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Metacognition: Endgame: Thinkers Assemble!
Louise Marie meets with Mr Metacognition, Nathan Burns, to discuss what metacognition actually is, the research underpinning it, classroom strategies, curriculum design and CPD! Metacognition: Endgame: Thinkers Assemble! - YouTube
Mar 22


Belonging by Design: Culturally Responsive Teaching
Louise Marie meets with Geraldine Tandoh to discuss what CRT is, the evidence for it, and what successful design/delivery should look (and feel) like. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lRrGMNvTzLg&t=4s
Feb 7


Unassuming Heroes: Noel Kennedy's Podcast (Episode 1)
Noel Kennedy launches his new podcast series spotlighting educators! The link to all his shows (there are so many brilliant people on here!): https://www.youtube.com/@UnassumingHeroes The below show can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bCUG2H3BV-Q
Feb 7


Decode and Conquer: Command Words Cracked
Louise Marie speaks to Joanne Crofts about how to boost cross-subject exam confidence in students by teaching an understanding of command words https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7BXEQ6mvh_g
Jan 4


Next in Line: Nurturing Tomorrows Leaders
Louise Marie chats to Ben Hobbis about developing future leaders https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AlT6gC3HLYQ&t=4s
Jan 4


Leading KS5: I See Sixth Form Sense
Louise Marie speaks to Paul Gannaway about how to lead a successful sixth form whilst in a full time SLT role https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fw3dAUcrgHE&t=180s
Jan 4


Talk Is Power
Peter Munroe - Head of Chemistry and Oracy Specialist explains 3 things about the power of talk to inspire you as you deliver an excellent oracy education for all your students. At the end of this school year, I’ll be saying goodbye to my year 11 tutor group, and the thought puts me in a reflective mood. I took on this wonderful bunch when they were in year 8 and have seen them through all kinds. From friendship dramas to lost blazers- we’ve been through a lot. I have to say,
Nov 9, 2025


Why teacher voice is the key to a thriving school year
Grace Barron, V21 Consultant, talks about five ways teacher voice shapes culture, growth, and change - and how we can hear them It’s the start of a new academic year - a season of fresh starts: new displays on classroom walls and teachers preparing for the students who are soon to walk through their classroom door. With this season of change comes a season of possibilities - habits we want to develop, (habits we want to break), and routines we want to refresh. And at the hear
Oct 30, 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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