Daniel Bauer is an unorthodox Ruckus Maker who has mentored thousands of school leaders through his blogs, books, podcasts, and powerful coaching experiences.His new book, The Mastermind: Unlocking the Potential Within Every School Leader introduces a proprietary process called the ABCs of powerful professional development™ which is changing the landscape of how school leaders experience professional development.Websitehttps://betterleadersbetterschools.comSocial Media Informationhttps://twitter.com/alienearbudhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/danielevanbauer/https://www.instagram.com/alienearbud/Show SponsorThe National Association for Primary Education speaks for young children and all who live and work with them. Get a FREE e-copy of their professional journal at nape.org.uk/journalListen to Mark’s audio course 10 Pieces of Advice You’d Like to Have as a Child

Dr. Stephanie Ryan, Ph.D. is a chemist, a boy mom, and a social media influencer who enjoys using her background to create superior educational products and content.Although an academic at heart, Dr. Stephanie is passionate about learning through play. She can be found helping young kids explore the fascinating world around them.Over the years, Dr. Stephanie has taught science to all age groups, both in and out of the classroom, helping toddlers learn about their world and college students define theirs. She is an active member of the chemistry education community and is currently a committee member of the International Activities Committee for the Division of Chemical Education.Dr. Stephanie earned her Ph.D. in the Learning Sciences and her M.S. in Analytical Chemistry from the University of Illinois at Chicago. She earned her B.S. in Chemistry from Saint Mary’s College.For great learning activities in the sciences, book recommendations, and more, follow Dr. Stephanie on InstagramWebsitewww.letslearnaboutscience.comSocial Media Informationhttps://www.instagram.com/letslearnaboutscience/Show SponsorThe National Association for Primary Education speaks for young children and all who live and work with them. Get a FREE e-copy of their professional journal at nape.org.uk/journalListen to Mark's audio course 10 Pieces of Advice You’d Like to Have as a Child

Lindsay Lyons is an educational justice coach who works with teachers and school leaders to inspire educational innovation for racial and gender justice, design curricula grounded in student voice, and build capacity for shared leadership. Lindsay taught in NYC public schools, holds a PhD in Leadership and Change, and is the founder of the educational blog and podcast, Time for Teachership.Websitewww.lindsaybethlyons.comSocial Media InformationTwitter: twitter.com/lindsayblyonsLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/lindsaybethlyonsFacebook: www.facebook.com/lindsaybethlyons/Instagram: www.instagram.com/lindsaybethlyons/Pinterest: www.pinterest.com/lindsaybethlyons/Resources Mentioned I want to do more than survive - Bettina LoveCultivating Genius - Gholdy MuhammadShow SponsorThe National Association for Primary Education speaks for young children and all who live and work with them. Get a FREE e-copy of their professional journal at nape.org.uk/journalListen to my audio course 10 Pieces of Advice You'd Like to Have as a Child

As we start the 21/22 academic year Mark Taylor shares his plans on how Education on Fire aims to support you as a teacher. His new audio course '10 Pieces of Advice You'd Like to Have as a Child' is now available on Listenable.Find out about the new 4 point F.I.R.E guide designed to help you take stock of your working life and guard against burnout. Available to download at www.educationonfire.com/fire.We continue to share creative and inspiring learning in our schools with weekly interviews. The community continues to grow with the podcast being listen to in well over 100 countries. We are making a possible impact in the world thank you all for listening.Show SponsorThe National Association for Primary Education speaks for young children and all who live and work with them. Get a FREE e-copy of their professional journal at nape.org.uk/journal

The Wild at Heart Foundation believe that every single dog – no matter where in the world it is born, no matter its size, breed, age or circumstance – deserves to live a healthy, happy life. They champion compassion and collaboration; they believe that there is power in kindness and community, and that by working together towards a common goal, we can help make the world a better, kinder place.Be Kind ProgrammeWAHF are excited to share the new Be Kind programme, the compassionate curriculum teaching empathy and understanding!Education plays a huge role in the welfare of dogs around the world. When humans learn to respect these incredible animals and appreciate the many wonderful things they can bring to our lives, they open themselves up to one of the most amazing relationships there is.This is why we are so grateful to the generous sponsorship of one of our best-loved brand partnerships, Manolo Blahnik. Through the partnership, we will be able to help children explore and better understand the symbiotic relationship that exists between dogs and their own mental wellbeing, whilst developing key skills in empathy, compassion, kindness and understanding.Get involved!The new Be Kind programme aims to support the mental wellbeing of young people and help them to understand the positive impact dogs can have on our lives. It has been developed alongside a team of passionate educators and is currently being trialled in a selection schools, to ensure that it’s impactful, positive and inspiring.Designed for KS2 studentsLinked to the National CurriculumFree to sign-up and take part5 workbooks with various lesson plans and activitiesStudents will develop key skills in empathy, compassion, kindness and understanding, whilst learning about the positive impact dogs can have on our wellbeingSupport from Wild at Heart Foundation education team in delivering the programmeWebsitehttps://wildatheartfoundation.org/be-kind-programme/https://wildatheartfoundation.org/Social Media InformationInstagram: @wild_at_heart_foundationFacebook: @wildatheartfoundation.orgTwitter: @_WAHFLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/wild-at-heart-foundation/Show SponsorThe National Association for Primary Education speaks for young children and all who live and work with them. Get a FREE e-copy of their professional journal at nape.org.uk/journal

James Schillemore is English Leader and Lower Phase Leader at Stamshaw Junior School in Portsmouth.James published his own children's book, 'Off the Post' in 2013 and is passionate about children learning to read and developing a love of books and language. James undertook an extensive research project in to the subject as part of his National Professional Qualification in Senior Leadership and, as a father of three, can provide insights into the world of children's reading from a parent's perspective too.We cover:Primary readingEnglishSenior LeadershipParental engagement using MarvellousMe appWriting poetry for pupilsE-SafetyTeacher modeling CareersBeing an authorWebsitewww.stamshawjun.org.ukSocial Media InformationTwitter @StamshawjunResources MentionedMarvellousMe App - You can listen to Adrian, founder of MarvellousMe, chat to Mark on the Education on Fire Podcast Ep 188Alison - Elvis Costello University of Chichester Academy Trust.Off the postI'm delighted to say my audio course is now live on Listenable. 10 Pieces of Advice You'd Like to Have as a ChildShow SponsorThe National Association for Primary Education speaks for young children and all who live and work with them. Get a FREE e-copy of their professional journal at nape.org.uk/journal

Holly Sharp - The Next Generation's Career CounselorAward Winning Author. Coach. Classroom Advocate. Non-fiction books for kids junkie.Helping Kids, Parents and Teachers Navigate The Question: "What do you want to be when you grow up?"The Top 100 Books on Amazon cover only 20 careers - we can do better.With 2/3 of adults having regret about their career choices- we have to do better.Holly Sharp has developed a 3 step system to get kids headed in the right direction.Step 1: Evaluation - Figure out your child's "career personality"Step 2: Exposure - Learn about lots of jobs before asking this question.Step 3: Execution- Inspire them to find activities and role models that fit this personalityWebsitewww.dreamitanddoitkids.comSocial Media Information@Dream_ItandDoIt - Instagram@dreamitanddoitbooks - PinterestResources MentionedJohn HollandTEFOS, or The Executive Function Online Summit is a heart-centered, 3-day Immersion Weekend, Fri-Sun 20-22 Aug , join 23 experts who “get” your outside-the-box child. For more information and to sign up for FREE please click http://educationonfire.com/tefos2021Show SponsorThe National Association for Primary Education speaks for young children and all who live and work with them. Get a FREE e-copy of their professional journal at nape.org.uk/journal

Heidi DeCoux is a serial entrepreneur that has built four businesses to high-six figure status and sold two of them, has appeared in magazines and websites like Forbes, is the author of an Amazon best-selling book on marketing, and president of the Palmas Del Mar chapter of Uncommon Entrepreneurs.She’s a marketing maven and an investor, but her real passion, the thing that keeps her up at night, is her commitment to revolutionize the public school system through the non-profit organization that she and her husband founded, Illuminated Life School.The MissionThe Illuminated Life School Network cultivates a loving community where diverse young people develop their unique genius, forge compassionate connections to others and master 22nd century skills, equipping them to thrive with meaning and purpose throughout their lives.Physical Schools With a Virtual PresenceThe Illuminated Life School Network serves students from birth to graduation in physical schools with a virtual presence. Students have the option to move between a physical school and an online academy, as meets their needs. Follow the links for more information on attending, opening, or converting your school to the Illuminated Life School model of education.Their ValuesLoving Community | We cultivate a loving, nurturing and nourishing community where all students and families are welcomed and supported, and where our students learn to engage respectfully and generously with each other and the world, developing a spirit of responsibility and commitment to service.Identity | Our students develop a strong sense of identity, built on the richness of their racial and cultural history and traditions, which fosters in our students the confidence and resilience to fully express their unique genius.22nd Century Skills | Our students are empowered to forge the future through mastery of the world’s most in-demand skills, including emotional intelligence, entrepreneurship, financial literacy, racial consciousness, servant-leadership and more.Rigorous Inquiry | Our students develop the ability to identify and analyze complex issues and to research and design compelling solutions, a process which will prepare them for excellence in higher learning and every profession (from Entrepreneur, to plumber, to neurosurgeon, to artist, to stay-at-home dad, to President).Racial Justice | Our students become anti-racist leaders who dismantle systems of oppression and realize racial justice throughout the world. Our schools are anti-racist organizations eradicating institutional racism in education, working in solidarity towards the liberation of Black, Indigenous, and People of Color.Their GraduatesAre prepared for jobs that don’t yet existBelieve and engage in anti-racist leadership to disrupt inequitiesBuild healthy relationships and healthy communitiesCare for their own mental, emotional and physical well-beingCommunicate and problem-solve with easeEmbrace their unique genius and know how to leverage their strengthsAre emotionally intelligent and have strong critical thinking skillsExperience financial abundance by knowing how to make, save, protect, spend, borrow, leverage and invest moneyLaunch extraordinary businessesProtect our planetSet and achieve goalsSolve our world’s greatest challenges WebsiteIlluminatedLifeSchool.orgSocial Media...

Dr. Megan Sweet is an author, speaker, and systems-thinker who has been in education for more than twenty-five years. Through her extensive experience leading personal and system-wide change, Megan has come to believe that when we approach our challenges from the inside-out, by building a supportive and heart-centered connection with ourselves first, we have the confidence and resilience to tackle the important work of transforming our lives and communities.The 3 Eyes support us to see our lives, our thoughts, and our experiences more clearly.When we use them in school, they help us to understand our context in more depth. Megan's PhilosophyI believe that the most powerful forces for innovation in our schools are the people--educators, students, and families. I KNOW true change is possible if we invest in our educators and school communities and then get out of their way. Websitehttps://www.your3eyes.com/ Social Media Informationwww.facebook.com/Your3Eyeswww.instagram.com/your3eyes/www.linkedin.com/in/drmeganruthsweet/twitter.com/Your3EyesShow SponsorThe National Association for Primary Education speaks for young children and all who live and work with them. Get a FREE e-copy of their professional journal at nape.org.uk/journal 

Garrett & Mandi Oler discuss how travel and enrolling their children into a bilingual school has enhanced their educational experiences, confidence and world citizenship.Garrett & Mandi are a married couple that love to help people travel abundantly - and affordably - with their families. They cringe every time they hear parents say that travel is a luxury only for the “lucky,” and are on a mission to change that mindset.We discuss:Making friends abroadLearning in a foreign languageWhole family trip planningThe skills learned from foreign travelKnow what you want to experience in tripKnow the cost of a tripThrough their online course, Frequent Traveler Academy, they significantly shorten the learning curve and effectively cut through the clutter of rewards programs, frequent flier status and budgeting tactics so that students know what to immediately focus on to give them the best results (including free travel).Between them and their students, they have amassed over two million credit card points, flown over 500,000 miles and visited 10 different countries - all using the simple strategies that they figured out by trial and error.Garret and Mandi live in Utah with their two sons, who love to join them on their adventures - and even planned a few of their own!Websitehttps://connectedfamilytravel.comTo get the 'Letting the Kids Take Over!' FREE guide to help plan your family trip.https://connectedfamilytravel.com/kidplanSocial Media Informationhttps://m.facebook.com/connectedfamilytravelhttps://www.instagram.com/connectedfamilytravel/Resources mentionedIshmael - Daniel QuinnBeyond Good and Evil - Friedrich NietzscheShow SponsorThe National Association for Primary Education speaks for young children and all who live and work with them. Get a FREE e-copy of their professional journal at nape.org.uk/journal

Jane Considine is an Education Consultant who energises and inspires thousands of teachers every year, helping them to transform the teaching of reading, writing and spelling in the primary education phase. Jane’s research-informed and evidence-based systems provide structures for success, enabling teachers to continually deliver outstanding results.Jane has authored two best-selling books, Hooked On Books and The Write Stuff, that have sold thousands of copies all over the world. Jane’s books outline her clear and systemic approaches to the teaching of reading and writing. This June, Jane will be releasing her next publications, a series of spelling systems. Like her books on the teaching of reading and writing, The Spelling Book - Transforming the Teaching of Spelling will revolutionise the way spelling is taught in the classroom.Jane is a popular presenter, training thousands of teachers every year across the world. Having amassed almost 1 million views on YouTube, Jane adapted to the difficult climate of 2020 and took her CPD online, providing a much-needed lifeline to teachers and parents during the national lockdown. Anybody who has witnessed Jane in action finds the experience hard to forget.Now in her 25th year in the education profession, Jane’s incredible knowledge and expertise provide a solid framework for teachers, enabling her to support, enrich and sharpen the teaching of reading, writing and spelling. Jane’s Live Lessons have helped thousands of teachers and parents in lockdown, offering children fun and easy-to-follow writing exercises to gain confidence with written English.Websitehttps://www.thetrainingspace.co.uk/https://www.janeconsidine.com/Social Media Information@janeconsidine (Twitter)@TrainingSpace (Twitter)Show SponsorThe National Association for Primary Education speaks for young children and all who live and work with them. Get a FREE e-copy of their professional journal at nape.org.uk/journal

Superheroes of science set to come to life in new comic book from The RemarkablzA new comic book is turning real-life science heroes into superheroes, bringing diverse pioneers of science and engineering to a new generation of young readers in an exciting and engaging format. The Remarkablz is the brainchild of London-based illustrator and game designer Katy Alexander, bringing the stories of scientists and engineers – particularly women, individuals from minority ethnic backgrounds and people with disabilities – to life for children aged 6-12.Radioactive Fallout: Katsuko’s Story reimagines the life and accomplishments of Japanese biochemist Dr Katsuko Saruhashi, known for revealing the spread and impact of radioactive fallout from atomic tests in the Pacific, helping bring an end to above-ground nuclear testing. The comic book traces the amazing adventures of young Katsuko as she gains her superpowers, battles supervillains and discovers her passion for science.Created for children aged 6-12, and produced with dyslexia-friendly fonts, the new comic is designed to inspire, educate and excite young readers, with 24 pages of exciting artwork and storytelling backed up with engaging educational activities and a full biography of Katsuko.The Remarkablz is a small family-run business set up to help combat the lack of diversity in games and books. Building on the success of its Top Quarkz card game, The Remarkablz is partnering with educational comic specialists Dekko Comics and artist Fernando Corrales Linares to raise £7,500 through a new Kickstarter campaign to produce and print the full book.Creator of The Remarkablz, Katy Alexander, said:“I am in awe of Dr Katsuko Saruhashi's scientific discoveries, incredible life and positive impact on our world. Radioactive Fallout reimagines Katsuko’s life as a young girl, how she gains her superpowers and comes to join The Remarkablz as one of our science superheroes. I'm excited about blending her real-life story with imagined superhero adventures. The comic book creates an engaging educational tool for parents and teachers wanting to share the huge achievements of diverse scientists, engineers and inventors who have shaped the world in which we live. Our Kickstarter campaign will help us to produce and print an amazing 24-page comic book full of fun and fast-paced adventure for young readers, interweaving Katsuko’s real-story with superhero fantasy.”The Kickstarter campaign will reward supporters with copies of Radioactive Fallout and more depending on their level of support, including science superhero posters, stickers, colouring sheets, The Remarkablz: Black Hole card game and The Remarkablz: Top Quarkz card game.Through her games and books, Katy Alexander explores the importance of diversity in science through the power of storytelling and play. “I created The Remarkablz to inspire the next generation of science superheroes. Positive and diverse role models shape attitudes, ignite aspirations and transform lives. When my daughter was three, she only ever saw depictions of male astronauts and questioned whether she, as a girl, could go to space. As a person with dyslexia, I grew up with no dyslexic role models, and the impact this had on the choices I made and how I saw my place in the world was enormous. I didn't want the same for her. I developed The Remarkablz to find role models that my daughter, nieces and nephews could relate to. The people who create rockets, travel through space, discover comets, stop above-ground nuclear testing, are - to me - superhuman, so I turned them into actual superheroes where their real-life superpowers can be celebrated.”The Kickstarter campaign for Radioactive Fallout: Katsuko’s Story is live now for supporters to get behind: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/katy-alexander/radioactive-falloutWebsite<a...

Recruitment,&nbsp;Retention and&nbsp;Resilience are intertwined and have become the new Three&nbsp;Rs. If we accept that&nbsp;Recruitment is hard, then&nbsp;Retention becomes that much more important. If&nbsp;Retention is hard, then&nbsp;Resilience becomes the key. Put simply, we need to start more conversations in school about well-being and&nbsp;Resilience. Luckily, The Resilience Project can do just that and can provide you with multiple ways to start this vital dialogue.David Gumbrell is an author and speaker on resilience and well-being. He has been a teacher in Surrey for over 20 years, in five different schools across the county. He has worked his way up from NQT to Headship, holding positions of responsibility, including NQT mentoring, along the way. Throughout his career, he always endeavoured to develop a team, to nurture an individual teacher’s career and to protect the well-being of children and staff. The Resilience Project is a natural progression to this and David now offers you a diverse range of opportunities to get a conversation on resilience started in your school or context.&nbsp;Websitewww.theresilience-project.co.ukSocial MediaTwitter @AuribinsResources MentionedChimp ParadoxShow SponsorThe National Association for Primary Education speaks for young children and all who live and work with them. Get a FREE e-copy of their professional journal at&nbsp;nape.org.uk/journal

Lyfta is an award-winning immersive learning platform where teachers can easily build or curate powerful, interactive and curriculum-aligned lessons that bring learning to life.Lyfta helps educators to engage and inspire digitally-native children and young people; foster critical skills and values for navigating our changing world; and broaden horizons by giving children and young people opportunities to see beyond their everyday realities.Lyfta offers a series of immersive learning environments called storyworlds, where students can explore real life human stories through stunning 360° environments, high quality films and digital content.The interactivity and immersive nature of the content, the powerful human stories, and the carefully designed tasks and activities, combine to create truly unique, compelling and impactful learning experiences.Serdar Ferit Co-CEO and Co-Founder is a filmmaker, digital experience designer, and teacher who has won numerous awards and worked in over 20 countries on film, new media and education projects. As an early adopter of 360 degree storytelling and Virtual Reality (VR), in 2010 Serdar learned how to take and construct 360 degree film and images and has been working on immersive stories using this medium ever since. Websitehttps://www.lyfta.com/Webinar training https://www.lyfta.com/traininghttps://www.lyfta.com/blog-storage/values-through-sportSocial Mediatwitter.com/LyftaEdLeanne Millingen is a year 4 teacher at Manor Park Primary, part of the LEO Academy Trust.Leanne explains the numerous ways she uses Lyfta with her school and LEO Trust. This ranges from immersive themed activities to the ongoing nurturing of the global citizens of tomorrow.twitter.com/ManorParkSchSM1twitter.com/LEOacademiesShow SponsorThe National Association for Primary Education speaks for young children and all who live and work with them. Get a FREE e-copy of their professional journal at&nbsp;nape.org.uk/journal

Al has spent the last 30 years in the EdTech space and 20 of those as a school trustee and governor.He is Group CEO of NetSupport Ltd, an internationally acclaimed EdTech vendor, and has lived and worked in both the UK and US. He is Chair of 2 Academy Trusts and Chair of an alternative provision Academy, all in the East of England.Alongside these roles, Al also sits on the Regional Schools Commissioner’s Head Teachers board for the East of England and North-East London and is an 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 &amp; Skills board for his region’s combined authority.An active writer about all things EdTech, Al is a member of the Forbes Technology Council and sits on the advisory council for the Foundation for Education Development.As schools around the country continue to grapple with the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic, all eyes are on the education sector as yet another cohort of children risks being left behind due to learning loss. With some form of blended learning set to stay in place for the foreseeable future even after the vaccination programme concludes,&nbsp;Al discusses what role EdTech might play in addressing these issues going forward – specifically the shifting role played by teachers in an increasingly digital world, and how we can best equip our educators with the tools they need to navigate the ‘new normal’.NetSupport recently announced the launch of classroom.cloud, an enhanced international, cloud-based classroom management and teaching platform, which will help improve teacher workloads, wellbeing and student engagement. Classroom.cloud enables teachers and learners to move seamlessly between in-class and remote schooling, having been developed in partnership with teachers and education professionals across the globe – ensuring it is designed to specifically fit the various needs of teachers and students.Websitewww.netsupportsoftware.com&nbsp;orclassroom.cloudSocial Medial Information@AlKingsley_Edu@NetSupportGroup@classroomcloud_Resource MentionedMy Secret #EdTech Diary Show SponsorThe National Association for Primary Education speaks for young children and all who live and work with them. Get a FREE e-copy of their professional journal at&nbsp;nape.org.uk/journal

Maria Brosnan is an educational leadership and wellbeing specialist, author, coach, speaker.Over a 30-year period, Maria has worked in a variety of wellbeing capacities; from counselling end-stage cancer patients to whole school wellbeing training.She created&nbsp;Pursuit Wellbeing&nbsp;as a platform to offer information, inspiration and support to promote the wellbeing of teachers, leaders and all school staff.She hosts the podcast ‘Pursuit of Wellbeing’, and is author of the book ‘Pursuit of Sleep’ for teachers.Maria takes us through 5 wellbeing principles:Small everyday choices matterWellbeing requires actionYour wellbeing is your responsibilityWellbeing is journeyYour wellbeing affects othersTo get a FREE pass to Maria's Instant Calm session please visit https://pursuitwellbeing.com/instant-calm-free-pass/Websitepursuitwellbeing.com/Social Media InformationTwitter @MariaBrosnanLinkedIn - Maria BrosnanInstagram - @pursuitwellbeingResources MentionedThe Untethered Soul - Michael A. SingerShow SponsorThe National Association for Primary Education speaks for young children and all who live and work with them. Get a FREE e-copy of their professional journal at&nbsp;nape.org.uk/journal

Mark Taylor chats to Ian Gilbert, a patron of National Association for Primary Education.Since founding Independent Thinking in 1994, Ian has built a global reputation as an educational thinker, innovator, entrepreneur, speaker and award-winning editor and writer. He was listed by the IB magazine as one of their top 15 ‘educational visionaries’.Never happier than when he is making children’s brains hurt, he has a unique first-hand perspective on the world of education having lived and worked in schools and universities in the UK, the Middle East, South America and Asia.He is now sharing his time between Rotterdam, where his wife is an international school principal, and their home in the middle of nowhere deep in West Wales.He wasn’t always interested in exotic foreign travel and meeting interesting people from different countries, as he started off his educational career teaching French in Northampton. He didn’t really want to be a French teacher and, while you would think not wanting to teach French to people who didn’t want to learn it might be a match made in heaven, it was only ever really a stepping stone. His main ambition was to work with young people in the areas that most fascinated him then and in which he has become such an important figure today – thinking, learning, motivation, creativity and helping all members of the school community be the best they can be.Through his many books including the ever-popular&nbsp;Thunks&nbsp;collection, his ongoing classroom work with children and young people, his keynotes and workshops at conferences around the world and his continuous work with teachers and leaders in schools, Ian has shown a whole generation of educators that there is always another way.Following a chance meeting in the staff room, Ian was encouraged to set up Independent Thinking in 1994 and, since then, has built up a unique educational organisation that acts as a platform for some of the UK’s leading innovative educators and school leaders as well as serving as a ‘lighthouse’ for so many practitioners who might otherwise fall prey to the idea that silence is respect, obedience is behaviour, grades measure education and teaching and learning are the same thing.Websitewww.independentthinking.co.ukSocial Media Information@ITLWorldwide on Twitterindependentthinkingworldwide on InstagramYou can listen to all NAPE podcasts on their website nape.org.uk/nape-podcast or any podcast platform. Links available here https://nationalassociationforprimaryeducation.captivate.fm/listenFor everything Education on Fire please visit www.educationonfire.com/

Maddy Kavanagh, Education and Skills Programme Manager at Nesta Challenges and Gordon Taylor, a STEM technician at&nbsp;Walton Priory&nbsp;Middle School are talking to me about the The Amazon Longitude Explorer Prize.The Amazon Longitude Explorer Prize, delivered by Nesta Challenges, calls on young bright minds to put their passion for science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) to the test, to create and develop technological innovations to help solve some of the biggest issues of our time.Young people aged 11-16 are encouraged to apply their creativity and ingenuity in four key areas: supporting people living independently in old age, helping people lead healthier lives, tackling climate change and pollution, and helping people stay better connected.Now in its fourth year, and supported by Amazon for the first time, the Longitude Explorer Prize pairs classroom STEM learning with valuable entrepreneurial skills to help young innovators make their great ideas a reality. The Prize helps teachers easily incorporate the programme into lesson plans by providing an array of free online resources aligned with the school STEM and citizenship curriculum – adapted to the Covid-19 classroom restrictions schools currently face.Teams are asked to create solutions based on one of four prize themes:• Living Longer – technological solutions to support an ageing population• Living Healthier – technological solutions that help people live happier and healthier lives• Living Greener – technological solutions that tackle pollution and climate change; and• Living Together – technological solutions that help people stay better connected in a way that is easy, safe and environmentally friendly as well as solutions to deliver more sustainable transport.The top 40 teams will be selected as finalists, where Amazon will provide expert mentoring on topics ranging from data analytics, software engineering, robotics, and app development to create prototypes of their concepts to determine the winner in July 2021. The winners will be awarded £20,000 for their school or youth group, and three teams of runners up will be awarded £5,000 each for their school or youth group.The Amazon Longitude Explorer Prize aims to reach students across the UK and address the lack of diversity in STEM industries by providing young people from all backgrounds with an introduction to the possibilities of entrepreneurship in STEM and becoming the disruptors of the future. According to a report from EngineeringUK earlier this year, only 12% of engineers in the UK are women and, according to the Intellectual Property Office, fewer than 13% of patents are made by women. More than half (55%) of entrants to the 2020 Longitude Explorer Prize were girls.About Nesta and Nesta ChallengesNesta is an innovation foundation. For us, innovation means turning bold ideas into reality and changing lives for the better. We use our expertise, skills and funding in areas where there are big challenges facing society. We've spent over 20 years working out the best ways to make change happen through research and experimenting, and we've applied that to our work in innovation policy, health, education, government innovation and the creative economy and arts.Within Nesta, Nesta Challenges exists to design and run challenge prizes that help solve pressing problems that lack solutions. We shine a spotlight where it matters and incentivise people to solve these issues. We are independent supporters of change to help communities thrive and inspire the best placed, most diverse groups of people around the world to take action.We support the boldest and bravest ideas to become real, and seed long term change to advance society and build a better future for everyone. We are part of the innovation foundation, Nesta. We are challengers. We are innovators. We are game...

David is a former consulting actuary to Fortune 100 companies. He built the world’s largest coaching business, becoming #1 on Google for life coaching and coaching thousands of hours in 12 countries around the globe.As well as helping others, David is no stranger to overcoming challenges himself, having survived a full collapse of his paraglider and a fractured spine, witnessing the death of his sister at age seven, anxiety and depression. He coaches high performing business owners to double revenue, and their time off by focusing on less and being 30% more courageous in their business or career. Now David is using his skills, expertise and experience to support teachers and educators to use these insights and support the next generation.Websitehttp://focus.ceo/Social Media Informationwww.linkedin.com/in/focus-ceowww.youtube.com/c/ExtraordinaryFocuswithDavidWoodwww.instagram.com/_focusceo/www.twitter.com/_focusceowww.facebook.com/extraordinaryfocuswww.facebook.com/playforrealllResources MentionedByron Katie https://thework.com/Show SponsorThe National Association for Primary Education speaks for young children and all who live and work with them. Get a FREE e-copy of their professional journal at&nbsp;nape.org.uk/journal

thinkfour is a free online virtual learning platform for Scottish Higher pupils which distils complex sections of the curriculum into four minute videos as presented by experienced teachers.It is available to&nbsp;all&nbsp;children throughout Scotland and targeted at ages 14-17. Young people are able to upload their own versions of the videos which are vetted by teachers and there is a whole section dedicated to helping parents and carers support their children with their studies.It is a collaboration between expert teachers, academic specialists in education, and a Glasgow-based award winning digital agency. This independent start-up was funded by The Glasgow Academy of which Matthew Pearce is Rector.Website thinkfour.org.uk/Social Media Informationwww.facebook.com/[email protected]/thinkfourShow SponsorThe National Association for Primary Education speaks for young children and all who live and work with them. Get a FREE e-copy of their professional journal at&nbsp;nape.org.uk/journal&nbsp;

Nathalie Richards founded EduKit to help schools to ensure ALL students could access life-changing support in order to achieve their potential.Now, 7 years on, over 150,000 students have taken EduKit Insight surveys and they have connected thousands of schools with impactful youth interventions via the free EduKit Connect service. And in the summer of 2020 in the midst of the pandemic, they worked with schools to launch a powerful Wellbeing mobile app to ensure that all children would have critical mental health and wellbeing support at their fingertips.Nathalie has worked with young people for many years. After being bullied as a teenager, Nathalie decided she wanted no child to feel alone in dealing with a problem at home or School. She set up her social enterprise, EduKit, in 2014. Since then, she has enabled thousands of students to seek help and improve their mental health through EduKit's online student wellbeing surveys and, more recently, the EduKit mobile app.Nathalie is an experienced interviewee and speaker. She chaired the London Knife Crime Conference organised by London Mayor Sadiq Khan, sits on the Board of Virgin Unite and has mentored children and young people with ‘100 Black Men of London' and 'Young Enterprise.'Websitewww.edukit.org.ukSocial Media Information@EdukittersShow SponsorThe National Association for Primary Education speaks for young children and all who live and work with them. Get a FREE e-copy of their professional journal at&nbsp;nape.org.uk/journal

Read Write Code written by Jeremy Keeshin, is a friendly introduction to the world of coding and explains why it is the new literacy.Jeremy Keeshin is the CEO and Co-founder of CodeHS, the leading coding education platform for schools used by millions of students. He is an expert in computer science education and education technology, and he has visited hundreds of schools all over the world. Prior to starting CodeHS, he taught computer science at Stanford. Code is the new literacy. Six hundred years ago, most people couldn’t read. In 1440, the invention of the printing press laid the groundwork for massive increases in literacy and ushered in the modern era.Today, computers and the internet are causing a similar tectonic shift. Reading and writing are foundational skills, and in our digital world, coding is too.But coding can be intimidating to learn. What is code? Where do you even start?In Read Write Code, Jeremy Keeshin demystifies the world of computers, starting at the beginning to explain the basic building blocks of today’s tech: programming, the internet, data, apps, the cloud, cybersecurity, algorithms, artificial intelligence, and more.Complex concepts are explained in friendly and engaging ways, with interactive examples and practical tips. This book is a must-read for modern educators and anyone who wants to understand why code matters today.Websitereadwritecodebook.com/thekeesh.comSocial Mediawww.linkedin.com/in/jkeesh/www.twitter.com/jkeeshResources MentionedEssays and reading list Show SponsorXientifica SOS, written by Daniel Phelps, is a unique children’s adventure for young people aged 8-12–adult. It’s&nbsp;‘Where science meets adventure’. It’s not a science book, it is a children’s adventure novel which has science in it.’Xientifica SOS provides a perfect platform for discussions and encourages children to ask questions, so is not only ideal for lone-reading or as a class book, but perfect for home schooling too.Xientifica SOS can be bought on Amazon and is available on Kindle or in paperback&nbsp;Go to Amazon – or to find out more (and listen to extracts from the book) – go to Xientifica.com (with an X)…X I E N T I F I C&nbsp;AHomepage:&nbsp;https://xientifica.com/Twitter @xientificaShow SponsorThe National Association for Primary Education speaks for young children and all who live and work with them. Get a FREE e-copy of their professional journal at&nbsp;nape.org.uk/journal

I share the themes and insights I have discovered in the first 200 episodes of the Education on Fire podcast.I chat about my learning experience at school from discovering my passion to becoming a professional musician.I explore how some of these themes have shown themselves in my podcast and how we can share the wisdom of my guests with the children in our care.www.EducationOnFire.com

Suzanne DeMallie has been striving to make a difference in education since 2005. Her book Can You Hear Me Now? walks parents and teachers through everything they need to know to make a difference in their local district and beyond, from the most basic questions they should be asking to the most effective steps they can take to make their voices heard.As a parent, Suzanne DeMallie fought a nationwide battle against bureaucracy for the simple, common sense idea that children in the back of a classroom should be able to hear their teacher.Suzanne taught for seven years in the Baltimore County Public Schools system. Research into her own son’s learning difficulties led her to author the Classroom Auditory Learning Issues resolution, adopted by the National PTA in July 2007. Her work has appeared in Our Children Magazine, T.H.E. Journal, Towson Times, and The Baltimore Sun.She has presented at the National School Boards Association’s Annual Convention; to national, state, and local PTA groups, and to politicians. Suzanne was awarded the National PTA’s Life Achievement Award in May 2007, the highest honor from the nation’s largest child advocacy organization.Websitehttps://suzannedemallie.comSocial Media Informationwww.linkedin.com/in/suzanne-demallie/facebook.com/SDeMallie/twitter.com/SuzanneDeMallieResources mentionedThe Last Lecture - Randy PauschShow SponsorXientifica SOS, written by Daniel Phelps, is a unique children’s adventure for young people aged 8-12–adult. It’s&nbsp;‘Where science meets adventure’. It’s not a science book, it is a children’s adventure novel which has science in it.’Xientifica SOS provides a perfect platform for discussions and encourages children to ask questions, so is not only ideal for lone-reading or as a class book, but perfect for home schooling too.Xientifica SOS can be bought on Amazon and is available on Kindle or in paperback&nbsp;Go to Amazon – or to find out more (and listen to extracts from the book) – go to Xientifica.com (with an X)…X I E N T I F I C&nbsp;AHomepage:&nbsp;https://xientifica.com/Twitter @xientificaShow SponsorThe National Association for Primary Education speaks for young children and all who live and work with them. Get a FREE e-copy of their professional journal at&nbsp;nape.org.uk/journal

David is Founder and CEO of 8billionideas which exists to give every student the skills and belief to change the world. 8billionideas teaches children what they don’t learn in school by providing online live experiences and mentoring around the clock. 8billionideas helps children to lead a more fulfilling life and passion led career, and ultimately change the world. 8billionideas is one of twenty organisations that will be featured by St James' Palace in 2021 in their publication on 'Leadership and Innovation - For the next 300 years', because of their forward thinking approach to education.David is an entrepreneur, a proud 2x TEDx speaker and author who is passionate about making sure students have the skills that they really need in the future to be happy, successful and change the world.Prior to 8billionideas, David created 7billionideas which was an award winning education organisation recognised by the Times Educational Supplement and COBIS on a global scale. The education arm of worked with over 100,000 students in 500+ schools in the UK and across the world including Dubai, Hong Kong, Thailand, Indonesia, Australia and Europe. Because of these achievements, he was recently a finalist at the UK Business Awards in the category of 'Entrepreneur of the Year'.At the start of 2020, he co-founded a movement known as #UnlockingEducation having thought provoking discussions around the future of education and is pleased to announce his latest position as a FED (Foundation of Education Development) Council Member.Websitewww.8billionideas.comSocial Media InformationTwitter - @davidjharkinLinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/davidjharkinShow SponsorXientifica SOS, written by Daniel Phelps, is a unique children’s adventure for young people aged 8-12–adult. It’s&nbsp;‘Where science meets adventure’. It’s not a science book, it is a children’s adventure novel which has science in it.’Xientifica SOS provides a perfect platform for discussions and encourages children to ask questions, so is not only ideal for lone-reading or as a class book, but perfect for home schooling too.Xientifica SOS can be bought on Amazon and is available on Kindle or in paperback&nbsp;Go to Amazon – or to find out more (and listen to extracts from the book) – go to Xientifica.com (with an X)…X I E N T I F I C&nbsp;AHomepage:&nbsp;https://xientifica.com/Twitter @xientificaShow SponsorThe National Association for Primary Education speaks for young children and all who live and work with them. Get a FREE e-copy of their professional journal at&nbsp;nape.org.uk/journal

David Miller is Director of the Innovation School at Kelvinside Academy. David has had a long career in education and in 2008 was the recipient of the Guardian Award for UK Teacher of the Year. In the same year, he was elected a Fellow of the Royal Society of the Arts and made a National Teaching Fellow of the UK Teaching Awards.Since 2008, David has been a consultant with BBC Learning and a Judge for the UK Teaching Awards, the Scottish Education Awards, for the Institute of Ideas – Debating Matters. David is a Visiting Fellow on the Masters in Teaching and Learning for Edgehill University, and a Visiting Tutor to postgraduate students of Glasgow University’s Faculty of Education.David has been a Lead Researcher on an EU Lifelong Learning Programme looking at Digital Storytelling and the use of emerging technologies in the English Classroom.In 2012, David was head-hunted to act as Chief Learning Architect for a Kuato Studios, building educational games that utilised next generation Artificial Intelligence. The games went on to win a number of international accolades, including a special mention at President Obama’s final Science Fair in 2016.In, 2018, David became Director of the Innovation School at Kelvinside – a unique partnership with NuVu in Cambridge, Massachusetts.&nbsp;Questions asked on the Learning on Fire Podcast Interview1. Who are you?2. What does your life look like now and how is it different from when you were growing up?3. What was valuable about your school experience?4. Which teachers do you remember and why?5. Who did you admire when you were young?6. What was it about that person that had such an impact?7. What was the best piece of advice you have ever been given and who gave it to you?8. What advice would you give your younger self?9. What does your future look like?10. What podcast, book, video, film, song or other resource has had the biggest impact on your life and why?&nbsp;Websitehttps://www.kelvinside.org/innovation-school&nbsp;Social media information&nbsp;Twitter: @davidmiller_uk&nbsp;Resources mentionedSparky’s Magic PianoLord of the Flies – William GoldingThe Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock – T.S Eliot

Towards a balanced and broadly-based curriculum was the theme of the National Association for Primary Education conference in March 2021. The keynote lecture was given by Dr. Tony Eaude.This is a follow up Q&amp;A that I hosted and taken from a subsequent Facebook live event. NAPE has been a long term supporter of the Education on Fire podcast and I have been involved with the association for over 5 years, the last 18 months as vice chair. I thought this discussion was very insightful and wanted to give you the opportunity to hear it.The original full lecture can be found on the NAPE YouTube channel at https://youtu.be/YI_tiHvKxOkTony suggested four main arguments for a balanced and broadly-based primary curriculum:that the law states that schools must offer this (as it does) and that Ofsted expect this (at least from 7 years old);one based on how children create coherent, robust and flexible identities, enhancing their well-being and founded on a sense of agency;one based on a conception of democratic citizenship in which children are increasingly enabled to deal with complex ideas right from the start; anda social justice one that such a curriculum will open up opportunities from which many children, especially those from disadvantaged backgrounds, will otherwise be excluded.Questions &amp; comments from conference delegatesRetired HeadteacherDr Eaude’s&nbsp;argument for a balanced&nbsp;and&nbsp;broadly based curriculum is compelling.&nbsp;Moving forwards, is it possible for schools to work with the current National Curriculum Framework to achieve&nbsp;this?&nbsp;Do Academies, rather than Local Authority schools, have the most potential and freedom to develop such curriculum experiences?Where (in England) is curriculum innovation to be found at present?What&nbsp;is the National Association of Primary Education’s role in this argument?As a student in my final year of an undergraduate course, I am currently working on an assignment about my own educational philosophy which very much aligns with Dr. Eaude’s Schiller speech. Embarking into my NQT year in September I know the best way to change this is starting in my own classroom. However big questions arise with that:What can I do beyond that? If there is not enough support or like-minded colleagues,How can I reach out to ensure this way of teaching the curriculum is opened up on to all the children in the community?Where can I find more support?For more information about Dr. Tony Eaude please visit his website&nbsp;https://edperspectives.org.uk/More information about NAPE is available at&nbsp;https://nape.org.uk/To find out more about Christian Schiller HMI please click on the link belowhttps://nape.org.uk/publications​The Schiller Book, published by NAPE, ‘In His Own Words’, can be purchased for only £5.The full lecture can be found on the NAPE YouTube channel at https://youtu.be/YI_tiHvKxOk

Aidan Whytock is the founder of Sharpen, the new platform for smart note taking. A successful actor and entrepreneur, Aidan has drawn on his background to design a tool specifically for the education sector to provide a revolutionary new way to access and apply learning.Sharpen fills a real gap in the education landscape for more efficient online collaboration between learners, teachers, and peers. By combining real-time communication with lesson notes that can be recalled and revisited instantly, Sharpen facilitates better, more collaborative peer to peer revision in a personalised and interactive way that effectively takes the user back in time.Drawing on the proven methodology that learners remember more when multiple senses are stimulated, Sharpen replicates this within the platform, empowering learners to create smart notes to remember more and perform better.Websitehttps://sharpennotes.comSocial Media Informationhttps://www.facebook.com/sharpennotesShow SponsorXientifica SOS, written by Daniel Phelps, is a unique children’s adventure for young people aged 8-12–adult. It’s&nbsp;‘Where science meets adventure’. It’s not a science book, it is a children’s adventure novel which has science in it.’Xientifica SOS provides a perfect platform for discussions and encourages children to ask questions, so is not only ideal for lone-reading or as a class book, but perfect for home schooling too.Xientifica SOS can be bought on Amazon and is available on Kindle or in paperback&nbsp;Go to Amazon – or to find out more (and listen to extracts from the book) – go to Xientifica.com (with an X)…X I E N T I F I C&nbsp;AHomepage:&nbsp;https://xientifica.com/Twitter @xientificaShow SponsorThe National Association for Primary Education speaks for young children and all who live and work with them. Get a FREE e-copy of their professional journal at&nbsp;nape.org.uk/journalnTUPXxrfYcbOlaWxEKtn

Maccs Pescatore is the CEO of Montessori Centre International (MCI), a leading provider of, and facilitator in the provision of Montessori training and education in the UK and around the world. It provides the sector’s marker of quality assurance through its Standards &amp; Training Accreditation Review (STAR) framework. Resources are made available to parents and carers through its online hub, the Montessori Network.MCI is part of&nbsp;The Montessori Group, a central hub for Montessori philosophy in the UK.The Montessori Group also includes&nbsp;Montessori St Nicholas, which carries out social impact programmes and initiatives. In 2020, the charity partnered with Leeds Beckett University to create the International Montessori Institute.Maccs trained as a Chartered Accountant with Coopers &amp; Lybrand before moving into industry. She spent 13 years with Tate &amp; Lyle Plc and ASR Group in the FMCG sector where she held a variety of senior finance positions in divisions in the UK and Europe.In recent years, working alongside commercial and operational colleagues, she has combined her passion for business with her affinity for working in changing environments, being instrumental in turning around underperforming businesses, repositioning and moving organisation into new markets.https://www.montessoritraining.org.uk/Social Media InformationTwitter: @Maccs_Pescwww.linkedin.com/in/maccspescatore/£50,000 for the first year of a scholarship supporting Leeds Beckett Montessori degree students&nbsp;The International Montessori Institute, a centre within the Carnegie School of Education at Leeds Beckett University (LBU), has launched a scholarship programme to support the next generation of Montessori educators. The Institute was established in August 2020 and will provide the UK’s first dedicated undergraduate and postgraduate courses in Montessori education.&nbsp;Funded by the Montessori Group, the first scholarships of £2,000 each will be awarded to 25 students who are studying on the BA (Hons) Primary Education Accelerated Degree (Montessori) in the 2021/22 academic year. The relationship between the Carnegie School of Education and the Montessori Group means that further scholarships will be awarded in the future years of the partnership.&nbsp;This scholarship will be first awarded in the next academic year, with applicants to LBU able to apply for the scholarship as part of their application to the university.&nbsp;Leonor Stjepic, Chief Executive Officer of the Montessori Group said: “We are so pleased that the Montessori St Nicholas charity is able to support new teachers in this way. We hope that this funding will broaden access to higher education study for a significant number of students and in doing so, enhance the experiences of the children who will be guided and supported by the next generation of high-quality teachers. The experiences of trainees as they prepare to work in the education sector can be greatly affected by financial constraints; we want to ensure that students taking the Montessori pathway will have the best possible start to their experience with the International Montessori Institute.”The Montessori model of education is unique in encouraging young children to learn through curiosity with an emphasis on individual progress and giving children opportunities to engage with the learning environment.&nbsp;&nbsp;Centre Director of the International Montessori Institute,...

After a long career in business, Ed Peisner founded the Organization for Social Media Safety in 2016 after his teenage son Jordan was viciously assaulted in West Hills, CA. The attack was filmed and uploaded to social media by an associate of the attacker. The video went viral, viewed by millions, and Jordan was left with serious and life-long injuries from the assault. Ed decided to dedicate himself to the goal of ensuring that no other family had to endure such a terrible ordeal.Now, Ed travels the country as the National Education Director for the Organization for Social Media Safety teaching thousands of students, parents, and educators how to stay safe on social media.Marc Berkman serves as the CEO of the Organization for Social Media Safety (OFSMS) where he has grown OFSMS into a prominent national consumer protection organization that has taught social media safety skills to thousands of students, parents, and educators across the country and developed essential social media safety legislation like Jordan's Law, the nation's first law to deter social media-motivated violence.Previously, Marc served for over a decade as a senior advisor to members of Congress and the California State Assembly. During his time as a legislative aide, he developed and helped pass into law numerous legislative initiatives to protect vulnerable children and families.Marc received his JD from Columbia Law School and his BA from UC Berkeley.He lives with his wife and two children in Los Angeles, CA.Websitewww.ofsms.orgSocial Media Informationhttps://www.facebook.com/ofsmshttps://twitter.com/socialmedsafetyhttps://www.instagram.com/org4socialmediasafety/Show SponsorXientifica SOS, written by Daniel Phelps, is a unique children’s adventure for young people aged 8-12–adult. It’s&nbsp;‘Where science meets adventure’. It’s not a science book, it is a children’s adventure novel which has science in it.’&nbsp;Xientifica SOS provides a perfect platform for discussions and encourages children to ask questions, so is not only ideal for lone-reading or as a class book, but perfect for home schooling too.Xientifica SOS can be bought on Amazon and is available on Kindle or in paperback&nbsp;Go to Amazon – or to find out more (and listen to extracts from the book) – go to Xientifica.com (with an X)…X I E N T I F I C&nbsp;A&nbsp;Homepage:&nbsp;https://xientifica.com/Twitter @xientifica&nbsp;Show SponsorThe National Association for Primary Education speaks for young children and all who live and work with them. Get a FREE e-copy of their professional journal at&nbsp;nape.org.uk/journal

Just Like Us is the charity for LGBT+ young people. Their mission is to empower LGBT+ young people to make education more inclusive, and they work directly with educators at all types of schools. It was founded five years ago for a simple reason: growing up LGBT+ is still unacceptably tough. You can book a school talk (these are taking place online currently, including with pupils at home) and get involved with their Pride Groups programme. Don't forget to sign up to School Diversity Week, which is the annual celebration of LGBT+ inclusion and takes place every summer.www.justlikeus.orgTwitter and Instagram: @JustLikeUsUKResource mentionedMagnetic Field - I thought you were my boyfriendShow SponsorXientifica SOS, written by Daniel Phelps, is a unique children’s adventure for young people aged 8-12–adult. It’s&nbsp;‘Where science meets adventure’. It’s not a science book, it is a children’s adventure novel which has science in it.’&nbsp;Xientifica SOS provides a perfect platform for discussions and encourages children to ask questions, so is not only ideal for lone-reading or as a class book, but perfect for home schooling too.Xientifica SOS can be bought on Amazon and is available on Kindle or in paperback&nbsp;Go to Amazon – or to find out more (and listen to extracts from the book) – go to Xientifica.com (with an X)…X I E N T I F I C&nbsp;A&nbsp;Homepage:&nbsp;https://xientifica.com/Twitter @xientifica&nbsp;Show SponsorThe National Association for Primary Education speaks for young children and all who live and work with them. Get a FREE e-copy of their professional journal at nape.org.uk/journal

This solo episode with Mark Taylor is a catch up about what is going on within Education on Fire.We have some shoutouts to listeners who have got in touch and give details of the free resources available at EducationOnFire.comIf you would like to support the Education on Fire GoFundMe campaign to create a valuable resource for our children based on the wisdom of our inspiring guests please click below.https://uk.gofundme.com/f/education-on-fire-book-fundraiserShow SponsorXientifica SOS, written by Daniel Phelps, is a unique children’s adventure for young people aged 8-12–adult. It’s ‘Where science meets adventure’. It’s not a science book, it is a children’s adventure novel which has science in it.’&nbsp;Five pupils (each with particular gifts) are thrust into a fight for survival and exploration that opens up the beauty and wonder of nature, science and the universe.Xientifica SOS inspires children to look at the world with fresh eyes and curious minds. Riddled with riddles and poetry! It uses the Power of Narrative to help understand concepts deeply and remember facts.&nbsp;Children learn best whenever they are interested in something and enjoying themselves. This book&nbsp;does just that. It offers a new creative vehicle, to add to the Teaching and Learning toolbox and creates a relaxed and enjoyable learning environment – perfect at any time - but especially now.Xientifica SOS provides a perfect platform for discussions and encourages children to ask questions, so is not only ideal for lone-reading or as a class book, but perfect for home schooling too.Xientifica SOS can be bought on Amazon and is available on Kindle or in paperback&nbsp;Go to Amazon - or to find out more (and listen to extracts from the book) - go to Xientifica.com (with an X)...X I E N T I F I C A&nbsp;Homepage: https://xientifica.com/Twitter @xientifica&nbsp;

Susie Harder, M.A., CCC-SLP is an experienced clinician who devotes much of her passion to working with children who stutter. She works in private practice and the school setting to help support children and provides workshops and consulting-based support to school districts across California. She recently created the Junior Authors Program (a revolutionary literacy-based platform).Susie has a history of designing and building successful programs. During her time in Fresno Unified School District (2011-2015), Susie designed and piloted a framework for 100 elementary schools, where specialty services successfully reduced student speech therapy time up to 5 years.Most recently (2020), when the Central California Creek Fire started and children from her hometown lost their homes, Susie started brainstorming how to best support these kids. When she couldn’t find enough resources, she simply decided to create it. Within a week, she had written a children’s book themed around what these kids had just experienced, found an editor, taken a course on children’s books, and started looking internationally to find the best illustrator.Her child- development skills guided her toward sharing this inspirational knowledge with kids. Thus, she created a unique platform to reinvent how children connect with literacy and books. Through the Junior Authors Program, children across the world vote to decide characters, setting, and story details of a book as it’s being created. Children get to see behind-the-scenes and connect with her through fun video posts and “Ask The Author Live” events, and are empowered by contributing to the content of the book from rough draft to published book on Amazon!juniorauthorsprogram.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/juniorauthorsprogramIf you would like to support the Education on Fire GoFundMe campaign to create a valuable resource for our children based on the wisdom of our inspiring guests please click below.https://uk.gofundme.com/f/education-on-fire-book-fundraiserShow SponsorThe National Association for Primary Education has an online conference on 8th March 2021 entitled:TOWARDS A BALANCED AND BROADLY-BASED CURRICULUMVirtual Conference – Monday 8th March 2021, 4.15pm-6.45pmThe Conference, embracing a theme which has always been central to debate about children’s entitlements, has been highlighted by OfSTED as critical in curriculum development and its central importance has been further accentuated by the pressures under which primary schools are working in the post-lockdown phase as they prioritise what is perceived as essential in educational recovery.The impact of the coronavirus pandemic on children’s education may be perceived as a justification for narrowing the curriculum at the expense of the arts and the humanities, but this conference will explore the case for preserving young children’s entitlement to as rich and diverse a curriculum as possible. Dr. Eaude’s keynote lecture will set the scene, highlighting some key issues and considering some lessons to be learnt from the period of lockdown. The subsequent presentations&nbsp;will focus on classroom practice, providing a spotlight on innovations which have been implemented in school and offering guidance for the future.All are most welcome at this event, including teachers, teacher assistants,

At the start of 2020, Your Town launched a community campaign called We Are Next, a national campaign to get the next generation moving and more connected with health, fitness and their community.We Are Next have reached over 1600 kids across 10 schools, in two different towns in Hertfordshire. The original idea was to visit a further 90 schools reaching over 4000 kids across the UK; the restrictions in place due to COVID-19 have resulted in We Are Next adapting their original plan.We Are Next and The Ocado Foundation have created a Key Stage 2 lesson plan, activities and tools, which are all available to download online for FREE. The aim is to help educate children about the importance of health, wellbeing and exercise and the role that community plays in all three.They delved into some stats around fitness, health and wellness and discovered that less than 25% of children aged 9-11 are active for 60 mins a day, that only 1 in 12 young people eat 5 portions of fruit/veg a day and that 1 in 10 young people sometimes feel lonely.Knowing that teachers and parents alike, face challenges every day educating and raising the next generation to be healthy, happy and valuable members of their local community. Providing these resources for free, to use in primary schools or at home, they hope will encourage children to think about where they are from, their local town and its importance.2020 has been a difficult year and the significance of community has been emphasised, more so than ever. We Are Next and The Ocado Foundation are passionate about the next generation and creating opportunities for them. Despite adapting their strategy, their mission remains the same; to ensure children feel inspired and better connected to where they live and the communities they are from.To download the FREE lesson plan and worksheets, visit www.wearenext.ukInstagram: @yourtownukTwitter: @yourtownFacebook: @yourtowncicIf you would like to support the Education on Fire GoFundMe campaign to create a valuable resource for our children based on the wisdom of our inspiring guests please click below.https://uk.gofundme.com/f/education-on-fire-book-fundraiserShow SponsorThe National Association for Primary Education has an online conference on 8th March 2021 entitled:TOWARDS A BALANCED AND BROADLY-BASED CURRICULUMVirtual Conference – Monday 8th March 2021, 4.15pm-6.45pmThe Conference, embracing a theme which has always been central to debate about children’s entitlements, has been highlighted by OfSTED as critical in curriculum development and its central importance has been further accentuated by the pressures under which primary schools are working in the post-lockdown phase as they prioritise what is perceived as essential in educational recovery.The impact of the coronavirus pandemic on children’s education may be perceived as a justification for narrowing the curriculum at the expense of the arts and the humanities, but this conference will explore the case for preserving young children’s entitlement to as rich and diverse a curriculum as possible. Dr. Eaude’s keynote lecture will set the scene, highlighting some key issues and considering some lessons to be learnt from the period of lockdown. The subsequent presentations&nbsp;will focus on classroom practice, providing a spotlight on innovations which have been implemented in school and...

Inspire, involve and empower parents.‘MarvellousMe is a game-changer for parent engagement.’MarvellousMe engages parents by telling them about their children’s learning and success. It enriches family conversations about school and makes it easy for parents to help their children’s education and say: ‘Well done!’Delivering a positive teacher-parent partnership, MarvellousMe makes it easy for schools to implement the best practice prescribed by experts like the Education Endowment Foundation. To build and sustain excellent parent engagement and positive behaviour school-wide.Designed by a once disengaged dad, MarvellousMe is different from messaging systems, social media and solo teacher apps. It involves and equips parents with personal, positive and progress-led news, and gives leaders the ability to focus parent engagement on essential topics and school values, analytics to ensure whole school consistency and peace-of-mind that data is managed centrally, securely and in the UK under the GDPR.www.marvellousme.comSocial Media Information@MarvellousMeAppResources Mentionedhttps://ttrockstars.com/If you would like to support the Education on Fire GoFundMe campaign to create a valuable resource for our children based on the wisdom of our inspiring guests please click below.https://uk.gofundme.com/f/education-on-fire-book-fundraiserShow SponsorThe National Association for Primary Education has an online conference on 8th March 2021 entitled:TOWARDS A BALANCED AND BROADLY-BASED CURRICULUMVirtual Conference – Monday 8th March 2021, 4.15pm-6.45pmThe Conference, embracing a theme which has always been central to debate about children’s entitlements, has been highlighted by OfSTED as critical in curriculum development and its central importance has been further accentuated by the pressures under which primary schools are working in the post-lockdown phase as they prioritise what is perceived as essential in educational recovery.The impact of the coronavirus pandemic on children’s education may be perceived as a justification for narrowing the curriculum at the expense of the arts and the humanities, but this conference will explore the case for preserving young children’s entitlement to as rich and diverse a curriculum as possible. Dr. Eaude’s keynote lecture will set the scene, highlighting some key issues and considering some lessons to be learnt from the period of lockdown. The subsequent presentations&nbsp;will focus on classroom practice, providing a spotlight on innovations which have been implemented in school and offering guidance for the future.All are most welcome at this event, including teachers, teacher assistants, governors and students and it’s our hope that the conference will play its part in bringing together a range of stakeholders in primary education, all with a commitment to enhancing children’s entitlement to a balanced and broadly-based curriculum.To book or find out more&nbsp;https://nape.org.uk/conference

Jon Alvarado, founder of&nbsp;Teach Financial Literacy&nbsp;has created a lifetime financial literacy course designed to break barriers for low-income students and families.Jon spent 10 years teaching math at a school with 80% free and reduce lunch students&nbsp;and&nbsp;two years teaching financial literacy at a school with 70% free and reduced lunch students.&nbsp;&nbsp;During that time, he taught over 2000 students using video instruction to help meet the needs and barriers of many of his students.Coming from a family of poverty, Jon understands the challenges and barriers poverty presents mentally, emotionally, and financially.&nbsp;Jon can help your students and families with important financial literacy topics that will help them become college and career ready.&nbsp;Jon believes there's a better way reach families and students outside of school.&nbsp;&nbsp;And this is why Teach Financial Literacy was created.&nbsp;Have you ever asked yourself any of the questions below? If so, see if Jon can help.I don’t even know where to look for financial literacy resources for students and their families?How can I&nbsp;encourage students and families that everything&nbsp;they learn in financial literacy will impact them every day?How can I get more students college and career ready?Will anyone understand the challenges low income students and families face?www.teachfinanciallit.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/jon-alvarado-709a67191/https://www.facebook.com/Teach-Financial-Literacy-112338716888221/?modal=admin_todo_tourClick to listen to my interview with Nikki Rausch If you would like to support the Education on Fire GoFundMe campaign to create a valuable resource for our children based on the wisdom of our inspiring guests please click below.https://uk.gofundme.com/f/education-on-fire-book-fundraiserShow SponsorThe National Association for Primary Education has an online conference on 8th March 2021 entitled:TOWARDS A BALANCED AND BROADLY-BASED CURRICULUMVirtual Conference – Monday 8th March 2021, 4.15pm-6.45pmThe Conference, embracing a theme which has always been central to debate about children’s entitlements, has been highlighted by OfSTED as critical in curriculum development and its central importance has been further accentuated by the pressures under which primary schools are working in the post-lockdown phase as they prioritise what is perceived as essential in educational recovery.The impact of the coronavirus pandemic on children’s education may be perceived as a justification for narrowing the curriculum at the expense of the arts and the humanities, but this conference will explore the case for preserving young children’s entitlement to as rich and diverse a curriculum as possible. Dr. Eaude’s keynote lecture will set the scene, highlighting some key issues and considering some lessons to be learnt from the period of lockdown. The subsequent presentations&nbsp;will focus on classroom practice, providing a spotlight on innovations which have been implemented in school and offering guidance for the future.All are most welcome at this event, including teachers, teacher assistants,...

Lucia Giovannini is world renowned sensation, former international Italian supermodel – turned transformational speaker and author of 13 books.Her 25 years of inspiring work through conferences &amp; workshops globally has been inspired by growing up throughout different parts of Italy and Africa, immersed in the beauty and the pain of those unforgettable lands. Her work crafts a synergy between traditional psychological techniques, motivational practices and ancient eastern rituals that turn her seminars into profound experiences for the audiences in Asia + Europe alike.Lucia has been defined “the Italian Louise Hay” by prestigious media like Marie France Asia, The times of India and La Stampa, transforming audiences through her teachings, workshops, retreats, meditations, &amp; books globally through overcoming limiting beliefs and fears to live a whole new life.Lucia Giovannini’s internationally acclaimed book A Whole New Life, which has been translated into more than 8 languages globally, is available also in the English, in the US and worldwide, by Post Hill Press, a Simon &amp; Schuster imprint.Coherent with her personal philosophy, Lucia has a passionate advocacy for animal rights and veganism as a way of life. She lives with her husband Nicola, and her dog Caligola between Bali, Thailand, and Italy.Lucia is a Doctor in Psychology and Counselling and a Bachelor in Psycho-Anthropology, an international affiliate of the American Psychology Association.Questions asked on the podcast:1. Who are you?2. What does your life look like now and how is it different from when you were growing up?3. What was valuable about your school experience?4. Which teachers do you remember and why?5. Who did you admire when you were young?6. What was it about that person that had such an impact?7. What was the best piece of advice you have ever been given and who gave it to you?8. What advice would you give your younger self?9. What does your future look like?10. What podcast, book, video, film, song or other resource has had the biggest impact on your life and why?&nbsp;Websitewww.luciagiovannini.com&nbsp;Social media information&nbsp;https://www.facebook.com/groups/awholenewlife/https://www.facebook.com/lucia.giovannini/&nbsp;https://www.instagram.com/lucia_giovannini/?hl=en&nbsp;Resources mentionedThe BeatlesAutobiography of a Yogi – Paramahansa Yogananda&nbsp;

Conrad Wolfram – Strategic Director and European CEO/Co-Founder, Wolfram Research Conrad Wolfram, physicist, mathematician and technologist, is Strategic Director and European Co-Founder/CEO of Wolfram - the “math company” behind Mathematica, Wolfram Language and Wolfram|Alpha (which powers knowledge answers for Apple's Siri) for over 30 years.Wolfram pioneers new approaches to data science and computation-based development, with technology and consulting solutions that drive innovation in analytics, software development and modelling. Working with start-ups to Fortune 500 companies, it spans industries as diverse as medicine, finance and telecoms.Conrad is recognised as a thought leader in AI, data science and computation, pioneering a multiparadigm data science approach.Conrad is also a leading advocate for a fundamental shift of math education to become computer-based or alternatively introduce a new core subject of computational thinking. He founded computerbasedmath.org and computationalthinking.org to fundamentally fix math education for the AI age - rebuilding the curriculum assuming computers exist. The movement is now a worldwide force in re-engineering the STEM curriculum. His groundbreaking book 'The Math(s) Fix - an education blueprint for the AI age' www.themathsfix.org was released on 10th June 2020 Conrad regularly appears in the media to talk about subjects ranging from decisions and data science to 21st century education. He attended Eton College and holds degrees in Natural Sciences and Math from the University of Cambridge.www.conradwolfram.comIf you would like to support the Education on Fire GoFundMe campaign to create a valuable resource for our children based on the wisdom of our inspiring guests please click below.https://uk.gofundme.com/f/education-on-fire-book-fundraiserShow SponsorThe National Association for Primary Education has an online conference on 8th March 2021 entitled:TOWARDS A BALANCED AND BROADLY-BASED CURRICULUMVirtual Conference – Monday 8th March 2021, 4.15pm-6.45pmThe Conference, embracing a theme which has always been central to debate about children’s entitlements, has been highlighted by OfSTED as critical in curriculum development and its central importance has been further accentuated by the pressures under which primary schools are working in the post-lockdown phase as they prioritise what is perceived as essential in educational recovery.The impact of the coronavirus pandemic on children’s education may be perceived as a justification for narrowing the curriculum at the expense of the arts and the humanities, but this conference will explore the case for preserving young children’s entitlement to as rich and diverse a curriculum as possible. Dr. Eaude’s keynote lecture will set the scene, highlighting some key issues and considering some lessons to be learnt from the period of lockdown. The subsequent presentations&nbsp;will focus on classroom practice, providing a spotlight on innovations which have been implemented in school and offering guidance for the future.All are most welcome at this event, including teachers, teacher assistants,

ELT well was set up in 2005 to bridge the gap between English Language Teaching and support for learners with SpLDs (such as dyslexia).Dr Anne Margaret Smith has taught English for 30 years and is also a dyslexia specialist tutor and assessor. She founded ELT well with the intention of bringing together best practice from the two fields of ELT and SpLD support, and now offers materials and training to teachers. She is the co-ordinator of the IATEFL SIG: Inclusive Practices and SEN.She started&nbsp;her teaching career in Kenya and has since worked in Germany, Sweden, New Zealand and the UK, in private schools, primary schools, colleges, universities, people’s front rooms and all kinds of work places.Along the way she has picked up the following qualifications:BA (Hons) in English Language and Linguistics (York University)Certificate in TEFLA (GlosCAT)MA Language Teaching / Language Studies (Lancaster University)Postgraduate Certificate in Specific Learning Difficulties (Edinburgh University)PGCE (Post-Compulsory Education) (University of Central Lancashire)PhD in Educational Research / Linguistics (Lancaster University)Assessment Practising Certificate issued by PATOSS.Her PhD combined her experience in English Language teaching and Learner Support and explored how the issue of inclusive education is addressed in teacher training and education for EFL teachers.www.eltwell.com/Social Media Information@amsELTwellIf you would like to support the Education on Fire GoFundMe campaign to create a valuable resource for our children based on the wisdom of our inspiring guests please click below.https://uk.gofundme.com/f/education-on-fire-book-fundraiserShow SponsorThe National Association for Primary Education has an online conference on 8th March 2021 entitled:TOWARDS A BALANCED AND BROADLY-BASED CURRICULUMVirtual Conference – Monday 8th March 2021, 4.15pm-6.45pmThe Conference, embracing a theme which has always been central to debate about children’s entitlements, has been highlighted by OfSTED as critical in curriculum development and its central importance has been further accentuated by the pressures under which primary schools are working in the post-lockdown phase as they prioritise what is perceived as essential in educational recovery.The impact of the coronavirus pandemic on children’s education may be perceived as a justification for narrowing the curriculum at the expense of the arts and the humanities, but this conference will explore the case for preserving young children’s entitlement to as rich and diverse a curriculum as possible. Dr. Eaude’s keynote lecture will set the scene, highlighting some key issues and considering some lessons to be learnt from the period of lockdown. The subsequent presentations&nbsp;will focus on classroom practice, providing a spotlight on innovations which have been implemented in school and offering guidance for the future.All are most welcome at this event, including teachers, teacher assistants, governors and students and it’s our hope that the conference will play its part in bringing together a range of stakeholders in primary education, all with a commitment to enhancing children’s entitlement to a balanced and broadly-based...

How important is honest feedback is in your life and development?'What don't you know about you?&nbsp;Have you ever wondered if you had special skills or talents that you simply don’t know about? Some amazing ability that would change everything? That is what self-awareness helps you discover via the often-feared, honest feedback.'Imagine taking these insights into your school, what a gift for all children!Also in this conversation we explore the importance of the "Speed to AHA'.To get engagement with an audience or classroom you need to make sure the person listening gets the 'Aha' quickly. Once they understand what they are about to learn you can fill in the details with your own style. Without that people can switch off.This is the podcast if you want to know how this can help you, and your pupils. Coach Steve uses his extensive experience in business, coaching and family life to explain this transformational knowledge in life affirming examples. &nbsp;About Coach Steve:Entrepreneur that built and sold two-8-figure revenue businessesCoach to hundreds of innovators and change agents at Sony, Disney, Broadcom, Tesla, PwC, SpaceX, Oracle, and many SMB foundersForbes author, speaker, researcherHall of Fame angel investors in early-stage companies (based on picking leaders wired for success)Frequent podcast guestOriginator of the “Ambition Mastery Series” with its 5 Barriers to Success – Mind, Personality, Brand, Visibility &amp; Journey. (book in process)Cancer survivor focused on sharing his decades of experience with millions, at all [email protected] Profilehttps://www.linkedin.com/in/steve-pfrenzinger/YouTube Channelhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7C5_7hjAaAgmQeIsZa0-aALatest Forbes Articleshttps://www.forbes.com/search/?q=pfrenzinger&amp;sh=46102ff2279fResources mentioned https://eckharttolle.com/We talked a lot about the mind. If this made you think and you want to know more please click and listen to Ep 163 If you would like to support the Education on Fire GoFundMe campaign to create a valuable resource for our children based on the wisdom of our inspiring guests please click below.https://uk.gofundme.com/f/education-on-fire-book-fundraiserShow SponsorThe National Association for Primary Education has an online conference on 8th March 2021 entitled:TOWARDS A BALANCED AND BROADLY-BASED CURRICULUMVirtual Conference – Monday 8th March 2021, 4.15pm-6.45pmThe Conference, embracing a theme which has always been central to debate about children’s entitlements, has been highlighted by OfSTED as critical in curriculum development and its central importance has been further accentuated by the pressures under which primary schools are working in the post-lockdown phase as they prioritise what is perceived as essential in educational recovery.The impact of the coronavirus pandemic on children’s education may be perceived as a justification for narrowing the curriculum at the expense...

Jon Smedley has over 20 years’ experience within education, as a senior leader, a Primary Advisor and PE consultant. He works with schools across the UK and internationally, promoting the rationale and benefits of an active school day and focusing on how this can be achieved through active lessons and active teaching and learning strategies.Jon is also the Managing Director of the Teach Active – an organisation who work in partnership with the Youth Sport Trust and provide an online resource to schools to deliver the maths and English curriculum through physical activity. The multi award-winning resource has received national recognition and praise and is benefitting hundreds of thousands of children each week.https://www.teachactive.org/Twitter - @TeachActiveInstagram - @teachactiveFacebook - @TeachActiveIf you would like to support the Education on Fire GoFundMe campaign to create a valuable resource for our children based on the wisdom of our inspiring guests please click below.https://uk.gofundme.com/f/education-on-fire-book-fundraiserShow SponsorThe National Association for Primary Education has an online conference on 8th March 2021 entitled:TOWARDS A BALANCED AND BROADLY-BASED CURRICULUMVirtual Conference – Monday 8th March 2021, 4.15pm-6.45pmThe Conference, embracing a theme which has always been central to debate about children’s entitlements, has been highlighted by OfSTED as critical in curriculum development and its central importance has been further accentuated by the pressures under which primary schools are working in the post-lockdown phase as they prioritise what is perceived as essential in educational recovery.The impact of the coronavirus pandemic on children’s education may be perceived as a justification for narrowing the curriculum at the expense of the arts and the humanities, but this conference will explore the case for preserving young children’s entitlement to as rich and diverse a curriculum as possible. Dr. Eaude’s keynote lecture will set the scene, highlighting some key issues and considering some lessons to be learnt from the period of lockdown. The subsequent presentations&nbsp;will focus on classroom practice, providing a spotlight on innovations which have been implemented in school and offering guidance for the future.All are most welcome at this event, including teachers, teacher assistants, governors and students and it’s our hope that the conference will play its part in bringing together a range of stakeholders in primary education, all with a commitment to enhancing children’s entitlement to a balanced and broadly-based curriculum.To book or find out more&nbsp;https://nape.org.uk/conference

James Nottingham is the founding director of Challenging Learning, a group of companies with 25 staff in six countries. He is a world-renowned keynote speaker and author and creator of the Learning Pit®, one of the most popular ways to encourage and structure questioning, challenge, and reflection.His first book, Challenging Learning, was published in 2010 and has received widespread critical acclaim. Since then, he has written many chapters for other people’s books teaching journals, as well as the following books as well as:Nottingham, J.A. (2020).&nbsp;The Learning Pit.&nbsp;Alnwick, Northumberland, UK: Challenging Learning.Nottingham, J.A., Nottingham, J., &amp; Bollom, T. M. (2019).&nbsp;Learning Challenge Lessons: Secondary ELA. Thousand Oaks, CA: Corwin.J. A. &amp; Larsson B. (2018).&nbsp;Challenging Mindset: Why a Growth Mindset Makes a Difference in Learning – and What to Do When It Doesn’t.&nbsp;Thousand Oaks, CA: Corwin.Nottingham, J.A. &amp; Nottingham, J. (2018).&nbsp;Challenging Early Learning.&nbsp;Abingdon, UK: Routledge.Nottingham, J.A. &amp; Nottingham, J. (2018).&nbsp;Learning Challenge Lessons: Primary. Thousand Oaks, CA: Corwin.Nottingham, J.A. (2017).&nbsp;The Learning Challenge:&nbsp;How to Guide Your Students Through the Learning Pit. Thousand Oaks, CA: Corwin.Nottingham, J.A. &amp; Nottingham, J. (2017).&nbsp;Challenging Learning Through Feedback. Thousand Oaks, CA: Corwin.Nottingham, J.A., Nottingham, J., &amp; Renton, T. M. (2016).&nbsp;Challenging Learning Through Dialogue. Thousand Oaks, CA: Corwin.J. A. (2016).&nbsp;Challenging Learning&nbsp;(2nd ed.).&nbsp;Abingdon, UK: Routledge.Nottingham, J. A. (2013).&nbsp;Encouraging Learning:&nbsp;How You Can Help Children Learn.&nbsp;Abingdon, UK: Routledge.Nottingham, J. (2010).&nbsp;Challenging Learning (1st):&nbsp;Theory, Effective Practice and Lesson Ideas to Create Optimal Learning in the Classroom. Alnwick, Northumberland, UK: JN Publishing.Nottingham, J. (2007).&nbsp;Exploring the Learning Pit.&nbsp;Teaching Thinking and Creativity, 8:2(23), 64–68. Birmingham, UK: Imaginative MindsIt was as a teacher that he created the Learning Pit® – a student-friendly version of Vygotsky’s Zone of Proximal Development. Quite remarkably, the model has captured the imagination of educators around the world; indeed, do a search online for the ‘Learning Pit’ and you will find well over 200 million references. He also co-founded P4C.com, a resource and collaboration site for teachers using P4C (Philosophy for Children) as a way to develop critical, creative, caring and collaborative thinking.Before training to be a teacher, James worked on a pig farm, in the chemical industry, for the American Red Cross, and as a teaching assistant in a school for deaf children. At university, he gained a first-class honours degree (a major turnaround after having failed miserably at school). He then worked as a teacher and leader in primary and secondary schools in the UK before creating an award-winning, multi-million-pound social regeneration project supporting education, community groups and businesses across North East England.In 2006, James co-founded Challenging Learning with Jill Potter (now Jill Nottingham!). In 2009, Martin Renton joined the team and since then, the three of them have established Challenging Learning in six countries: the UK, Australia, Norway, Sweden, Denmark, and the USA. Their team of 25 consultants, researchers, designers and admin staff support pre-schools, schools, colleges, and school districts with long-term projects that strengthen the lives of all learners.James splits his work time between keynoting conferences,...

This week I look back at what we have achieved in 2020.133 countries3 podcasts290+ episodesGoFundMe Book CampaignFacebook GroupPrimary Music on Fire membershipAbout to break 50,000 downloadsJoin the Education on Fire Facebook group at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/326839888272595If you would like to support our GoFundMe campaign to create a valuable resource for our children based on the wisdom of our inspiring guests please click below.https://uk.gofundme.com/f/education-on-fire-book-fundraiserShow SponsorThe National Association for Primary Education speaks for young children and all who live and work with them. This includes parents, teachers, governors and all those interested in primary education. Get their FREE professional journal at&nbsp;nape.org.uk/journal

This week we explore an entrepreneurs view of how your upbringing and education can help but also limit your view of life.Understanding how to master your mind and being aware of the stories you tell yourself can be life changing.Nicholas is a Chartered Accountant, turned entrepreneur. His goal is to share information that school and society never taught us about our own minds and how to use this powerful tool to achieve whatever we desire in life. He helps business owners elevate their thinking in order to grow their business and profits, and live the life they want.https://www.masteryourmindmasteryourlife.co.uk/negativethoughtswww.facebook.com/nicholasleeofficial/If you would like to support our GoFundMe campaign to create a valuable resource for our children based on the wisdom of our inspiring guests please click below.https://uk.gofundme.com/f/education-on-fire-book-fundraiserShow SponsorThe National Association for Primary Education speaks for young children and all who live and work with them. This includes parents, teachers, governors and all those interested in primary education. Get their FREE professional journal at&nbsp;nape.org.uk/journal

How to raise your game on the field, in the classroom and in your life by improving your mindset.Do you recognise yourself as one of these types of people?The WorkhorseThe intellectualThe RookieThe Natural TalentThe SpectatorToday we explore how understanding who we are, where we are and what we want in life can propel us forward to achieve the life we desire.For ten years, performance consultant, Christian Buck, has worked with college teams from Brown, Harvard, Yale, and Amherst, some of which reached the NCAA Final Four and National Championship. Alumni of Coach Buck's academic coaching program, The Sport of School Academy, have gone on to elite schools such as Cornell, Dartmouth, Notre Dame, Georgetown, Penn, Columbia, Johns Hopkins, Tufts, Wesleyan, Michigan, Colgate, and many more.Coach Buck is also the author of Thinking Inside the Crease: The Mental Secrets to Becoming a Dominant Lacrosse Goalie. www.ChristianBuck.com Twitter @CBuckConsulting.If you would like to support our GoFundMe campaign to create a valuable resource for our children based on the wisdom of our inspiring guests please click below.https://uk.gofundme.com/f/education-on-fire-book-fundraiserShow SponsorThe National Association for Primary Education speaks for young children and all who live and work with them. This includes parents, teachers, governors and all those interested in primary education. Get their FREE professional journal at&nbsp;nape.org.uk/journal

The teacher observation evaluation process is supposed to improve teaching and learning, but research makes it clear that it doesn’t. In fact, it creates fear, which stifles teacher innovation and risk-taking.Today I chat with Craig Randall about how 'Trust-Based Observations' changes that.&nbsp;Using emotional intelligence to build trusting relationships.Focusing on strengths.Eliminating evaluative grading of pedagogy.Using a manageable observation form.Committing time to make frequent observations of all teachers.Listening actively during timely, reflective conversations.Craig Randall is a Counselor, Coach, Teacher, Principal, Author, Trainer, and Consultant.&nbsp;EducationCraig Randall received his Bachelor’s degree, yes in English, from the University of Washington, his Master’s in Education in Guidance and Counseling from Saint Martin’s University, and his principal certification from Western Washington University.Counseling, Coaching, TeachingCraig&nbsp;has worked as an elementary and middle school counselor, including one intense year in the classroom with students with severe behavior issues. In addition he has served as an academic advisor at the college level. He has worked as a collegiate basketball coach. He has worked as a teacher at the elementary, middle, and high school levels as well as in college.Leadership and ConsultingAnd, of course, Craig has worked in the job of his passion and calling: assistant principal and principal. Craig has done his work at schools both in the US and overseas. Now, as the author of the book and founder of the business with the same name: Trust-Based Observations, Craig’s goal is to transform the world of teacher observation and evaluation. He is dedicated to training and consulting school leaders on the use of Trust-Based Observations, empowering them to build supportive relationships with their teachers, relationships which foster risk-taking, which in turn, dramatically improve teaching and learning.FamilyCurrently, Craig lives in the rainy but beautiful Pacific Northwest with the best educator he knows, his wife and new teacher mentor, Michele, and their just graduated high-school twins, Acalia and Craigo.www.trustbased.comTwitter @TrustbasedCraigLinkedIn Craig RandallIf you would like to support our GoFundMe campaign to create a valuable resource for our children based on the wisdom of our inspiring guests please click below.https://uk.gofundme.com/f/education-on-fire-book-fundraiserShow SponsorThe National Association for Primary Education speaks for young children and all who live and work with them. This includes parents, teachers, governors and all those interested in primary education. Get their FREE professional journal at&nbsp;nape.org.uk/journal

Third Space Learning was founded in 2013 with the goal of making one-to-one tuition&nbsp;accessible to children in need.&nbsp;Closing the maths attainment gap with one to one teaching.&nbsp;Personalised online maths lessons from specialist tutors.Over three quarters&nbsp;or English Primary schools are signed up to the Third Space Platform, and the company has delivered over 800,000 hours&nbsp;of teaching to nearly 70,000 pupils, of whom 55% are from disadvantaged backgrounds, positioning Third Space Learning as the largest provider of tutoring to UK schools.&nbsp;Third Space has worked with thousands of schools in the UK to pioneer&nbsp;an online model that allows teachers to use TSL's assessment and digital curriculum&nbsp;to direct online tutors to target learning gaps as they arise in class, thus supporting class teaching strategies. TSL's online learning is integrated&nbsp;with a global tutor community that achieves a&nbsp;quality, cost and scale that can genuinely make tutoring a tool for schools to help support pupils at risk of falling behind.&nbsp;Tom Hooper has been working on EdTech for nearly 12 years. He founded Third Space Learning in 2013. Prior to that, in 2009, Tom Founded BrightSpark an online tutoring business, which he sold to TES in 2012.&nbsp;www.thirdspacelearning.comSocial Media Information@thirdspacetweethttps://www.facebook.com/thirdspacelearningIf you would like to support our GoFundMe campaign to create a valuable resource for our children based on the wisdom of our inspiring guests please click below.https://uk.gofundme.com/f/education-on-fire-book-fundraiserShow SponsorThe National Association for Primary Education speaks for young children and all who live and work with them. This includes parents, teachers, governors and all those interested in primary education. Get their FREE professional journal at&nbsp;nape.org.uk/journal

Today I am asking for you help and support to shape the future of Education on Fire.Do you prefer the interviews, solo shows or a combination of both?Let me know where you listen, from the 131 countries that have downloaded the podcast.Are you a teacher or parent?What content will support you?I am wanting to help, just let me know how.Best wishes MarkIf you would like to support our GoFundMe campaign to create a valuable resource for our children based on the wisdom of our inspiring guests please click below.https://uk.gofundme.com/f/education-on-fire-book-fundraiserShow SponsorThe National Association for Primary Education speaks for young children and all who live and work with them. This includes parents, teachers, governors and all those interested in primary education. Get their FREE professional journal at&nbsp;nape.org.uk/journal