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Ep 79: Is Becoming A Middle Leader In School Ever Worth It?23 Sep 202401:05:08

Is being a classroom teacher enough? Should we always strive to work our way up the ladder in school?

What is the boost in money like?

Is it *really* a stepping-stone?

Is your time just exploited?

We look at the pros and cons of becoming a middle leader.

We'd love to hear your thoughts.

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Ep 78: How Toxic Schools Use "Accountability" To Bully & Intimidate Teachers 16 Sep 202401:12:17

Join us on the Teach Sleep Repeat podcast as we dive into the toxic ways schools use observations, book looks, and display policies to control and intimidate teachers. We'll share shocking stories sent in by listeners and discuss the negative impact these practices have on educators' mental health and job satisfaction.

But don't worry, we're not just here to complain! We'll also explore healthier ways to hold teachers accountable without resorting to fear and intimidation. Let's work together to create a more supportive and empowering environment for educators.

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Ep 69: Alastair Campbell On Politics In School, Lowering The Voting Age & Being Optimistic01 Jul 202401:06:03

We are joined by Alastair Campbell, ex-advisor to Tony Blair in the New Labour government & host of the number 1 podcast in the UK "The Rest Is Politics".

Alastair has written two books aimed at school children with the aim of doing what sometimes seems impossible.... getting them interested in politics.

We talk about lowering the voting age, why all politicians aren't the same & what there is to be optimistic about in the current climate with the potential of a new government.

You can find Alastair's books here:

Why Politics Matter - https://amz.run/9JTE Alastair Campbell Talks Politics - https://amz.run/9JTF

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Ep 68: Should Private School Fees Include VAT?24 Jun 202400:52:30
Join us as we discuss the imminent plan to add VAT to private school fees. Long overdue? A bad idea? What do you think? We share our thoughts & ideas alongside a bunch of statistics about the current climate. Do get in touch with us and let us know what you think. Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teachsleeprepeatpodcast?igsh=MXFkZ2w0Z2k4bnRuNg==
Ep 67: Can Flexible Working Save Education?17 Jun 202401:10:53

On the first day of Teach Sleep Repeat, my true love gave to me, an episode about flexible workingggg.

On the second day of Teach Sleep Repeat, my true love gave to me, a hypothetical question about Hayden becoming a dogggg.

On the third day of Teach Sleep Repeat, my true love gave to me, a McDonald's bag without an apple pieeeee.

If you still want to listen to the episode, you are a true fan.

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Ep 66: Does Becoming A Parent Negatively Affect Your Teaching?10 Jun 202401:09:12

You can tell we've been away on holiday for a week because this episode is particularly scatty!

We reflected on taking our babies away for a week, how many Kripsy Kremes we consumed in a week & the importance of sports day all within one episode......

The bulk of the episode was a reflection about how to balance parenting and teaching. It was a good one!

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Ep 65: Do We Need A New National Curriculum?03 Jun 202401:11:30

Join us this week as we dive into a hypothetical situation in which the next government SCRAP the current national curriculum and start again.

Would this be a good idea?

What would the pros and cons be?

Is it even likely to happen?

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Ep 64: A SATs Reflection & The General Election27 May 202401:28:09

Well... here we go. It's general election time which means Dylan becomes insufferable! (Can you guess who wrote this description?)

Join two teachers talk about all things politics and education!

We also reflect on the 2024 SATs paper, highlighting some of the trickier / WRONG questions that appeared this year.

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Ep 63: A Leaving Teaching Success Story With Kate Languages20 May 202401:02:11

Join us as we chat with Kate about all things modern foreign languages (MFL) and her story of starting a successful education business.

We also touch on the Hutchinson school outrage after being contacted by an angry parent.

Oh, and skip the first ten minutes unless you'd like to hear Hayden rant about the broken dental system...

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Ep 62: Top Tips For New Teachers: 8 Things We Wish We Knew Sooner13 May 202401:10:58
In this week's episode, we (eventually) talk about what advice we would give brand new teachers if we had the chance. As experienced teachers, we have plenty of ideas that we wish we knew sooner, and understand how older staff can sometimes be a bit..... Negative about the job. Here's how to mould your enthusiasm and get the most out of the profession as a new teacher. We also discussed a crazy anonymous story from this week that Hayden found... It has to be heard to be believed! Hope you enjoy the show. Follow us on Instagram and let us know what you think: @teachsleeprepeatpodcast
Ep 61: Does School Prepare Children For Real Life?10 May 202401:04:16
You've heard it all before... School is useless! It doesn't prepare you for real life! Why don't we learn about taxes? We dive into this topic in detail. What do we teach that is pointless? What's the role of a school? What does life preparation even look like? Join us for a laid-back chat sprinkled with laughs and an all-round good time. Follow us on Instagram: @teachsleeprepeatpodcast
Ep 60: Mr P: Transforming Teaching With AI, The Impact of Austerity & Brutally Honest Children06 May 202401:15:16

This week, we welcome back Lee (better known as Mr. P) who chats to us about all things AI. Lee chats about exactly what AI is, including language models and how to train them, as well as how his platform (TeachMateAI) has been specifically designed to help teachers tackle workload and be as reliable as possible.

We also chatted about the long-lasting effect of austerity and budget cuts on the world of teaching and how teachers are being expected to do more with less.

We each also bring our own story about the brutal but hilarious honesty of children and how teachers really do have to quickly develop thick skin! It's a fantastic chat with some fun chats and a QandA from our listeners sprinkled in at the end. Hope you enjoy it! Follow us on Instagram: @teachsleeprepeatpodcast


Ep 77: 23 Things That Should NOT Be Expected From Teachers: Displays, Organising Trips & Orders09 Sep 202401:05:36
Are you an experienced teacher thinking of doing online tutoring? Come and join our team! https://forms.gle/EYg5npWk8bVGZo177 This week, we discuss the 23 point list that the teacher workload reduction taskforce suggested and that has not been written into the STPCD. Some of the things on this list are jobs you will do at some point in the year, but did you know you do not have to do it? Classroom displays... Moving classroom... Organising trips... Find out what else is on the list and let us know.. Is it realistic? Find the full list here: https://schoolsweek.co.uk/dfes-workload-reduction-taskforce-the-early-recommendations-in-full/ Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teachsleeprepeatpodcast/ Follow us on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/teachsleeprepeat.bsky.social
Ep 59: Should Teachers Be Banned From Displaying Tattoos In The Classroom?22 Apr 202401:10:59
Welcome back to another episode! Firstly, we catch up about our week & the importance of enrichment to children. Dylan discusses his class taking part in a drama workshop & Hayden ponders the difference between knowledge-based and skill-based learning. We then dive into the topic of tattoos & whether schools are right in effectively banning them from being on display in the classroom. The discussion morphs into a wider one about just exactly what professionalism even is and looks like, and how subjective it seems to be. Finally, Dylan introduced a quick light-hearted game that is great fun & could be used in the classroom. Follow us on Instagram: @teachsleeprepeatpodcast
Ep 58: The Hilarious Mrs Smith: Learning Stalks, Knobservations & Stand-Up Comedy15 Apr 202401:02:19
In our weekly catch-up, we discuss the difference between self-care and self-soothing, the fact Hayden is always ill & why McDonalds chicken nuggets taste like cardboard. Then, we welcome the awesome Mrs Smith to the podcast to chat about her stand-up tour, politics in education & her famous classroom glossary. Anyone who knows Mrs Smith knows you're in for a good time with this one. You don't get 70,000 Facebook followers by accident! Follow us on Instagram: @teachsleeprepeatpodcast
Ep 57: Making The Most Of Your Time Off: Say NO, Prioritise Tasks & Stop Comparing!08 Apr 202401:21:57
Join us as we have a wide-ranging chat around making the most of your time off. As teachers, we get a LOT of time off. We know this isn't as straight forward as it sounds. We work HARD & have a lot to do. So, why do some teachers thrive in their time off, but others feel so bogged down. Toxic schools, comparing to our peers & teacher guilt all play a part. Listen to find out how to combat all of these! Follow us on Instagram: @teachsleeprepeatpodcast
Ep 56: Sophie B: SATs Insights, The Best Way To Prep & Widespread Cheating (Part 2)01 Apr 202401:13:26
Our chat with Sophie morphed into a marathon conversation, so we are back with week with part 2 that is all about the Key Stage 2 SATs. Sophie is a SATs data guru and talks us through past patterns and what we are likely to see this year. She shares some super insight into what's needed to pass the tests & what to prioritise. We talk more deeply about whether testing in general is worthwhile, and the cons to the papers. We also discuss the open secret in education that is the sheer amount of schools who cheat when it comes to the tests. Teachers being told to tell children when they've got a question wrong, opening test packs early, or even outright doing questions for the children... You name it, it's happened. Follow us on Instagram: @teachsleeprepeatpodcast
Ep 55: Sophie B: Parenting and Teaching, Setting Boundaries At Work & Job Sharing (part 1)25 Mar 202401:02:45
Sophie B joins us as our first ever return guest on the podcast. Last time we spoke, Sophie was on maternity leave. Now, she has returned to work and is navigating parenthood whilst also getting back into the swing of things at school. We chat about how tricky it is returning to work, how you HAVE to learn to say no and stop working, and how job sharing has many pros and cons. What did you think of the episode? Let us know! Follow us on Instagram: @TeachSleepRepeatPodcast
Ep 54: Mixed Ability or Sets: Should We Group Classes Based On Ability?18 Mar 202401:17:27

Over the years, the narrative has changed as more and more research became available.

The overarching thought now is that setting in primary schools is not the way forward and that instead we should teach mixed-ability classes across the board.

But does this work in reality?

What are the drawbacks?

What is the ultimate best way to teach children?

We talk about the evidence, the lived experience, and all the possible options in detail during this episode.

Let us know what you think.

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Key Ideas

Taking care of one's health is crucial for teachers to perform their best.

Handwriting is an important skill that should be given dedicated time and attention in the curriculum.

Teaching foundational skills in math, such as time-telling and mental arithmetic, is essential for students' overall mathematical understanding.

Certain areas of the curriculum, such as time-telling skills and reading time, are often disregarded but are important life skills.

The priorities in the curriculum should be re-evaluated to focus on skills that are relevant and beneficial for students' future.

Research suggests that setting in maths can have a marginal impact on attainment, with higher ability students benefiting more.

Teacher opinion is valuable in the decision-making process for setting, and tests can be used to support or inform decisions.

An ideal school system for setting involves considering the needs of individual students and using a combination of teacher opinion and empirical data.

An individualized approach to education is crucial, taking into account each student's needs and abilities.

School culture plays a significant role in creating a positive learning environment.

Sets should be fluid and based on ongoing assessment rather than predetermined.

Differentiation by outcome and support are important strategies for meeting students' needs.

Both mixed ability and setting have benefits and challenges, and a hybrid approach may be most effective.

Real-world skills and experiences should be incorporated into education.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Hayden's Illness

00:39 The Importance of Handwriting

03:23 Teaching Foundational Skills

05:19 Disregarded Areas of the Curriculum

06:36 Differences in Pronunciation

08:49 Teaching Small Goals and Celebrating Progress

09:31 Finding Time for Handwriting

10:00 Explaining the Purpose of Handwriting

11:26 The Impact of Laser-Focused Teaching

13:37 Disregarded Foundational Math Skills

16:09 The Importance of Time-Telling Skills

19:09 Re-evaluating the Curriculum Priorities

21:28 Future Episode on SATs and School Struggles

22:28 Instagram poll

24:04 Setting in primary schools

27:01 Takeaways from the Instagram poll

28:29 The debate on setting in maths and English

30:01 The impact of setting on attainment

32:25 The benefits of setting in maths

34:36 The challenges of mixed ability in maths

38:16 The benefits of mixed ability in English

41:23 The challenges of mixed ability in English

43:10 The dilemma of setting and the role of teacher opinion

45:05 The decision-making process for setting

47:07 Setting in an ideal school system

47:55 Mixed Ability vs. Setting

48:29 Individualized Approach

48:56 Importance of School Culture

49:24 Fluidity of Sets

50:20 Realistic Approach

51:15 Negative Effects of Mixed Ability

52:07 Differentiation

53:25 Differentiation by Outcome

54:10 Differentiation by Support

55:08 Limitations of Differentiation

56:07 Benefits and Challenges of Setting

59:19 Differentiation in the Past

01:00:17 Differentiation by Size

01:00:38 Differentiation by Support

01:01:50 Limitations of Differentiation by Support

01:06:01 Realism vs. Idealism

01:10:38 Example of Effective Streaming

01:11:46 Reacting to Children's Needs

01:12:36 Importance of Support in Education

01:13:06 Broadening Horizons

01:14:22 Importance of Real-World Skills

01:15:20 Summary and Call for Stories

Ep 53: What Children Should Be Learning At Home (& What To AVOID!)11 Mar 202401:06:58
Following on from the discussion what exactly the role of a teacher is in last week's episode, we flip the narrative this time and discuss exactly what learning children should be doing at home. Times tables? Complex problem solving? Grammar and punctuation? Endless projects? What's actually useful? What's a waste of time? What might contradict what's going on in school? Join us for a good chat where we set out what children should be doing at home, what to prioritise, and what to avoid completely. Follow us on Instagram: @teachsleeprepeatpodcast
Ep 52: Brushing Teeth & Toilet Training: What Exactly Is The Role Of A Teacher?04 Mar 202401:15:14
This week, we saw a study where half of parents felt it wasn't solely their responsibility to toilet train their children. Labour want to introduce teeth brushing to primary schools. What exactly is too much to ask for teachers? We discuss it all in this week's episode, and more! Join us on Instagram and let us know what you think. www.instagram.com/teachsleeprepeatpodcast
Ep 51: The Best Things About Teaching Are.....26 Feb 202401:04:14
Doing a podcast about education during the most turbulent year in memory (strikes, funding crisis, retention and recruitment issues) is bound to throw up some negativity. This week, we thought we'd focus solely on what keeps us coming back to the job. Why do we still love it? Why haven't we quit, if things are so gloom and doom. We come up with our top reasons why teaching is still a great job and what makes us feel good about the profession. Let us know what you think. Instagram: @TeachSleepRepeatPodcast
Ep 50: Top Tips To Avoid Teacher Burnout19 Feb 202401:11:16
Teaching is consistently placed in the top 5 most stressful jobs there are. Burnout feels inevitable. With the wrong school & policy in place, it's practically impossible to avoid. However.... We do have control of enough in our job to help. Even just a bit. Here we talk about our top 6 actionable tips to avoid burnout. We do these ourselves & they've had an impact! We hope you enjoy. Let us know what you think. Instagram: @teachsleeprepeatpodcast
Ep 76: Controversial Teacher Opinions: Ditch Languages, Keep SATs & 4-Day School Weeks?02 Sep 202401:08:09

This week, we discuss YOUR controversial teacher opinions!

Blaming parents, keeping SATs, ditching languages?!?

We read out your submissions and give say what we think on hot talking points in teaching.

We even have a disagreement!

Get in touch and let us know what you think. You can find us at:

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Ep 49: Writing Assessment: How Many Schools Are Cheating The Broken System?12 Feb 202401:13:06
Writing assessment is broken. Ridiculously high bar for children to reach; a moderation procedure open to fudging; increasing pressure to meet certain end goals. Should we go back to formal tests? Is there a way to fix teacher assessment? Why are 'Published' pieces of a work a complete waste of time? Find out all that and more in this week's episode! Instagram: @teachsleeprepeatpodcast Bew report (2011): chrome-extension://efaidnbmnnnibpcajpcglclefindmkaj/https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/5a7a4d2b40f0b66a2fc015ab/Review-KS2-Testing_final-report.pdf
Ep 48: Is OFSTED Actually About To Change For The Better?05 Feb 202401:15:14
Join us for a chat about the current state of OFSTED in schools and the committee report into what needs to happen to change the horrific narrative around school inspections. What are the main problems currently? What are the most important and urgent changes we need? Is the new chief inspector serious about change? Hope you enjoy the talk! Let us know what you think on Instagram. Find us at @teachsleeprepeatpodcast
Ep 47: The School Absence Crisis: What Caused It & How Can It Be Fixed?29 Jan 202401:20:31

School absence is at crisis-level post-pandemic and doesn't seem to be budging much. We chat about the underlying causes, why playing the blame game won't help & what are the actionable steps that need to be taken to solve it. We look at a cross-party committee report from the House of Commons and the suggestions it made to the government. The fining system is limited and doesn't seem to be doing the job. Instead, it impacts low-income households disproportionately. What's the solution? Join us for a good chat! Follow us on Instagram: @teachsleeprepeatpodcast

Ep 46: Will The Teacher Workload Reduction Taskforce Actually Make A Difference?22 Jan 202401:32:28
The initial findings of the Teacher Workload Reduction Taskforce have been published and make for interesting viewing. The government have already responded to two suggestions, ruling out an extra INSET day but promising to rapidly review performance related pay. How many of the recommendations are actually helpful? How much is even going to affect most schools? Can we really trust the government to implement meaningful change? And most importantly.... What's the point unless Ofsted is fully reformed? Join us for an in-depth chat and let us know what you think. Instagram: @teachsleeprepeatpodcast
Ep 45: Is The Primary School Timetable Fit For Purpose?08 Jan 202401:18:32
How do primary schools timetable an over crammed curriculum? Are some subjects given too much time compared to others? Can a more flexible timetable have more pros than a fixed one, or is the change too disruptive? Over 50% of people we polled on Instagram said they would change their school's timetable, but does anyone have the *perfect* balance? We talk about everything from specialist teaching, unfixed PPA times & what even *is* the purpose of the timetable? Hope you enjoy it! Find us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teachsleeprepeatpodcast/
Ep 44: Hayden Vs Dylan: New Year's Resolution Challenge 29 Dec 202301:02:01
The boys see in the new year with the usual light-hearted look at the last week & the 12 months ahead. Both set a daily target for 2024 and set up a competition to see who will last the longest. Silly games are played, government 'leaks' and the usual shenanigans. Thank you so much for all of your support in 2023 & here's to 2024!
Ep 43: THE CHRISTMAS SPECIAL: Secret Santa, Memorable Gifts & Why Turkey Is Massively Overrated22 Dec 202301:02:55

Join us for a festive hour of laughs, quizzes, games and anecdotes! It's Christmas and boy are we ready to celebrate.

Hayden tries to ruin Christmas for Dylan.

Dylan serves up the hardest quiz round you'll ever see.

They both rant about how rubbish turkey is.

It's not to be missed!

Merry Christmas to all of our listeners, and we will see you before the new year!

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Ep 42: The Struggles Of Staying Fit And Healthy In Teaching: A Chat With Martin Malone (@TheTeachersPT)18 Dec 202301:00:17
Noticed your health, fitness and wellbeing declining over the years as a teacher? Us too! This week we chat with Martin Malone, an ex-teacher who is now best known as 'The Teachers PT' and pick his brains on how to battle against the relentless pressure of the job, and ultimately stay fit and healthy. If you find this as tricky as we do (now more than ever with new babies to keep us busy!), then why not write in with your experiences? Perhaps you could motivate us to get fit! (we doubt it). Martin's Instagram: @theteacherspt Instagram: @teachsleeprepeatpodcast email: teachsleeprepeatpod@gmail.com
Bitesize #5: School Dinner Desserts, A Finger Dilemma & The Ultimate Friendship Test15 Dec 202300:22:34

Hello and welcome to a laid-back, fun bitesized episode from Dylan & Hayden.

We enjoy some more blind ranking, discuss how much money our fingers are worth & Hayden tried to catch out Dylan with the ultimate friendship quiz.

If you want to lighten up your commute, this might just be the thing for you. It also might not.

Enjoy & make sure to find us on Isntagram @teachsleeprepeatpodcast

Ep 41: Christmas in School, Teacher Gifts & A Whole Bunch Of Owls11 Dec 202300:56:18

Welcome back valued listener/customer/friend!

This week we lean into our unhinged and playful side with an episode all about Christmas!

We play games. We talk about Christmas in school. We reminisce on our own good times. We delve into Christmas parties for the kids and Christmas parties for the adults...

Loved recording this and we love you if you're reading this.

Why not get in touch? We might even reply!...

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Ep 75: The Ultimate Back-To-School Guide For Teachers: Routines, Behaviour & Self-Care26 Aug 202401:11:24

The summer holidays are about to end & that means one thing....

The new school year is upon us!

In this episode, we dive into how to start off September with a bang & hit the ground running.

We talk about pretty much everything in this ultimate guide to going back to school:

Setting up routines

High expectations

Nailing behaviour

Managing your wellbeing

Building solid relationships

& Loads more!

We can't wait to hear what you think about the episode.

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Ep 40: The Drastically Changing Teaching Profession: Chronic Underfunding, Enormous Workload & Dwindling Respect04 Dec 202301:02:00

We are BACK in the same room with a full, normal, feature-length episode.

Hayden debriefs on life as a new dad with his 2-week old, Dylan laughs at Hayden going through exactly what he did last month and EVENTUALLY we talk about the drastic changes in the teaching profession.

We talk about the macro changes over decades, which are mostly for the better. We then talk about how drastically the career has changed since we started teaching about 8 years ago... This time, not mostly for the better!

Hope you enjoy, and if you do please consider leaving us a rating and sharing the podcast far and wide.

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Bitesize #4: Try These 5 Things Before You Quit Teaching (It Worked For Us!)01 Dec 202300:23:29

More teachers than ever are quitting, which means even more teachers than ever are currently thinking of taking the plunge and leaving the profession.

Here are 5 things you should definitely try before packing it all in.

These won’t work for everyone, but we’ve seen first-hand how these small steps can go a long way to salvaging a career in education.

They’re certainly worth a go before leaving completely!

Let us know if you’ve done any of these before and if they helped you.

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Ep 39: Can You Help Us?27 Nov 202300:08:52

A short stop-gap episode with just Dylan (Hayden is new-born Dadding!) & a small request from us....

Would you leave us a review? :)

Thank you so much to all of our listeners. You are the best.

Please let us know who you are and get in touch with us. You can find us on:

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Bitesize #3: Reflections on Newborn Parenting: The Best Hardest Thing Ever24 Nov 202300:25:37
With Hayden entering the new-dad club, the boys have an honest discussion about the life-changing event of becoming a father. From funny stories to serious thoughts, this is a must-listen for anyone wanting to learn more about the process and the realities it entails. It is definitely the Best Hardest Thing Ever. Please do find us on Instagram and send us a message. We love to hear from you listeners. @teachsleeprepeatpodcast
Ep 38: Heather Wright & Jane Considine on Amazing Books, Boosting Writing & Representing Female Teachers20 Nov 202301:05:30

We are joined this week by two extremely knowledgeable and lovely guests: Heather Wright and Jane Considine.

Heather created and runs the amazing 'Reading Rocks' which provides amazing opportunities to children, from book deliveries to author events.

Jane is a widely respected and well-known provider of training around all things English. Her methods and practice is implemented in thousands of schools across the world.

Recently, they both delved into the podcasting world with their show 'The Teacher Squad Podcast'. If you enjoyed this episode, why not check them out on all major streaming platforms?

As always, get in touch with us at:

@teachsleeprepeatpodcast on Instagram and Threads.


Bitesize #2: Top 5 Tips To Boost Teacher Wellbeing (Parody)17 Nov 202300:14:50

Join us on our second BITESIZE episode where we talk through the completely serious and real TOP 5 ways to boost teacher wellbeing in school!

Each of these 5 steps have been meticulously crafted and thought through. This definitive list is absolutely real and definitely not a made up section to parody absolutely crazy ways some schools treat staff.

In completely unrelated news that has nothing to do with today’s content, we are pleased to be sponsored by TOXIC SCHOOLS!

(we only broke character about 5 times!)

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Bitesize #1: Q&A Special: Leaving The Profession, Favourite Subjects & Our Worst Day Ever!13 Nov 202300:23:29
Welcome to the first in our new side-series - "Teach Sleep Repeat: Bitesize!" Most Mondays, we will top up your feed with a short episode. It could be anything... but it won't be long! We kick off with a Q&A special. There's not much we don't know about each other, but we found some bits! Let us know what you think. Instagram: @teachsleeprepeatpodcast
Ep 37: How Can We Fix Toxic Schools? (Problems And Solutions)10 Nov 202301:13:12

Toxic schools. If you don't work in one, then you've definitely at least heard the horror stories. Teaching is a job full of stress. Poor leadership, micro-managing and embedded expectations to sink massive amount of your own time just make things worse. In this episode, we reflect on some real-life examples of how schools become toxic, what a bad culture looks like, and how choices at the top trickle down to stress at the bottom. In an attempt to not be doom and gloom, we then talk about exactly what can be done to fix it! What does an excellent and wellbeing proud school look like? What is it like on the side with the greener grass? We hope you enjoy it. Please get in touch if anything we talked about today hit home. We'd love to hear from you. Instagram: @teachsleeprepeatpodcast

Ep 36: Why Are SO Many Teachers Quitting? (Top 5 Reasons)03 Nov 202301:17:07
It's time for the OFFICIAL* top 5 reasons that teacher recruitment and retention is in a dire state in England. *not actually official and just our opinion In this episode, we speculate on five particular elements of the career which we think are contributing the most to teachers quitting at an alarming rate! Fun fact: in 2022, 12.8% of newly qualified teachers quit within their first year... Join us as we explore some more juicy numbers and try ever-so-hard to get to the bottom of why. If you have any questions or want to share your stories and thoughts with us, get in touch! Teachsleeprepeatpod@gmail.com @teachsleeprepeatpodcast on Instagram and Threads.
Ep 35: Our Ofsted Experience27 Oct 202301:28:52
Every single teacher in the country knows the impact of *that call*. We reflect on our recent Ofsted inspection in detail & give valuable insight to the procedure and what we experienced as maths leads involved in a maths deep dive. Whether you work in a school who are due an inspection or just want to know what the process involves, this is a must listen episode! If you have any questions about the process and want to know more, get in touch! Teachsleeprepeatpod@gmail.com @teachsleeprepeatpodcast on Instagram and Threads.
Ep 74: How To Smash Your Teacher Training: 12 Tips To Success 05 Aug 202401:00:34

This week we speak directly to our upcoming teacher fanbase with 12 top tips to get the most out of your ITT (initial teacher training) whether it's the 3-year B Ed, the 1-year PGCE or anything in between.

Let us know what you think of these tips and this episode!

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Ep 34: Becoming A Parent - Sleep Deprivation, Projectile Vomiting & Celebrating Farts!20 Oct 202301:07:43
Welcome back! It's been an extremely eventful couple of weeks. Dylan became a dad! And Hayden is not far behind... We also had OFSTED in this week, and they deep dived our subject: maths. We'll be going into a lot more detail on this in a future episode, so stick around! I think it's safe to say we lose the plot in this episode. Dylan's childhood tales have Hayden pretty much in tears of laughter. Thank you for listening and hope you enjoy! Feel free to write to us any time: Instagram: @teachsleeprepeatpodcast  Email: teachsleeprepeatpod@gmail.com
Ep 33: Big Announcements!! (...And Some Other Stuff)06 Oct 202301:06:15

Join us for a particularly special episode in which we share some awesome news with you: our much-loved customers! I mean audience...

Besides our BIG ANNOUNCEMENTS, we get weirdly deep and discuss self-diagnoses, religion and perform impressions of the Tasmanian Devil... I'm not sure what to say really. It's an odd one. Hopefully by the end you'll understand exactly why!

We also host a Q&A section and answer some of the questions that you've written in. So if you want to hear more about Hayden's haircare routine, stay tuned for that part.

Thank you for listening and hope you enjoy!

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Ep 32: Teaching Assistants - The Unsung Heroes of Education29 Sep 202301:09:33

We all remember our favourite teaching assistants from when we went to school. They are the glue that holds things together and are an amazing support system not only for students, but teachers too.

We talk about the role, how it’s being squeezed, and the slow transformation of the role into something that is paid extremely little but with more and more responsibility piled on.

We also have a few messages to chat about from you lovely listeners and catch up on our week!

Thank you for listening and hope you enjoy!

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Ep 31: What Is The Point Of Marking?22 Sep 202301:03:57

Helllllloooooooo again and welcome back to another episode of Teach, Sleep, Repeat!

We are keeping the face-to-face podcasts AND we genuinely think this is one of our funniest episodes yet.

Get ready for a whirlwind tour of Hayden's latest stag do adventures, Dylan's Harvest Festival song game (pure laughter) and our good old chat answering the question posed in the title of this podcast....

What is the point of marking?

It's time consuming. It's not very helpful. Why do we continue to think it's important?

We hope you enjoy the episode.

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