25 -Bringing Phonics to Life - How can 'Time for Phonics' support children to succeed with phonics?
In this first special episode dedicated to Phonics Ian and Andrew meet Sophie Pickles, Early Years expert, instructional designer and part of the team behind the Time for Phonics DfE-validated SSP pro...
2 Aug 202410min
24. Level Playing Fields - How can digital resources support and promote inclusivity?
Inclusive learning and creating equitable access to learning are essential considerations for all teachers to ensure all their pupils can succeed. In this episode Ian and Andrew explore some of the wa...
2 Aug 20249min
23. Up North - Regional special with Jonny Thelwell - Discovery Education consultant and teacher.
At Discovery Education our advisory team work across the country in regions, developing a deep understanding of the schools we work with. In this special episode Ian and Andrew spend some time with Jo...
2 Aug 202418min
22. Walled Gardens - How we can create safe spaces for digital exploration in order to develop critical thinking?
Online safety is of course a major concern for parents, carers and educators as we try to ensure our children can participate fully in the digital world and benefit from the huge learning opportunitie...
12 Jul 202410min
21. Devices in Hand - How can we ensure greater equity with access to digital devices?
Access to digital devices can have a huge impact on the ways children can learn using the power of digital. In this episode Ian and Andrew discuss some options for ways to increase availability and ac...
12 Jul 20249min
20. Time for Phonics - Why are digital resources effective in supporting children's phonological development?
Phonics are the foundation for literacy and learning. A secure understanding of phonics is essential and requires a range of effective resources to teach, reinforce, embed and, where needed, remediate...
1 Jul 202410min
19. Heading South West - Regional special with Ellie Fraser
At Discovery Education our advisory team work across the country in regions, developing a deep understanding of the schools we work with. In this special episode Ian and Andrew spend some time with El...
1 Jul 20249min
18. Maintain the Momentum - Why does digital provide rich support for the continuity of learning?
Carefully deploying a range of digital resources can help to support the continuity of learning by making effective links between home and school, providing opportunities for children to secure, devel...
21 Jun 202410min
