Primary Chats

Primary Chats


Latest Episodes

School placement with Lisa Bramwell.
July 21, 2020

What is a school placement all about? Lisa discussed some key highlights and challenges of starting a school placement.

Ethnic minorities in primary education with Simi McConnell.
July 17, 2020

Discussing issues around race can be difficult. Get the perspective of Simi McConnell, who may be described by some as a member of the BAME community.

Being a head teacher with Karen Amos.
July 13, 2020

Ever wondered what it is like being a head teacher and how on earth do you impress one? Karen shares her experiences as a primary head teacher.

Small scale research with Dr Matt Smith.
July 09, 2020

Getting your head around research for the first time? Listen in to hear Dr Matt Smith's take on how to approach it.

Forest school with Dr Rachel Morgan Guthrie
July 03, 2020

Who needs a classroom? The amazing benefits out learning outdoors.

Philosophy with Paul Gurton.
July 03, 2020

How should children learn? What should children learn? Could philosophy be the answer or just the question?

Science with Emma Luckhurst.
July 01, 2020

With years of experience teaching primary science, Emma outlines her perspective of what science could look like in school.

Music with Christy Caddick
June 26, 2020

Teaching music? Get inspired with Christie's enthusiasm and passion of the subject.

EYFS with Kate Newsome
June 21, 2020

Meet Mike's wife in the pilot of Primary Chats and gain insight into the early years in primary education.