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
Latest Podcast Episodes
America in Therapy with Phyllis E. Leavitt, MA
Phyllis Leavitt has worked extensively with abuse and dysfunctional family dynamics, their aftermath, and some of the most important elements for healing. Her focus today is on her latest book, America in Therapy: A New Approach to Hope and Healing for a Nation in Crisis.‘When I became a psychotherapist, I never imagined I would one day…
Read MoreChildren’s books crafted with love and imagination by Rella B
Rella B Books believes that childhood should be a magical journey filled with imagination, adventure, and valuable life lessons. Our store is the brainchild of the creative and playful alter ego, Rella B, who knows that growing up should never mean giving up on the joy of discovery and wonder. We’re on a mission to…
Read MoreBlueSky Education with Ally Sousa
Ally Sousa has worked in education for more than 16 years and has a longstanding interest in teachers’ CPD and supporting ECTs. She’s a former teacher and currently leads the content creation at BlueSky Education where she works with a wide range of teachers to create professional development resources. Prior to joining BlueSky, Ally taught…
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20 resources you can use to support learning
As discussed by guests on the podcast these include:
Mental Health, Wellbeing, Empathy, STEM, Maths, Spelling, Coaching, ELT & SpLD, PE, Parent Engagement, Teacher Observations, Productivity Tools
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What do the children think? – Get involved with season 3
You can be involved with season 3 by talking to the children in your class about the 10 questions listed below. If you teach children aged 5-13 anywhere in the world this is for you! Listen here to my pre-season 3 podcast episode, as I explain how to get involved and inspire your students.…
Read MoreTop 5 tips for whole class primary music
Today I want to share my top 5 tips for teaching whole class primary music lessons. In my experience you have to look at the progress and achievement of your lessons over a period of time. It is hard to gauge week on week. This can be for many reasons – the children may have just…
Read MoreFacebook, Twitter and Social media with your school
Is it ever OK for parents to use social media to express their frustrations with a school? I have to hold my hand up and admit to doing this, but it was a last resort. Nobody was listening. Communication works both ways and when a school says that you can pop in for a chat…
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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.