Podcasts about primary schools

Pippa Hudson speaks to Lindi Nieman, the Head of Pastoral Care at Glenwood House Preparatory, and the Head of Pastoral Care at the High School, Carla Pringle, to unpack what healthy friendship looks like, from the playground right through to the teenage years. Lunch with Pippa Hudson is CapeTalk’s mid-afternoon show. This 2-hour respite from hard news encourages the audience to take the time to explore, taste, read and reflect. The show - presented by former journalist, baker and water sports enthusiast Pippa Hudson - is unashamedly lifestyle-driven. Popular features include a daily profile interview #OnTheCouch at 1:10 pm. Consumer issues are in the spotlight every Wednesday while the team also unpacks all things related to health, wealth & the environment. Thank you for listening to a podcast from Lunch with Pippa Hudson Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays between 13:00 and 15:00 (SA Time) to Lunch with Pippa Hudson broadcast on CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from the show, go to https://buff.ly/MdSlWEs or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/fDJWe69 Subscribe to the CapeTalk Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/sbvVZD5 Follow us on social media: CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A primary school that was an early adopter of iPads in class has ditched the tech, returning to pen and paper for its youngest students. Omata School in New Plymouth packed away iPads for years one to four at the start of the year. It started as one term trial but the school is now sticking with it until the end of the year. Omata School Principal Karen Brisco spoke to Lisa Owen.

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Recently on Teacher, we shared the news of the inaugural winner of the Global Schools Prize. Lebanon's The Alsama Project – an education organisation supporting displaced Syrian and Palestinian teenagers to remain engaged in education – has taken home the US $500,000 in prize money to scale its impact globally. The Global Schools Prize is an initiative of the Varkey Foundation that aims to recognise and celebrate the world's most innovative and impactful schools that are reimagining education for the future. The prize is organised into 10 categories, and each category winner is awarded US $50,000. Excitingly, Australia's very own Larrakeyah Primary School in Darwin were recognised as a top 5 finalist in the AI transformation category for the Prize. They were recognised for transforming education through IntelliLearn – a custom-built AI writing platform that provides students with curriculum-aligned and scaffolded feedback. It's an incredible achievement, particularly because the platform was designed by teachers at the school. In this episode, we're delighted to be joined by Larrakeyah Primary School principal Fathma Mauger to hear all about IntelliLearn. Host: Dominique Beech Guest: Fathma Mauger

Discover how the massive scale of data operations moves behind the scenes at NEXT. In this episode of the Life at NEXT Podcast, we sit down with a data analyst who successfully transitioned from a four-year primary school teaching career into our Business Intelligence Systems (BIS) team. Learn how the BIS department acts as a central hub, managing millions to billions of rows of data daily to provide a single source of truth for the entire business. We also explore the practical use of AI as an efficiency tool in data development, the reality of building technical skills like SQL and Python in the corporate world, and how soft skills like stakeholder management apply across completely different industries. Plus, find out how the NEXT Sports and Social club helps teams build strong relationships and support mental wellbeing outside of the office!Don't forget to subscribe to our channel and hit the notification bell to receive updates on everything Life at NEXT!

Recently the winner of the Global Schools Prize was announced – chosen from over 3,000 nominations. Excitingly, Australia's Larrakeyah Primary School in Darwin were named as a finalist for the prize. In this episode, Dominique Beech is joined by Fathma Mauger to hear all about the custom-built AI writing platform they were recognised for. Hear the full episode out tomorrow!

CORNISH SOCCER had the pleasure to meet up with former Falmouth Town player and manager Richard Gray recently.Richard shares some of his footballing story from playing in his Primary School side through to being signed on by Plymouth Argyle and then recalling his successful time with Falmouth Town.In 16 seasons, Richard was a league champion on 11 occasions as well as bringing many other honours to the Bickland Park club which he joined in 1961/62.

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Saskia Falken speaks to Sarah Koopman, Head of Partnerships and Advocacy at the Jakes Gerwel Fellowship, about why so many primary school teachers are leaving the profession, what support they need, and why investing in teachers is ultimately an investment in our children's future. Lunch with Pippa Hudson is CapeTalk’s mid-afternoon show. This 2-hour respite from hard news encourages the audience to take the time to explore, taste, read and reflect. The show - presented by former journalist, baker and water sports enthusiast Pippa Hudson - is unashamedly lifestyle-driven. Popular features include a daily profile interview #OnTheCouch at 1:10 pm. Consumer issues are in the spotlight every Wednesday while the team also unpacks all things related to health, wealth & the environment. Thank you for listening to a podcast from Lunch with Pippa Hudson Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays between 13:00 and 15:00 (SA Time) to Lunch with Pippa Hudson broadcast on CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from the show, go to https://buff.ly/MdSlWEs or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/fDJWe69 Subscribe to the CapeTalk Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/sbvVZD5 Follow us on social media: CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As Primary 1 registration begins, parents across Singapore are once again scrambling for places in popular schools. But after years of education reforms and the belief that "every school is a good school", does choosing the 'right' primary school still matter? Let’s Talk, Singapore invites Elisha Tushara, Education Correspondent with The Straits Times on the show to explore the psychology, pressure and reality behind Singapore's biggest parenting race. Join Neil Humphreys & Audrey Siek - LIVE every Tuesday and Thursday at 7.15am for We Are FamilySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Episode #287 with Taylor and Adam. Come send it with the boys, as we discuss - Pissing off European's, Being in Primary School, South Australian get aways, Jetstar, Access Canberra, Germany, Simon Peter Carman, Mexican Batman, Pastor Spell, Karl Stefanovic, and much more... Follow us on Instagram & TikTok: https://www.instagram.com/bigsendpodcast https://www.tiktok.com/@bigsendpodcast Patreon BoSodes(Bonus Episodes): https://patreon.com/BigSendPodcast Please forward all complaints to: bigsendpodcast@gmail.com

The Oyo State Police Command has officially refuted claims that a pastor was apprehended for providing arms, ammunition, or logistical support to the bandits responsible for the Oriire school abductions.In a formal press release, the state command characterized the viral rumors circulating on social media as entirely false, misleading, and unfounded. Social media posts and broadcast snippets suggested that a local cleric was caught engaging in gunrunning and smuggling operational equipment through checkpoints.The source of the misinformation was traced back to a recycled video from an unrelated arrest in August 2020 in Imo State, where a different pastor was showcased in connection with a separate kidnapping syndicate.Official Police Clarification: Oyo State Police spokesperson DSP Ayanlade Olayinka confirmed that neither the police nor any collaborating security agency has detained any pastor in relation to the Oriire incident. In a statement, the Command described the reports as a deliberate attempt to disrupt the ongoing rescue mission and mislead the public.Security forces are actively pursuing the armed bandits within the Old Oyo National Park. Official police records indicate that several students and teachers remain unaccounted for following raids on Baptist Nursery and Primary School, as well as Community Grammar School.While security operatives have arrested six suspects and three local informants accused of providing intelligence and logistical support to the armed gang, none of these individuals are local religious leaders.The Oyo State Police Command urges the public to disregard the viral report, cautioning against the dissemination of unverified information that could hinder rescue efforts, and encourages individuals to consult their verified official channels for authentic security updates.

When Simone Puccinelli was a sophomore in college, she received a God-appointed email. The email detailed the serious financial issues faced by a school in Nakaseke, Uganda. If the school could not raise $500 for rent on their school +building, the students would be sent away without an education.Simone decided that she could try to raise the money, and through the help of family and friends was able to do so. She also had a desire to visit Uganda to see where the money was being sent.After founding Simone's Kids in 2010, Simone Puccinelli determined the biggest need in the Nakaseke community was a place for orphans and vulnerable children to receive a quality education. In 2010, The Primary School was being run out of dilapidated war-torn buildings. It was not a safe or effective learning environment. In 2011, Simone's Kids kicked off their “Building a School” project. Over the next three years, Simone's Kids was able to purchase land, acquire legal status with the Ugandan government, and construct a new facility. The new Primary School boasted ten classrooms, a large office, bathrooms, and a kitchen.To support Simone's Kids, check out their website here.SUPPORT His Heartbeat through Crown of Beauty Internationalhttps://www.crownofbeautyinternational.com/donateCONNECT with His Heartbeat and Crown of Beauty InternationalWebsite// Facebook//InstagramEmail: crownofbeautyinternational@gmail.comConnect with Sue Corl's Instagram//Facebook// WebsitePurchase Sue's Transformational Bible Studies and Devotionals on Amazon!Sue Corl's best-selling books: Crown of Beauty Bible Study, Broken But UndefeatedCrown of Beauty International: EMPOWERING WOMEN AROUND THE WORLD WITH GOD'S TRUTH!

David & Will discuss a scary incident that happened at an Adelaide primary school but there was a delay in notifying parents as the school wouldn't be contactable over the weekend. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

PJ went back to school and sung the iconic Fish and Chips song, so how did it go? Matty McLean and PJ Harding are New Zealand’s warmest, most unpredictable drive show - perfect for the commute, the school run or whenever you need something to laugh about on the way home! They’re live on The Hits nationwide every weekday afternoon from 3-7pm. Listen to the live show on iHeartRadio Click follow so you never miss an episode! Follow us on Instagram @thehitsdrive | Facebook @thehitsdrive See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Amy and Adam are joined by primary expert Cathie to look at behaviour, reading for pleasure, AI assisted lesson planning and much more. Not to be missed!

 Stand-Up to RacismThe bullet holes from the August 1969 sectarian pogrom against the people of the Falls area are still visible on the front wall of St. Comgall's Primary School, Divis Street. Last Thursday lunchtime, a few yards from where, on that occasion, whole terraces of houses were burned out, scores of community activists from across Belfast came together in Ionad Eileen Howell to discuss another pogrom. This time the pogrom was rooted in violent racism.In the days before families and workers from the various ethnic groups, who now make up an important and valued part of our society, were attacked, threatened, and some were forcibly evicted from their homes. In harrowing scenes cars and some homes were destroyed as masked thugs roamed the streets of parts of Belfast, Portadown and Glengormley attacking the PSNI and the homes of our neighbours. Terrified children fled with their parents.Health workers were especially targeted. There was a clear attempt to intimidate many from their jobs. In addition, schools were closed. People were sent home from work. Public transport stopped.The Community Groups at the meeting in Ionad Eileen Howell described how they had helped relocate evicted families, worked with Belfast City Council to ensure that emergency accommodation was available, established a co-ordination and response group and had activists on the streets to defuse any attempt by right wing elements to stoke up further attacks. From the GAA and individual citizens there was widespread opposition to the racism. First Minister Michelle O'Neill met community representatives, youth workers and ethnic minority communities. She visited health staff in the Mater Hospital who had been threatened. She expressed her unambiguous solidarity and support for them.Belfast Ard Mheara Councillor Róis Máire Donnelly, who received death threats for standing up to the racists, refused to be silent. Last Friday she addressed a local anti-racism rally and the next day she spoke to the thousands who attended the massive anti-racist demonstration at the City Hall. Róis Máire told the crowd that Belfast is “stronger” because of our diversity. And she described Belfast people as “resilient, compassionate and welcoming.”She is right on both counts. Diversity is a strength, not a weakness. And notwithstanding the naysayers and begrudgers Belfast is welcoming city that embraces our ethnic minority citizens.  Momentum Building Around UnityThere are those who dismiss any possibility in the next few years of holding the unity referendums provided for in the Good Friday Agreement. Foremost among them is Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin who obstinately refuses to countenance any preparation for unity.However, his partner in Government, Fine Gael leader Simon Harris clearly doesn't agree. At the weekend he announced that his party is planning to develop and publish a blueprint for a united Ireland by their Ard Fheis in November. That is good news. Harris's statement of intent coincides with Uachtarán Shinn Féin Mary Lou McDonald's introduction this week in the Dáil of a Private Members Bill that will compel the Taoiseach to begin the planning and preparation for constitutional change and Irish Unity. The ‘Planning for Constitutional Change Bill 2026' will require the Taoiseach to institutionalise preparation and publish a Green Paper. This will facilitate consultation and encourage a national public debate as a first step before formal government legislation is established. The Green Paper will require the government setting out its ideas, vision and proposals on the economy, education, health, justice and the legal system and future governance arrangements.  Seeking the Truth: Pat FinucaneAfter 37 years the inquiry into the murder of human rights lawyer Pat Finucane has finally opened. Pat's wife Geraldine, his children John, Michael and Katherine and his dedicated family circle and legal team are to be commended for their diligence and steadfastness in pursuing the truth about Pat's murder.Successive British governments have lied, prevaricated, distracted, delayed and made every effort to prevent an inquiry from happening. Why? Because the extent of British state collusion with the UDA in his murder has the potential of laying responsibility for his death with senior political figures within the British Conservative government of Margaret Thatcher.That there was collusion in his murder and that of hundreds more, is not in doubt. But who was responsible? Who gave the orders? Who plotted and schemed to have Pat killed on 12 February 1989? Who knew what within the RUC; within RUC Special Branch; within MI5; the Force Reconnaissance Unit (FRU); British Army; and the British Cabinet? 

In this episode, Adam Marycz - Early Childhood Educationalist at TTS and host of this podcast - is joined by Tina Farr, Headteacher of St. Ebbe's Primary School in Oxford, and a strong advocate for play in education.  Tina shares her journey of embedding play-based learning into Key Stage 1 and discusses the impact of play on children's learning and wellbeing. Discover how a focus on play enhances children's development, confidence, and attainment, and learn practical strategies for implementing play in the classroom. TTS is proud to be the Strategic Partner of the Play is Learning Campaign. Get involved today by visiting https://mmtplay.com/pages/play-is-learning-campaign If you enjoyed this episode or learned something new, be sure to comment, leave us a review and keep up to date with our social media channels for future activities. (The views expressed throughout this podcast are the speakers' own, and TTS does not take responsibility for the views and guidance highlighted as part of this recording.)  Please note: When referencing the speakers views, theory and work for development of your own materials, please ensure academic reference of the speaker is cited.

The speed limit outside a Clare primary school could soon be halved amid serious road safety concerns. Clarecastle Sinn Féin Councillor Tommy Guilfoyle is calling for speed ramps to be installed outside Doora National School and the adjacent MaryK's Childcare. Ennis Municipal District says as the current speed limit is 60 kilometres per hour, ramps can't be put in place, but an ongoing speed limit review will likely recommend that the road be reduced to 50 kilometres, with a 30 kilometre section designated outside the school. Councillor Guilfoyle says it's unsafe for children crossing the road at present.

From April 29, 2025 to May 16, 2025, the Ministry of Health, Wellness and Nutrition conducted a Schistosomiasis (Bilharzia) Survey among children aged 8–11 years in Primary Schools across Saint Lucia. The students were randomly selected to participate in the survey, which involved a simple finger-prick blood test conducted by trained health professionals. The Ministry of Health reports that all samples tested during the survey were negative for bilharzia. This is an important achievement for Saint Lucia and brings the country one step closer to eliminating the disease. The results also show that Saint Lucia is making good progress towards the goals set by the World Health Organization (WHO) for the control and elimination of neglected tropical diseases.

Christmas is here, and Uncle Dave wants to celebrate by throwing a big Christmas party for the whole Carter family to enjoy! What could possibly go wrong?... Written, produced, and narrated by Dave Stevenson.  Opening and closing theme:  "Fluffing a Duck" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) Music from https://filmmusic.io License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)   Story Copyright © Dave Stevenson. All Rights Reserved.

PJ catches up with Series 13 of Love Island from Órla O'Donovan Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A Clare primary school student has become the latest winner of the An Post Primary schools handwriting competition. The competition celebrates the incredible creativity, care and imagination of young writers across Ireland. This year's theme, “Making Better Happen in our communities,” inspired thousands of pupils to reflect on kindness, connection and the role they can play in shaping the world around them. The overall winner was Sarah McInerney from  Doora NS, here in County Clare and earlier Alan Morrissey spoke with Sarah along with Mags O'Reilly competition organiser and Brand Communications and sponsorship manager with An Post. Image (c) yipengge from Getty Images Signature via Canva

George Khalaf, Republican candidate for the Arizona House of Representatives from Legislative District 3, on the recent primaries and elections, including the surprising win of Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton in the Texas U.S. Senate Republican Primary Runoff Election and the rise of James Talarico, the Democratic nominee in the race, who's making waves with his progressive views. Seth and George also discuss the assault on Judeo-Christian values within the Democratic Party, highlighting the concerning trend of candidates embracing Marxism, Islamism, and anti-American principles. The conversation also touches on the importance of parental choice in education, with George sharing his experiences as a advocate for the Empowerment Scholarship Account (ESA) program in Arizona. He explains how the program allows parents to choose the best education for their children, and how the current efforts to limit the program are a threat to this fundamental right.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

K'Lee, Azura and Charlie will discuss something new, something old & something borrowed alongside the question master This week, Azura had been needing help with her maid of honour speech and song's lyrics have given her some inspo. BUT some lyrics are too far. Charlie shares his primary school break-up story and what lyrics he used. Question master - the most awkward text you've sent. For more, follow our socials: Instagram Facebook TikTokSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If the junior infants in St Joseph's Primary School in Dundalk, Co Louth want to know something they can ask AI.An AI voice assistant named Merlyn will tell them the answer, type it on a digital whiteboard with photos and illustrations and prompt them to delve deeper into the subject.Every class is being taught how to use AI because St Joseph's is taking part in a Merlyn AI pilot programme alongside 48 schools across Ireland.It's easy to see why getting its technology into Irish schools could lead to a big financial win for Merlyn Origin, the US tech company behind Merlin, if it can ultimately persuade the Department of Education to adopt its technology for all schools. But what's in it for the students? How can pupils be prepared for an AI driven world? Do teachers have the training to guide pupils in the use of AI. And how is AI impacting on education, particularly at senior cycle?Irish Times education correspondent Niamh Towey explains.Presented by Bernice Harrison. Produced by Suzanne Brennan. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A dad is furious after his 6th class son comes home saying the teacher told the class she was at a pro-Palestine march “against genocide”. He rang the school to complain, calling it “woke nonsense” and demanding teachers keep their agenda out of the classroom.

A significant investment's in store for primary schools - as maths results begin to improve. The Education Minister's set to announce a boost for classroom resources and teacher support this afternoon. It comes as 36% of Year 6s met maths expectations in 2025 - up from 30%. Massey University Distinguished Mathematics Professor Gaven Martin says that's more than four thousand extra students succeeding. He says if this success persists, it's tens of thousands doing well, when they were otherwise failing. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Why I feel we need to sort out Primary School teaching and GP in our communities. I'm beyond hurt again by the lack of vocation of both in our society. 

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According to the latest Department of Education data, more than 7000 children under six were suspended in the 24 /25 school year in England and the number of children losing learning to repeat suspensions has doubled in two years, with the steepest rises among the youngest. This is against a slowing of suspensions in secondary schools. So why is this happening in primary schools? Anita Rani is joined by Kiran Gill, chief executive of The Difference, a school leadership charity who's been analysing this data.Last month eleven year old Bodhana Sivanandan became England's highest ranked female chess player. The numbers of women registering to compete is slowly rising, but the game is still male dominated. Anita talks to two women who work in chess to find out more - Sarah Longson, CEO of the UK chess challenge, and chess player and streamer Sarah El Barbry.Last October a Sikh woman was subjected to racially aggravated rape and assault in her own home just outside Birmingham. Perpetrator John Ashby followed his victim - a stranger to him - off a bus into her house, where he carried out the brutal assault. Last week he was sentenced to life in prison. The BBC's Midlands Correspondent Phil Mackie joins Anita to tell us more about the case, alongside Sukhvinder Kaur, the Chair of Trustees at Sikh Women's Aid.As the spring dawn chorus reaches its peak, a new book is challenging long held assumptions about birdsong, and revealing the overlooked role of female birds. Researcher Lucy McRobert, collaborator for the new book, The Sound of Birding: Second Edition, joins Anita to tune our ears to a richer, more complex soundscape. Pippa Cleary is the only female British composer to have had three musicals in the West End, with hits like The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole and The Great British Bake Off Musical. Her latest show, Bank of Dave the Musical, co-written with Rob Madge, is about to make its world premiere and she joins Anita to talk about turning the true life story of Dave Fishwick into a joyful stage show.Presenter: Anita Rani Producer: Corinna Jones

Students from Knockanean National School have been crowned champions at the Analog Devices Primary Schools Robotics Competition Final 2026. The competition saw over 100 students from across Munster design, build and battle their own sumo-style robots in a test of teamwork, creativity and engineering skill. Alan Morrissey was joined in-studio by teacher, Conor O'Loughlin and students; Adam Maguire, Donnacha Mockler and Orla Brookes.

A hearing has been told the headteacher of a school near Canterbury took her own life amid fears she was developing dementia. Alison Higgins had worked at Barham Primary for 10 years before her death, and was described as thoughtful, supporting and caring. Also in today's podcast, the head of a special needs school in Kent has warned they may be forced to make redundancies following a lower than expected funding increase. Five Acre Wood School, in Maidstone, supports nearly 900 students with severe and complex needs. They have received a 1% per-pupil uplift in cash from Kent County Council, but that doesn't account for rising inflation or additional cost pressures. Hear from the head teacher and the response from the local authority. The mother of a young cyclist who was killed in a collision with a bin lorry in Swanley is calling for improved safety measures. 19-year-old Jack Bruce died following the crash on Swanley Lane in September 2021. Investigations from the family's legal team found the refuse truck had one of its mirrors poorly adjusted, and had indicated only moments before. The MP for Sittingbourne and Sheppey has led a debate in the Commons over the future of the wreck of the SS Richard Montgomery. The vessel sank off the coast of Sheppey in 1944 and government contractors have now been appointed to remove the masts following safety concerns. A Medway woman is still living in a Premier Inn, six months after a car crashed into her home. Jill Robson has been staying at the hotel at Medway Valley Park since the vehicle damaged the front of her property on Cuxton Road last October. And, in sport Maidstone United face Tonbridge Angels in the final of the Kent Senior Cup tonight. The game is taking place at Gillingham's Priestfield Stadium. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On Tuesday's Morning focus we were talking about St. Tola's National School in Shannon, where a very special new addition has just joined the school community—Rosie, a trained therapy dog who's already making a big impression. From helping students feel calm and supported to bringing a few extra smiles into the classroom, Rosie is set to play an important role in daily school life. Alan Morrissey spoke with Maria Hehir, teacher at St. Tola's National School, Shannon to find out more. Image © St. Tolas NS via Facebook

Deirdre Matthews, General Secretary of Joint Managerial Body for Voluntary Schools, discusses the introduction of inclusive special classes in five post-primary schools.

Dylan watched a video this week arguing that Year 6 teachers should be paid more than everyone else. It sparked a conversation that goes much deeper than pay and gets to the heart of something that genuinely makes Dylan furious: what SATs prep is actually doing to children.This one is a deep dive. They cover the Year 6 pay debate, whether SATs boosters are ever justified, and the tutoring company elephant in the room. But the real heat comes when Dylan talks about pulling kids out of PE to sit in a dingy room doing a SPaG paper. He has thoughts. Many thoughts.There is also genuine practical advice for Year 6 teachers in the SATs run-up. How to keep kids calm rather than transmitting your own stress to them, why communal breakfast on test morning works, why you should be telling the kids the toilet procedure, and why familiarising children with test paper format from September is not the same as cramming.Dylan also makes the argument that the pressure of SATs week is a Year 3, 4 and 5 problem just as much as it is a Year 6 problem, and why leaving it all to the last two terms is a choice the whole school makes together.Passionate, honest, and genuinely useful if you are in Year 6 right now.

A mother has spoken of her horror after a freak fall at school left her son with a fractured skull and bleed on the brain. The five year-old spent a week in two different hospitals following the accident before half-term – his mum has now pulled him out of the school because she's so unhappy with how staff dealt with the incident. Also in today's podcast, a drunk bus passenger who verbally abused a police officer with highly offensive racial slurs has been jailed. Maidstone Crown Court heard a bus driver was forced to pull over and call for help to deal with the disruptive, threatening and aggressive 47-year-old on board his vehicle. A young woman from Kent is campaigning for more women and girls to know the symptoms of Endometriosis. The 22-year-old says she was dismissed by multiple doctors after suffering severe period pain and exhaustion as a teenager. We've spoken to a Kent tradeswoman about what it's like to set up a female-only business in a male-dominated industry.  The boss of Dartford's The Shutter Tree says there are a lot of reasons why people prefer a woman to do the job.  And in football, Gillingham's goalless draw at Salford City gave manager Gareth Ainsworth another boost as he plans ahead for next season. The point for the Gills came after a thrilling finish which saw Glenn Morris make a double save to deny Salford a late winner – you can hear his reaction to the game.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Our guest on today's podcast is Kayla Borg from St Mary's Primary School in Whittlesea, Victoria. She shares how she went about co designing a podcast lesson for her year 5 and 6 students in partnership with the eSmart team at the Alannah & Madeline Foundation, what her students learned from this experience, and why real world, student led digital learning can have such a powerful ripple effect across the entire school community. Host: Rebecca Vukovic

A major survey of parents across the country is raising big questions about the future of our schools — including religion in education, the role of the Irish language, and whether single-sex schools are on the way out. Here in Clare, 60% of parents in the county wanting primary schools to maintain a religious ethos. To delve further into this, Alan Morrissey was joined by Dónal Ó'Loinsigh , Irish language enthusiast, Presenter of Clare FM's Cúl Chaint on Wednesday's Morning Focus. Photo (c) Africa Images via Canva

As we transition into the Easter break here in the UK, I will take the next couple weeks off to spend time with my family.But today I share the events and products produced by National Association of Primary Education. These include:Reading Conference with University of BedfordshireMaintaining Curiosity in the Curriculum - Christian Schiller Lecture - LondonPrimary First JournalBook release of 'John Coe - an Enlightened Voice for Primary Education'Links to more information below.Chapters:00:01 - Introduction to Education On Fire Podcast00:55 - Upcoming Educational Events01:51 - Upcoming Events and Lectures02:49 - Introduction to New Resources04:23 - Reflecting on the Past and Looking Forward04:51 - The Essence of Education

John Boyle, General Secretary of the INTO, looks at the key issues to be raised at the annual congress of the Irish National Teachers' Organisation.

Christopher talks with infant school headteacher Simon Sharp about the differences between English schools and international schools; the importance of outdoor learning for infants; and the government's latest proposals for inclusion.

Neil Tennant co-wrote a musical at Primary School and soon decided that “learning other people's songs was hard work compared with making up your own”. He's chosen some from the Pet Shop Boys' 40-year catalogue, hits and obscurities, in ‘One Hundred Lyrics and a Poem', just out in paperback, and added fascinating notes about their context and composition. This very funny and revealing conversation lands on the following … ... the first song he ever wrote … auditioning for Rocket Records in 1975 … does songwriting have rules? … how Chris Lowe tamed his inner “musical snob” … rap, Brecht-Weill, Betjeman, Noel Coward, My Fair Lady and the art of “speak-singing” … the decades of lyrics stored in our brains … the Songwriting Bootcamp that produced What Have I Done To Deserve This? … the essence of melancholy (and the chord that expresses it) … “the sound of words is often more important than the sense” … whether Dylan deserved the Nobel Prize for Literature … West End Girls and whether to rap in English or American … the writing of King's Cross, Cricket Wife, Odd Man Out and I Made My Excuses And Left … “Robert Maxwell stole my pension!” … and the “geology of my life” in diaries that one day might make a memoir. Order ‘One Hundred Lyrics And a Poem' here: https://www.faber.co.uk/product/9780571397891-one-hundred-lyrics-and-a-poem/ And ‘Pet Shop Boys: Volume' here: https://shop.petshopboys.co.uk/gb/pet-shop-boys-volume/9780500027479.htmlHelp us to keep the conversation going: https://www.patreon.com/wordinyourear Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Neil Tennant co-wrote a musical at Primary School and soon decided that “learning other people's songs was hard work compared with making up your own”. He's chosen some from the Pet Shop Boys' 40-year catalogue, hits and obscurities, in ‘One Hundred Lyrics and a Poem', just out in paperback, and added fascinating notes about their context and composition. This very funny and revealing conversation lands on the following … ... the first song he ever wrote … auditioning for Rocket Records in 1975 … does songwriting have rules? … how Chris Lowe tamed his inner “musical snob” … rap, Brecht-Weill, Betjeman, Noel Coward, My Fair Lady and the art of “speak-singing” … the decades of lyrics stored in our brains … the Songwriting Bootcamp that produced What Have I Done To Deserve This? … the essence of melancholy (and the chord that expresses it) … “the sound of words is often more important than the sense” … whether Dylan deserved the Nobel Prize for Literature … West End Girls and whether to rap in English or American … the writing of King's Cross, Cricket Wife, Odd Man Out and I Made My Excuses And Left … “Robert Maxwell stole my pension!” … and the “geology of my life” in diaries that one day might make a memoir. Order ‘One Hundred Lyrics And a Poem' here: https://www.faber.co.uk/product/9780571397891-one-hundred-lyrics-and-a-poem/ And ‘Pet Shop Boys: Volume' here: https://shop.petshopboys.co.uk/gb/pet-shop-boys-volume/9780500027479.htmlHelp us to keep the conversation going: https://www.patreon.com/wordinyourear Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We are raiding the Guardian long read archives to bring you some classic pieces from years past, with new introductions from the authors. This week, from 2022: Austerity, the pandemic and now the cost of living crisis have left many schools in a parlous state. How hard do staff have to work to give kids the chances they deserve? By Aida Edemariam. Read by Lucy Scott. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/longreadpod

Move over "conscious uncoupling". Divorce is getting a rebrand. This week, Monique Bowley, Stacey Hicks and Amelia Lester unpack Hollywood Actor Lake Bell’s unconventional approach to explaining her split to her kids. So, why is she banning the word ‘but,’ and is she onto something? Plus, Australian influencer Indy Clinton has gone viral for struggling with her sons kindergarten times tables, and honestly? Same. So, is homework still a thing in 2026 or is it time to let kids just be kids? And, a viral post by Jana Barrett has the internet talking about the invisible labor behind every successful man. He got the trophy, she got the school run. It has us asking, do we all deserve a medal for carrying the mental load? And our very own Jessie Stevens and Luca Lavigne are officially parents-of-three after twins Harry and Margot came into the world slightly earlier than planned. Luca checks in from the NICU "baby bubble" to tell us how they’re navigating life as a family of five. Our Recommendations:

In the first wave of attacks on Iran, a primary school was hit, with a reported death toll of 175, most of them young girls.It is the deadliest known episode of civilian casualties since the US and Israel launched its war in the region on February 28th.In the immediate aftermath, no side took responsibility and who is to blame has become a question that the Trump administration is being called upon to answer.And its answers are confusing and evasive, including the president's claim that the school was hit by Iran.While both Israel and the US say they are investigating, and with outside reporters unable to reach the scene, Malachy Browne and the Visual Investigations Team at the New York Times began to piece together what happened. So how did the team do it and what does this mean for the US strategy of “precision strikes”? Browne explains.Presented by Bernice Harrison. Produced by Suzanne Brennan and Declan Conlon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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THE FACTORY GUY Colleague Mark Clifford, The Troublemaker. By 1975, Jimmy Lai had risen from a child laborer to a factory owner, purchasing a bankrupt garment facility using stock market profits. Despite being a primary school dropout who learned English from a dictionary, Lai succeeded through relentless work and charm. He capitalized on the boom in American retail sourcing, winning orders from Kmart by producing samples overnight and eventually building Comitex into a leading sweater manufacturer, embodying the Hong Kong dream. NUMBER 10 1992 HK