At the start of 2020, Your Town launched a community campaign called We Are Next, a national campaign to get the next generation moving and more connected with health, fitness and their community. We Are Next have reached over 1600 kids across 10 schools, in two different towns in Hertfordshire. The original idea was to visit a further 90 schools reaching over 4000 kids across the UK; the restrictions in place due to COVID-19 have resulted in We Are Next adapting their original plan. We Are Next...
Feb 22, 2021•35 min
Inspire, involve and empower parents. ‘MarvellousMe is a game-changer for parent engagement.’ MarvellousMe engages parents by telling them about their children’s learning and success. It enriches family conversations about school and makes it easy for parents to help their children’s education and say: ‘Well done!’ Delivering a positive teacher-parent partnership, MarvellousMe makes it easy for schools to implement the best practice prescribed by experts like the Education Endowment Foundation. ...
Feb 15, 2021•37 min
Jon Alvarado, founder of Teach Financial Literacy has created a lifetime financial literacy course designed to break barriers for low-income students and families. Jon spent 10 years teaching math at a school with 80% free and reduce lunch students and two years teaching financial literacy at a school with 70% free and reduced lunch students. During that time, he taught over 2000 students using video instruction to help meet the needs and barriers of many of his students. Coming from a family of...
Feb 08, 2021•32 min
Lucia Giovannini is world renowned sensation, former international Italian supermodel – turned transformational speaker and author of 13 books. Her 25 years of inspiring work through conferences & workshops globally has been inspired by growing up throughout different parts of Italy and Africa, immersed in the beauty and the pain of those unforgettable lands. Her work crafts a synergy between traditional psychological techniques, motivational practices and ancient eastern rituals that turn h...
Feb 05, 2021•55 min
Conrad Wolfram – Strategic Director and European CEO/Co-Founder, Wolfram Research Conrad Wolfram, physicist, mathematician and technologist, is Strategic Director and European Co-Founder/CEO of Wolfram - the “math company” behind Mathematica, Wolfram Language and Wolfram|Alpha (which powers knowledge answers for Apple's Siri) for over 30 years. Wolfram pioneers new approaches to data science and computation-based development, with technology and consulting solutions that drive innovation in anal...
Feb 01, 2021•43 min
ELT well was set up in 2005 to bridge the gap between English Language Teaching and support for learners with SpLDs (such as dyslexia). Dr Anne Margaret Smith has taught English for 30 years and is also a dyslexia specialist tutor and assessor. She founded ELT well with the intention of bringing together best practice from the two fields of ELT and SpLD support, and now offers materials and training to teachers. She is the co-ordinator of the IATEFL SIG: Inclusive Practices and SEN. She started ...
Jan 25, 2021•33 min
How important is honest feedback is in your life and development? 'What don't you know about you? Have you ever wondered if you had special skills or talents that you simply don’t know about? Some amazing ability that would change everything? That is what self-awareness helps you discover via the often-feared, honest feedback.' Imagine taking these insights into your school, what a gift for all children! Also in this conversation we explore the importance of the "Speed to AHA'. To get engagement...
Jan 18, 2021•55 min
Jon Smedley has over 20 years’ experience within education, as a senior leader, a Primary Advisor and PE consultant. He works with schools across the UK and internationally, promoting the rationale and benefits of an active school day and focusing on how this can be achieved through active lessons and active teaching and learning strategies. Jon is also the Managing Director of the Teach Active – an organisation who work in partnership with the Youth Sport Trust and provide an online resource to...
Jan 11, 2021•30 min
James Nottingham is the founding director of Challenging Learning, a group of companies with 25 staff in six countries. He is a world-renowned keynote speaker and author and creator of the Learning Pit®, one of the most popular ways to encourage and structure questioning, challenge, and reflection. His first book, Challenging Learning, was published in 2010 and has received widespread critical acclaim. Since then, he has written many chapters for other people’s books teaching journals, as well a...
Jan 04, 2021•50 min
This week I look back at what we have achieved in 2020. 133 countries 3 podcasts 290+ episodes GoFundMe Book Campaign Facebook Group Primary Music on Fire membership About to break 50,000 downloads Join the Education on Fire Facebook group at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/326839888272595 If you would like to support our GoFundMe campaign to create a valuable resource for our children based on the wisdom of our inspiring guests please click below. https://uk.gofundme.com/f/education-on-fire-bo...
Dec 28, 2020•14 min
This week we explore an entrepreneurs view of how your upbringing and education can help but also limit your view of life. Understanding how to master your mind and being aware of the stories you tell yourself can be life changing. Nicholas is a Chartered Accountant, turned entrepreneur. His goal is to share information that school and society never taught us about our own minds and how to use this powerful tool to achieve whatever we desire in life. He helps business owners elevate their thinki...
Dec 21, 2020•42 min
How to raise your game on the field, in the classroom and in your life by improving your mindset. Do you recognise yourself as one of these types of people? The Workhorse The intellectual The Rookie The Natural Talent The Spectator Today we explore how understanding who we are, where we are and what we want in life can propel us forward to achieve the life we desire. For ten years, performance consultant, Christian Buck, has worked with college teams from Brown, Harvard, Yale, and Amherst, some ...
Dec 14, 2020•47 min
The teacher observation evaluation process is supposed to improve teaching and learning, but research makes it clear that it doesn’t. In fact, it creates fear, which stifles teacher innovation and risk-taking. Today I chat with Craig Randall about how 'Trust-Based Observations' changes that. Using emotional intelligence to build trusting relationships. Focusing on strengths. Eliminating evaluative grading of pedagogy. Using a manageable observation form. Committing time to make frequent observat...
Dec 07, 2020•36 min
Third Space Learning was founded in 2013 with the goal of making one-to-one tuition accessible to children in need. Closing the maths attainment gap with one to one teaching. Personalised online maths lessons from specialist tutors. Over three quarters or English Primary schools are signed up to the Third Space Platform, and the company has delivered over 800,000 hours of teaching to nearly 70,000 pupils, of whom 55% are from disadvantaged backgrounds, positioning Third Space Learning as the lar...
Nov 30, 2020•36 min
Today I am asking for you help and support to shape the future of Education on Fire. Do you prefer the interviews, solo shows or a combination of both? Let me know where you listen, from the 131 countries that have downloaded the podcast. Are you a teacher or parent? What content will support you? I am wanting to help, just let me know how. Best wishes Mark If you would like to support our GoFundMe campaign to create a valuable resource for our children based on the wisdom of our inspiring guest...
Nov 23, 2020•11 min
On todays bonus episode we take the question ‘What is the best piece of advice you have ever been given and who gave it to you?’ and hear the answers from guests 20-27 released on the Learning on Fire podcast. You can listen to the whole podcast collection by clicking below. https://player.captivate.fm/collection/c5b7233b-e24a-445f-9b17-292d1d3f6800 Sit back and enjoy the wisdom that has literally changed the lives of the people you hear. Questions asked on the Learning on Fire Podcast Interview...
Nov 20, 2020•23 min
On this solo episode Mark talks about how education can be transformed by understanding relationships and creating personalised learning for everyone! If you would like to support our GoFundMe campaign to create a valuable resource for our children based on the wisdom of our inspiring guests please click below. https://uk.gofundme.com/f/education-on-fire-book-fundraiser Show Sponsor The National Association for Primary Education speaks for young children and all who live and work with them. This...
Nov 16, 2020•14 min
What do you think is the most important advice you could give your children so they can grow up to be the best version of themselves? This bonus episode is a compilation of responses to that question from my guests 10-19 who appeared on the Learning on Fire Podcast. This podcast had some wonderful conversations around 10 set questions: 1. Who are you? 2. What does your life look like now and how is it different from when you were growing up? 3. What was valuable about your school experience? 4. ...
Nov 13, 2020•22 min
Aimee Cave is a current practising SENDCO in East Yorkshire with sustained experience of creating good provision in her school, including orchestrating the school becoming the first ADHD friendly school in Yorkshire. She also runs her own SEND Consultancy business. Aimee has completed her NASENCO Award, is an Accredited Attachment Lead and has been trained by Whole School SEND in supporting other schools to review and improve their SEND provision. As part of her work in school Aimee started usin...
Nov 09, 2020•37 min
On this episode Mark talks about the UK going into lockdown and how recent events have impacted Education on Fire. What we can do to support ourselves and each other. Plans for the future. If you would like to support our GoFundMe campaign to create a valuable resource for our children based on the wisdom of our inspiring guests please click below. https://uk.gofundme.com/f/education-on-fire-book-fundraiser Show Sponsor The National Association for Primary Education speaks for young children and...
Nov 02, 2020•10 min
Dr Steven Greene – the Success Doctor – is a life long educator, best selling author of “Maximum Education”, host of the mAke the grAde podcast, and online success community facilitator. His mission and focus are simple: to provide actions so his students can maximize their education. In 1997, he founded mAke the grAde Academic Services, which has provided educational consulting and tutoring services to over 13 000 students and their families and counting. 5 Key Structures of Learning Success Ph...
Oct 26, 2020•43 min
I discuss pandemic pods and how they can support you during this current Coronavirus outbreak. Pandemic pods can take a number of forms, including: Parents swapping care for each other’s children, most likely rotating the children between houses, with less of a specific focus on learning (perhaps for younger children) Hiring an online tutor to coach a group of students primarily online Hiring a caregiver to work with the children in-person to make sure they stay on track with school-provided cur...
Oct 19, 2020•38 min
John Walsh is a best-selling author, speaker, coach, mentor and business advisor with a passion for helping students, young professionals, new executives and emerging businesses accelerate their potential and rise from “just starting” to standing out. As the President and CEO of StandoutX, LLC, he and his team work with other experts around the world to inspire and develop the next generation of high-performers, leaders and difference makers in business and in life. Before becoming the leader of...
Oct 12, 2020•40 min
Martine Ellis shares her top productivity tools for teachers and explains how using them can support your wellbeing. Martine is the voice of The Teaching Space podcast; a podcast for teachers and trainers who want to love their jobs and be amazing teachers WITHOUT taking work home evenings and weekends. By day, Martine is the Professional Development and Scholarly Activity Lead the Guernsey College of Further Education. She also manages the College’s teacher and assessor training provision. www....
Oct 05, 2020•41 min
The education system is broken and many young people are disillusioned with school. However, it is still an important part of our children's future. So, how do we support them to be creative, inspired and passionate about learning so they can fulfil their potential? School is important because you need qualifications to access higher education and jobs. BUT, it is only part of the learning tapestry. Some other key areas that support learning and growth include understanding: - Mentorship - Maste...
Sep 28, 2020•5 min
Mark sets the scene for how Education on Fire is collating the inspiring content from three and a half years of podcasting to create a book for youngsters. Just one week before the GoFundMe page goes live Mark shares his thoughts and passion for the project and invites you to join him on this mission to support every child to be their best self. The stories, advice and resources shared on the podcast are gold. When it is put in context and explored one step at time children will have a clear ide...
Sep 21, 2020•9 min
Tana Macpherson-Smith founded ClearMinds Education in 2015 to combat the rise in mental health issues in children and teenagers. She has created an educational programme, Monkey Wisdom, which draws on her skills as a teacher, coach, storyteller and therapist to help children and adults alike, to easily understand how and why children are developing emotional and mental health issues that can last a lifetime. Monkey Wisdom teaches children and teenagers the power of their thoughts to hold them in...
Sep 14, 2020•51 min
Pockets Change is a hybrid organization (s-corp and non-profit 501c3) working with K-12 and college communities across the country. They provide workshops, curriculum, and ongoing support where students, parents, and educators develop an understanding of their personal relationship with money, new ways of thinking and talking about money, and the skills to take action and advocate for themselves and others. It all happens through Hip Hop pedagogy, which focuses on understanding self-identity in ...
Sep 07, 2020•34 min
ABOUT NAIMISH GOHIL Naimish is an award-winning entrepreneur and in 2018 was named one of the Edtech 50 - a group of individuals recognised as the best of the UK's edtech industry leaders. His passion and dedication to the education technology sector is also demonstrated by the range of industry talks and events he is invited to speak at, where he can be seen sharing his learnings and experiences ABOUT SATCHEL Satchel began in the classroom, built by then Assistant Headteacher and now CEO, Naimi...
Aug 31, 2020•41 min
Teachers are some of the kindest, most altruistic and smartest people on the planet yet they create some of the most claustrophobic and toxic cultures within which to work. Not with the children, but with one another. Why is this? How is this? What are the impacts? And, crucially, how do we resolve it? I explore how to do this with author of The Trust Revolution in Schools - Jeanie Davies. Ofsted, accountability, funding, workload and societal difficulties have led to a response in many schools ...
Aug 24, 2020•46 min
