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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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Primary Schools — Events & Resources for Educators

April 6, 2026

As we transition into the Easter break here in the UK, I will take the next couple weeks off to spend time with my family.But today I share the events and products produced by National Association of Primary Education. These include:Reading Conference with University of BedfordshireMaintaining Curiosity in the Curriculum – Christian Schiller Lecture –…

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BBC Bitesize Guide to AI

March 30, 2026

Cerys Griffiths is the Head of BBC Bitesize, the BBC’s free, online learning resource for students aged 5 to 16, their teachers and parents. Bitesize also aims to support educating the whole child through it’s Careers, Study Support and media literacy offer, Other Side of the Story, as well as special educational initiatives like the Bitesize Guide to AI. 

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The Kids Who Aren’t Okay with Ross W. Greene Ph.D.

March 23, 2026

Ross W. Greene, PhD, is a clinical psychologist and the originator of the innovative, evidence-based approach called Collaborative & Proactive Solutions (CPS), as described in his influential books The Explosive Child, Lost at School, Lost & Found, and Raising Human Beings. He developed and executive produced the award-winning documentary film The Kids We Lose. Dr.…

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A Children's Podcast, Mentoring, Online Teaching and Learning Tool, Science, Maths, Spelling, Reading & Writing, Arts, Resilience Empathy & Global Citizenship, Parent Engagement, Whole School Mental Health

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Most Recent Blog Posts

National Association for Primary Education to sponsor the Education on Fire network

21 Sep 2018

I am delighted to announce that The National Association for Primary Education are the new sponsor for the Education on Fire podcast network. This new collaboration will include a new NAPE podcast being produced by Education on Fire. Who are NAPE? ‘Nape speaks for young children and all who live and work with them. Our aim to…

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Steam School – Are you prepared for future jobs in tech and digital?

03 Jul 2018

Steam School hosts a weekly live broadcast & a mini challenge with innovators from the world of science, tech & digital media to help schools meet the challenge of equipping young people with 21st century aspirations and skills.  Our shows are produced with a Youtube generation in mind… they are’ v-log styled’ with real people, sitting at the desks achieving…

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Teacher Training Opportunities this Summer at the Royal Opera House

25 May 2018

Dear Teacher, The Royal Opera House’s Learning and Participation programmes place creative learning at the centre of every child’s education, attainment and experience. Our online resources, written by experienced teachers, are high quality, inspirational materials that can be adapted to all classrooms and student abilities. Explore the programmes and develop your skills at our CPD Days at…

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Education on Fire 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.

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