Mind the Gap: Making Education Work Across the Globe

Tom Sherrington & Emma Turner

Education

Professional Development

Teaching Strategies

Curriculum Design

Teacher Training

Early Childhood Education

Continuous Provision

Educational Research

Pedagogy

Cognitive Science

Primary Reading

Reading Fluency

Primary Education

Professional Development In Education

Haringey Education Partnership

Curriculum Development

Anti-Racism

Phonics

Research-Based Teaching

Reading Comprehension

Tom Sherrington and Emma Turner, UK-based and internationally-recognized education authors and consultants, have a lot on their minds. From best practices in classroom teaching to sustaining PD that makes an impact, they’re aware of the techniques that work, those that don’t, and the gaps that exist in education systems, within and across nations. In this podcast, they present proven strategies an... more

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Publishes	Twice monthly	Episodes	132	Founded	6 years ago
Number of Listeners		Category	Education

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Behaviour, Belonging, and Better Schools with Michael Chiles, Mind the Gap, Ep.130 (S7,E3)

On this episode of Mind the Gap, Tom Sherrington and Emma Turner are joined by Michael Chiles, headteacher and author of several educational books, for a candid and practical conversation about what school improvement really looks like from the headt... more

Today • 58 min

Keeping Great Teachers with Dr Haili Hughes, Mind the Gap, Ep.129 (S7,E2)

On this episode of Mind the Gap, Tom Sherrington and Emma Turner are joined once again by Dr Haili Hughes, Associate Professor at La Trobe University in Melbourne, for a wide-ranging conversation about teacher development, retention, professional ide... more

25 Sep 2026 • 57 min • Most popular

Making Coaching Work in Schools with Matt Stone, Mind the Gap, Ep.128 (S7,E1)

On this episode of Mind the Gap, Tom Sherrington and Emma Turner open a brand new season with Matt Stone, Director of Education at Teaching Walkthrus and lead author of Coaching Walkthrus, for a deeply practical conversation about what it really take... more

4 Sep 2026 • 1 hr 1 min

Why Executive Function Matters for Every Child with Sarah Oberle, Mind the Gap, Ep.127 (S6,E25)

On this episode of Mind the Gap, Tom Sherrington and Emma Turner are joined by Dr. Sarah Oberle, primary teacher, cognitive science advocate and co-author of Executive Functions for Every K–3 Classroom, for a rich and highly practical conversation ab... more

24 Jul 2026 • 1 hr 2 min

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Recent Guests

Haili Hughes

Associate Professor at La Trobe University, Melbourne

La Trobe University

Episode: Keeping Great Teachers with Dr Haili Hughes, Mind the Gap, Ep.129 (S7,E2)

Matt Stone

Director of Education at Teaching Walkthrus

Teaching Walkthrus

Episode: Making Coaching Work in Schools with Matt Stone, Mind the Gap, Ep.128 (S7,E1)

Sarah Oberle

Author of Executive Function for Every K–3 Classroom

Mind the Gap / Author

Episode: Why Executive Function Matters for Every Child with Sarah Oberle, Mind the Gap, Ep.127 (S6,E25)

Shaun Allison

Co-head teacher, Durrington High School; co-author of Making Every Lesson Count

Durrington High School / Making Every Lesson Count

Episode: Making Every Lesson Continue to Count (11 Years Later) with Shaun Allison and Andy Tharby, Mind the Gap, Ep.126 (S6,E24)

Andy Tharby

Head of English, Durrington High School; co-author of Making Every Lesson Count

Durrington High School / Making Every Lesson Count

Episode: Making Every Lesson Continue to Count (11 Years Later) with Shaun Allison and Andy Tharby, Mind the Gap, Ep.126 (S6,E24)

Daisy Christodoulou

Director of Education at No More Marking

No More Marking

Episode: Comparative Judgement and the Future of Assessment with Daisy Christodoulou Mind the Gap, Ep.125 (S6,E23)

Mary Myatt

Author and educator discussing The Ambitious Years

Author, The Ambitious Years

Episode: Reclaiming the Ambitious Years with Mary Myatt, Mind the Gap, Ep.124 (S6,E22)

Dixie-Louise Dexter

EYFS Lead and Class Teacher, Ashby Hill Top Primary School

Ashby Hill Top Primary School

Episode: Where the Magic Happens: Inside an Exceptional EYFS Classroom with Dixie-Louise Dexter, Mind the Gap, Ep.123 (S6,E21)

Tom Needham

Author on Engelmann's Direct Instruction, part of the In Action series

Author

Episode: Teaching Through Examples: The Power of Direct Instruction with Tom Needham, Mind the Gap, Ep.122 (S6,E20)

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Tom Sherrington

Host of Mind the Gap: Making Education Work Across the Globe; educator and author

Emma Turner

Co-host of Mind the Gap; educator and co-presenter

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4.7 out of 5 stars from 76 ratings

Tom and Emma need to invest in better microphones….
Tom and Emma need to invest in better microphones and / or place the microphone closer to them so that the recordings are clearer and present.
Otherwise, generally interesting guests and conversations.
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Guests are interesting and the conversations are valuable for practitioners.

Audio quality could be clearer; better mic setup would help.

Content is practical and grounded in real-world classroom and school leadership experiences.

Sponsorships are present and can be useful, though the show could lean more on concise promos.

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Apple Podcasts	#172	United Kingdom/Education
Apple Podcasts	#226	Australia/Education

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Making Every Lesson Continue to Count (11 Years Later) with Shaun Allison and Andy Tharby, Mind the Gap, Ep.126 (S6,E24)

Q: Can you tell our listeners where you work and what your work involves?

Shaun and Andy describe their roles at Durrington High School, their work in leading a high-needs school, and how their collaboration in developing and applying Making Every Lesson Count has shaped practice across the school and beyond.

Where the Magic Happens: Inside an Exceptional EYFS Classroom with Dixie-Louise Dexter, Mind the Gap, Ep.123 (S6,E21)

Q: How explicit are you linking classroom activities to science and geography concepts, and how does that shape four-year-olds' learning.

We build from the children's immediate environment and experiences, then expand outward to local places like the town and London, linking geography and history to concrete activities in continuous provision so learning is meaningful, integrated, and age-appropriate.

Lighting the Fire: Motivation and Meaning in Teaching with Christian Mba, Mind the Gap, Ep.121 (S6,E19)

Q: How does the book frame the balance between individual teacher styles and shared best practices without turning teaching into a production line?

He emphasizes that there is no single template for great teaching; instead, teachers should bring their unique voices while aligning with a clear why, which serves as a compass for pedagogical choices and equity-focused outcomes.

Leading With Courage: Ann Palmer on Diversity, Inclusion, and AI, Mind the Gap, Ep.110 (S6,E8)

Q: Is there a particular mindset shift that a member of staff would need to go through to move from that deputy role into headship?

Transitioning from deputy to headship entails significant perception changes from staff, requiring the new head to build confidence through engagement and outward focus.

Leading With Courage: Ann Palmer on Diversity, Inclusion, and AI, Mind the Gap, Ep.110 (S6,E8)

Q: Are you talking about recruitment or assessment and attainment for children? What sorts of issues are dominant?

Palmer works with leaders on various issues, focusing on career coaching and helping them navigate challenges especially when moving into senior roles.

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This show centers on practical, evidence-informed education practice at the classroom and school level, with hosts interviewing researchers, authors, and school leaders from around the world. Topics span executive function, assessment, direct instruction, coaching, leadership, curriculum design, PD, and the role of technology and AI in education. A notable strength is the steady mix of theory and real-world case studies, along with a recurring focus on scalable, high-leverage practices and meaningful teacher professional development. A few guests are prominent researchers and authors who translate research into classroom strategy, while others bring frontline leadership and coaching perspectives that help schools improve outcomes.

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