers: Using Cognitive Science in the Classroom with its author Kelly Woodford-Richens.Kelly refers to the work of Daniel Willingham in particular, as well as advocating a 'human-first' teacher approach to frame the reflective tasks and case studies she has incorporated in her book. Matthew and Kelly also discuss the 2021 EEF review of the evidence of cognitive science approaches in the classroom, including touching on whether these approaches work for more than just maths and science.Using Cognitive Science in the Classroom by Kelly Woodford-Richens (Critical Publishing, 2021) ISBN 978-1-914171-05-5Cognitive Science Approaches in the Classroom: a review of the evidence (EEF, 2021)Kelly also refers to the EEF guidance report on Effective Professional Development (EEF, 2021)Twitter: Kelly Woodford-Richens @drkellyrOxfordshire Teacher Training podcast @listentoOTTOxfordshire Teacher Training @OTT_SCITTListen to previous episodes of the Oxfordshire Teacher Training podcast featuring guests such as Tom Sherrington, Rob Coe, Anita Devi, Sam Twiselton and Afua Hirsch

In this episode of the Oxfordshire Teacher Training podcast, Matthew Coatsworth meets Lynsey Hunter from Sheffield Hallam University along with her colleague and favourite guest of the podcast Sam Twiselton to discuss the Early Career Framework and their experiences during the early roll-out of the ECF this year in Sheffield.Regular listeners may well remember Sam talking with Matthew about the ITT Core Content Framework last year. If not, do listen to the episode here.This episode is essential listening for all involved in initial teacher training as well as early career teachers and school leaders and teacher educators.The Early Career Frameworkhttps://www.gov.uk/government/publications/early-career-frameworkAs always, you can subscribe by searching 'Oxfordshire Teacher Training' in your favourite podcast provider, and listen to previous episodes by clicking here.Oxfordshire Teacher Traininghttps://twitter.com/OTT_SCITThttps://oxfordshireteachertraining.co.uk/

In this episode of the Oxfordshire Teacher Training podcast, Matthew Coatsworth discusses workload with Julie Greer: headteacher and author of the Essential Guide for Early Career Teachers on 'Workload - Taking Ownership of your Teaching'. Julie and Matthew explore balance, autonomy, professionally acceptable workloads and the role of mentors and other teacher educators.During the podcast, a number of resources are mentioned:Talis research 2018 – Teachers and School Leaders as Lifelong Learnershttps://www.oecd.org/education/talis-2018-results-volume-i-1d0bc92a-en.htm DfE School workload reduction toolkithttps://www.gov.uk/guidance/school-workload-reduction-toolkit DfE Addressing workload in initial teacher educationhttps://www.gov.uk/government/publications/addressing-workload-in-initial-teacher-education-ite Professionally acceptable workload: learning to act differently towards effective change (paper by Julie Greer and Caroline Daly)https://discovery.ucl.ac.uk/id/eprint/10095475/1/Greer%20%26%20Daly%202020%20Professionally%20acceptable%20workload%20Impact.pdf You can follow Julie on twitter @JGreer_abcAnd as always, you can search for 'Oxfordshire Teacher Training' to subscribe to every episode on your favourite podcast provider.Links and a list of all our past episodes are available here

In this episode of the Oxfordshire Teacher Training Podcast, Matthew Coatsworth sits down remotely with child clinical psychologist Dr Naira Wilson to discuss the importance of getting transitions right for children. In a first for the podcast, Matthew completes Naira's House Analogy, a reflection tool to facilitate transition. Listeners can choose between the slightly edited audio only section of the podcast, or the full-length video of Matthew and Naira completing the house analogy via zoom.Naira Wilson specialises in childhood mental health and has worked in the NHS, in various capacities, for 20 years. She has previously worked extensively in a Specialist Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) for Oxford Health Foundation Trust. She is a guest lecturer for the Doctoral Course in Clinical Psychology at the University of Oxford and supervises other trained and in-training Clinical Psychologists and mental health professionals. In addition to her independent practice the Little Therapy Room, Dr Wilson also works as a Clinical Psychologist for the Oxford ADHD Centre offering assessment and treatment for Autism Spectrum Conditions and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. She is a contributor to the children's science publication Whiz Pop Bang and is currently publishing a series of books for young children about emotions with Little Tiger Press.If anyone would like to use the house analogy as a reflective tool with children, Naira has made a crib sheet available here. Do get in touch via @listentoOTT with feedback.Links mentioned in the episode:Mentally Healthy Schools https://www.mentallyhealthyschools.org.uk/risks-and-protective-factors/school-based-risk-factors/transitions/ (transitions)https://www.mentallyhealthyschools.org.uk/media/1906/transitions-primary.pdf  (10 practical tips for school staff to help children settle when starting primary school, or to support those who change school regularly)https://www.mentallyhealthyschools.org.uk/media/1907/transitions-secondary.pdf (transition to secondary)https://www.mentallyhealthyschools.org.uk/resources/transition-to-reception-class/?page=1&IssuePageId=1311  (transition to reception class)As always, you can subscribe by searching 'Oxfordshire Teacher Training' with your favourite podcast provider, or listen to any previous episodes by clicking here.

In this episode of the Oxfordshire Teacher Training podcast, Matthew Coatsworth sits down with education consultant and fellow of the UK National Association for Environmental Education Ben Ballin to explore climate education. In an inspiring interview, Ben talks about a message of hope and opportunity, gives many fantastic recommendations for how to tackle ‘difficult’ questions and where to find reliable and age-appropriate resources. Ben also shares some of the work he has been involved with, including developing the geography curriculum at Eynsham primary school. Keen listeners may remember Matthew discussing how the history curriculum was created at that school with Will Reeves back in episode 7. Many of the resources Ben mentioned are linked below:Reliable sources for information onlineOxfam https://www.oxfam.org.uk/oxfam-in-action/tackling-climate-change/ Tide Global Learning https://www.tidec.org/ Connecting Classrooms through Global Learning Programme https://connecting-classrooms.britishcouncil.org/ Intergovernmental panel on climate change https://www.ipcc.ch/West Midlands Sustainable Schools Network https://westmidlandssustainableschoolsnetwork.com/ A new recommended book for children and adultsSmall Gases, Big Effect: this is climate change by David Nelles and Christian Serrer(published 25th March 2021) Subject AssociationsGeographical Association https://www.geography.org.uk/  Royal Geographical Society (with IBG) https://www.rgs.org/  Sources to see what children would like to be taught about – edgier, with detectable biasTeach the Future https://www.teachthefuture.uk/ Campaign Against Climate Change: Climate Change Education in Schools https://www.campaigncc.org/schoolresources  Ashden Awards https://ashden.org/ Wild Awake – Change the Storyhttps://www.wild-awake.org/change-the-story  As always, you can subscribe by searching Oxfordshire Teacher Training at your favourite podcast provider, and follow us on twitter:@OTT_SCITT and @listentoOTT

In this episode, Oxfordshire Teacher Training's Matthew Coatsworth discusses the Great Teaching Toolkit with Professor Rob Coe, as well as looking back over the past twenty years since Rob's Manifesto for Evidence Based Education was published. Regular podcast listeners might remember episode 1, which looked at the Sutton Trust report 'What Makes Great Teaching?' for which Rob was lead author, and more recently episode 22 where Patrick Garton discussed the importance of the Great Teaching material to the development of Oxfordshire Teacher Training's own curriculum. This is a particularly important episode, marking the start of a collaboration between Oxfordshire Teacher Training and Evidence Based Education to develop work from the Great Teaching Toolkit for Initial Teacher Training and the Early Career Teacher.As part of this episode, Matthew and Rob mention work from @PearceMrs outlining how Jade Pearce has summarised ideas from the Great Teaching Toolkit for school use. You can access her summary here. Look out for a future episode with Jade later this year.Great Teaching websiteGreat Teaching Toolkit Evidence Review (2020)A (new) manifesto for evidence-based education: twenty years on (2019)What Makes Great Teaching? (2014)As always, you can subscribe by searching 'Oxfordshire Teacher Training' at your favourite podcast provider. A link to all episodes can be found here.

In episode 22, Matthew Coatsworth discusses Oxfordshire Teacher Training's ITT curriculum with its Director Patrick Garton. They explore the curriculum's aims, how they have translated the ITT core content framework into a carefully sequenced curriculum of seven core areas, how subject specialist teaching aspects have been developed recently and the vital importance of aligning central professional learning with the activities taking place in placement schools. This episode is not only of interest to those working in ITT now, but also for those who might be interested in training with Oxfordshire Teacher Training in the future.Follow Oxfordshire Teacher Training on twitter @OTT_SCITTPodcast on twitter @listentoOTTYou can subscribe by searching Oxfordshire Teacher Training on iTunes, Spotify or your favourite podcast provider

In this episode of the Oxfordshire Teacher Training Podcast, Matthew Coatsworth talks with Claire Grimes about Rosenshine's Principles of Instruction and her fantastic workbook based on the principles and the work of Tom Sherrington. Back at the start of March 2020's lockdown, Claire produced a workbook as a CPD resource for Thamesview School in Kent where she is currently Deputy Headteacher. It became a viral sensation on twitter, being picked up by Tom Sherrington (see episodes 14 and 19), and ultimately turned into a highly successful book for John Catt's In Action series to sit alongside Tom Sherrington's Rosenshine's Principles in Action. Claire tells listeners about this journey, as well as how teachers in her school have used her workbook. As well as investigating the workbook, Claire and Matthew discuss some of the current challenges and opportunities around remote learning, and in particular the importance of trainee and early career teachers not forgetting the essence of what makes great teaching.This is a really uplifting episode, continuing on from last time's wonderful SEND discussion with Anita Devi. Rosenshine's Principles of InstructionClaire Grimes 'Rosenshine's Principles in Action - The Workbook' - available in bundles of 5 from John Catt or as a single workbook from AmazonTom Sherrington 'Rosenshine's Principles in Action' available from John Catt - also look at this link for Tom's video masterclass and other resourcesFollow Claire on twitter @CsargeyG Don't forget to subscribe by searching 'Oxfordshire Teacher Training' in Spotify, iTunes or your favourite podcast providerMissed an episode? Here's a link to all previous episodes

Happy New Year! We start 2021 with a fantastic episode with Oxfordshire Teacher Training’s Matthew Coatsworth and Anita Devi exploring Special Educational Needs and Disabilities. Matthew and Anita talk about some of the themes covered in her Essential Guide for Early Career Teachers as well as the impact of the pandemic on wellbeing.Do have a look at some of the resources Anita and #TeamADL have produced in relation to SENCo wellbeing:https://www.teamadl.uk/SENCO-Well-being.php and also fantastic practical resources in relation to Covid 19:https://www.sendreviewportal.net/COVID19-Resources.phpFind out more about Anita’s work at www.teamadl.ukAnita Devi ‘Essential Guides for Early Career Teachers: Special Educational Needs and Disability’(Critical Publishing 2020 ISBN 9781913063290)https://www.criticalpublishing.com/essential-guides-for-early-career-teachers-special-educational-needs-and-disabilityFollow on twitter:Oxfordshire Teacher Training @OTT_SCITTOTT Podcast @listentoOTTAnita Devi @Butterflycolour And remember you can subscribe to our podcast by searching Oxfordshire Teacher Training in your favourite podcast provider.​​

In this episode of the Oxfordshire Teacher Training podcast, Matthew Coatsworth continues his discussion with Tom Sherrington looking at the first volume of Tom and Oliver Caviglioni's Teaching Walkthrus book. Tom shares nuggets on questioning and feedback, on practice and retrieval methods, as well as considering Mode B teaching. Finally, Tom explains the A|D|A|P|T model that he and Oli have presented within the Walkthrus book. Do listen to part 1 of Matthew and Tom's discussion in Episode 14 before this one!You can purchase the book directly from John Catt:https://www.johncattbookshop.com/teaching-walkthrus-five-step-guides-for-instructional-coachingFollow Tom Sherrington on twitter @teacherheadFollow Oliver Caviglioni on twitter @olicavFollow Oxfordshire Teeacher Training podcast on twitter @listentoOTTAnd don't forget you can subscribe to this podcast by searching Oxfordshire Teacher Training on iTunes and Spotify for fortnightly episodes during the school term.www.oxfordshireteachertraining.co.uk

In this episode of Oxfordshire Teacher Training's podcast, Matthew Coatsworth talks with celebrated broadcaster and writer Afua Hirsch. Taking themes from Afua's important book Brit(ish): on race, identity and belonging, they explore some of the challenges and opportunities trainee and early career teachers should be thinking about.Afua and Matthew talk about what happens when you don't even know what it is you don't know and developing a better sense of people's identity in Britain, as well as considering the curriculum in schools, Black History Month and Afua's audiobook series 'We Need to Talk About the British Empire'.This was a joy to record, resulting in a mixture of real thought-provoking moments as well as great hope for the future. We hope you enjoy it!https://www.afuahirsch.com/https://oxfordshireteachertraining.co.uk/Follow Afua on twitter:@afuahirschFollow Oxfordshire Teacher Training on twitter:@listentoOTT@OTT_SCITT'We Need to Talk About the British Empire''Brit(ish) - on race, identity and belonging'

It's our first birthday! To celebrate, here's a quick look back over the past twelve months... When we started the Oxfordshire Teacher Training podcast we had no idea that we would be welcoming such a high calibre of guest, both within our partnership and nationally, or having such fantastic conversations. We hope that you have found these episodes thought-provoking and informative. Oxfordshire Teacher TrainingNEW! Follow the podcast on twitter@listentoOTTFollow Oxfordshire Teacher Training@OTT_SCITTListen to all episodes here or subscribe by searching Oxfordshire Teacher Training on iTunes, Spotify or any of your favourite podcast hosts.

In this episode, Oxfordshire Teacher Training's Matthew Coatsworth discusses Professional Learning Conversations with ITT consultant Kim Francis, winner of the outstanding contribution to Initial Teacher Training award last year at the NASBTT awards.This is an essential listen for anyone interested in ITT, not just those working within Oxfordshire Teacher Training.Professional Learning Conversations were first devised by NASBTT earlier this year as part of their curriculum and assessment toolkit. This material has been developed by Oxfordshire Teacher Training to work alongside the seven core areas of our curriculum. Matthew and Kim explore the material, how it could be used and the potential impact it can have on trainee teachers' development. Kim also talks about his role with Oxfordshire Teacher Training as an external reviewer at the end of last academic year and how we adapted our assessment processes during lockdown.NEW! - we have a new twitter page for our podcast:@listentoOTTPlease do follow us...You can listen to all previous episodes of our podcasts here or by searching 'Oxfordshire Teacher Training' in iTunes, Spotify or other podcast providers. Do subscribe to receive new episodes.If you are a NASBTT member, you can find out more about their Professional Learning Conversations at https://www.nasbtt.org.uk/ searching for Key Resources and finding one of the appendices of their curriculum and assessment toolkit.

In Oxfordshire Teacher Training's latest podcast episode, Matthew Coatsworth talks with Prof Sonia Blandford, one of the country's foremost experts on social mobility and author of 'Born to Fail: social mobility and the working class'. At the time of recording, Sonia was preparing to speak with our trainee Associate Teachers as part of our Social Justice Super Thursday - one of a series of themed days held throughout our programmes.Sonia is the CEO of Achievement for All, a leading not-for-profit organisation that works in partnership with early years settings, schools and colleges to improve outcomes for all children and young people. Find out more by visiting https://afaeducation.org/.Follow Sonia on twitter @soniaafa3asDon't forget that you can subscribe to our podcast by searching 'Oxfordshire Teacher Training', and you can explore other episodes with guests including Sam Twiselton, Emma Hollis, Tom Sherrington and Sally Price.

In this episode, Oxfordshire Teacher Training's Matthew Coatsworth and Director of Secondary Education at the River Learning Trust Tom Boulter discuss effective teaching approaches with a particular focus on vulnerable children. Tom has recently led professional learning sessions with our Associate Teachers to great acclaim, and this episode is perhaps more relevant now than ever.You can hear Tom talk about Education Myths back in episode 2, or follow him on twitter @tomboulterDon't forget you can subscribe to Oxfordshire Teacher Training on Spotify and iTunes.www.oxfordshireteachertraining.co.uk

Teaching Walkthrus - Five-step Guides to Instructional Coaching is a fantastic new book by Tom Sherrington and Oliver Caviglioni. In our latest episode, Oxfordshire Teacher Training's Matthew Coatsworth talks with Tom about the writing process, how key thinkers and key texts were chosen, and then delves in more deeply to explore the first three sections of the book.Tom and Matthew's conversation was too good to cut down to a single episode, so look out for part two of Walkthrus later in the year!All Oxfordshire Teacher Training mentors and Associate Teachers should have received their own copy of the book - do contact us if you haven't yet. But for anyone else, you can purchase the book directly from John Catt:https://www.johncattbookshop.com/teaching-walkthrus-five-step-guides-for-instructional-coachingFollow Tom Sherrington on twitter @teacherheadFollow Oliver Caviglioni on twitter @olicavAnd don't forget you can subscribe to this podcast by searching Oxfordshire Teacher Training on iTunes and Spotify for fortnightly episodes during the school term.www.oxfordshireteachertraining.co.uk

Welcome to the second season of Oxfordshire Teacher Training's podcast for those interested in Initial Teacher Training, and especially for those involved in mentoring. Episode 13, recorded online during lockdown, is an exploration of the new Ofsted Inspection Framework for ITE with HMI Janet Pearce and Oxfordshire Teacher Training's Matthew Coatsworth.ITE Framework and Handbookhttps://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/895321/Initial_teacher_education_framework_and_handbook.pdfReport on responses to consultationhttps://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/initial-teacher-education-inspection-framework-and-handbook-2020-inspecting-the-quality-of-teacher-education/outcome/initial-teacher-education-framework-a-report-on-the-responses-to-the-consultationITE curriculum researchhttps://www.gov.uk/government/publications/initial-teacher-education-curriculum-research

In this, the final episode of this season, Matthew Coatsworth talks to Oxfordshire Teacher Training's Director Patrick Garton, as he gives us a sneak preview of material from his forthcoming book on Behaviour. We hope you have enjoyed listening this year - we'll be back in September with some fantastic guests.Don't forget that you can subscribe by searching 'Oxfordshire Teacher Training' on iTunes and Spotify.

In this episode, Oxfordshire Teacher Training's Matthew Coatsworth meets Kat Lygate, NQT Induction Coordinator at The Cherwell School. They discuss the importance of high quality training for the mentors themselves, what a typical early career teacher might receive during their NQT year, and in particular what happens after the first year of teaching. Kat shares findings from her master's study into coaching during the second year of a teacher's career, and they anticipate the introduction of the Early Career Framework in September 2021. Finally, Matthew reminds regular listeners of a new NASBTT initiative that he explored with Emma Hollis back in episode 6, their Teacher Educator and Mentoring Zone.Early Career Frameworkhttps://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/773705/Early-Career_Framework.pdfNASBTT Teacher Educator and Mentoring Zonehttps://www.nasbtt.org.uk/temz/As always, remember you can subscribe to this podcast by searching 'Oxfordshire Teacher Training' on iTunes or Spotify.

In this episode, Oxfordshire Teacher Training's Matthew Coatsworth and Louise Border discuss the new EEF guidance report on Special Educational Needs in Mainstream Schools ,which was published just as schools closed in March 2020.Matthew and Louise explore the five recommendations from the report and look at the range of material EEF has produced alongside the report itself.https://educationendowmentfoundation.org.uk/tools/guidance-reports/special-educational-needs-disabilities/Full Reporthttps://educationendowmentfoundation.org.uk/public/files/Publications/Send/EEF_Special_Educational_Needs_in_Mainstream_Schools_Guidance_Report.pdfSummary of recommendations posterhttps://educationendowmentfoundation.org.uk/public/files/Publications/Send/EEF_Special_Educational_Needs_in_Mainstream_Schools_Recommendations_Poster.pdfEffective Parental Engagement for pupils with SENDhttps://educationendowmentfoundation.org.uk/public/files/Publications/Send/EEF_Effective_parental_engagement_for_pupils_with_SEND.pdfCommon SEND misconceptionshttps://educationendowmentfoundation.org.uk/public/files/Publications/Send/EEF_Four_Common_SEND_Misconceptions.pdfDon't forget you can subscribe to the podcast on iTunes or Spotify by searching 'Oxfordshire Teacher Training'.

In this episode, Oxfordshire Teacher Training’s Matthew Coatsworth and Sally Price discuss a range of practical ways to help cope with the challenges everyone is facing, but particularly educators. Listeners may remember Sally discussing her book on wellbeing and self-care in episode 3 of this podcast, so who better to give advice. Keep safe!The Great Realisationhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nw5KQMXDiM4&feature=shareCrisis Text Linehttps://www.crisistextline.uk/Anna Freud National Centre for Children and Familieshttps://www.annafreud.org/Emerging Minds – Action for child mental healthhttps://emergingminds.org.uk/Mental Health Foundationhttps://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/Mental Health Awareness Week (18th to 24th May 2020)https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/campaigns/mental-health-awareness-week5 ways to wellbeinghttps://www.mind.org.uk/workplace/mental-health-at-work/taking-care-of-yourself/five-ways-to-wellbeing/Don't forget you can subscribe to this podcast by searching 'Oxfordshire Teacher Training' on iTunes or Spotify.

In this episode, recorded before social isolation, Oxfordshire Teacher Training's Matthew Coatsworth discusses the ITT Core Content Framework with Professor Sam Twiselton, the Chair of the DfE Initial Teacher Education content group. This is an essential listen for anyone interested in the development of initial teacher training and also for those who want to find out more about the Early Career Framework. As with all episodes, we have a particular focus on the role of the mentor.Don't forget you can subscribe to our podcast, with episodes broadcast every other Wednesday during school terms, by searching 'Oxfordshire Teacher Training' on iTunes or Spotify. Thanks to Schoolsweek for choosing us as a podcast of the week last month!Initial Teacher Training Core Content Frameworkhttps://www.gov.uk/government/publications/initial-teacher-training-itt-core-content-framework Early Career Frameworkhttps://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/773705/Early-Career_Framework.pdfFollow Sam Twiselton on twitterhttps://www.twitter.com/samtwiseltonFollow Oxfordshire Teacher Training on twitterhttps://www.twitter.com/OTT_SCITT

Enjoy the latest episode of the Oxfordshire Teacher Training podcast as a respite from the challenges of covid-19. Matthew Coatsworth talks with Will Reeves, Deputy Head at Eynsham Primary School, about developing the history curriculum. Eynsham Primary was the first school in Oxfordshire to be inspected under the new Ofsted framework, and was praised for its 'inspiring' history curriculum. Will explains the school's intent behind their decision to develop a curriculum that includes a significant element based around the local area and a re-ordering of the national curriculum's subject content.This episode is suitable for all - not just those working in primary education. It is the first in a series taking a closer look into a specific subject.The national curriculum in history for KS1 and KS2https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/239035/PRIMARY_national_curriculum_-_History.pdfHistorical Associationhttps://www.history.org.uk/

Oxfordshire Teacher Training's latest podcast episode features an interview with the Executive Director of NASBTT, Emma Hollis. Emma discusses the vital role of the mentor with Matthew Coatsworth, and gives a sneak preview of exciting material that will be part of the relaunched NASBTT website later this month. This episode is essential listening for anyone involved in initial teacher training!NASBTT - the National Association of School-Based Teacher Trainers https://www.nasbtt.org.uk/

In this episode of the Oxfordshire Teacher Training Podcast, Matthew Coatsworth discusses the Education Endowment Foundation's Teaching and Learning Toolkit with Tuition Fee Programme Leader Jen Fiddaman.The EEF Teaching and Learning Toolkit is an essential online resource for teachers: an accessible summary of the international evidence on teaching 5-16 year olds. You can find it at: https://educationendowmentfoundation.org.uk/evidence-summaries/teaching-learning-toolkit/A summary of the toolkit, including how to use it, can be found hereAlso in this episode is a mention of the Early Career Framework, which will be rolled out to all schools nationally in September 2021. You can find the framework at:https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/773705/Early-Career_Framework.pdf

In this episode, Matthew Coatsworth talks with David Gumbrell, author of 'Lift!', about resilience and some practical advice for teachers, whether they are at the start of their career or have many years of experience.David spoke to Oxfordshire Teacher Training's cohort of Associate Teachers in January 2020 as part of a day focused on wellbeing and behaviour. This podcast was recorded in Oxford at Mansfield College shortly before lunch, so do be aware that there are a few stray sounds of crockery and opening doors in the background, as well as an aeroplane...'Lift!' by David Gumbrell was published by Critical Publishing in 2019ISBN 978-1-912508-48-8

In this episode of the podcast, Matthew Coatsworth sits down with Oxfordshire Teacher Training's very own Sally Price to discuss her new book on wellbeing, which is one of Critical Publishing's essential guides for Early Career Teachers'.Sally's work on wellbeing has gathered national significance over the past few years, and this book allows even more to benefit from her wisdom, care and support.'Mental Well-being and Self Care' Sally PriceSeries Editor Emma HollisCritical Publishing, 2019ISBN 978-1912508976

In this episode of the Oxfordshire Teacher Training podcast, Matthew Coatsworth and Tom Boulter (Director of Secondary Education at the River Learning Trust) investigate themes from 'The ResearchED guide to Education Myths' - a new book published by John Catt.What is an educational myth? What happens when the underlying reason for teaching in a particular way is forgotten and all that remains is the superficial structure? What happens if a memorable experience does not lead to memorable learning? What is ResearchED?You can subscribe to our podcast, follow us on twitter at https://twitter.com/OTT_SCITT, or find out more about ResearchED at https://researched.org.uk/.Tom Boulter is on twitter at https://twitter.com/tomboulter'The ResearchED guide to Education Myths' is edited by Craig Barton, series editor Tom Bennett, published by John Catt ISBN 978-1-912906-39-0Tom Boulter also mentions 'Seven Myths about Education' by Daisy Christodoulou, published by Routledge ISBN 978-0-415-74682-3

Welcome to the very first Oxfordshire Teacher Training podcast! In this episode, Matthew Coatsworth and Elaine Li-Koo discuss one of the key questions in education: ‘What Makes Great Teaching?' and in particular the Sutton Trust review of the same name.Of interest to all in education, but especially for mentors and colleagues working to train the teachers of the future.You can find out more about the Sutton Trust review at www.suttontrust.com and more about Oxfordshire Teacher Training at www.oxfordshireteachertraining.co.uk Follow us on twitter @OTT_SCITT