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Welcome to Thinking Deeply about Primary Education, the podcast that gives you a peek inside the minds of some truly inspirational primary teachers. Whether you're new to the profession or a school leader with tons of experience this podcast is a must listen. For references, links and extended cut video episodes head over to www.thinkingdeeply.info
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Ryan Ellis here, the founder and host of the PE Umbrella, a Primary Physical Education podcast and short blog that discusses all things PE. Interviewing inspiring practitioners from the primary education sector, I will be sharing the latest in excellent practice and discussing what makes PE and Sport such an important tool to engage and enhance the learning of children (across the curriculum) so they are ready to leave school with a solid platform to lead a healthy lifestyle and enjoy lifelo ...
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Episode 196: In this episode of Thinking Deeply about Primary Education, I’m joined by Emma Lennard and Seamus Gibbons, authors of Sequencing the Primary Curriculum. Together, we explore how effective curriculum sequencing can make a profound difference in student learning and teacher practice. We discuss: What inspired Emma and Seamus to write Seq…
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Episode 195: In this episode of Thinking Deeply about Primary Education, I sit down with early mathematics specialist, Jo Austen, to explore the significance of early mathematics in shaping a child’s cognitive development and future learning. Jo shares his journey into early mathematics and delves into the key principles that he believes should und…
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Episode 194: This week on Thinking Deeply about Primary Education, I’m honoured to be joined by Dr. Geraldine Magennis for an exploration of the ways we can support new and beginning teachers in their professional development. We discuss: What are the main challenges and opportunities for new and beginning teachers in their CPD journey? How can new…
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Episode 193: This week on Thinking Deeply about Primary Education, I’m joined by Adam Smith and Elliot Morgan as we discuss the proposed changes to Ofsted (announced at the beginning of the week) and what this might mean for teachers and leaders in schools across the country. We explore: Which proposed change most appeals to you? Which proposed cha…
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Episode 192: This week on Thinking Deeply about Primary Education, I’m joined by Lloyd Williams Jones as we discuss effective school leadership over the short, medium and long term. We explore: When taking on a leadership role, what should be the priority for your first 100 days in post? Namely, how should we approach our new responsibilities to gi…
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Episode 191: This week on Thinking Deeply about Primary Education, I’m joined by Matt Stone for the second of two episodes where we explore the purpose of coaching and how we can get the most from this powerful approach to teacher professional development. We explore: How do we (as coaches) build professional vision? What advice do you have for any…
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Episode 190: This week on Thinking Deeply about Primary Education, I’m joined by Matt Stone for the first of two episodes where we explore the purpose of coaching and how we can get the most from this powerful approach to teacher professional development. We explore: What are your guiding principles for coaching? Some research suggests that teacher…
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Episode 189: This week on Thinking Deeply about Primary Education, I’m joined by Chris Such and Neil Almond as we explore ‘phonics of maths’ and what this might entail for teachers and leaders alike. We explore: What do we think is meant by 'phonics for maths'? Is this an apt analogy? Is it a productive one? What do you think phonics for maths shou…
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Episode 188: This week on Thinking Deeply about Primary Education, I'm joined by Chris Such and Neil Almond for another round of answering unseen questions from listeners. Including... What is the best use of 1:1 reading time? What is the best research paper to use to kick-off a primary maths PLC? What advancements do you expect in the way schools/…
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Episode 187: This week on Thinking Deeply about Primary Education, I'm joined by Kerry Conlon, Dina Khader and Richard Brashier for a live panel and an exploration of... Can all pupils attain well in mathematics? Does 'greater depth exist' and, if so, what is it? What gives you hope for the future of mathematics education? Bringing together inspira…
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Episode 186: This week on Thinking Deeply about Primary Education, Curriculum and Professional Learning Lead, Anna Hackett, guides us through an exploration of the relationship between curriculum and professional development. We explore Anna's experience in developing and implementing curricula, discuss methods for incorporating teacher and student…
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Welcome to the very first episode of The PE Umbrella Archives. This mini-series will run as a thread through the main PE Umbrella podcast as a means to re-visit classic episodes of the show that have truly stood the test of time. As the show approaches its' 9th Birthday, I have reflected on the many incredible episodes from years gone by and just h…
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Episode 185: This week onThinking Deeply about Primary Education I'm joined by Stuart Welsh (@maths180) as we explore the process of choosing a new mathematics curriculum, when it is appropriate and what we should be thinking about throughout the process. As part of the chat we discuss... What is a curriculum? Is it ever it appropriate to change cu…
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With me under the umbrella this week is assistant headteacher and author of the book ‘Making every PE lesson count’, James Crane. In this episode we find out exactly how to do just that, make every PE lesson count! So what are you waiting for? Come on over and join us under the PE umbrella.Av Ryan Ellis
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Episode 184: This week onThinking Deeply about Primary Education Adam Smith, Tom Oakley, Sebastian Donath and Chris Such join me for a truly fascinating exploration of how and why we should aim to take control of our own professional development. Previously only available via Ko-Fi, this episode was recorded in December 2022 as part of the 12-hour …
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Episode 183: This week onThinking Deeply about Primary Education Neil Almond joins me for a fascinating exploration of (the teaching and learning of) handwriting. Based on his upcoming chapter in the researchED Guide to Primary Literacy, we delve into the research in this field and what this means for us in the classroom. As part of the chat we dis…
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With me under the umbrella this week is the primary PE lead at British school Jakarta, Jo Heaume. In this conversation we learn about Jo's journey to teaching internationally and exactly what makes PE tick in her school. Ideas, tips and thoughts to mull over are all here in this episode, so what are you waiting for? Come on over and join us under t…
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Episode 182: This week onThinking Deeply about Primary Education I'm joined by CEO of the Aquinas Multi-Academy Trust, Kathy Griffiths, for a thorough exploration of effective leadership and her experience of over a decade in executive leadership. As part of the chat we discuss... What role does the CEO of a multi-academy trust perform and is it co…
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In this episode of The PE Umbrella podcast, I am joined by PE mentor and coach for primary PE teachers who teach or want to teach in an international school, Gemma Craker. We talk through Gemma's own PE story and unpick her perspectives on the subject that we all love. From lesson advice to practical tips, it's all here, so what are you waiting for…
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Episode 181: This week onThinking Deeply about Primary Education I'm joined by Nick Pointer for a thorough exploration of effective teacher professional development. As part of the chat we discuss... Your work revolves around supporting school leaders to think hard about teacher professional development - have you seen a shift in the sector in how …
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In this episode of The PE Umbrella podcast I am joined by PE Lead Shauna Pemberton. As an experienced primary teacher leading the subject, Shauna is making a real difference to the lives of the pupils in her school community, putting PE and physical activity at the heart of change. She shares with us her relationship with the subject before offerin…
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Episode 180: This week onThinking Deeply about Primary Education I'm joined by Stuart Welsh for a truly fascinating exploration of fractions. As part of the chat we discuss... 1. Why is knowledge of fractions so important? 2. ⁠Why is knowledge of fractions so difficult for children to acquire? 3. ⁠Where can things go wrong with fractions in the cla…
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Episode 179: This week on Thinking Deeply about Primary Education, I (Kieran Mackle) explore the fascinating world of number bonds in the second, audio-lecture episode of the podcast. Featuring... Systematic structuring Explicit diagnostic tracking Practical advice for the classroom Evidence-informed decision making ...and much, much more. Let us k…
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Episode 178: This week onThinking Deeply about Primary Education I'm joined by Rachel Ball and Alex Fairlamb for a truly fascinating exploration of scaffolding in the classroom. As part of the chat we discuss... What is scaffolding/what is scaffolding not? What are some of the pitfalls that teachers can fall into when trying to implement scaffoldin…
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Episode 177: Join us for this enlightening episode of Thinking Deeply about Primary Education as we dive into the world of numbers and equations with Samantha Patterson, a primary mathematics expert from North East England. Samantha brings her extensive experience and passion for education to the table, discussing the pivotal role of high-quality m…
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This week on the PE Umbrella podcast I am joined by PE and swim lead, Sam Horton. As somebody living and breathing leading the subject on a day-to-day basis, Sam is somebody who is in the know and it was fascinating to hear his perspective on the subject. In this episode you can expect some great nuggets of information that you can take away and tr…
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Episode 176: This week on Thinking Deeply about Primary Education, the inimitable Richard Selfridge joins me for an exploration of the use of student data and how teachers can (and should) use student data in a ways that are cost-effective (currency = time) and impactful in the classroom. As part of the chat we discuss... The misuse of data (common…
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Joining me on The PE Umbrella podcast this week is the Head of PE at the Alice Smith school Kuala Lumpur and the chair of FOBISIA PE and sport executive committee, Anna Sheppard. PE perspectives, insights and advice are just some of what Anna shares, so what are you waiting for? Come on over and join us under the umbrella.…
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Episode 175: This week on Thinking Deeply about Primary Education, Jon Kay (Head of Evidence Synthesis and International at the Education Endowment Foundation) joins me for an exploration of evidence synthesis and the ways teachers can put evidence to work for them in the classroom. As part of the chat we discuss... How the EEF evaluates the qualit…
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On this episode of The PE Umbrella podcast, I am joined by senior lecturer in sport, PE and development at the University of East London, Mo Jafar. I can't wait for you to hear this one, it was a truly fascinating and organic conversation with Mo about PE and the current implications across the landscape. So what are you waiting for? Come on over a…
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Episode 174: This week on Thinking Deeply about Primary Education, I am honoured to be joined by linguist, author and and all-round inspirational educator, Lyn Stone and Chris Such for a sensational, action packed exploration of spelling. As part of the chat we discuss... The English writing system Morphology Spelling patterns ...and much, much mor…
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With me under the umbrella this week is PE teacher at Capital Tokyo international school Hugo Pires. Lots of people have asked for Hugo to join me under the umbrella and I am delighted that we were finally able to make it happen. This was an insightful conversation into Hugo's perspectives on PE and how he has brought Parkour to his students in Jap…
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Episode 173: This week on Thinking Deeply about Primary Education, Neil Almond takes us through the fascinating world of reading comprehension in the first, audio-lecture episode of the podcast. Featuring... Research analysis A thorough exploration of the key elements of Scarborough's "Reading Rope" Practical advice for the classroom ...and much, m…
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On this episode of The PE Umbrella podcast I am joined by the deputy headteacher at the British International School in Riyadh and co-host of the infinite learners podcast, Lewis Keens. We discuss all things PE and in particular the importance of moving the 'right' way and staying true to our roots of movement as the unique USP of Physical educatio…
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Episode 172: This week on Thinking Deeply about Primary Education, I'm joined by Shannen Doherty and Neil Almond for a round of unseen questions from listeners with huge connotations for our practice in the primary classroom. As part of the chat we discuss... Subject knowledge professional development - the how, the what, the WHEN!?!? NPQs and Mast…
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Episode 171: This week on Thinking Deeply about Primary Education, I'm joined by Shannen Doherty and Jim Brassil (@brassil88) for an exploration of effective modelling in the primary classroom. As part of the chat we discuss... What modelling is (for the purposes of this episode) Shannen and Jim's guiding principles for effective modelling How to n…
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With me under the umbrella this week is another one of the most high-profile guests I have ever had on the show. He is the other half of the Ellis clan, Jiu Jitsu savage, master doodler, and all-round kind-hearted soul, my son, Oliver. In this episode I learn about how he views PE as he approaches his final few months of primary school and summaris…
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Episode 170: This week on Thinking Deeply about Primary Education, I'm joined by Lloyd Williams Jones for an exploration of how we can establish a belief in the academic potential of all pupils. As part of the chat we discuss... What a belief in the academic potential of all pupils means How we can create the conditions for all pupils to achieve we…
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On this episode of The PE Umbrella podcast I invited my daughter to talk with me about Primary School PE. This brief chat provides an insight into the inner workings of Penelopes mind when it comes to the subject of PE and how she perceives it. As with everything, context is key. Penelope has a dad who lives and breathes primary PE. I afford her th…
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Episode 169: This week on Thinking Deeply about Primary Education, I'm joined by Stuart Welsh for an exploration of responsive teaching, the principles, the strategies and what this might look like in the classroom. If you enjoy this episode, please support us by subscribing to our YouTube channel, leaving a review on Apple Podcasts, or making a do…
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On this episode of The PE Umbrella podcast, I am joined by professor of Physical Education and Pedagogy at Loughborough University, Dr Ash Casey. In this conversation, we learn how Ash formed his relationships and perceptions around Physical Education and how these have been challenged and evolved through the years. We also learn some insights into…
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Episode 168: This week on Thinking Deeply about Primary Education, I'm joined by Stephen Lockyer and Christopher Such for an exploration of how lessons we might learn outside of education can play a role in our schools and our classrooms. As part of the chat we discuss... The joy of teaching Leadership Ofsted ...and much, much more. If you enjoy th…
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This week on The PE Umbrella podcast I am joined by former secondary PE teacher, PE lead and author of the hugely successful book 'Wanna teach PE?' Ben Holden. In this episode I was keen to explore the implications for secondary trained practitioners and their place in the primary PE landscape, and ultimately the views held on what primary PE is an…
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Episode 167: This week on Thinking Deeply about Primary Education, I'm joined by Elliot Morgan for an exploration of how and when we can make learning more challenging. As part of the chat we discuss... What challenge is The conditions surrounding learning Sustaining challenge over time ...and much, much more. If you enjoy this episode, please supp…
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Joining me under the umbrella this week is professor at the University of Kentucky Aaron Beighle for his third appearance on the show. In this episode we talk about aspirations for PE and the curriculum in the UK and America as well as his take on concept-based learning, sports and all the other show favourite questions. This is an episode that you…
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Episode 166: This week on Thinking Deeply about Primary Education, I'm joined by primary mathematics specialist Kate Frood for an in-depth exploration of some key themes in the world of primary mathematics. As part of the chat we discuss... Kate's principles for effective teaching What these principles might look like in the classroom The importanc…
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In this episode of The PE Umbrella podcast I am joined by former Primary school teacher, PE lead and now PE consultant for Beyond the Physical, Dan Wilson. I have known Dan for a number of years right back since the beginning of my own teaching career and when it comes to primary PE, he is the real deal. Having seen him at work and teaching childre…
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Episode 165: This week on Thinking Deeply about Primary Education, I'm joined by Lydia Grove, an editor at Teach Primary. We sit down to explore the nuts and bolts of becoming a published teacher. As part of the chat we discuss... How teachers can get their writing published The kind of articles magazines are looking for Pitfalls new authors can fa…
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On this week's episode of The PE Umbrella podcast I am joined by the author of 'Inclusive PE for SEND children', occupational therapist and SEND parent, Faith Newton. During this episode, inclusion is the focus of our discussions as we explore strategies that cater to all learners, whether neurodivergent or neurotypical. Faith shares with us practi…
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