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Education On Fire - Sharing creative and inspiring learning in our schools

Do you feel the education system is sucking the life out of you and the pupils you serve? I think many of us wish we could click our fingers and make it fit for purpose. A place of growth with shared learning that empowers pupils to be their best selves, so they can create a world they want to inhabit now and in the future. While a magic wand or a visionary politician might sound like the answer I believe change is already happening. Educators are changing futures one conversation at a time. New technology and the environments where we learn are beginning to look different both in and out of the classroom. I hope you are seeing this first hand and are excited about what you can share with your pupils. We are having conversations, sharing organisations and communities that are supporting education in a way that you may have not experienced. Educational change will come from us all working in way that supports the best interests of each of our pupils, personalised learning. Governments and policy makers will follow when they see fully how it can be different. So let us teach, coach, mentor and create an environment that fuels every child with feedback, inspiration, resilience and empowerment. The Education on Fire community is shining the torch, so no matter where you are in the world or how you are supporting children this podcast is here for you. ‘Education is not the filling of a pail, but the lighting of a fire.’
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Episodes

010 : Computing At School & The Barefoot Programme supported by BT

I chat to Karen Hayton – Senior Manager Tech Literacy Programme BT Group. We discuss how BT is involved in supporting Barefoot. What is Tech Literacy? How does Barefoot support the computing curriculum? How to get the FREE CPD workshop at your school. http://barefootcas.org.uk http://www.computingatschool.org.uk https://www.raspberrypi.org https://techliteracy.co.uk https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-education http://www.btplc.com...

Mar 20, 201727 min

007 : 5 Steps to wellbeing with Ashley Manuel

The Growing With Gratitude Program by Ashley Manuel aims to help teachers, students and families easily develop the habits of gratitude, kindness and mindfulness that have been identified as the stepping stones to greater happiness and success. Teaching children these skills as early as possible in their journey helps them develop greater resilience, builds their emotional and physical wellbeing, and promotes positive thoughts and habits. The program is based around learning the Five Habits of H...

Jan 16, 201740 min

006 : Podcasts and online communities are supporting teachers with Kelly Long

Kelly is a full-time teacher and the creator of the Inspiration for Teachers podcast. With over 5300 listeners per month, in 109 countries, Kelly is well placed to talk about how podcasting and online communities are quickly becoming the place for teachers to learn and support each other. Kelly was the 2015 Podcasters’ Paradise Award Winner for Best New Podcast We are at the start of teacher entrepreneurship and Kelly Long is leading the way with her revision system http://www.myrevisionpal.com ...

Jan 09, 201744 min

005 : Hear how NQT George Billington is transforming his class with respect, interest and positivity

George, an NQT at Hardingstone Academy, has in a few short weeks created an atmosphere of mutual respect and a strong work ethic. His class environment is transforming into a supportive and inspiring place to learn, led by a positive peer group of children. Hardingstone is a village in Northamptonshire, UK. http://www.hardingstoneacademy.northants.sch.uk https://www.classdojo.com/en-gb/ http://www.manchester.ac.uk/study/masters/courses/list/02846/pgce-primary/...

Jan 02, 201738 min

004 : Changing your words can change your classroom with Andrea and Seth Gardner

It was a failed sales pitch that was put online. Little did they know how it would go on to affect over 25 million people worldwide. This global viral video shows how it is not your circumstances that have the biggest impact on your life, but how you frame and communicate it. http://andreagardner.co.uk www.workingforwholeness.com

Dec 26, 201634 min

003 : How to nurture aspirational, ambitious and curious learners with Janice Mardell, Headteacher of Overstone Primary School.

Overstone Primary School is like a family. You are welcomed and invited to dine at their table, where they share a kindness and tender care that comes from knowing what every child needs. This is a school with a heart, that truly understands that people are the school. Pupils, staff, parents and the community. Overstone Primary School Website Step by Step Dance School Northamptonshire Sport...

Dec 19, 201634 min

002 : How can our resident educationalist help make a difference in your classroom with Peter Cansell

Peter has been in education professionally for 35 years, teaching in middle schools in Oxford, doing advisory work, teaching higher education and as a Primary Headteacher at Harwell Primary School. He retired from that post in September 2014, but has continued as Chair of OPHTA (Oxfordshire Primary Headteachers’ Association), was elected to become Chair of the National Network of Chairs of Headteachers’ Groups in June 2014 and was delighted to have become a NAPE council member this year, serving...

Dec 01, 201632 min

001 : Positive Education Training and NAPE with Lynn Hannay

Lynn became chair of the National Association for Primary Education in November 2014 having been a member of NAPE for almost 30 years and a member of council for 6 years. Lynn started as a primary school teacher in the late 1970’s in London in ILEA days and spent her entire career in London schools having experience in both state and Independent sectors. She was a head teacher until July 2014, leaving to become an independent education consultant. Lynn has worked in residential field centres, ra...

Dec 01, 201644 min

000 : Mark Taylor your host and Education on Fire creator

Mark Taylor is your host and creator of Education on Fire. Mark is a professional timpanist, percussionist and educator. He has performed with some the most prestigious orchestras and ensembles in the UK which range from the English National Ballet to the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, The Royal Shakespeare Company to shows in London’s West End. His passion for education led him to co-create a music education company called Rhythmically Speaking which specialised in whole class rhythm workshops a...

Dec 01, 201617 min
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