What does a child centred education look like?
Since the age of smart phones, navigating friendship, safety and self-esteem is ever more perilous and challenging for young people. Parents are seeing their children grow up in a world increasingly d...
25 Syys 202447min
How can we help support wellbeing in schools?
In this week's episode, we discuss the mental health crisis affecting staff in schools and look at some of the best ways to help develop a supportive wellbeing culture in schools. David talks with Hil...
5 Kesä 202446min
Why is boarding on the rise?
With increasing numbers of pupils boarding, both within the UK and overseas, Ross is joined by highly experienced boarding practitioners Vicky and James Eales. The trio discuss the reasons why, despit...
24 Huhti 202459min
The Best is History: Is history the best subject?
In episode 5 of season 2, David and Ross are joined by Rebecca Kennedy de Lorenzini to discuss the question, 'Is history the best subject?' Our working title 'The best is history' riffs off the popula...
28 Helmi 202446min
How is assessment evolving?
In this assessment-focused episode, Ross interviews Julia Martin, the ISEB's effervescent CEO, on how the UK's oldest examination board is pioneering new forms of assessment after 120 years.The Indepe...
31 Tammi 20241h 4min
How can we use AI in education?
In Episode 3 of Season 2, we address the pressing question of AI in education.David is joined in The Rest is Education (digital) studio by Holly Thomas and Barry Cooper.Barry is Principal of The Globa...
17 Tammi 202432min
Is a school house system still relevant?
In this episode, Ross and David explore the British house system from its (probable) origin in the clans and dynasties of medieval Europe to the sorting hat and houses of Hogwarts. With a few diversio...
15 Joulu 202342min
Why should we teach classics?
Season 2 of The Rest is Education begins with a discussion about classics in education. David speaks to Anna Bell from the charity Classics for All, alongside author, musician and classics teacher Jul...
22 Marras 202341min
