We continue our journey in creating an Education on Fire community. On todays show Mark gives details of how he will share the wisdom from the Learning on Fire Podcast as we start to merge both shows.We continue our journey in creating an Education on Fire community.On todays show I give details of how I will share the wisdom from the Learning on Fire Podcast as we start to merge both shows.Our focus is joining together to support children to live their best authentic lives. Understanding who we are and how we see the world around us is very important.Therefore surrounding ourselves with people who can be a positive influence is very important and yet we must realise that schools are part of a system that - like it or hate it - can be less than positive for many children who have to be part of it.Navigating this and being true to ourselves is the key to the future of a thriving planet.‘Education is not the filling of a pail but the lighting of a fire’.Join us around the campfire and help guide Education on Fire to positively affect the way children feel about life, learning and their future.

Mark explains how this is the dawn of a new era for Education on Fire. We are going to build and connect a community of firelighters who support children to live an authentic life using their talents and passion.'Education is not the filling of a pail but the lighting of a fire'.Join us around the campfire and help guide Education on Fire to positively affect the way children feel about life, learning and their future.

Thank you so much for listening during 2019. Have a very Merry Christmas and we look forward to continuing our journey in 2020.

We continue our Primary Music on Fire specials with a focus on nursery and early years. I chat to Rachel Hopson who is launching a new resource called Pizzicato Lane.Rachel is head of music in a Sandwell secondary school in the West Midlands and has taught music for 20 years. Her real passion is the study of how young children's personal and academic development can be enhanced by early exposure to music. This is why Pizzicato Lane has been created.Websitewww.pizzicatolane.comemail - [email protected] MediaPizzicato Lane Facebook PageShow Sponsor The 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. NAPE is a non-political charity and works tirelessly to support teachers in the classroom as expressed in their ‘Value of Membership’ Document. NAPE leads the Primary Umbrella Group of thirty primary subject associations and unions and gives teachers and schools a voice at governmental level at consultative meetings with ministers for schools.For full details of how they can support you please visit their website at nape.org.uk

We continue our Primary Music on Fire specials with the opportunity to learn about one of our members Chris Livingstone. We discuss the courses Chris has developed for Get 2 Learn Music and explain how you can sign up for our upcoming webinar where you can get a look inside his rhythm courses. Primary Music on Fire members will receive a discount on any purchases from the webinar.Chris Livingstone has been teaching music for over 20 years. In 2008 he began teaching whole class music in UK schools as part of the first access music program (aka wider opps). As he travelled to many schools delivering music he noticed that the regular class teachers who assisted him in delivering music would realise that they could deliver the fundamentals of music themselves even without specialist instrumental knowledge providing they had great visual resources lesson plans and the right support. This led him to develop courses to help all teachers to deliver the fundamentals of music regardless of their teaching background or specialism.Sign up here to receive a FREE Primary Music on Fire rhythm game download and get on the email waiting list for the webinar.https://www.educationonfire.com/primary-music/Websitehttps://gtlm-school-of-music.teachable.com www.get2learnmusic.com/freeSocial MediaFacebook - get2learnmusicShow Sponsor The 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. NAPE is a non-political charity and works tirelessly to support teachers in the classroom as expressed in their ‘Value of Membership’ Document. NAPE leads the Primary Umbrella Group of thirty primary subject associations and unions and gives teachers and schools a voice at governmental level at consultative meetings with ministers for schools.For full details of how they can support you please visit their website at nape.org.uk

In between season 7 (wellbeing) and 8 (maths) Mark focuses on his passion for music. As a professional musician and educator Mark Taylor - the host/creator of the Education on Fire Network - developed a music membership site to support teachers embed music in their schools.The result was Primary Music on Fire. On todays show Mark chats to Carol Aveyard about how the membership is progressing and their plans for the future.Find out more at https://www.educationonfire.com/primary-music/

Mark explains his idea about starting an Education on Fire Community by bringing everyone involved in the Education on Fire Podcast Network together to support the children in our lives.A group of people to lead the creation of important learning content that we can gift our children.Education on FireLearning on FireNational Association for Primary EducationThis concept was first shared on episode 50 of the Learning on Fire Podcast.

Host Mark Taylor provides a brief recap of the episodes and subjects covered in this wellbeing season.He shares his thoughts on the subject of wellbeing in schools and what is coming up in the next few weeks.Primary Music Specials and his membership site.How the Education on Fire Podcast Network community is coming together to support children\'s learning beyond the school system. Watch this space!To catch up with anything you may have missed in this season start at episode 106.Other seasons includeEnglish/LiteracyComputingMusic and the ArtsPEWhat do the children think?and moreEverything you need is at EducationOnFire.comShow Sponsor The 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. NAPE is a non-political charity and works tirelessly to support teachers in the classroom as expressed in their ‘Value of Membership’ Document. NAPE leads the Primary Umbrella Group of thirty primary subject associations and unions and gives teachers and schools a voice at governmental level at consultative meetings with ministers for schools.For full details of how they can support you please visit their website at nape.org.uk

Season 7 ‘Wellbeing’ continues on the Education on Fire Podcast.Mike Buchanan is the Executive Director of HMC, the English-speaking world’s oldest association of Head Teachers. From 2005-2018 he was Head of Ashford School in the UK where he oversaw its transformation from a small girls’ school to a thriving all-age, co-educational day/boarding, independent school of over 1,000 children and young people. Mike has experience in secondary education, all-through schools and boarding, and has held a variety of leadership posts in London and elsewhere. He helped to establish three new, state-funded schools in London and Kent. He is or has been a trustee of several independent and state schools in the UK and internationally, a trustee of a children’s charity, a Reporting Inspector, a UK National Leader of Education and a qualified Executive Coach. He was elected as a Founding Fellow of the Chartered College of Teaching in 2018 and became Chair of the International Positive Education Network (UK/Europe) shortly thereafter. Born and educated in Australia, he made the mistake of falling in love with an Englishwoman. He plays at being a farmer in the UK. Mike’s interests are in school culture and climate, coaching, leadership, inspection, character development, the use of positive psychology in education and the role of independent schools within the worldwide educational landscape.Social Media Information Twitter@HMCExecDirector @PosEdNetShow Sponsor The 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. NAPE is a non-political charity and works tirelessly to support teachers in the classroom as expressed in their ‘Value of Membership’ Document. NAPE leads the Primary Umbrella Group of thirty primary subject associations and unions and gives teachers and schools a voice at governmental level at consultative meetings with ministers for schools.For full details of how they can support you please visit their website at nape.org.uk

The Growing With Gratitude Program by Ashley Manuel aims to help teachers, students and families easily develop the habits of gratitude, kindness and mindfulness that have been identified as the stepping stones to greater happiness and success. Teaching children these skills as early as possible in their journey helps them develop greater resilience, builds their emotional and physical wellbeing, and promotes positive thoughts and habits. The program is based around learning the Five Habits of Happiness, and can be completed by children in every primary year level with their teachers or with their parents at home. http://www.growingwithgratitude.com.au/library/ Teacher Training Webinar: The 5-Steps To Implementing GratitudeInto The Culture Of Your School And Classroom Starting Today… Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/growingwithgratitude/ http://slightedge.org/ http://www.shawnachor.com/ http://sonjalyubomirsky.com/ http://www.thecompoundeffect.com/ https://www.positivityratio.com/index.php http://people.unisa.edu.au/debbie.price

Season 7 ‘Wellbeing’ continues on the Education on Fire Podcast. Helen Pengelly – Happy Teachers & Conscious Schools Happy Teachers was founded by Helen Pengelly in 2015. Her mission is to enable all school leaders, teachers and pupils to shine their inner light out into the world. However too many teachers are overwhelmed, stressed and burned out. They are struggling with ever increasing workloads and trying to balance their work and home life. 82% of teachers say their school does not do enough to help them with their wellbeing (according to a TES survey in 2017). As a result more teachers are leaving the profession for good or are going off sick with stress-related illnesses. The financial cost for schools is huge when they have to pay for supply cover and extortionate recruitment fees.           When Helen was in primary school she was top of the class. She went to a grammar school where she was also in the top sets. So why for much of her adult life was she a massive underachiever? She dropped out of university at 19, struggled to secure a well-paid job, was in an abusive marriage and lost her house. In her fifties the penny dropped. Trauma. She had an unusual illness as a child for which she was shamed and bullied. She was afraid to speak out and to follow her heart so she became a people pleaser. In her early career she worked as a bookkeeper and started to train as an accountant. In the 1990s she lived abroad and worked as an EFL teacher. She went back to university in her 30s and qualified as a maths teacher in 2002.   Helen was one of the 40% of teachers who leave in the first 5 years. The reasons were complex – being a single mum to 3 young boys, illness, lack of fulfillment, being bullied, being stuck in a classroom that only looked out on a brick wall to name but a few. After she left she ran a business selling gluten free food for 5 years then returned to teaching in 2010. This time her experience was very different. Why? In the meantime she had learned to meditate. She had realised that no one else was responsible for her happiness and whatever had happened in the past did not define her future. She wondered why she had never been taught this in her teacher training and in 2010 set an intention to help teachers with their personal growth and development. She qualified as a leadership coach in 2014 and was a pioneer in the school wellbeing movement. Now she helps headteachers and teachers gain balance in their lives and take back their power. Her long term vision is to work with more headteachers to create a network of conscious schools and end the cycle of shame. Do you have a wellbeing policy or don’t you even know where to start? Are you getting into a panic about staff wellbeing and making more work which defeats the object? You can’t think your way out of this dilemma the solution is easier than you think.   Contact Helen today to see how she can help you.   Website  www.happyteachers.co.uk    Social Media Twitter @consciouschools Facebook Group – Conscious Teachers YouTube – Happy Teachers...

Season 7 ‘Wellbeing’ continues on the Education on Fire Podcast.           Pow Wow Academy – Health Workshops and Resources for Children We want to empower children to make their own healthy choices by delivering a powerful message advocating healthy living and a ‘can do’ attitude with adventure, fun and working together to make a difference! This can include: Songs Downloadable resources Support for children, parents and teachers Workshops CPD   Caroline Sargeant                 Caroline trained at the Italia Conti Academy of Theatre Arts and worked as a professional actress/performer for many years. Caroline’s desire to motivate children in a creative way started not long after adopting her son. This life changing experience led to working with children in many schools, in and around London. It was obvious to her, when children are happy and motivated, they learn. This is what drives Caroline to create music, workshops and stories.   Website  www.powwowacademy.com   Show Sponsor             The 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. NAPE is a non-political charity and works tirelessly to support teachers in the classroom as expressed in their ‘Value of Membership’ Document. NAPE leads the Primary Umbrella Group of thirty primary subject associations and unions and gives teachers and schools a voice at governmental level at consultative meetings with ministers for schools. For full details of how they can support you please visit their website at nape.org.uk  

Welcome to season 7 of the Education on Fire Podcast which is focusing on Wellbeing. My guest today is Shaun Dellenty who has worked in education for twenty years as a class teacher, school leader, improving schools consultant and school governor. In 2009, faced with significant homophobic bullying in his own London Primary School he responded by devising a ground-breaking (now multi-award) winning compassion based training approach to LGBT+ inclusion in learning communities &#8216;Inclusion For All.&#8217; This programme continues to be delivered around the the U.K. and overseas. In 2016 he was honoured by the U.K. Prime Minister for services to education and LGBT+ communities and in 2019 his first book &#8216;Celebrating Difference- A Whole School Approach to LGBT+ Inclusion&#8217; was published by Bloomsbury Education. The book was immediately recommended in UK Parliament. Shaun works nationally and internationally, training school based staff, lecturing trainee teachers and recounting his inspiring journey from bullied teenager to nationally celebrated advocate to countless young people.His work has featured in the press and on television and is recommended by the Church of England and Faith and Beliefs Forum. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Website  www.shaundellenty.com &nbsp; Social Media Information  Twitter @ShaunDellenty Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/shaundellentycelebratingdifference/ &nbsp; Shaun&#8217;s Book &#8211; www.bloomsbury.com/uk/celebrating-difference &nbsp; If you are new to the show here are the links to the beginning of each themed season so far. Take a look back or visit for the first time. The first 9 episodes discuss what we believe to be important in education. 009 : Season 2 Launch Show – Computing and technology 031 : What do the children think? How to be involved in season 3 <a title="040: Season 4 launch show – Music and...

Welcome to season 7 of the Education on Fire Podcast which is focusing on Wellbeing. Today I chat to Tina Owen-Moore about her experience of creating a new school and The Alliance Way: The Making of a Bully-Free School her book that unveils the story of it&#8217;s success. Tina Owen-Moore has been an educator for twenty years. She started in 1998, as a high school English teacher in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. In 2005, with a grant from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, Tina worked with a group of teachers and students to open The Alliance School, the first school in the nation started with the explicit mission of reducing bullying. She led the school from 2005-2016, and has consistently worked to share Alliance&#8217;s practices, so that all schools can be safe and inclusive places for all students. &nbsp; Tina has received numerous awards and recognition for her work, including being named 2010 Educator of the Year by GSAFE Wisconsin, being recognized by the Wisconsin Charter School’s Association with the Innovator of the Year Award for her co-creation of the Teacher Led Network, and receiving an LGBT Progress Award from the Shepherd Express Magazine of Milwaukee. She was also honored with the Marquette University School of Education&#8217;s Young Alumna Award in 2008. The school was awarded the 2011 Wisconsin Charter School of the Year, Platinum Award, and in 2015 won recognition as one of the &#8220;41 Most Innovative Schools in America&#8221; by Noodle.com. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Tina earned her Bachelor of Arts degree from Marquette University, her Master of Arts degree from Alverno College, and her doctorate in Education Leadership from Harvard University. She is the mother of two adult children, Felicia and Jeremy, and has been a foster and surrogate mother to many others. She currently lives in Chicago, Illinois with her wife, Velvet, and their two adorable cats, Tiger and Juani. &nbsp; Website &nbsp; www.bullyfreefirst.com &nbsp; Social Media Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram: @Tina Owen-Moore &nbsp; If you are new to the show here are the links to the beginning of each season so far so you to look back or visit for the first time. &nbsp; The first 9 episodes discuss what we believe to be important in education. 009 : Season 2 Launch Show – Computing and technology 031 : What do the children think? How to be involved in season 3 <p...

Welcome to season 7 of the Education on Fire Podcast which is focusing on Wellbeing. Today I chat to Sam about how he is inspiring happiness, success and wellbeing in students across the world. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Hi, I’m Sam Moinet, founder of Student Breakthrough. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; I believe there is a new type of student. A student that gains life skills that they don’t teach in the classroom. Students who are empowered with the tools, vision and beliefs to help them live their best life so they can change the world. From teaching for over half a decade I found that there was not enough time or the right type of support to help students succeed and this led to lots of problems. I found the solution and I started coaching students 1-1, and the results were incredible. I give my students the missing piece of the puzzle so they can stop getting lost on the back roads and instead take the fast track to success. We implement our signature 3B Formula of Boost, Believe and Breakthrough which has proven to improve grades, relationships and mental health. This is for you – the parent or relative who wants to offer a revolutionary type of provision for their child. As Frederick Douglas said “it is easier to build strong children that to repair broken men.” Website  www.studentbreakthrough.com Social Media Information  @studentbreakthrough &nbsp; If you are new to the show here are the links to the beginning of each season so far for you to look back or visit for the first time. &nbsp; The first 9 episodes discuss what we believe to be important in education. 000 : Mark Taylor your host and Education on Fire creator 009 : Season 2 Launch Show – Computing and...

Season 7 &#8211; Wellbeing Peppy Pals is the leading company within playful and digital experiences for children’s lifelong social and emotional learning (EQ/SEL). The company’s award-winning language free apps, books, movies, toys and activities are intended for children ages 2-9 years old and has proven effective for both homes and schools world-wide. Through fun and visual stories relatable for children, Peppy Pals has developed a unique way to spark conversations between children and grown-ups regarding important social and emotional abilities such as empathy, feelings, self-esteem, and problem solving. In the world of Peppy Pals, children get to know five gender neutral animal characters. Just like in real life, each of the characters have their own unique personality, strengths and preferences that children can relate to depending on their own personality. Together, they learn to solve problems, cooperate and most importantly, learn how to see things from different perspectives. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; About Amelie Askman: As an educated lawyer working at a huge law firm in Stockholm, Amelie not only changed job after being introduced to Peppy Pals, she gave up an entire career to join Peppy Pals team and adhere to the goal to bring SEL to every home and classroom. Her title is Head of Education and her mission is to reform the regulatory landscape and change the education system from having a sole focus on the brain, to include mind and heart. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Website  www.peppypals.com Social Media Information  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/peppypals/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1UXgjG3f7mqlVRp4RM-i0Q Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/PeppyPals/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"...

Welcome to the launch show of season 7 of the Education on Fire Podcast. Today Mark shares some personal experiences of how wellbeing support procedures have helped his children in school during a crisis, but also how the drive for results has had a negative effect. &nbsp; If you are new to the show here are some good starting points for other seasons. The first 9 episodes discuss what we believe to be important in education. 009 : Season 2 Launch Show – Computing and technology 031 : What do the children think? How to be involved in season 3 040: Season 4 launch show – Music and the Arts in schools 071: Physical Education – Season 5 Launch Show 087: LitFilmFest English &amp; Literacy Season 6 Launch &nbsp; Here are the 2 recommended episodes that Mark mentioned in todays show. 003 : How to nurture aspirational, ambitious and curious learners with Janice Mardell, Headteacher of Overstone Primary School. 088: Tagtiv8 with Bryn Llewellyn Show Sponsor &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; The National Association for Primary Education speaks for young children and all who live and work with them. This includes...

I hope you enjoyed the Primary Music Specials over the last few weeks. We are now taking a holiday siesta before our season 7 launch which will focus on wellbeing. As I mentioned in the show here are the links to the beginning of each season so far for you to look back or visit for the first time. &nbsp; The first 9 episodes discuss what we believe to be important in education. 009 : Season 2 Launch Show – Computing and technology 031 : What do the children think? How to be involved in season 3 040: Season 4 launch show – Music and the Arts in schools 071: Physical Education – Season 5 Launch Show 087: LitFilmFest English &amp; Literacy Season 6 Launch &nbsp; Remember the 3 things to help you keep up to date with everything: Subscribe to the show Sign up to the email list at www.EducationOnFire.com Like our &#8216;Education on Fire&#8217; Facebook page &nbsp; Show Sponsor &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; The 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. NAPE is a non-political charity and works tirelessly to support teachers in the classroom as expressed in their ‘Value of Membership’ Document. NAPE leads the Primary Umbrella Group of thirty primary subject associations and unions and gives teachers and schools a voice at governmental level at consultative meetings with ministers for schools. For full details of how they can support you please visit their website at nape.org.uk

The Primary Music Specials continue this week with Kelly Parish from Rhythmically Yours. We discuss how Kodály supports her teaching and what she sells on her Etsy store. Kelly Parrish is an elementary music educator in the DFW area of Texas who graduated from Stephen F. Austin with a Bachelor’s of Music and a Piano Pedagogy certificate. She is also the mom of a teenager who keeps her on her toes! Kelly has been teaching for over 17 years and enjoy collaborating and sharing ideas with those around her. She received her Kodály certification in 2004 and loves seeing her students&#8217; music literacy grow daily. Kelly opened her Rhythmically Yours Etsy store in late 2015 where she offers hands-on teaching aids for the elementary music classroom as well as music-themed novelty items. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Website  http://www.rhythmicallyyours.com &nbsp; Social Media Information  http://www.facebook.com/RhythmicallyYours http://Rhythmicallyyours.etsy.com http://www.instagram.com/Rhythmicallyyours http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/store/Rhythmicallyyours &nbsp; Show Sponsor &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; The 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. NAPE is a non-political charity and works...

Continuing our Primary Music on Fire specials I catch up with Ollie Tunmer about how the Beat Goes On is developing. This includes body percussion with literacy, samba drumming and collaborations with organisations such as Charanga. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; You can get in touch with Ollie at www.beatgoeson.co.uk and follow on twitter @beatgoesonuk &nbsp; You can listen to his previous episode here 043: Ollie Tunmer &#8211; Beat Goes On Show Sponsor &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; The 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. NAPE is a non-political charity and works tirelessly to support teachers in the classroom as expressed in their ‘Value of Membership’ Document. NAPE leads the Primary Umbrella Group of thirty primary subject associations and unions and gives teachers and schools a voice at governmental level at consultative meetings with ministers for schools. For full details of how they can support you please visit their website at nape.org.uk

&nbsp; We continue our Primary Music on Fire specials this week by talking about how being authentic with your class can be inspiring for your pupils. This is especially true when you love rock music, have a YouTube Channel and created History Rocks. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Glenn Carter is a primary school history co-ordinator and year 5 teacher, who has a Masters Degree in History. Glenn has combined his passion of history, music and education to create History Rocks. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; History Rocks is all about making primary history creative! As well as fusing technology with history, producing worksheets, presentations and classroom activities, History Rocks also provides FREE, high-quality songs. Click below to find out more about Glenn or book him for CPD. Contact Details mrcarterrocks.wixsite.com/historyrocks Facebook.com/historyrocksuk Twitter &#8211; @historyrocksuk &nbsp; Resources mentioned Songsmith &nbsp; Want to see more? &nbsp; Show Sponsor &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; The 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. NAPE is a non-political charity and works tirelessly to support teachers in...

Mark Taylor and Carol Aveyard from Primary Music on Fire Membership Site attended the Music &amp; Drama Education Expo in London 2019. In this episode we discuss what we learnt and why we had such a great time. We attended 3 workshops, recorded interviews with some exhibitors and caught up with friends &#8211; old and new &#8211; in the primary education music world. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Taking the fear out of teaching music, by giving you the step by step skills and ongoing support you need, to produce lifelong musical memories for you, your school and your pupils. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Find out more about the next events at https://musicanddramaeducationexpo.co.uk &nbsp; Links to the people we interviewed at Music &amp; Drama Education Expo Beat Goes On School Music Hub Music Buds  BJB Music Theory Books and Apps Future DJs Inspire Works &nbsp; Previous episodes from these events 046: Music and Drama Education Expo Manchester 2017 081: Music &#038; Drama Education Expo “I would teach children music, physics, and philosophy; but most importantly music, for the patterns in music and all the arts are the keys to learning” Plato &nbsp; Show Sponsor <img class="alignleft wp-image-2253" src="https://www.educationonfire.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/NAPE_2.2-1400.png" alt="" width="140" height="140"...

Mark takes a breath and gives a personal account of this milestone for Education on Fire. He talks about how his life is changing and future plans to help more children live life on their terms. &nbsp; This quote is the inspiration for what is to come. &nbsp; “Yesterday I was clever, so I wanted to change the world. Today I am wise, so I am changing myself.” ― Rumi &nbsp; This episode is a joint release with Learning on Fire as Mark thanks everyone supporting EducationOnFire.com &nbsp; &nbsp;

During the last half term holiday we did a 4 day ukulele challenge with Paul Mansell a ukulele expert and author of the tutor book Ukulele School. It was great fun and Paul gave Carol Aveyard and Mark Taylor (creators of Primary Music on Fire) beginner lessons live online! We started with the very first steps, learned about the instrument and covered 4 songs. To watch and find out more please visit Day 1 ukulele challenge #website &nbsp; Primary Music on Fire &nbsp; Show Sponsor &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; National Association for Primary Education Our aim is to achieve a higher priority for the education of children from birth to 13. High quality learning in the early years of life is vitally important to the creation of an educated society. Young children are not simply preparing for the future, they are living a never to be repeated time of life and the best way to learn is to live.

Paul Mansell &nbsp; As an author I have a publishing deal with Kevin Mayhew Ltd and my first book &#8216;Classical Uke&#8217; was published in December 2017. The book has been a great success and subsequently my publisher commissioned me to write a ukulele tutorial book. The result was &#8216;Ukulele School&#8217; which was published in March 2019. ​In March 2019 I was the first ukulele player to ever be featured on the cover of the world famous BMG Magazine. ​I am a regular columnist for several magazines including &#8216;Ukulele Magazine&#8217;, &#8216;Ukulele Bonanza&#8217; and &#8216;BMG Magazine. Several pieces from my new book &#8216;Classical Uke&#8217; are featured in the VCM (Victoria College of Music) Ukulele exam syllabus.  I am a proud member of The Registry of Guitar Teachers (RGT).  I am an experienced vocalist, songwriter and music producer and have previously been signed to Firestation Records as a singer/songwriter. My songs have been played on Radio 1 and other local BBC stations and, as a songwriter, I have been interviewed by the BBC and featured in PRS magazine. Ukulele School &nbsp; Ukulele School is aimed at anyone teaching ukulele in primary schools. Using &#8216;Ukulele School&#8217;  you can teach the ukulele to meet National Curriculum requirements for Key Stages 1 and 2. Even teachers who have never played the ukulele before can deliver exciting and rewarding lessons that children will really enjoy! Ukulele School has 12 catchy songs that children will love to play and sing, even if they are complete beginners. It has been carefully arranged by professional ukulele player and teacher Paul Mansell, to take children from playing just one chord, through to more challenging songs. Paul has drawn on his many years’ experience of teaching the ukulele to ensure that you will teach the correct techniques, along with the basics of music notation, whilst using a fun approach. https://www.paulmansell.co.uk &nbsp; You can watch Paul give Carol Aveyard and Mark Taylor live ukulele lessons as part of the Education on Fire 4 Day Ukulele challenge. https://www.facebook.com/EducationOnFire/ &nbsp; Show Sponsor <img class="alignleft wp-image-2253" src="https://www.educationonfire.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/NAPE_2.2-1400.png" sizes="(max-width: 168px) 100vw, 168px" srcset="https://www.educationonfire.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/NAPE_2.2-1400.png 1400x, https://www.educationonfire.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/NAPE_2.2-1400-150x150.png 150x, https://www.educationonfire.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/NAPE_2.2-1400-300x300.png 300x, https://www.educationonfire.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/NAPE_2.2-1400-768x768.png 768x,...

Thank you to everyone who has taken part in this English &amp; literacy season on the Education on Fire Podcast. Here are the links to all the episodes in this series. 087: LitFilmFest English &#038; Literacy Season 6 Launch 088: Tagtiv8 with Bryn Llewellyn 089: Planet Poetry &#038; Xientifica SOS with Daniel Phelps 090: Enchanted Wanderers with Emmy &#038; Taran 091: EducationCity 092: Mr Hunt from the Front <iframe class="wp-embedded-content" sandbox="allow-scripts" security="restricted"...

Danica Chapman is the Regional Professional Development Manager at 2Simple covering London North and East (UK). Danica was a primary school teacher for 23 years and has extensive experience working in educational technology &#8211; both developing resources and delivering high quality CPD in her area. She works hard supporting schools with their use of Purple Mash to ensure they get the best value out of their investment. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; www.2simple.com Social Media info: https://www.facebook.com/2Simpleuk https://www.facebook.com/2simplePurpleMash/  (Purple Mash teachers group) https://twitter.com/2simpleSoftware

Peter Cansell talks to me about his thoughts on the English &amp; literacy season so far. Peter is my resident education expert. The person who provides the bigger picture and will tell me that you can&#8217;t just play music all day at school other subjects are important too! &nbsp; Peter has been in education professionally for 35 years, teaching in middle schools in Oxford, doing advisory work, teaching higher education and as a Primary Headteacher at Harwell Primary School. He retired from that post in September 2014, but has continued as Chair of OPHTA (Oxfordshire Primary Headteachers&#8217; Association), was elected to become Chair of the National Network of Chairs of Headteachers’ Groups in June 2014 and was delighted to have become a NAPE council member this year, serving on the editorial board for Primary First. In January of 2015 he co-founded the Oxford School of Thought, an independent education think tank. He is a trustee and chairs the management committee of another charity, Full Circle, which is well regarded for its ground breaking intergenerational work. &nbsp; Show Sponsor &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; National Association for Primary Education Our aim is to achieve a higher priority for the education of children from birth to 13. High quality learning in the early years of life is vitally important to the creation of an educated society. Young children are not simply preparing for the future, they are living a never to be repeated time of life and the best way to learn is to live. www.nape.org.uk &nbsp;

It was my privilege to be at the NAPE Annual Schiller Lecture last week to listen to Prof. Teresa Cremin speak on the topic &#8211; Reading for Pleasure: developing readers for life. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; You can find out more about Teresa Cremin on the Open University website http://www.open.ac.uk/people/tmc242#tab1 https://researchrichpedagogies.org/research/team/reading-for-pleasure &nbsp; National Association for Primary Education are the sole sponsor of the Education on Fire Podcast Network and it is my pleasure to be able to share one of their events with you to support this English &amp; literacy season.

Melissa&#8217;s goal at Write On! Webb is to serve Parent Educators and their elementary and middle school children who long for support in the area of writing &#8212; but, not just learning to write well – actually enjoying the process, too!  Through live educational webinars, digital courses, multitudes of writing aids and resources, as well as interacting with a community of like-minded, family-loving, kid-centered moms, Melissa inspires and empowers all who travel down the wild and wonderful parenting path of home study. Melissa Webb: entrepreneur, credentialed teacher, author, and parent. In all of these capacities, I work hard positively impacting the lives of children. Do you feel it is our responsibility and privilege to empower and engage today&#8217;s young learners? Me, too, which is why I created Write On! Webb. Since the summer of 2017, through my online community and instructional video lessons, I have been igniting children&#8217;s curiosity,  knowledge, and passion for writing. I&#8217;ve grown from classroom teacher &gt; homeschool facilitator &gt; homeschool mom &gt; online instructor &gt; home-based entrepreneur Why my heart belongs to devoted homeschooling families Wonderful (simple) ways to develop strong young writers at home Workable strategies to apply to weekly writing lessons  Why I use writing communities to support and encourage homeschooling families Publication of my first children&#8217;s picture book &#8211; coming Summer 2019. &nbsp; writeonwebb.com https://www.facebook.com/writeonwebb/ https://www.instagram.com/writeonwebb/  https://twitter.com/writeonwebb Show sponsor &nbsp; <img class="wp-image-2253 alignleft" src="https://www.educationonfire.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/NAPE_2.2-1400.png" sizes="(max-width: 195px) 100vw, 195px" srcset="https://www.educationonfire.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/NAPE_2.2-1400.png 1400x, https://www.educationonfire.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/NAPE_2.2-1400-150x150.png 150x, https://www.educationonfire.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/NAPE_2.2-1400-300x300.png 300x, https://www.educationonfire.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/NAPE_2.2-1400-768x768.png 768x, https://www.educationonfire.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/NAPE_2.2-1400-1024x1024.png 1024x, https://www.educationonfire.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/NAPE_2.2-1400-24x24.png 24x, https://www.educationonfire.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/NAPE_2.2-1400-48x48.png 48x,...

Simon (Mr Hunt from the Front) recently shot to international stardom as the dance floss teacher, although he does teach from time to time! He recently won the Manchester Evening News School Awards in the ‘Inspirational Teacher of the Year’ category. Simon is an SLE and Year 4 teacher at Tottington Primary School. He has also taught in Reception, Year 3 and 6 in his teaching career so far. Through his work on poetry, he has spoken at the Superpod6 conference in Seattle USA alongside the cast and crew of the documentary Blackfish and help change EU parliamentary Law! He also loves using technology to enhance the teaching and learning and shares his thoughts and ideas on his Facebook page @mrhuntsideas. This February, he was a guest on the BBC Live lesson expert panel, talking about literacy in primary education. Mr Hunt from the Front. &nbsp; Simon Hunt mrhuntfromthefront.com Facebook= @mrhuntsideas Twitter= @simonjameshunt &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Show sponsor &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; National Association for Primary Education Our aim is to achieve a higher priority for the education of children from birth to 13. High quality learning in the early years of life is vitally important to the creation of an educated society. Young children are not simply preparing for the future, they are living a never to be repeated time of life and the best way to learn is to live. &nbsp; We have some FREE English &amp; literacy resources for you to download please click the link below to find out more. https://www.educationonfire.com/blog/ &nbsp;

Haylie Taylor has 13 years’ experience in teaching, 10 of these in primary education. She is passionate about helping other teachers with their day-to-day jobs and ensuring students’ success. She is driven by her passion to continually develop instructional techniques in the classroom and has experience working with children of many ages and abilities. &nbsp; Haylie now works for EducationCity who are passionate about providing engaging, educational resources and games for students aged 3-12 years, as well as time-saving tools that support teachers in the classroom and at home. www.educationcity.com Twitter: @EducationCity Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/educationcityuk &nbsp; Show sponsor &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; National Association for Primary Education Our aim is to achieve a higher priority for the education of children from birth to 13. High quality learning in the early years of life is vitally important to the creation of an educated society. Young children are not simply preparing for the future, they are living a never to be repeated time of life and the best way to learn is to live. &nbsp; We have some FREE English &amp; literacy resources for you to download please click the link below to find out more. https://www.educationonfire.com/blog/ &nbsp;

&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Two primary school teachers from Devon, Emmy and Taran, make up the Enchanted Wanderers. At their core, they just want to help children to grow; grow with self- confidence and self-belief in their own voice and ideas and to use this to empower their future learning. Contrary to the serious tone of this statement, they to do this in a way that is fun and creative for all involved. With stories and storytelling as the root, the Enchanted Wanderers use art, circus, music and drama to produce a space that immerses children into new worlds. A space in which children can be themselves and express their ideas in ways that suit them best. A space that inspires children to create and combine, learn and grow. Within the workshops, children learnt how to make their own pieces of magical art, conjured up circus tricks that led them through pivotal story moments and added musical accompaniment to deepen the mood and atmosphere of their stories. Throughout the day, the children got to experience new activities, solve problems, make friends, tell stories and be the leaders of their own learning. It all ended with the opportunity to share their stories, creations and/or circus skills in a child led show for the parents. Following their first tour of workshops around Devon and Somerset, the Enchanted Wanderers had acquired a plethora of stories from children who had been inspired to write and they felt that more should be done with these stories to really show the children that what they create is valued and important. Soon followed the next branch of Enchanted Wanderers who have created a platform for children’s stories to reach the world. Teachers, parents and children can all send stories and Emmy and Taran will re-tell them on their YouTube channel. As YouTube’s importance grows, stories need to remain relevant and accessible. There is more to come from the Enchanted Wanderers with books, new workshops and a few extra little secrets sprouting some roots. Schools in Australia are encouraged to contact Enchanted Wanderers throughout 2019 to book their workshop. Schools in England are encouraged to get in touch about availability in 2020. While schools all across the world should email about availability to have their children’s stories read online by these international storytellers. https://www.enchantedwanderers.com https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_SxNfXTRRkJc_8ew9cw0_w www.facebook.com/enchantedwanderers www.instagram.com/enchantedwanderers &nbsp; Show sponsor <img class="alignleft wp-image-2863" src="https://www.educationonfire.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/NAPE_2.2-3000px.png" alt="" width="185" height="185" srcset="https://www.educationonfire.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/NAPE_2.2-3000px.png 3000w, https://www.educationonfire.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/NAPE_2.2-3000px-150x150.png 150w, https://www.educationonfire.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/NAPE_2.2-3000px-300x300.png 300w, https://www.educationonfire.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/NAPE_2.2-3000px-768x768.png 768w, https://www.educationonfire.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/NAPE_2.2-3000px-1024x1024.png 1024w, https://www.educationonfire.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/NAPE_2.2-3000px-24x24.png 24w,...

NEW BOOK USES STORYTELLING AND POETRY TO SHOW CHILDREN THE BEAUTY OF SCIENCE Xientifica SOS was written by University of Winchester Researcher Daniel Phelps, and features illustrations by Beth Gibbs, a student at Winchester School of Art. It follows five schoolchildren, each with different gifts, who are thrust into a fight for survival that tests their minds, bodies, courage and teamwork. Aimed at 8-12 year olds, Xientifica SOS looks to inspire children to engage with science in a creative way, embedding over 50 scientific concepts, ideas and facts into the story. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Daniel Phelps said: “This is not a science book, it is a children’s adventure story which has science in it. Children learn best whenever they are interested in something and enjoying themselves. That is what Xientifica SOS aims to do – to create such a learning environment. Children might not get excited about science facts when they read them in a science text book, however, they really do love fascinating and amazing science facts about the world around them.’ The book is unusual in that it combines learning with poetry, riddles and narrative. “This approach helps children learn, with the context of the story providing a ‘scaffold’ to support their understanding of scientific concepts,” Daniel said, “Ultimately, this helps them see why science is important, which is key.” Xientifica SOS can be read for pleasure or used as educational aid in schools or homeschooling to encourage learners to ask questions and conversations about science. Daniel Phelps is a Researcher at the University of Winchester. He is currently undertaking a three-year evaluation into the provision of support for young carers across Hampshire. Alongside his role at Winchester, he is also a children’s author and poet. He runs Planetpoetry.co.uk, a website hosting modern children’s poetry, and his poetry has been featured on the BBC’s CBeebies channel and is regularly published in school anthologies. Xientifica SOS is available for purchase from Amazon in both ebook and paperback form. Find out more about the novel here: www.xientifica.com &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Planet Poetry &#8211; Quality, modern children’s poetry Daniel’s poems have featured on the BBC’s CBeebies, many top British publishers and in digital content for Daydream Education. https://www.planetpoetry.co.uk/ www.youngcarers.info Twitter:  @xientifica @planetpoetry &nbsp; Show Sponsor <img class="alignleft wp-image-2863" src="https://www.educationonfire.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/NAPE_2.2-3000px.png" sizes="(max-width: 185px) 100vw, 185px"...

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Ideas, resources, support and training that energise learning in Mathematics &amp; English.Tagtiv8 Word is far more than&nbsp;‘an&nbsp;active version of a world famous word game that uses tiles’.&nbsp;Players collaborate or compete as individuals, pairs or small groups/teams in&nbsp;various active games that&nbsp;develop an understanding of phonics, spelling and more.According to a Key Stage 2 pupil at Oakdale Junior School in London, Bryn is ‘a genius’. However, his friends and family know the truth.Bryn worked in various UK schools for 25 years as a Teacher, Deputy Head and Acting Head.In 2012, he founded Tagtiv8 Ltd. His pioneering approach to Physically Active Learning (PAL) provides an enjoyable alternative to classroom based learning and also promotes physical activity – crucial when we all face the increasing problem of sedentary lifestyles.Research by Leeds Beckett University demonstrates that his PAL solutions tackle inactivity &amp; obesity levels. Not only that, the PAL approaches impact positively on standards and academic performance. Tagtiv8 are now working with over 65,000 children and teachers across the UK and abroad. Teachers respect the pedagogy and children love the games.Contact detailswww.tagtiv8.comhttps://twitter.com/tagtiv8 https://www.facebook.com/Tagtiv8/ Instagram – tagtiv8_active_learning&nbsp;Resources mentionedhttps://hundred.org/enhttps://www.challenge59.comhttps://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/supermoversFor more fun math activities check out Ryan &amp; Christin Howard at https://smartparentadvice.com/fun-activities-math/ Click below to download this weeks FREE English resource from TeachingPacks.co.ukPrimary Resources English&nbsp;&nbsp;

Welcome to the first episode of the new season Education on Fire &#8211; English &amp; Literacy. We have a great selection of interviews for you over the coming weeks which I hope will help and inspire you in your teaching. As a special thank you for listening every week I will give you a FREE English resource from teachingpacks.co.uk for you to download and use in your classroom. See below. &nbsp; On todays show I chat to Dominic Traynor from LitFilmFest LitFilmFest helps future-proof young learners. Our award-winning projects accelerate progress in Primary English and develop the 21st century skills needed for success in the future. What is LitFilmFest? We create classroom projects which help schools future-proof young learners. Our award winning resource accelerate progress in English and develop leaders of the future with the 21st century skills needed for success. Our process is simple: Choose a LitFilmFest literacy project matched to the National Curriculum Download the resources and teach, improving writing progress and increasing pupil engagement using video making Share your literacy with your community, and with us, to give writing purpose Why use LitFilmFest? Our projects won the Institute Of Education’s EDUCATE award for improving KS2 English by 3.75 times the UK national average rate of progress. We also won the Teach Primary award for our Pupil Parliament project and the COBIS Member of the Year award for LitFilmFest Luxembourg. Find out more: www.litfilmfest.com Social Media Information @litfilmfest &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; To celebrate our English &amp; Literacy season TeachingPacks.co.uk have generously given you the opportunity to download some of their wonderful resources for FREE. During each week of this season I will add a new resource for you to use in your class. This week: &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Introduce a new word to your class every day with our ‘word of the day’ posters. Share the posters on your interactive whiteboard or use them on a classroom display. Can you challenge your children to use today’s word in their writing? 125 words are included. To download the pack please click the link below. The Wonderful Words Pack &nbsp; Mark Warner from Teaching Packs has given Education on Fire a coupon code for you to join their membership of Teaching Packs Plus for just £19.50. Please click below for details. <a...

Todays episode is a round up of the Primary Music on Fire Membership Site launch season and a catch up of what else is available on the Education on Fire Podcast Network. The English/Literacy season starts in two weeks time and we look forward to exploring this new topic with you.

Welcome to the launch day episode of Primary Music on Fire Membership Site. &nbsp; You can join now at www.educationonfire.com/membership/ Primary Music on Fire

On this weeks show Mark Taylor and Carol Aveyard talk about what is inside the Primary Music on Fire Membership Site. Taking the fear out of teaching music, by giving you the step by step skills and ongoing support you need, to produce lifelong musical memories for you, your school and your pupils. Are you a teacher who wants to create or develop music in your school?  Do you need support and resources? GET OUR FREE MUSIC GAMES DOWNLOAD BELOW. Do you need CPD and a private forum of like-minded teachers to bounce ideas around with? Do you want to know multiple ways to document what you create and how to include everyone into fun music making classes whatever their needs or abilities? Do you need this without the cost to school of employing a specialist member of staff? If the answer is yes and you want to create an environment for your pupils to thrive through the magic of music, you are in the right place. For a many years now schools have been asking me for help and advice about how to support music in their primary schools. I have replied to emails and visited schools to deliver workshops and CPD, but I want to do more. As a professional musician and music educator, I know the life changing effect music can have on children&#8217;s lives. I am one such child. Having created the Education on Fire podcast network, recorded a &#8216;Music and the Arts&#8217; podcast series, and had 515,000 YouTube views of my rhythm workshops, I have decided to create something that will benefit as many schools as possible. &nbsp; We are building a community of teachers who want to deliver the best music experience possible for their pupils. Your membership will give you access to: &#8211; Primary Music Pyramid &#8211; training on how to lay the foundations that help embed music at the heart of your school. We will support music co-ordinators, non-music-specialists and music teachers in whole class singing, rhythm and  pitch. &#8211; Learning instruments &#8211; we can show you how to take the first steps in teaching your class ocarinas, recorders, ukulele, boomwhackers, samba and more. We can also show you where to find the best resources as you flourish and become a confident music provider. &#8211; Choirs and ensembles &#8211; how to set them up and support them to thrive with insights into all the best resources available. &#8211; How to create a performing culture in your school with music assemblies, concerts, recitals, or festivals. &#8211; Performing opportunities outside of school and in the local community. &#8211; Using music with your class topic. &#8211; Forums for teachers to share their experiences and help others gain the knowledge and support they need. &#8211; Member Q&amp;A calls with Carol and Mark &#8211; Exclusive member offers. &#8211; Follow the music teachers on our team &#8211; They will document and share how they have...

On todays show Mark reveals why he decided to keep everything under one roof. 3 podcasts and a primary music membership site = Education ON FIRE Full details at www.EducationOnFire.com/primary-music

On todays show Mark reveals when the doors will open on the Primary Music on Fire Membership and the small investment that could change the lives of children through music. Full details at www.EducationOnFire.com/primary-music

Mark Taylor &amp; Carol Aveyard take you behind the scenes of the Music &amp; Drama Education Expo &#8211; Manchester October 2018. www.musicanddramaeducationexpo.co.uk &nbsp; We talked to some of the people who were exhibiting and delivering workshops so you can get a feel for the opportunities available at this great event. The next is a two day exhibition taking place on 6-7 March 2019 in LONDON OLYMPIA CENTRAL. &nbsp; We interviewed: David Liggins &#8211; www.ocarina.co.uk Ocarina Workshop first introduced ocarinas to UK schools in 1983. Since then, thousands of children and teachers have discovered the joy of making music together: Music for Every Child and Every Teacher is our promise. &nbsp; Schools Printed Music Licence &#8211; www.cla.co.uk/schools-printed-music-licence &nbsp; Mike Simpson &#8211; www.inspire-works.co.uk   The World Music and Dance Specialists &nbsp; &nbsp; Dan &amp; Jack &#8211; www.normans.co.uk.  Musical Instruments &nbsp; <img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-2744" src="https://www.educationonfire.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/1458474059voices-foundation-logo-line-extended-white-1-300x91.png" alt="" width="300" height="91" srcset="https://www.educationonfire.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/1458474059voices-foundation-logo-line-extended-white-1-300x91.png 300w, https://www.educationonfire.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/1458474059voices-foundation-logo-line-extended-white-1.png 480w" sizes="(max-width: 300px)...

This is a short mini season special at the start of 2019 as we focus on the launch of our Primary Music on Fire membership site. We are just 1 month away from giving a small number of teachers the opportunity to join us for the beta launch where you will get an exclusive first look at what courses we have to offer and gain access to Carol Aveyard and I as we support you to embed music in your school.    Primary Music on Fire  Taking the fear out of teaching music by giving you the step by step skills and ongoing support to produce lifelong musical memories for you, your school and your pupils.  Are you a teacher who wants to create or develop music in your school?  Do you need support and resources?  Do you need CPD and a private forum of like-minded teachers to bounce ideas around with professional insights? Do you want to know multiple ways to document what you create and how to include everyone into fun music making classes whatever their needs or abilities? Do you need this without the cost of employing an extra full-time member of staff? If the answer is yes and you want to create an environment for your pupils to thrive through the gift of music, Carol Aveyard &amp; Mark Taylor invite you to join us in this Primary Music Membership. <div class="fl-photo-content...

Thank you for a wonderful 2018 and I can&#8217;t wait to share more creative and inspiring learning with you in 2019.

Mark Taylor rounds up this PE and Sport season 5. He reminds us of previous episodes that focused on dance from the &#8216;Music &amp; the Arts&#8217; season 4 which can support and enhance your PE provision and  gives us an insight into what to expect in the coming weeks. Here are the links to each episode in this season. 071: Physical Education &#8211; Season 5 Launch Show 072: The PE Umbrella with Ryan Ellis 073: The PE Specialist with Ben Landers 074: Create Development with John Parsons 075: Skills4Sport with Alex Dunn <a...

Jim Harte is Physical Education Teacher at Cypress Woods Elementary School in Palm Harbor, FL. Jim has over 37 years coaching and teaching experience. His programs have been recognized for Creativity and Innovation in PE and Recess. Jim’s personal coaching and teaching philosophy is to develop the whole individual with a special emphasis on sound fundamentals and a principled foundation. Jim has held a Florida teaching certificate for over 35 years. He has taught in both public and private schools. Physical Education programs created by Jim have won three international character-development awards and Jim was featured as a speaker at the Character Education Partnership International Character Forum in San Francisco in 2010. Jim has won several “Teacher of the Year” and “Coach of the Year” awards. &nbsp; Jim earned a BS in Physical Education in 1980 from Quincy University in Quincy, IL. Over the years he has obtained numerous coaching licenses including USSF A and NSCAA Advanced National Diploma as well as a KNVB coaching certificate obtained in Holland. Further training includes the FranklinCovey Seven Habits signature training as well as FranklinCovey “Leader in Me” educational development training. This combination of soccer, education, and character training and experience makes Jim unique. Jim Harte has a 36-year high school coaching career. He holds several FHSAA coaching records including most state championships (6), best coaching record in Final Four games (15-5), and most games coached (913). His career coaching record is 554-259-100 (Wins-Losses-Draws) Numerous young people have been helped into college, pro, and international playing careers by Harte. He has also mentored many players that now have established coaching and teaching careers. Jim is Founder and President of Marauder Soccer Camp, Inc – founded in 1981. He is a member of the Clearwater Central Catholic High School Hall of Fame. Jim has been a fixture on the Tampa Bay youth soccer scene for almost four decades. He is currently works for the West Florida Flames. Prior to Flames Jim spent almost 20 years in leadership roles in several other local soccer clubs. Jim was on the FYSA ODP State Coaching staff for many years including serving as state team head coach as well as instructor for state F, E, and D License courses. He is currently TOPS soccer Director for West Florida Flames Eastlake. In July, 2018 the Tampa Bay Times named Jim Harte one of the top 50 coaches in Tampa Bay history – all sports, all levels. Jim was selected #19. Jim Harte&#8217;s Marauder Soccer Camps &nbsp; 3 Schools of Character awards: We won 3 International Awards &#8211; 2009, 2010, and 2011.  These were programs I created modeled after practices we were using in my summer soccer camp: 2009 &#8211; The Clipboard and The List: http://character.org/schools-of-character/promising-practices-overview/promising-practices-award-winners/winners-list/2009-2/cypress-woods-elementary-school/ <span style="font-family:...

Peter Cansell is my resident education expert. He has great experience of teaching PE in primary schools, as well as being responsible for how it was integrated into his school when he was a Headteacher. Peter has been in education professionally for 35 years, teaching in middle schools in Oxford, doing advisory work, teaching higher education and as a Primary Headteacher at Harwell Primary School. He retired from that post in September 2014, but has continued as Chair of OPHTA (Oxfordshire Primary Headteachers&#8217; Association), was elected to become Chair of the National Network of Chairs of Headteachers’ Groups in June 2014 and was delighted to have become a NAPE council member. He serves on the editorial board for Primary First and now holds the post Information Officer. In January of 2015 he co-founded the Oxford School of Thought, an independent education think tank. He is a trustee and chairs the management committee of another charity, Full Circle, which is well regarded for its ground breaking intergenerational work. &nbsp; Show Sponsor – National Association for Primary Education Our aim is to achieve a higher priority for the education of children from birth to 13. High quality learning in the early years of life is vitally important to the creation of an educated society. Young children are not simply preparing for the future, they are living a never to be repeated time of life and the best way to learn is to live. For more information click here

      Alex Dunn talks to me about how his experience of teaching PE in schools relates to sport in the community. Skills4Sport is an established company providing lessons, courses, camps and club facilities in the Northamptonshire area. Running Roade Tennis Club and Nighthawks Badminton Club gives Alex Dunn the ideal base to promote both sports. Whether you are a complete beginner or an established player, there is always something to learn. Both Clubs provide fun friendly sport with club nights, camps for kids and tours for the adults. In addition to tennis and badminton facilities, Skills4Sport run first aid courses, strength / conditioning courses, LTA teacher training and a variety of non sports specific coaching courses. Courses First Aid Basic first aid– sports leaders Level 2 – Emergency First Aid at Work (1-day course), requirement for sports coaches Level 3 – First Aid at Work (3-day course &amp; refresher course) Refresher training Mini Medics(first aid for primary school children) Tailored course based on your needs and requirements Lawn Tennis Association (LTA) Primary school teacher training &#8211; scheme of work and ideas on teaching tennis in a primary school Secondary school teacher training – scheme of work and ideas on teaching tennis in a secondary school Cardio tennis – high energy tennis actions, drills and games to music Tennis leaders – 14yr and above Fundamental movement course– aimed at level 1 &amp; 2 sports coaches, university sports students Coaching courses Non sports specific coaching courses – Other providers may be used to assist in delivery of these courses Sports psychology Lesson delivery and ideas Multiskills Speed work and agility exercises www.skills4sport.com www.northamptonbadmintonclub.com www.efawcourses.co.uk &nbsp; Show Sponsor – National Association for Primary Education Our aim is to achieve a higher priority for the education of children from birth to 13. High quality learning in the early years of life is vitally important to the creation of an educated society. Young children are not simply preparing for the future, they are living a never to be repeated time