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Mind the Gap: Making Education Work Across the Globe

Tom Sherrington & Emma Turner
Teaching Strategies
Professional Development
Formative Action
Education
Cognitive Science
Educational Research
Curriculum Design
Oracy
Haringey Education Partnership
Teacher Development
Inclusive Education
Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)
Culturally Responsive Teaching
Desirable Difficulties
Spaced Learning
Retrieval Practice
Teacher Expectations
Assessment In Education
Education Psychology
Teacher Training

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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On this episode of Mind the Gap, Tom Sherrington and Emma Turner are joined by Professor Becky Francis, CEO of the Education Endowment Foundation, for a rich and wide-ranging discussion about the role of evidence in improving education - and the comp... more

On this episode of Mind the Gap, Tom Sherrington and Emma Turner are joined by Craig Barton - maths teacher, podcaster, and co-founder of Eedi - to discuss his ambitious new project: a series of 16 short books, each exploring a single, highly specifi... more

On this episode of Mind the Gap, Tom Sherrington and Emma Turner are joined by Alex Fairlamb and Rachel Ball, co-authors of The Scaffolding Effect, to explore what scaffolding really is (and isn’t) and why it has become such a pivotal idea in the mov... more

On this episode of Mind the Gap, Tom Sherrington and Emma Turner are joined by Sam Crome, teacher, leader and author of The Power of Teams, to explore what it really takes to build teams that thrive in schools. Sam reflects on why so much leadership ... more

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Recent Guests

Craig Barton
Maths educator, author and podcast host
Eedi (Chief Academic Officer)
Episode: Inside Craig Barton’s 16-Book Teaching Project, Mind the Gap, Ep.117 (S6,E15)
Alex Fairlamb
Educational Consultant, part-time Trust Teaching and Learning Coach, passionate about professional development in the North East.
Episode: Scaffolding Effectively with Alex Fairlamb and Rachel Ball, Mind the Gap, Ep.116 (S6,E14)
Rachel Ball
PD specialist at Steplab working to implement effective professional development in schools and trusts.
Steplab
Episode: Scaffolding Effectively with Alex Fairlamb and Rachel Ball, Mind the Gap, Ep.116 (S6,E14)
Sam Crome
Educator and author of 'The Power of Teams'
Xavier Catholic Education Trust
Episode: The Power of Teams in Schools with Sam Crome, Mind the Gap, Ep.115 (S6,E13)
Bennie Kara
Author and Education Consultant
Episode: The Hidden Lives of Learners, Revisited with Bennie Kara, Mind the Gap, Ep.112 (S6,E10)
Jude Arkwright
Head teacher at St Michael's Primary School
St Michael's Primary School
Episode: Continuous Provision Done Right with Jude Arkwright, Mind the Gap, Ep.111 (S6,E9)
Ann Palmer
Founder of Fig Tree International and experienced leader in education.
Fig Tree International
Episode: Leading With Courage: Ann Palmer on Diversity, Inclusion, and AI, Mind the Gap, Ep.110 (S6,E8)
Catherine Priggs
Freelance educator focused on history curriculum design and support.
Episode: What Makes a Great Curriculum with Catherine Priggs & Hugh Richards, Mind the Gap, Ep.109 (S6,E7)
Hugh Richards
Director of sixth form and former head of history at Huntington School.
Episode: What Makes a Great Curriculum with Catherine Priggs & Hugh Richards, Mind the Gap, Ep.109 (S6,E7)

Hosts

Tom Sherrington
Co-host and educator, notable for engaging discussions on teaching practices and educational strategies, rooted in extensive experience in the field of education.
Emma Turner
Co-host and educator with a focus on professional development in education, emphasizing best practices and equity in learning.

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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.
Social Mobility Rooted in Pedagogy with Alun Francis, Mind the Gap, Ep.108 (S6,E6)
Q: What is the role of further education in social mobility and what is it doing well?
Further education plays a crucial role in social mobility by preparing students for skilled occupations and improving their life outcomes, extending beyond just academic success to encompass quality of life and family well-being.
Memory Is the Residue of Thought: Daniel Willingham, Mind the Gap, Ep.105 (S6,E3)
Q: How do you go about studying critical thinking?
Critical thinking's transferability can be tested through controlled studies comparing students learning different subjects.
Fixing Math(s) Education with Anna Stokke, Mind the Gap, Ep.104 (S6,E2)
Q: What do you do when teachers prefer old methods despite evidence that newer methods may yield better results?
You have to deal with the people as they are, understanding their perspective, and provide specific evidence that showcases the effectiveness of teaching methods.

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The content focuses on education-related themes, particularly around effective teaching strategies, professional development, and addressing gaps in educational systems both regionally and globally. Tom Sherrington and Emma Turner frequently engage with expert guests to explore various aspects of education, including instructional design, classroom dynamics, and the integration of cognitive science into teaching practices. Noteworthy discussions touch on scaffolding, teamwork in schools, diversity and inclusion in education, and the importance of research-informed teaching methods. This podcast is distinctive for its commitment to showcasing a wide range of voices and perspectives from the education sector, allowing listeners to gain insigh... more

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