In the first of our out-on-location short summer conversations, I chat with MFL teacher, Dr Sheila Blain, who reminisces about being a pupil in Scotland in the late 1960s and…
In Conversation with Roselyne Laurent
Opinions Matter with Anya Ryan-Journalist and Assistant Radio Producer
In our final studio-based programme of Season 2, before we head out on location over the summer holidays, we talk with journalist and radio producer Anya Ryan. Anya discusses her…
Promoting Modern Foreign Languages in Schools with Joe Dale
In this episode, Joe Dale an educational consultant who works with various organisations including the BBC, the British Council and the Network for Languages talks about his own education and…
Diversity and Inclusion: a courageous journey with Hannah Wilson
Hannah Wilson is a former Executive Headteacher, co-founder of #WomenEd and founder of #DiverseEd. In this episode, we discuss Hannah’s passion for and commitment to promoting diversity, equity & inclusion…
The Teacher Inside of Me: Training to Teach with Kitty Cattell
Kitty Cattell, a trainee teacher with King Edward’s Consortium in Birmingham, reflects on the benefits of a school-centred approach to teacher training. We also talk about the best elements of…
Inspiring the Next Generation of School Pupils with Zara Binji
In this episode of ‘The Independent Teacher’ podcast, trainee teacher Zara Binji talks with real enthusiasm about her training year, what she has found most enjoyable, as well as the…
Training the Next Generation of Physics Teachers with Dan Cottle
Dan Cottle is a Lecturer in Secondary Education (Physics) and Director of Secondary Initial Teacher Education at the University of Birmingham. After reading Physics at the University of Birmingham and…
Music Monsters with Lauren Elliott
In our 20th episode of the second series of ‘The Independent Teacher’ podcast, we talk to Lauren Elliott, the co-founder of a great music school for young children-Music Monsters. Lauren…