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I'm Mark Taylor and I interview educators from around the world so that I can enable you to support your children to live, learn and grow to their full potential

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GGGG Ep 5 – The role we play

February 16, 2026

In this episode of the Ger Graus Gets Gritty series, Professor Dr. Ger Graus OBE tackles what he calls “the most underestimated aspect of a child’s learning and growing up”—the role adults play as models in young people’s lives. Through personal stories, including his daughter’s early obsession with “Mrs. Poole” her nursery teacher, and insights…

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GGGG Ep 4 – Navigating Technology in Education

February 9, 2026

This is the fourth instalment of the “Ger Graus Gets Gritty” series. Based on Chapter 4 of his book Through a Different Lens: Lessons from a Life in Education (published by Routledge), this episode tackles one of the most contentious topics in modern education: technology. Rather than focusing on the technical aspects of digital tools,…

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GGGG Ep 3 – Thoughts about schooling and education

February 2, 2026

In this episode we explore the critical distinction between schooling and education—and why it matters more than ever. Drawing from his book Through a Different Lens: Lessons from a Life in Education, Prof Dr Ger Graus OBE challenges us to rethink how we prepare children not just for exams, but for lifelong learning. From conversations…

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The 4th Ultimate Wellbeing in Education Conference

03 Mar 2019

                              The 4th Ultimate Wellbeing in Education Conference with Damian Hinds MP. This landmark event will explore ways in which both student wellbeing and staff wellbeing can be improved in schools, colleges and universities.   Through discussions and advice from a…

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Tower of London

10 Feb 2019

A short video from my recent visit to the Tower of London while recording a podcast for the National Association for Primary Education.

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Thank you and Happy Holidays

21 Dec 2018
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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.

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