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AI, education and the skills we’re not teaching
Dr Adam McCartney explores the need for curriculum change to embed AI skills that are currently not being taught in schools. He discusses the wider impact on identity and our society. With all the buzz about the pros and cons of AI on employment, it is surprising how little we hear from education. The impact is already here. A recent Forbes article stated that Microsoft now automates up to 30% of its coding through AI. Dario Amodei, CEO of Anthropic, estimates that 20% of pe
Oct 29, 2025


Learning Anxiety vs Survival Anxiety: What Really Drives Change in Schools?
Dr Kathryn Taylor explores the different types of anxiety and how this can impede CPD. Learning anxiety is real when it comes to CPD. Any time we ask teachers or leaders to try something new, reflect on their practice, or change how they work, what we’re really asking is: “Would you be willing to feel a bit incompetent in front of others, at least for a while?” That’s a big ask. And if people don’t feel safe enough to take that risk, change is likely to be very slow, or not
Oct 29, 2025


Leading with Listening: One Educator’s Journey Through Faith, Representation and Change
Louise Marie meets with Shammi Rahman to discuss her experiences and work in faith and representation https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7smil21LRpw&t=3s
Oct 29, 2025


Exit Tickets: Life After Teaching
Louise Marie talks to Mike Leaman (Founder of Classroom Exit Coach) about why teachers leave and what comes next https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZqMgw-m0imo
Oct 29, 2025


Do you follow?
Claire Harley explores the idea of what makes a good follower If you’re looking to develop your leadership skills there is an entire industry out there to help you. Within education there are conferences, books and NPQs all set to help you cement your identity as a leader within school. What we talk about less in this space is how we see ourselves (if we do at all) as followers. I think there’s merit in asking where power truly lies in organisations, and for my personal area
Oct 29, 2025


Hearts in the Fray: Do nice leaders finish last?
Louise Marie talks to Rachel Bowers about the role of kindness in leadership https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p7c1g7hruaI&t=1s
Oct 29, 2025


PhDegrees of Strength: Leading, Learning, and Doctoral Journeys
Louise Marie talks to Claire Harley about how she manages a full time SLT role in a school whilst undertaking a PhD. The highs, the lows, the logistics and everything in between! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jrVSF7RlGSU&t=285s
Oct 29, 2025


Oracy as an epiphany- How listening is a vital way of teaching
Louise Marie talks to Al Booth (Founder of Oracy and Beyond) about her work on implementing oracy strategies in the classroom https://player.captivate.fm/episode/89a6ebc2-311c-495b-9288-538b576ed8ea
Oct 29, 2025


All things oracy - TTR
Tom Rogers interviews Louise Marie on the importance of oracy in the classroom, offering practical tips of how to implement this in any subject https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3aLWE2B_zBA&t=12s
Oct 29, 2025
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