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Ben Brown Is currently Head of UK and Ireland for Optoma Ltd, having previously been head of market development for Promethean and the education businesses lead for Hewlett-Packard, Samsung and XMA in the UK. He has worked in the education technology sector for over 20 years and has developed a real passion for advancing the use of technology to support teaching and learning. Now the Chair of Trustees at Astrea Academy Trust, he previously sat on the Board of Trustees at the David Ross Education Trust. Recently he has also been a trustee at the Tackley Education Trust. Ben has, throughout his career, looked at the challenges in education and how technology is best placed to resolve them, this has led to him working closely with the DfE as well as Academy Trusts such as ARK, Reach2 and United Learning.Takeaways: Effective implementation of new technologies in education requires concise, easily digestible training materials for teachers. The duration of instructional videos should ideally range from one to two minutes to accommodate teachers' busy schedules. Investments in technology during the COVID-19 pandemic significantly advanced the integration of digital tools in educational settings. The challenge lies not merely in providing technology but ensuring its effective utilization within educational frameworks. A focus on empowering teachers through tailored training is crucial for maximizing the benefits of new technology in classrooms. To foster engagement, technology must solve existing educational challenges rather than simply being used for its own sake. Websitewww.optoma.co.ukMulti-award-winning interactive displays, professional displays, LED displays, projectors and software to suit every education environment.Social media Informationhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-brown-a017b621/Show Sponsor – National Association for Primary Education (NAPE)https://nape.org.uk/Discover more about Education on Fire

Are you trying to figure out how to make better use of technology in your setting? For this episode, Izzy is joined by Stephanie Smith to discuss using assistive technology effectively. There's an array of ways it can benefit your setting including:Breaking down physical barriers, Engaging students in learningSupporting SEMHOn top of exploring the benefits, Stephanie also provides some budget-friendly ways you can include technology in your school. About Stephanie:Stephanie Smith has over ten years of experience working in and alongside the autism community across mainstream and special schools. She is Head of School at The Cavendish School, Cambridgeshire's first state-maintained special autism school. Academy 21 This episode is sponsored by Academy21, the UK's leading online, DfE-accredited, alternative provision experts. Working with schools, local authorities and multi-academy trusts, they help students, through live teaching to build confidence, re-engage and progress in their education.Academy21 works in partnership with schools and other institutions to support students who are struggling with attendance for whatever reason, providing a bridge towards reintegration.Find out more about Academy21 by heading to their website, academy21.co.uk , or follow them on the SEND Network!The SEND NetworkFor more information and resources, access the  Podcast Discussion Room here: https://send-network.co.uk/rooms/the-send-network-podcastNew to the network? Register here: SEND Network | An online community for SEND professionals (send-network.co.uk)

We're back for another season of the SEND Network Podcast! To kick things off for our seventh series, Izzy is joined by early years specialists Kerry Murphy and David Cahn. They discuss neurodiverse play, exploring:Kerry's A–Z of Neurodiverse PlayDavid's work as a neurodiversity-affirming childminderHow we can decolonise play in early years settingsResourcesRespecting neurodivergent play: what does it look like?Implicit bias may help explain high preschool expulsion rates for black childrenWant to hear more about neurodivergent play? Listen to our episode with Simon Airey! - Valuing and developing neurodivergent play with Simon AireyAbout Kerry and DavidKerry Murphy is an early years specialist with over 20 years of experience. She has worked across schools, local authorities, and now lectures at Goldsmiths University.David Cahn is an early childhood educator with experience across a range of settings. Two years ago, he and his wife launched a childminding service that champions neuroaffirming practice.Academy 21 This episode is sponsored by Academy21, the UK's leading online, DfE-accredited, alternative provision experts. Working with schools, local authorities and multi-academy trusts, they help students, through live teaching to build confidence, re-engage and progress in their education.Academy21 works in partnership with schools and other institutions to support students who are struggling with attendance for whatever reason, providing a bridge towards reintegration.Find out more about Academy21 by heading to their website, academy21.co.uk , or follow them on the SEND Network!The SEND NetworkFor more information and resources, access the  Podcast Discussion Room here: https://send-network.co.uk/rooms/the-send-network-podcastNew to the network? Register here: SEND Network | An online community for SEND professionals (send-network.co.uk)

Summary In this episode Dr. Carolina Guzman Holst is a NIHR Research Fellow at the University of Oxford, discusses her recent paper titled Scoping review: potential harm from school-based group mental health interventions.  Where the authors ‘examine three areas: the types of potential harms and adverse events reported in school-based mental health interventions; the subgroups of children and adolescents at heightened risk; and the proposed explanations for these potential harms.'The conversation explores the rising mental health issues among young people in schools, focusing on universal interventions like mindfulness and CBT. Carolina Guzman discusses her scoping review on the potential negative effects of these interventions, emphasising the importance of understanding their impact on vulnerable groups. The discussion highlights the need for careful implementation and monitoring of mental health programs in educational settings, advocating a tailored approach rather than a one-size-fits-all solution. Links: Guzman-Holst C, Streckfuss Davis R, Andrews JL, Foulkes L. Scoping review: potential harm from school-based group mental health interventions. Child Adolesc Ment Health. 2025 Mar 18. doi: 10.1111/camh.12760. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 40101758: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40101758/ Learn more about the Myriad Trial on a universal mindfulness intervention on the Mindfulness Mini Series: https://changingstatesofmind.com/mindfulness-miniseries-1 The link to the DfE technical report mentioned is here: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/education-for-wellbeing-programme-findings Key takeaways: Mental health issues among young people are rising. Universal interventions aim to help all students, regardless of need. Mindfulness and CBT are common school interventions. Negative effects of interventions can occur, especially in vulnerable groups. High quality implementation quality is crucial for intervention success. Long-term benefits of interventions are often not well-studied. Schools should monitor the effects of mental health programs. A hybrid approach may be more effective than universal interventions alone. Teachers should consult evidence before implementing programs. Tailored support is essential for students with specific needs. Timestamps 01:45 Introduction to Mental Health in Schools 04:17 Understanding Universal Interventions 07:25 Exploring Mindfulness and CBT Interventions 09:41 Negative Effects of Universal Interventions 16:01 Identifying Vulnerable Groups 19:45 Long-term Effects and Benefits 25:07 Conclusions of the Scoping Review 27:11 Implications for Schools and Teachers  

The Department for Enterprise is progressing a new Employment (Amendment) Bill which will feature new rights for rest breaks, neonatal care leave and carer's leave with the Bill being framed round feedback from a series of public consultations held in 2024. The Department will also be undertaking further research on a number of other areas including statutory annual leave provision, the maximum awards available at the Employment and Equality Tribunal, and reforms to the licensing of Employment Agencies and Businesses.We'll also hear about the local economy strategy. Yes they're busy bees at the DfE!

In recognition of World Down Syndrome Day last week (21 March 2025), Sharon Smith returns to the podcast to discuss how to best support young people with Down's Syndrome transition into adulthood. In the episode, we cover: Supporting students find their voiceBridging the gap between education and employmentAnd, importantly, supporting parents to ‘let go'ResourcesWorld Down Syndrome Day: Transitioning to Adulthood (age 14-25) - Downloadable resourceIf you are teaching pupils who have Down's syndrome check out these resources from the Down's Syndrome Association or free training.NDTI - Preparing for Adulthood: Person-centred Planning ToolsAbout Sharon SmithSharon is a PHD student, Education Advisor and mum to a 20-year-old daughter with Down's syndrome. As a result, she has been engaged in the SEND system for over 15 years as a parent carer, and now works for the Down's Syndrome Association.Contact SharonCheck out here SEND Network profileEmail: sharonsmith@sharonsmith.netAcademy 21 This episode is sponsored by Academy21, the UK's leading online, DfE-accredited, alternative provision experts. Working with schools, local authorities and multi-academy trusts, they help students, through live teaching to build confidence, re-engage and progress in their education.Academy21 works in partnership with schools and other institutions to support students who are struggling with attendance for whatever reason, providing a bridge towards reintegration.Find out more about Academy21 by heading to their website, academy21.co.uk , or follow them on the SEND Network!The SEND NetworkFor more information and resources, access the  Podcast Discussion Room here: https://send-network.co.uk/rooms/the-send-network-podcastNew to the network? Register here: SEND Network | An online community for SEND professionals (send-network.co.uk)

Hester joins Izzy for another episode on MSI (otherwise known as Deafblindness). In this episode, they look at MSI and wellbeing – looking at expressive communication, emotional and social wellbeing and acknowledging the impact MSI has on a child. ResourcesAre you fun, funny and laughing? The friendships and social relationships of students with complex communication needs in and outside of special school settings - research paper by Hui Jun Ho, Leda Kamenopoulou & Cynthia PintoRoyal Society for Blind Children's resource page for professionals Habilitation training for children at Guide Dogs UKAbout HesterHester is a former specialist teacher for visual and multi-sensory impairment turned lecturer for the University of Birmingham's Department of Inclusion and Special Needs, delivering their programme for Education of children with Multi-Sensory Impairments. Academy 21This episode is sponsored by Academy21, the UK's leading online, DfE-accredited, alternative provision experts. Working with schools, local authorities and multi-academy trusts, they help students, through live teaching to build confidence, re-engage and progress in their education.Academy21 works in partnership with schools and other institutions to support students who are struggling with attendance for whatever reason, providing a bridge towards reintegration.Find out more about Academy21 by heading to their website, academy21.co.uk , or follow them on the SEND Network!The SEND NetworkFor more information and resources, access the Podcast Discussion Room here: https://send-network.co.uk/rooms/the-send-network-podcastNew to the network? Register here: SEND Network | An online community for SEND professionals (send-network.co.uk)

This month, the SEND Network podcast attended the first ever edition of the Tes SEND Show North! Izzy caught up with speakers and exhibitors on the day to find out more about what they do. Thanks to all the speakers and exhibitors that spoke to us (in order of appearance):Craig Henderson (The Neurodivergent Barber)Lynn McCann (Autism, ADHD and PDA Specialist Teacher - Reachout)Alessandro Capozzi (Academy 21 - our series sponsor!)Rob Jennings (The Dyscalculia Network)Academy 21This episode is sponsored by Academy21, the UK's leading online, DfE-accredited, alternative provision experts. Working with schools, local authorities and multi-academy trusts, they help students, through live teaching to build confidence, re-engage and progress in their education.Academy21 works in partnership with schools and other institutions to support students who are struggling with attendance for whatever reason, providing a bridge towards reintegration.Find out more about Academy21 by heading to their website, academy21.co.uk , or follow them on the SEND Network!The SEND NetworkFor more information and resources, access the Podcast Discussion Room here: https://send-network.co.uk/rooms/the-send-network-podcastNew to the network? Register here: SEND Network | An online community for SEND professionals (send-network.co.uk)

I'll explain what masculine devoted leadership is, especially in relationship to previous and current ideas of what people think it is. I'll also describe my own relationship with this essence over time, my non-relationship, my resistance, my acceptance, and ultimately my love for it. I hope this inspires more than triggers. PLEASE come to our DFE experience and let's talk more! DIVINE FEMININE ENERGY EXPERIENCEMichelle@GrowBy1.com

This episode is sponsored by Funding Loop: Funding Loop automates the process for nurseries of collecting funding forms from parents and typing that information into council portals. Funding Loop is used by over 2000 nurseries including over 80% of the top 25 nursery chains in the UK including Busy Bees. To find out more visit: https://www.fundingloop.co.uk/home   Rachael Webster problematises the English Government's campaign for early childhood professionals, namely the advert: Do something big, work with small children…Rachael highlights the complexity, impact and importance of the early childhood profession, discussing ways in which we can shift perspectives and recognise the vital role of educators. Read Rachael's article here: https://thevoiceofearlychildhood.com/do-something-big-changing-the-narrative-around-working-with-small-children/ Episode break down: 00:00 – Government advert: Setting the scene 04:00 – The intent is right, but the delivery is questionable… 07:00 – How society sees the early childhood sector 10:00 – Parents' view of the early childhood sector 13:00 – Education vs early childhood provision 16:00 – Highly feminised job roles 20:00 – Consumer based economy 21:20 – What can we do to change these narratives? 23:00 – Advocacy and lobbying government 25:00 – A desperation for staff 27:00 – What would be the alternative to this advert? 33:40 – The challenges of advertising to women 37:00 – The need for aspirational advertising campaigns 39:00 – The view of educators as glorified babysitters For more episodes and articles visit The Voice of Early Childhood website: https://www.thevoiceofearlychildhood.com

Educational consultant Lynn How joins Izzy to talk all things SENCO paperwork, including EHCP paperwork. The episode splits into two parts - streamlining paperwork and EHCPs. Lynn shines a light on:Using the graduated approach to provide the right provisionThe process of applying for an EHC needs assessmentWho is responsible for carrying out key steps in the EHCP processResourcesLynn's SEND Paperwork Overview (from her webiste Positive Young Minds)Children and Families Act 2014 About LynnLynn is an educational consultant and SENCO with over 20 years of primary and SLT teaching experience. She has recently released Starting Out as a Primary School SENCO, which you can find here.Academy 21This episode is sponsored by Academy21, the UK's leading online, DfE-accredited, alternative provision experts. Working with schools, local authorities and multi-academy trusts, they help students, through live teaching to build confidence, re-engage and progress in their education.Academy21 works in partnership with schools and other institutions to support students who are struggling with attendance for whatever reason, providing a bridge towards reintegration.Find out more about Academy21 by heading to their website, academy21.co.uk , or follow them on the SEND Network!The SEND NetworkFor more information and resources, access the Podcast Discussion Room here: https://send-network.co.uk/rooms/the-send-network-podcastNew to the network? Register here: SEND Network | An online community for SEND professionals (send-network.co.uk)

In this episode of the SEND Network Podcast, Izzy is joined by Amy Husband, Head of School Academic at Academy 21, our season six sponsor!Amy introduces us to the three-tiered model of intervention and explains how to take a holistic approach to tiered provision. The episode looks at why holistic practice is an important part of a student's education, explores the best ways to implement targeted support for individual children and the benefits of online learning and alternative provision services like Academy 21.  Resources Tiers before tears: The three-tier model of intervention - Amy HusbandAcademy 21's latest blog post on the SEND Network: Breaking barriers to inclusive education with digital solutionsAbout AmyAmy is the Head of School Academic at Academy 21. With a wealth of experience in school leadership, alternative provision and SEND, and inclusive education, Amy is passionate about helping students thrive. Academy 21This episode is sponsored by Academy21, the UK's leading online, DfE-accredited, alternative provision experts. Working with schools, local authorities and multi-academy trusts, they help students, through live teaching to build confidence, re-engage and progress in their education.Academy21 works in partnership with schools and other institutions to support students who are struggling with attendance for whatever reason, providing a bridge towards reintegration.Find out more about Academy21 by heading to their website, academy21.co.uk , or follow them on the SEND Network!The SEND NetworkFor more information and resources, access the Podcast Discussion Room here: https://send-network.co.uk/rooms/the-send-network-podcastNew to the network? Register here: SEND Network | An online community for SEND professionals (send-network.co.uk)

The Education Brief: Saturday 18 January 2025 - Top stories include: Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson spoke in front of the Education Committee. The Confederation of School Trusts raised concerns over the Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill. Sir Kevan Collins has been named lead non-executive board member for the DfE. A new report from Headrest calls trust in Ofsted "almost irrecoverable." The £10 million behaviour hubs programme, launched in 2021, will end in March. This week's deep dive:  The HEP Inclusion and SEND Conference 2025 We'll also tell you what's happening at HEP this week and what we've been watching, listening to, and reading! Watching - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MnzmrFsBLO0 Listening - https://open.spotify.com/show/55VZfVNogPJRgarLDv9TDn Reading - https://www.aft.org/ae/summer2018/willingham AI Tool - https://smartdraftr.ai/ Music by Slo Pony

With a new school term comes a new season of the SEND Network Podcast! In our first episode of 2025, Izzy Felton is joined by Simon Airey. Izzy and Simon discuss neurodivergent play, covering:Open-ended play Allowing children to play their way And using observations to plan play opportunitiesSimon also answers questions submitted by our SEND Network members! Listen to the end to hear what he has to say. If you would like to ask future guests questions, register for the SEND Network today.About SimonSimon currently works with children with SEND (whether that is diagnosed or undiagnosed), focusing on neurodivergent play in EYFS.  Contact SimonEmail: simonairey4578@gmail.comLinkedin: Simon Airey Academy 21This episode is sponsored by Academy21, the UK's leading online, DfE-accredited, alternative provision experts. Working with schools, local authorities and multi-academy trusts, they help students, through live teaching to build confidence, re-engage and progress in their education.Academy21 works in partnership with schools and other institutions to support students who are struggling with attendance for whatever reason, providing a bridge towards reintegration. Find out more about Academy21 by heading to their website, academy21.co.uk The SEND NetworkFor more information and resources, access the Podcast Discussion Room here: https://send-network.co.uk/rooms/the-send-network-podcastNew to the network? Register here: SEND Network | An online community for SEND professionals (send-network.co.uk)

Middle East correspondent Séamus Malekafzali returns to discuss Syria - a retrospective on Ba'athism, Assad, and for the first time after decades of moral panic about Islam… moderate jihadism is back, baby! Also - Ehud Barak's camera company, and finally cutting the budget of the DfE. Check out Séamus' work here! https://www.seamus-malekafzali.com/ Get the whole episode on Patreon here! *POPES/LAGOON SHIRTS STILL AVAILABLE!* We've got some extras of our recent shirts that can be purchased online and will ship immediately! Get them here: https://trashfuture.co.uk/collections/all *MILO ALERT* Check out Milo's UK Tour here: https://miloedwards.co.uk/live-shows Trashfuture are: Riley (@raaleh), Milo (@Milo_Edwards), Hussein (@HKesvani), Nate (@inthesedeserts), and November (@postoctobrist)

The Education Brief: Saturday 14 December 2024 - Top stories include: Home education in England has risen by 21 per cent over the past year. The DfE has proposed a 2.8 per cent teacher pay rise for 2025 to 2026. Exam malpractice in schools and colleges has reached a three-year high. Ofsted will investigate how schools and colleges are using artificial intelligence. This week's deep dive:  Key Stage 4 Performance Insights 2023/24 We'll also tell you what's happening at HEP this week and what we've been watching, listening to, and reading! Watching - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=De3HU_PJ600 Listening - https://schoolsweek.co.uk/amanda-spielman-interviewed-by-laura-mcinerney/ Reading - https://sendmatters.co.uk/2024/11/11/inclusion-in-every-mainstream-setting-5-ways-to-make-this-vision-a-reality/ AI Tool - https://teachablemachine.withgoogle.com/ Music by Slo Pony

Tom Rogers runs through they key parts of the recent DFE survey release on the working lives of teachers. What were the key takeaways? What are teachers currently thinking? Tom is joined by TJ Watson, a lead practitioner of Science based in London, to share his takes on the data. 

Need a One Stop Network for Christian and Family programming thats not hokey or so watered down or politically biased it hurts to watch? Well have we got what you need! Tami Devine of Divine Family Entertainment has created DFE - Divine Family Entertainment  (DFE) will stream movies, shows, news, talk, music, worship, children's ebooks/audiobooks and hold worldwide praise events and thats just the beginning!! There is so much more planned and you have to hear how it all came about and Tami's amazing story and how she brought her skills from Major Network broadcasting to create what is promising to be a game changer in the streaming market!Plus Andy has our Random 9 List and I've got some Random iHeart News and other interesting tid bits of Randominity!And we couldn't do this as well with out MRS A'S FAMOUS SALSA BUENA, RABBITINREDRADIO.COM, & Spreaker Prime & iHeart Radio & The Colonel with THE ADVISER facebook Group!!!!

The Education Brief: Saturday 19 October 2024 - Top stories include: Ofsted has released its first set of school inspection reports without overall headline grades. The DfE is set to change the law to allow schools to open nurseries more quickly. The DfE spent over £13 million pounds on SEND tribunals last year. Parentkind's latest national survey reveals that most parents are ok with children's absence. This week's deep dive:  National Association of Governance Advisory Services Conference 2024 We'll also tell you what's happening at HEP this week and what we've been watching, listening to, and reading! Watching - http://bbc.co.uk/teach Listening - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-parents-arent-all-right/id1200361736?i=1000672343331 Reading - https://uk.bettshow.com/student-behaviour-report AI Tool - https://quickdraw.withgoogle.com/ Music by Slo Pony

The Education Brief: Saturday 12 October 2024 - Top stories include: 80 per cent of Year 1 pupils met the government's "expected standard" in phonics. The DfE has relaunched a £7 million programme to combat antisemitism in schools. Government cost-saving measures and delays have affected several key education initiatives. A longer school day has been shown to provide a “small yet positive” boost to pupil attainment. This week's deep dive:  The Report of the Commission on the Future of Oracy Education in England We'll also tell you what's happening at HEP this week and what we've been watching, listening to, and reading! Watching - https://researchschool.org.uk/clips-from-the-classroom Listening - https://www.ollielovell.com/ronberger/ Reading - https://haringeyeducationpartnership.co.uk/why-a-knowledge-rich-curriculum/ AI Tool - https://www.khanmigo.ai/ Music by Slo Pony https://oracyeducationcommission.co.uk/about-the-commission/

Across the UK, emissions from schools make up 2% of the total, and 36% of public sector emissions, and the DfE has said every school in England should have a climate action plan in place by 2025. Join our guests Sarah Mills, a Climate Action Advisor for the charity Let's Go Zero, and Kate Waterfield, the Sustainability Lead at Brookhurst Primary School in Leamington Spa, to find out how schools are responding to this need for a climate action plan, what it looks like in practice, and what support is available to schools to help them to develop and deliver it.

In this Commission Conversation, Geoff Barton, Chair of the Commission on the Future of Oracy Education in England talks to Professor Teresa Cremin and Dr Helen Hendry about oracy and reading for pleasure.Professor Teresa Cremin is a Professor of Education (Literacy) at The Open University and Co-Director of the Literacy and Social Justice Centre at The Open University in the Faculty of Wellbeing, Education and Language Studies. She is a Fellow of the Academy of Social Sciences (AcSS), the Royal Society of the Arts (RSA) and the English Association (EA). Additionally, she is a Trustee of the UK Literacy Association (UKLA), a Board member of the Reading Agency, a DfE expert on reading for pleasure, a member of the ESRC Peer Review College, and chair of the Advisory Group for the Paul Hamlyn Foundation Teacher Development Fund for the Arts. Dr Helen Hendry is a specialist in early education with a particular focus on literacy and inclusion. She draws on nearly 30 years experience as a teacher, advisory teacher, teacher educator and researcher. She joined The Open University in 2019 as a lecturer on the MA in Education programme after 13 years working on a range of Education programmes at Bishop Grosseteste University in Lincoln.

Adam (@aspence81) and Brent (@BrentPoland1) explore the DfE's call for teachers, and others, to provide their thoughts on the current curriculum.   In part 2 they shed light on the shortage of TAs in our schools and the working conditions they endure along with analysis of their remuneration packages.

A need for a culture shift and systemic change within Ofsted – this is what setting owner Lucy Lewin is advocating for after her recent Ofsted inspection. Lucy believes that Ofsted is too focused on protecting its system's integrity, rather than focusing on improvement and raising quality.  Read Lucy's article here: https://thevoiceofearlychildhood.com/the-case-for-systemic-change-in-ofsteds-approach/  Listen to more: If you enjoyed this episode, you might also like: Dr Sue Allingham's article and episode critiquing Ofsted being the sole arbiter of quality – -       https://thevoiceofearlychildhood.com/ofsted-sole-arbiter-of-quality/ Adam Marycz discussing the toxic and divisive rhetoric between Ofsted and the DfE and the early years sector, and how we can make a change by working together – -       https://thevoiceofearlychildhood.com/collaboration-between-us-the-dfe-and-ofsted-is-the-only-way-forward/ -       https://thevoiceofearlychildhood.com/ofsteds-and-the-dfes-voices-must-be-heard-whether-we-like-them-or-not/ Eva Kyriacou Anastasi providing an honest and raw reflection of the realistic wellbeing struggles that educators face across the teaching profession – -       https://thevoiceofearlychildhood.com/teacher-burnout/ Episode break down: 00:00 – What has made you lose your trust in Ofsted? 05:37 – Inspection day 08:28 – The word ‘inadequate' 10:57 – Addressing wellbeing 11:55 – Is Ofsted's remit improvement? 13:00 – The complaints process 16:05 – The need for a culture change 18:30 – Addressing inspectors' own bias's 24:00 – Changing the inspection framework 25:00 – How can things change? 28:00 – The ecosystem around the child 29:00 – Transactional to transformational 31:00 – Top down inspection process 32:00 – Making Ofsted a force for good 34:00 – Where do you go as a leader? 38:45 – Freedom of information 48:00 – From ‘inadequate' to ‘good' – but nothing changed 53:00 – The removal of one word judgements 54:50 – What would I like to see change? 01:00:45 – A message for policy makers 01:04:02 – What is the system we need? 01:05:00 – Is Ofsted upholding British values? 01:07:00 – Educator and parent voice during inspections 01:21:24 – Ofsted needs to listen to the sector For more episodes and articles visit The Voice of Early Childhood website: https://www.thevoiceofearlychildhood.com 

The Education Brief: Saturday 13 July 2024 - Top stories include: The "alternative big listen" survey reveals deep dissatisfaction with the school inspectorate. Financial pressures and support for children with SEND are top challenges for school governors. Sir Kevan Collins has been appointed as a non-executive director at the DfE. This week's deep dive:  Key stage 2 SATs 2024 We'll also tell you what's happening at HEP this week and what we've been watching, listening to, and reading! Watching - https://www.youtube.com/live/yCWKFnM9m0U Listening - https://open.spotify.com/episode/2GUHlbenJZ8gxHRtgwnVMg Reading - https://nationalcollege.com/guides/love-of-early-writing AI Tool - https://poe.com/ Music by Slo Pony

The Education Brief: Saturday 22 June 2024 - Top stories include: Academy trusts are facing significant shortfalls in funding. The Education Policy Institute criticises the "lack of urgency" regarding the crisis in SEND funding. Shadow education secretary Bridget Phillipson aims to bring education "back up the agenda." Unions claim schools could gain an average of £36,000 each for building repairs if the DfE reallocated unspent capital funds. The absence gap between disadvantaged pupils and their peers widens during the transition from primary to secondary school, according to FFT. This week's deep dive:  HEP Professional Development Conference, 2024 We'll also tell you what's happening at HEP this week and what we've been watching, listening to, and reading! Watching - https://schoolsweek.co.uk/video-school-leaders-and-policy-experts-react-to-party-manifestos/  Listening - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/opening-worlds-curriculum-design-with-christine/id1516532537?i=1000658407329  Reading - https://www.edsurge.com/news/2024-05-13-what-would-it-take-to-attract-gen-z-to-teaching  AI Tool - https://suno.com/  Music by Slo Pony

In the week that the general election was called, I bring you a timely conversation about some of the questions an incoming government needs to grapple with. Meena Kumari Wood is a former HMI and leader of FE colleges who now works across the British and International Education sectors. She held senior leadership positions in English schools and Further education colleges, including as Principal of a secondary academy and Principal of an Adult College. As a former adviser to the DfE and currently as an International Education Consultant, Meena emphasises the importance of placing learners' aspirations and needs at the heart of curriculum. Meena has authored two books - Assessment of Prior Learning & Bilingual Learners (1995) and Secondary Curriculum Transformed: Enabling All to Achieve (2020). Secondary Curriculum Transformed argues for an equitable and diverse knowledge and skills based English curriculum, preparing young people for the changing global landscape of society and employment. She was recently appointed to the advisory board of the Chartered College of Teaching. This is a fascinating conversation in which we discuss curriculum reform, the incredible journey Meena and her family made to mode to this country in the 1960s, the way in which English education is very insular and would benefit from a little learning from other countries, and flying the flag for FE - Further Education - something we don't talk about enough. It's a slightly shorter episode than normal, but we pack a lot into just over an hour! LINKS Give us a (lovely!) review: tinyurl.com/raterepod Sign up for the Rethinking Ed Round-up: rethinkinged.beehiiv.com Meena's book Secondary Curriculum Transformed: Enabling All to Achieve: https://www.routledge.com/Secondary-Curriculum-Transformed-Enabling-All-to-Achieve/Wood-Haddon/p/book/9780367900878 DON'T BE A STRANGER The Rethinking Education podcast is hosted and produced by Dr James Mannion. You can contact him at rethinking-ed.org/contact SUPPORT THE RETHINKING ED PODCAST: Become a patron: patreon.com/repod Buy James a coffee: buymeacoffee.com/repod

The Education Brief: Saturday 18 May 2024 - Top stories include: The DfE has released draft guidance updates on relationships, sex, and health education. Baroness Barran wants schools to focus on students who miss the "odd day”. £134 million in unspent NTP funds from schools will help finance the teacher pay grant. Anti-hacking measures in AQA's exam papers disrupted screen-reading software for SEND pupils. This week's deep dive:  Leadership 55 with Ethan Mollick We'll also tell you what's happening at HEP this week and what we've been watching, listening to, and reading! Watching - https://ed.ted.com/ted_ed_collections/think-like-a-coder Listening - https://open.spotify.com/episode/5FmzJZslGGhBYeDjzLpuHV Reading - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Natives-Class-Empire-Sunday-Bestseller/dp/1473661234 AI Tool - https://chat.lmsys.org/ Music by Slo Pony

The Education Brief: Saturday 11 May 2024 - Top stories include: The DfE is investigating inclusivity in schools, with a focus on institutions with fewer EHCPs. The government announced larger music hubs across England, reducing the number to 43. An analysis of the Safety Valve programme uncovered "startling" cuts to specialist provision for SEND pupils. Matt Hood has been appointed the first permanent chief executive of Oak National Academy This week's deep dive:  Emerging changes in Ofsted We'll also tell you what's happening at HEP this week and what we've been watching, listening to, and reading! Watching - https://youtu.be/I3CcXED2EDU?feature=shared Listening - https://radiolab.org/podcast/memory-and-forgetting Reading - https://achemicalorthodoxy.co.uk/2022/12/14/the-ratio-lens/ AI Tool - https://www.thenational.academy/blog/ai-tools-for-teachers-are-just-the-start Music by Slo Pony

The Education Brief: Saturday 4 May 2024 - Top stories include: The government's scrapping of the Now Teach scheme, sparks an outcry DfE ‘actively looking' at reforms to £10k special schools place funding DFE advises all schools create a bomb threat checklist England scraps 50% rule on faith school admissions This week's deep dive:  The future of safeguarding in schools We'll also tell you what's happening at HEP this week and what we've been watching, listening to, and reading! Watching - https://youtu.be/I3CcXED2EDU?feature=shared  Listening - https://radiolab.org/podcast/memory-and-forgetting Reading - https://achemicalorthodoxy.co.uk/2022/12/14/the-ratio-lens/ AI Tool - https://www.thenational.academy/blog/ai-tools-for-teachers-are-just-the-start Music by Slo Pony

The Education Brief: Saturday 20 April 2024 - Top stories include: There will be no Progress 8 replacement for school performance measurements in the current and next academic years. 75 percent of primary schools have been forced to reduce their number of teaching assistants. DfE data indicate a rise in pupil absence rates last term compared to spring 2022-23. Ofsted's latest report criticises the quality and scope of religious education in England's schools. This week's deep dive:  Talking floats on a sea of write - oracy in schools We'll also tell you what's happening at HEP this week and what we've been watching, listening to, and reading! (Links available on Spotify only) Watching Listening Reading  AI Tool Music by Slo Pony

La'Tasha Reaves, also known as Ladi Jon'Rea, is a native of Columbia, SC. She is a recent graduate of Southeastern Institute and graduated from Limestone College with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Business Administration and Management. She has a desire to venture into the business sector and also has a love of performing and the arts. With her newly found career in modeling, She had the opportunity to work with Mr. Charles Curtis in his premiere performance of “Nothing Happened”, performing as the lead, Mrs. Trish Paul.  She also was in a web series called Success Lies and Betrayal written by Toya Etheridge, Business and Pleasure written by Derrick Holley of Dusthouse Films and currently working on another movie “Karma #3”. In addition to performing arts, she has traveled to Maryland, DC to be a part of Madame Butterfly Fashion Show, DFE 4th Annual Fashion & Music Affair in North Charleston, S.C.  She has debuted in more than 5 magazines, including Hair, Fashion, Lifestyle Magazine, and Crush Photography Magazine All Red Affair Edition.  She is a brand ambassador for TrulyCharmedLife Fashion and the owner of Uniquely U Jewels Boutique. She is also in a web series entitled Success Lies and Betrayal (S.L.A.B) as the character Robin. She is presently on the radio show “The Breakdown Radio Show” as Ladi J.She has also been an author on written two books. The first book was entitled "Empowered Defiance " and then   "Mirror Imperfections "   In this showcase, La'Tasha Reaves recently released a new single "Supawoman" and also collaborated on another single featuring "Bob G the Chef" called "I'll Be There" This year 2024Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ladydiva-live-radio--2579466/support.

Wellbeing! - One of the most important topics in education today. Join hosts Tom Rogers and Hannah Wilson as they are joined by Steve and Suneta from Teachwell Toolkit to discuss mental health and wellbeing in schools. Following an exploration of teacher and school leader burnout, we explore the the strategies, tools and actions that a school or educational institution could take to support staff and student wellbeing.  Key resources from the show: DFE funded senior mental health lead training  Heartfelt Leadership: Headteachers handbook Email admin@teachwelltoolkit.com to ask any questions and get further advice.

The Education Brief: Saturday 16 March 2024 - Top stories include: The Tes Schools Wellbeing Report highlights challenges in workload, funding, and job satisfaction. The National Institute of Teaching has met its first-year recruitment target… with a little bit of help. The DfE has lowered the recruitment target for secondary teacher trainees by 9 per cent. Only two of 41 councils are adequately prepared for the shift out of private finance initiative. This week's deep dive:  A Professional Expectation - a Teacher Development Trust report on professional development We'll also tell you what's happening at HEP this week and what we've been watching, listening to, and reading! Watching Listening Reading  AI Tool https://tdtrust.org/2024/02/29/creating-a-cpd-entitlement-that-works-our-findings/ Music by Slo Pony

The Education Brief: Saturday 9 March 2024 - Top stories include: The Teacher Development Trust's new report highlights the importance of funding for professional development and empowering schools with the autonomy to choose their CPD initiatives. Ofsted's newest report reveals marked improvement in reading instruction across English schools but highlights weaknesses in writing and spoken language curricula. Pepe Di'Iasio, incoming ASCL general secretary, emphasised the need for government to focus on streamlining the "middle sector" to reduce workload and stress. AQA is set to introduce a free digital maths test using adaptive technology. The DfE has introduced two new governance guides for maintained schools and academy trusts. This week's deep dive:  Ofsted's Big Listen We'll also tell you what's happening at HEP this week and what we've been watching, listening to, and reading! Watching Listening Reading  AI Tool Music by Slo Pony

Adam Marycz and Angelica Celinska discuss the divisive narrative between the early years sector and the Department for Education (DfE) and Ofsted. They discuss the challenging, unpleasant and damaging recent events around the education sector and Ofsted, including the case around Ruth Perry, the headteacher who took her own life, as well as the silencing of influential voices in the early years sector by the DfE.  This is a podcast episode which is a challenging discussion, but it is highly required, as the time for change is now. This episode is steeped in shared reflection, challenge of both sides, critical analysis and pressing considerations for all stakeholders involved in early childhood.  Read Adam Marycz's articles here: https://thevoiceofearlychildhood.com/ofsteds-and-the-dfes-voices-must-be-heard-whether-we-like-them-or-not/  Share your voice with Ofsted here: https://us18.list-manage.com/survey?u=0b942007e0712713ed7c55937&id=c5d3c16df0&attribution=false  The Voice of Early Childhood (TVOEC) will be collating voices from the sector to share with Ofsted as part of our advocacy stance. Some of the thought-provoking points discussed are:  01:20 - Ofsted's impact on educators 03:45 - Pausing inspections only for schools 07:10 - Childcare vs education? - Language matters! 16:40 - Banning early years specialists from speaking at events 20:10 - Is the sector's response helpful?  21:10 - Ofsted need to attend events as delegates too 23:00 - Influential figures need to model professional dialogue 26:34 - Humanising Ofsted and the DfE 30:20 - Do we refuse Ofsted access to our settings? 32:54 - Chief Ofsted inspector Sir Martyn Oliver's response to pausing inspections 37:10 - How do we prevent anxiety around inspections? 37:40 - Let's listen to all voices and be uncomfortable in conversations 40:30 - We are inviting Ofsted onto The Voice of Early Childhood Podcast 42:40 - Ofsted's priorities - 'The Big Listen' 45:50 - Ofsted involving the early years sector in decision making processes 54:40 - Has a line been crossed too far? 59:37 - Share your views with Ofsted through The Voice of Early Childhood (TVOEC) 01:00:44 - Let's challenge each other and have active dialogue and professional debate You can find more podcast episodes and articles on The Voice of Early Childhood website: https://www.thevoiceofearlychildhood.com 

The Education Brief: Saturday 10 February 2024 - Top stories include: Over 100 schools identified with RAAC are set for reconstruction. The government has announced guidance for primary schools to offer wraparound childcare. Ofsted and the Care Quality Commission will assess how the SEND system prepares young people for adulthood. DfE report suggests over half of special school pupils could thrive in mainstream settings. This week's deep dive:  Explicit instruction We'll also tell you what's happening at HEP this week and what we've been watching, listening to, and reading! Watching Listening Reading  AI Tool Music by Slo Pony

The Education Brief: Saturday 3 February 2024 - Top stories include: In September 2025, the government will combine the Initial Teacher Training and Early Career Framework. The EEF is launching a trial to explore if ChatGPT can reduce teacher workload. A new NFER report makes recommendations to address the "invisible glass ceiling" facing teachers of colour in the UK. Ofsted's digital inspection system has faced glitches causing data loss. A coalition has called for revision to the DfE's draft transgender guidance for schools. This week's deep dive:  Haringey Governor Conference 2024 - Moving Forward Together We'll also tell you what's happening at HEP this week and what we've been watching, listening to, and reading! Watching Listening Reading  AI Tool Music by Slo Pony

The Education Brief: Saturday 20 January 2024 - Top stories include: Ofsted and the DfE have announced significant reforms in response to the inquest into Ruth Perry's death. A new Ofsted policy allows school inspections to be paused for up to five days over concerns about leader wellbeing. A new study has shed light on the complex factors driving school absences. Lucy Livings has been announced as the new interim regional director for the South West. This week's deep dive:  HEP Inclusion and SEND Conference 2024 We'll also tell you what's happening at HEP this week and what we've been watching, listening to, and reading! Watching Listening Reading  AI Tool Music by Slo Pony

The Education Brief: Saturday 13 January 2024 - Top stories include: Disadvantaged pupils are significantly less likely to attend top-performing comprehensive schools. £30,000 bursaries could attract more individuals to consider a career switch to teaching. A recent decision by the DfE will see many misconduct verdicts removed from its website. The DfE has announced it will reimburse schools up to £4,000 for participating in RAAC surveys. This week's deep dive:  Bridget Phillipson, Autumn Term attendance, and the return of Ofsted We'll also tell you what's happening at HEP this week and what we've been watching, listening to, and reading! Watching Listening Reading  AI Tool Music by Slo Pony

The Education Brief: Saturday 16 December 2023 - Top stories include: The DfE has launched a consultation on the Advanced British Standard. Private equity-backed firms and a Middle East sovereign wealth fund are profiting from the UK's struggling SEND system. Ofsted's grading landscape for schools has evolved under the leadership of Amanda Spielman. There has been a significant increase in fines issued to parents for unauthorised pupil absences. This week's deep dive:  The HEP / Haringey 2023 Racial Equity Conference We'll also tell you what's happening at HEP this week and what we've been watching, listening to, and reading! Watching Listening Reading  AI Tool Music by Slo Pony

The Education Brief: Saturday 11 November 2023 - Top stories include: Financial support for Teach First's autumn cohort has resulted in a doubling of recruitment. The DfE has allocated £35 million pounds to provide temporary buildings for schools amidst concerns over RAAC. Education unions have called on Chancellor Jeremy Hunt for £1.7 billion pounds in additional funding for schools. Increasing teacher training bursaries is a cost-effective strategy to enhance teacher supply. This week's deep dive:  Haringey Feast and Haringey Creates screen printing workshop We'll also tell you what's happening at HEP this week and what we've been watching, listening to, and reading! Watching Listening Reading  Music by Slo Pony

This week's episode was our new format shortcast - a rapid rundown of some of the news about AI in Education. And it was a hectic week! Here's the links to the topics discussed in the podcast   Australian academics apologise for false AI-generated allegations against big four consultancy firms   https://www.theguardian.com/business/2023/nov/02/australian-academics-apologise-for-false-ai-generated-allegations-against-big-four-consultancy-firms?CMP=Share_iOSApp_Other   New UK DfE guidance on generative AI   The UK's Department for Education guidance on generative AI looks useful for teachers and schools. It has good advice about making sure that you are aware of students' use of AI, and are also aware of the need to ensure that their data - and your data - is protected, including not letting it be used for training. The easiest way to do this is use enterprise grade AI - education or business services - rather than consumer services (the difference between using Teams and Facebook)   You can read the DfE's guidelines here: https://lnkd.in/eqBU4fR5   You can check out the assessment guidelines here: https://lnkd.in/ehYYBktb     "Everyone Knows Claude Doesn't Show Up on AI Detectors" Not a paper, but an article from an Academic https://michellekassorla.substack.com/p/everyone-knows-claude-doesnt-show The article discusses an experiment conducted to test AI detectors' ability to identify content generated by AI writing tools. The author used different AI writers, including ChatGPT, Bard, Bing, and Claude, to write essays which were then checked for plagiarism and AI content using Turnitin. The tests revealed that while other AIs were detected, Claude's submissions consistently bypassed the AI detectors.   New AI isn't like Old AI - you don't have to spend 80% of your project and budget up front gathering and cleaning data   Ethan Mollick on Twitter: The biggest confusion I see about AI from smart people and organizations is conflation between the key to success in pre-2023 machine learning/data science AI (having the best data) & current LLM/generative AI (using it a lot to see what it knows and does, worry about data later) Ethan's tweet 4th November His blog post: https://www.oneusefulthing.org/p/on-holding-back-the-strange-ai-tide       Open AI's Dev Day   We talked about the Open AI announcements this week, including the new GPTs - which is a way to create and use assistants. The Open AI blog post is here: https://openai.com/blog/new-models-and-developer-products-announced-at-devday The blog post on GPT's is here: https://openai.com/blog/introducing-gpts And the keynote video is here: OpenAI DevDay, Opening Keynote       Research Corner Gender Bias Quote: "Contrary to concerns, the results revealed no significant difference in gender bias between the writings of the AI-assisted groups and those without AI support. These findings are pivotal as they suggest that LLMs can be employed in educational settings to aid writing without necessarily transferring biases to student work"   Tutor Feedback tool  Summary of the Research: This paper presents two longitudinal studies assessing the impact of AI-generated feedback on English as a New Language (ENL) learners' writing. The first study compared the learning outcomes of students receiving feedback from ChatGPT with those receiving human tutor feedback, finding no significant difference in outcomes. The second study explored ENL students' preferences between AI and human feedback, revealing a nearly even split. The research suggests that AI-generated feedback can be incorporated into ENL writing assessment without detriment to learning outcomes, recommending a blended approach to capitalize on the strengths of both AI and human feedback.   Personalised feedback in medical learning Summary of the Research: The study examined the efficacy of ChatGPT in delivering formative feedback within a collaborative learning workshop for health professionals. The AI was integrated into a professional development course to assist in formulating digital health evaluation plans. Feedback from ChatGPT was considered valuable by 84% of participants, enhancing the learning experience and group interaction. Despite some participants preferring human feedback, the study underscores the potential of AI in educational settings, especially where personalized attention is limited.   High Stakes answers Your Mum was right all along - ask nicely if you want things! And, in the case of ChatGPT, tell it your boss/Mum/sister is relying on your for the right answer!   Summary of the Research: This paper explores the potential of Large Language Models (LLMs) to comprehend and be augmented by emotional stimuli. Through a series of automatic and human-involved experiments across 45 tasks, the study assesses the performance of various LLMs, including Flan-T5-Large, Vicuna, Llama 2, BLOOM, ChatGPT, and GPT-4. The concept of "EmotionPrompt," which integrates emotional cues into standard prompts, is introduced and shown to significantly improve LLM performance. For instance, the inclusion of emotional stimuli led to an 8.00% relative performance improvement in Instruction Induction and a 115% increase in BIG-Bench tasks. The human study further confirmed a 10.9% average enhancement in generative tasks, validating the efficacy of emotional prompts in improving the quality of LLM outputs.

The Education Brief: Saturday 28 October 2023 - Top stories include: Former Ofsted Chief Sir Michael Wilshaw criticised the watchdog for moving away from using data in inspections. Ofsted has temporarily suspended evaluations of MATs until the end of the current financial year. The UK government's £40 million-pound "hardship fund" will be split between academies and local authority-maintained schools. The release of findings on the effectiveness of DfE behaviour hubs been delayed until 2024. This week's deep dive:  Leadership 55 with Sir Simon Wessely We'll also tell you what's happening at HEP this week and what we've been watching, listening to, and reading! Watching Listening Reading  Leadership 55 - HEP Booking Hub Music by Slo Pony

The Education Brief: Saturday 21 October 2023 - Top stories include: The AQA has announced that GCSEs may potentially be moving online from 2026. The DfE's school funding error has prompted calls for Schools minister Nick Gibb's resignation. New pay scales for teachers and school leaders for 2023-2024 were confirmed last week. This week's deep dive:  The Education Policy Institute Annual Report 2023 We'll also tell you what's happening at HEP this week and what we've been watching, listening to, and reading! Watching Listening Reading  Music by Slo Pony

After working in education for over 20 years as a teacher, school leader, trainer, and coach, Nic wanted to find an accessible means to make ordinary classrooms extraordinarily inclusive. Nic is passionate about creating a level playing field for everyone in education, but especially those from underserved groups. In 2017, Nic set up the Global Equality Collective (GEC) to address 'one of the biggest issues in education' - diversity and inclusion. The Global Equality Collective (GEC) – a global multi-award-winning grassroots movement of over 13,000 changemakers and a collective of 300-plus DEI subject matter experts. The GEC also created the world's first D&I platform for schools and educational organisations, which is a knowledge-based, benchmarking tool to audit and improve D&I progress. Following a leadership-led Self-Assessment process, ‘GEC Platform' members then access 360, academically tested surveys for both Staff and Students, capturing their unique perspectives and needs like never before. Analytical results are provided alongside QAed recommendations, for every question and statement, together with an action plan to drive improvement for their very own DE&I ecosystem. All data quality is assured by the Global Equality Collective. The GEC Platform recently won the 'DEI Platform of the Year' - Women in IT (UK) - where the judges were blown away by the simplicity and success of the DEI technology. The GEC Platform was also runner-up in the Global Edtech Startup Awards 2023.Nic is dedicated to transforming the lives of underrepresented young people and ‘usualising' difference. She is an experienced interviewee and speaker, a Doctorate Researcher #CEMPDOC, a Fellow of both the RSA and IESE for work in education and inclusion, Award-winning ed-tech leader with a demonstrated history both in the classroom and in the e-learning industry.Nic is also a Harvard-published author and a Director of EdtechUK as well as a Judge for UK EdTech50. Nic was headhunted to work on the DfE Edtech Demonstrator Programme onboarding 11k schools to get online during the pandemic lockdown. Nic has since been headhunted to lead on further Dfe projects based on edtech and inclusion, such as the Assistive Technology (AT) Pilot and Programme with nasen and Microlink. Nic is also Co-Deputy Head of Education, where she is leading the change in advancing AT training and professional development, as part of the transformative ‘Be ThAT Teacher' initiative). Back in 2005, Nic won a Pearson Teaching Award for ‘Outstanding New Teacher' Since this, Nic most recently has been recognised as one of Europe's top 50 women in tech through the #InspiringFiftyEurope2022 award, gained a Rising Star Award (Education and Academia) and was a finalist for BETT 2023 ‘Innovator of the Year'.Websitewww.thegec.educationSocial Media Information@GECCollect - Twitter | Instagram | FacebookLinkedIn = https://www.linkedin.com/company/gec-educationResources MentionedDame Stephanie Shirley CHwww.steveshirley.com/books/Show Sponsor – National Association for Primary Education (NAPE)Watch...

Tom is joined by guests including Sam Strickland to discuss the DfE's Workload Reduction Task Force and what its priorities should be, plus Tom looks at the history of workload reduction since 2016 and asks: will anything actually be done to reduce teachers' workloads?

The Education Brief: Monday 18th September 2023 - Top stories include: Ofsted will not inspect schools with RAAC this term. The disadvantage gap has finally stopped widening this year. The DfE is reviewing its workforce approach with a focus on flexible working. One third of teachers are now using artificial intelligence tools to help them with their work. This week's deep dive:  researchED National Conference 2023 We'll also tell you what's happening at HEP this week and what we've been watching, listening to, and reading! Watching Listening Reading  Music by Slo Pony

Karine and Rose meet this week to discuss Ofsted ratings, how AI can transform teachers' day-to-day tasks, and interview friend and colleague Dr Fiona Aubrey Smith on the recent publication of her book: From EdTech to PedTech: Changing the Way We Think About Digital Technology.  Aimed at teachers and leaders looking to create greater impact on teaching and learning through the use of digital technology in schools, From EdTech to PedTech translates research on the effective integration of digital technology in education into relevant, accessible, and practical guidance for teachers and school leaders.  This much-needed handbook bridges the gap between knowing ‘what works' and knowing how to make it work for you and your learners. Ofsted's rating can be transformative and catastrophic.  Given Karine's experience as a headteacher, what does she think of its one-word proclamations?  Also under discussion is the DfE's call for submission of evidence regarding the opportunities and risks of AI in education, and their recently published report on generative AI, available to view below. Material discussed in this episode includes: From EdTech to PedTech: Changing the Way we Think About Digital Technology UK Department for Education: Generative AI in Education: Departmental Statement Institute for Ethical AI in Education: Final Report OECD: Empowering Young Children in the Digital Age Machine Learning & Human Intelligence  To get the latest insights, trends and developments on AI for Education, subscribe to EVR's new fortnightly publication: The Skinny on AI for Education

Al Kingsley has spent the last 30 years in the Educational Technology space and almost 20 of those as a school trustee and governor. He is Group CEO of NetSupport Ltd, an internationally acclaimed EdTech vendor, and Chair of Hampton Academies Trust and the Richard Barnes (AP) Academy, all in the East of England. He also chairs his region's Governor Leadership Group. Alongside these roles, Al also sits on the DfE's Regional Schools Directorate Advisory Board for the East of England and is the Independent Chair of the County's SEND Board. As a firm supporter of lifelong learning, he is also a regional Apprenticeship Ambassador and Chair of the Employment and Skills Board for his region' s combined authority. An active writer about all things Education, Al is a member of the Forbes Technology Council and sits on the advisory council for the Foundation for Education Development.Websitewww.alkingsley.comSocial Media Informationtwitter.com/AlKingsley_EduResources MentionedWatch the LIVE podcast with Eric and his team at www.youtube.com/live/z5Mbcxr9mBA?feature=shareShow Sponsor – National Association for Primary Education (NAPE)Watch Mark Taylor interview Al Kingsley – ‘Creating Digital Strategies for Schools' from the Primary Education Summit – ‘Visions for the Future' – 2023Get access to all 20 videos from the the summit at www.nape.org.uk/summitMentioned in this episode:NAPE Al Kingsley Summit PromoWatch Mark Taylor interview Al Kingsley about 'Creating Digital Strategies for Schools' as part of the Primary Education Summit 2023 - Visions for the Future - presented by National Association for Primary Education (NAPE) https://www.educationonfire.com/creating-digital-strategies-for-schools/NAPE Al Kingsley Summit Promo