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 2 – Children can only aspire to what they know exists
This episode explores how children’s aspirations are fundamentally shaped by their experiences and what they’re exposed to. Drawing from Prof Dr Ger Graus’s groundbreaking work with the Wythenshawe Education Action Zone and Manchester Airport, they unpack the reality that children from disadvantaged backgrounds often can’t dream of careers they’ve never seen.The conversation moves from airports…
Read MoreGGGG Ep 1 – The benefit of hindsight and lessons learned
In this first episode of a special 10-part series named Ger Graus Gets Gritty, Mark Taylor sits down with Professor Dr. Ger Graus OBE to launch an honest conversation about education and schooling. Following the release of Ger’s book “Through a Different Lens: Lessons from a Life in Education” this series uses each chapter as…
Read MoreSamantha Gourd on Inspiring Future Generations Through Farm Experiences
Samantha Gourd from Country Space explains the profound benefits and opportunities presented by connecting educational institutions with British farms. The initiative aims to provide immersive, hands-on learning experiences for students, facilitating a deeper understanding of agriculture and sustainability. By engaging children in activities such as growing vegetables and caring for animals, the program not only…
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YouTube Video – Elephant Learning Mathematics Academy
Dr. Nagrath helps students overcome mathematics anxiety. Aditya is the creator and founder of Elephant Learning Mathematics Academy which helps students learn years of mathematics over the course of a few months using their system just 10 minutes per day, 3 days per week. With a PhD in Mathematics & Computer Sciences, Dr. Nagrath has…
Read MoreYouTube Video – School staff wellbeing and neurodiversity
Catrina Lowri founded Neuroteachers to help educational settings work with their autistic and neurodivergent learners to find simple solutions for neuro -inclusive practice. Catrina is neurodivergent herself, having the dual diagnosis of dyslexia and bipolar disorder and has traits of ADHD, dyspraxia and Auditory Processing Disorder. She is a qualified special needs teacher and an…
Read MoreNAPE invites you to their SEND Conference at the University of Bedfordshire.The keynote lecture is called ‘SEND and the Law’ by Professor Janice Wearmouth followed by seven talks over the day. Online access is also available. Discount for NAPE members. More details in the link below. https://www.nape.org.uk/conference-2024
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