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Tackling the Manosphere: Elanie Ademokun (Jigsaw) on Misogyny, Boys, and School Culture

August 10, 2026

Elanie Ademokun, Programmes Director at Jigsaw Education Group, joins Mark Taylor to unpack one of the most pressing issues facing schools right now: the rise of the “manosphere” and its impact on misogyny, safeguarding, and school culture.Drawing on over 20 years in education — including 11 years teaching English and PSHE in secondary schools, teacher…

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From Bolt-On to Built-In: Rethinking SEND and Inclusion with Lisa Pinkerton

August 3, 2026

Lisa Pinkerton is Head of Education at Widget, a symbols-based communication software company, and a former deputy headteacher, inclusion lead, and NPQ SENCO course facilitator with 26 years in primary education. Lisa makes the case for SENCOs sitting on the senior leadership team, not as a bolt-on role but as a strategic voice shaping decisions…

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World Schooling on the Water: Danielle Vandehei on Sailing, Unschooling and Finding Alignment

July 27, 2026

Danielle Vandehei is a world-schooling sailor mum who, with her husband and son, spent the last four years building a life around sailing, exploration and learning through experience. Danielle shares how a breaking point on land — a demanding job, a young child, and a longing for more intentional time together — pushed the family…

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Teach to Work: Building a Pathway from Classroom to Career: Building a Pathway from Classroom to Career

16 Dec 2024

Patty Alper I feel like ultimately my job as a mentor is to bring a student to their first success. Their first, yes I did. And then they earned their confidence. I had 14 year old students turn profits by the end of their senior year in high school, like make good money. When you…

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Tutoring – A passion for helping students succeed

15 Dec 2024

Join me as I chat with these award winning tutors about the world of tutoring. They will share their knowledge, experience and insights to help you navigate a world of education beyond the traditional classroom. Arthur Moore is an award-winning tutor and the founder of Moore Edu, specializing in math tuition and courses. He holds…

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YouTube Video – Are looking for ways to engage your students?

07 Oct 2024

  A lively discussion on how we use learning strategies, visual appeal, tech tools, and creating a sense of belonging in the classroom. are looking for ways to engage your students? We share ideas, tips, mistakes, and lessons learned. Plus, I am excited to hear what you add in the comments from your experience too!…

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