Chris Dyson is the former headteacher of Parklands Primary school in Leeds, located in one of Europe’s largest council estates. Here, he was a National Leader of Education (NLE), helping to drive improvements across Yorkshire. Seeing schools achieve sustained improvement is his abiding passion.In January this year Chris moved to Birmingham, to take up the role of deputy CEO of the Create Partnership Trust, an organisation responsible for the education of 3,000 children. His strength is in changing the culture in school environments through prioritising the wellbeing of both teachers and children.00:00 Intro00:29 A lot of love03:45 Mrs George and Chris’ school days06:15 Why did you become a teacher?07:51 What was it like to be a child in classroom when you won Teacher of the Year 2004?08:50 As a leader, did you try to replicate your classroom throughout school?13:19 “When I started at Parklands…they didn’t want me”17:14 Behaviour and how I got children and staff to come with me21:20 You have to value your staff30:01 Teachers on a hit list and uncomfortable conversations32:45 Sharing is caring, it’s for the children 34:27 How do you attract the best teachers to your school?37:07 School culture vs school trappings43:09 Ofsted45:22 Bringing your daughter to Parklands47:10 Bringing a community together53:53 “I took the excluded children and I gave them £10’000”58:21 “Mosquegate”61:33 Generating thousands of pounds through relationships with businesses68:22 What are the biggest myths about outstanding schools?Follow Chris:X: https://twitter.com/chrisdysonHTLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-dyson-deputy-ceo-create-trust-03122b16/Follow White Rose Education:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whiteroseeducation/?hl=enFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/whiteroseedu/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@whiteroseeducationYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_N77kci_H7QM41tMs2ph7wX: https://twitter.com/WhiteRoseEdLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/white-rose-education/Website: http://whiteroseeducation.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Professor Nira Chamberlain OBE is one of the UK’s most eminent mathematicians, President of the Mathematical Association and former President of the Institute of Mathematics and its Applications. In 2018 he was named the World's Most Interesting Mathematician.We could go on, but suffice to say that Professor Chamberlain is passionate about maths, its teaching and its application. He has over 30 years of experience at writing mathematical algorithms that solve complex industrial problems and five - yes, five - mathematical doctorates.Topics Liam and Nira discuss include:00:00 Intro00:33 Maths isn’t important, every phone has a calculator.06:35 I don’t need maths, I’m going to be a footballer.13:53 Nira’s job as a mathematical modeller14:53 Is maths the best game that has ever been invented?20:35 The first mathematical question I received in infant school and the power of maths.24:42 A boxer! “You don’t need anybody’s permission to be a great mathematician!”26:53 “You are technically weak and naive if you ever think you can do a PhD in mathematics.”29:14 Is this subconscious racism?33:01 How do you promote diversity and where do changes need to happen?38:53 A singer! “You don’t need anybody’s permission to be a great mathematician!”42:37 The President of the IMA – Building a Powerful Mathematical Identity44:32 The 5th most influential black person in the UK51:30 “Being the first is nothing to be proud of, but it is called to ensure that one is not the last.”53:19 What will engage and inspire future mathematicians?57:21 Black PantherFollow Nira:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dtnirachamberlain/X: https://twitter.com/ch_niraLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/professor-dr-nira-chamberlain-obe-fima-fors-csci-phd-hondsc-60b0491b/Follow White Rose Education:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whiteroseeducation/?hl=enFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/whiteroseedu/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@whiteroseeducationYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_N77kci_H7QM41tMs2ph7wX: https://twitter.com/WhiteRoseEdLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/white-rose-education/Website: http://whiteroseeducation.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Laura McInerney is a former teacher, Schools Week editor and Guardian education columnist. In 2017 she co-founded Teacher Tapp, the daily survey of more than 10,000 teachers. She once took the education secretary to court - and won.Teacher Tapp asks three questions every day, helping to build a real picture of school life. The results provide the data teachers need to see the wood for the trees and drive positive change from the ground up.Laura sits down with Liam to discuss:00:00 Intro00:29 What is Teacher Tapp?04:01 Why is sharing information so important?05:55 What does Teacher Tapp tell us about working in school?06:09 Supporting your colleagues and support from leaders07:39 Pregnancies and bereavements08:20 Lieu days, gym memberships and free tea and coffee10:35 Who are the happiest teachers?11:27 Only 63% of leaders think they will still be there in 3 years…11:53 Who has the hardest job in school and who are the most unhappy?12:53 Why are they unhappy?16:19 What do we know about burnout and compassion fatigue?17:32 Is school life different in authority-maintained schools, academies and independent schools?22:45 What do teachers spend their time doing?25:55 How can we save teachers time?27:04 How is technology used in the classroom?29:19 What does the data tell us about the thoughts of students and teachers on the subject of identifying as LBGTQ+?31:31 There are some small inexpensive things you can do as a leader which make a difference35:37 What is the best day for a staff meeting?37:36 When should we have our INSET days?38:23 Why do we need Teacher Tapp?40:45 How can people get in touch with Teacher Tapp?Follow Laura:X: https://twitter.com/miss_mcinerneyLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauramcinerney1/Follow Teacher Tapp:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teachertapp/?hl=enFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/TeacherTapp/X: https://twitter.com/TeacherTappLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/teachertappFollow White Rose Education:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whiteroseeducation/?hl=enFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/whiteroseedu/X: https://twitter.com/WhiteRoseEdTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@whiteroseeducationYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_N77kci_H7QM41tMs2ph7wLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/white-rose-education/Website: http://whiteroseeducation.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jamie Gilbert is a passionate advocate of SEMH education, working with the Department for Education to raise awareness of the issues SEMH teachers and children face. He’s also a content creator with over a million followers, and uses his platform to share a positive understanding of SEMH and ADHD conditions.Jamie has ten years of teaching experience and runs SEMH United, a football club for SEMH students in the North East of England.00:00 Intro00:33 Teaching found me, as a child I wanted to be a Weapons System Officer.05:25 There are specific things I do each day which have a huge impact upon my children.08:29 Why does your classroom look the way it does?09:53 How we changed our approach and my advice to ALL parents.13:28 Does your school have a padded cell?16:40 There’s a defective gene DRD2 which affects dopamine and emotions.17:29 SEMH United20:18 What do the acronyms SEMH, PRU, ADHD, EHCP, EBD stand for?21:55 How I enable my ADHD children to focus.23:22 Part of our curriculum is learning about autism, Asperge’s, dyslexia and ODD.25:24 Hyperfocus, OFSTED, Primary and Secondary28:34 ADHD was only officially recognised by the NHS in the year 200029:49 There’s so much negative stigma, “It’s bad parenting.” It’s not!32:27 Teaching strategies, rewards, engagement and painting nails.36:54 How to repair relationships and crisis strategies41:19 Does it ever go wrong?45:19 The aim of our school and what does behaviour really mean.45:58 The journey to over a million TikTok followers.49:30 The next steps for Mr G and the SEMH curriculum.52:30 What the curriculum could look like.53:57 Key advice to teachers and parents.56:17 Medication57:59 Have children suffered from their time in mainstream?60:15 Isolations and detentions64:16 Jamie’s advice to teachers in the early stages of their career.Follow Jamie:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mrgteacher/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100092006744036TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mrgteacherFollow White Rose Education:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whiteroseeducation/?hl=enFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/whiteroseedu/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@whiteroseeducationYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_N77kci_H7QM41tMs2ph7wX: https://twitter.com/WhiteRoseEdLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/white-rose-education/Website: whiteroseeducation.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On Sunday 10th September, our first three episodes featuring inspirational educators will be available to watch and listen to on all major platforms. Join an inspiring conversation with Professor Nira Chamberlain, Forbes' Excellent Mathematician of the Year as he dispels everyday myths, get a front-row seat to the future of educational journalism and tech with Laura McInerney, the CEO and Co-Founder of Teacher Tapp, and Unlock the potential of students with SEMH and ADHD as Jamie Gilbert, an educator with 1.1 million followers, shares his trailblazing methods.Subscribe now! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.