The Renaissance Space Podcast
The Renaissance Space Podcast is an opportunity to showcase all that global education has to offer. Each month we'll be uploading an episode focussing on a trending or hot topic within the education community. We'll be chatting to guests from all corners of the education sector. Who are we? Margaret Allen - Bringing with her a wealth of experience and an established educational professional network. As a former teacher, Margaret brings her own knowledge and understanding of how the education sector operates, specifically with EdTech and Primary Schools. Website: https://uk.renaissance.com/resources/podcasts/
Episodes
45 episodes
Insight into great teaching
In this episode, Margaret Allen sits down with Nick Hart, the Principal of Horizon English School in Dubai, to explore his journey from the UK to the UAE and the evolving dynamics of educational leadership.Nick shares insights into the ...
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25:41
Calculating the impact of Dyscalculia
In this episode, we’re joined by Rob Jennings and Cat Eadle, co-founders of The Dyscalculia Network CIC, for an insightful conversation on supporting learners with Dyscalculia....
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28:05
Turning the Pages - Weaving Space and a Place for Children
Join us on Weaving a Space and a Place for Children as we sit down with Maxine Low, a visionary educator with 27 years of experience at the forefront of education. Maxine's journey from Nursery Nurse to Headteacher has been guided by two ...
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Weaving a space and a place for children
Join us on Weaving a Space and a Place for Children as we sit down with Maxine Low, a visionary educator with 27 years of experience at the forefront of education. Maxine's journey from Nursery Nurse to Headteacher has been guided b...
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From Headteacher to CEO
Cathy has spent all her career in primary teaching starting work in central London. Having taught in several culturally diverse schools, Cathy moved to West Sussex and in 1990 became headteacher at Edward Bryant School in Bognor Regis.&nb...
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Can I read you my poem, Miss?
Kay Tinsley is an English teacher and the Director of Teaching and Learning at TKAT (The Kemnal Academies Trust). Before joining TKAT she worked in a variety of different contexts, many deprived, to secure school improvement. Kay has over 2...
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The WISE approach: Going upstream to tackle the source of the problem with Natalie Fountain
Join this conversation with Natalie Fountain, Regional Education Director for the WISE Academies Trust. This Multi-Academy Trust serves schools in the Northeast of England and comprises 13 primary schools, including one SEND primary school. Acr...
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22:35
Weaving a Narrative with Data: Meet James D'Souza
As James D'Souza steps into his 20th year as an educator, his story takes on a new chapter richly embroidered with data. He holds the role of Lead Practitioner and serves as the Head of Psychology, with a history of leading Sixth Form education...
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Designing a consistent and engaging reading curriculum: Outwood Grange’s journey to success
Join this conversation with Ben McGarry, Director of English for the OGAT primary academies, as he shares his experiences pitching and developing their trust-wide reading strategy and curriculum. This consistent approach across the academies al...
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The ABCs of trust leadership: Learners' Trust model for effective school improvement with Matt Freeston, CEO
Join this conversation with Matt Freeston, CEO of the Learner’s Trust, as he discusses the development of their ABC model – Ambiguity, Barriers, Complexity – and how this underpins everything from curriculum, finance, people and resources. This...
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Are you really an English Teacher?
Jeffrey Boakye is an author, broadcaster and educator with a particular interest in issues surrounding race, masculinity, education and popular culture. Jeffrey taught English to 11- to 18-year-olds for 15 years and now provides training for sc...
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Books and the different experiences they offer
Margaret Allen speaks to researcher Dr Sarah McGeown discuss the challenges of finding motivation for some children to be enthusiastic about reading and what to expect from readers of every ability. Sarah is at The University of Edinburgh as a ...
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How many hats can a teacher wear?
Bec Richardson is an experienced Primary School teacher at Irchester Primary School – part of Nene Valley Partnership Trust – 3 primary schools and one secondary. Her many roles include leading Key Stage 2 and reading across the sch...
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Celebrating World Book Day in a Secondary Setting
For our World Book Day special episode of the Renaissance Space Podcast, we speak to secondary school Librarian Sharan Kaur who explains how World Book Day is celebrated at her school.Sharan also discusses how the Complete Literacy Solu...
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Off the Shelf - A Look Beyond the Books in a Library
Alison Tarrant is the Chief Executive of the School Library Association and is Co-Chair of the Great School Libraries campaign. A school librarian before-hand, she set up a library in a new school, and was on the middle management team and held...
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26:13
Shining a light on data
Schoolsworks a MAT of eight primary schools have been using Star Assessments for about 7 years and now use the data to support key teaching and learning decisions across the Trust. With over 35 years experience in Primary sc...
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Christmas Special with HeadteacherChat
James chats with Jon and Lucy at HeadteacherChat for our Christmas special episode! Jon and Lucy give their thoughts on what's to come for senior leaders in 2023 and they announce their surprise addition to the Renaissance '10 Days of Christmas...
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Twinkl – so much more than worksheets
Oliver Wright’s journey from class teacher to Headteacher has enabled him to offer pragmatic advice and support to a number of Senior Leaders through his role at Twinkl.. In this podcast he shares with us how being creative and flexible is not ...
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How to crack the code of reading
Michelle Thomas, Director of Education will share how the School of Research Science in Dubai continues to develop its reading culture. Her leadership and in depth knowledge of English teaching comes to the fore as she articulates how the readi...
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Why you can count on multiple choice!
The conversations between colleagues are a great opportunity for everybody, including the participants, to learn more about what makes Renaissance tick and how it all came to pass and this podcast with Dr Gene Kerns is no exception. His knowled...
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Surviving the Summer Slump
As we head rapidly towards the summer break, teachers and children are just as excited as each other to shout “School’s out!” But how do we make sure reading progress isn’t lost during the break? In this podcast, Helen and Sally, two members of...
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How can we ensure that we're hitting the right level for children?
In his second visit to the pod, Matt Beighton introduces his new book ‘Write It. Level It. Teach It.’ – now available for pre-order – which you can grab a sneak peak of at
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Setting our sights on SATs: The journey and how to get there.
Assessment is sometimes considered a dirty word, but identifying and defining the needs of children through targeted formative assessment can help prepare them for their SATs journey. In this episode, Margaret chats with Nick Hart and Kelly Bux...
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“What can we stop doing?” – How can a Headteacher give his teachers some time back?
Michael Tidd, Headteacher of East Preston Junior School in West Sussex talks about how to balance teacher workload and wellbeing, confident in the knowledge that the teaching and learning meets the needs of his children, teachers, parents and t...
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