Teach Sleep Repeat (Dylan Price and Hayden Stevens)

Lee Parkinson (A.K.A. Mr P) is a hugely popular primary school teacher who has grown a huge online following through offering training courses to school staff, creating funny education related memes & hosting an award-winning podcast with his brother (2 Mr Ps in a Podcast).

Lee sat down with us to chat about all things 'ICT with Mr P' and how the decade long slog got him to where he is today.

We discuss Ofsted with brutal honesty, government funding and the effect it's had on our schools and also the impact AI could have on teacher workload.

Lee was a fantastic guest and we hope you find the episode as engaging and fun as we did!

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We've all either felt this way or had a conversation with a teacher that goes like this...

"I would leave but I just feel like I can't"

It's a widespread thought and this week we dive into WHY it is the case.

What are the pros of teaching?

What are the scary bits about leaving?

What can you do about it if you feel this way?

As always, pure honesty and openness from us, discussing real issues, trying to provide solutions and having a laugh along the way.

Let us know what you think!

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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

The longest EVER episode of Teach Sleep Repeat is here and ready for you to devour!

We speak to Emily Weston (primaryteachew on Twitter) about a LOT of different topics.

Emily has a passion for reading, teaches a mixed year 5/6 class and worked in a secondary school as a transition teacher, helping year 6 children make the huge leap to secondary school.

We talk about everything from controversial books to how Emily is, possibly, the clumsiest teacher to ever set foot in a classroom.

We had great fun with this one and hope you do too.

You can skip straight to 21:13 where Emily comes in, but before that Hayden has ANOTHER bird story, Dylan mangles his toe, and we share a Toxic story from one of our dear listeners.

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Emily's transition files: https://twitter.com/primaryteachew/status/1660697896201666572

Welcome to the brains of two teachers as we reflect on some absolute classic mistakes we've made in the classroom over the years. More importantly, we talk about how we've overcome them and grown as teachers. Follow us on Instagram: @teachsleeprepeatpodcast

Teaching, especially in the manic term before Christmas, can cause your health and looking after yourself to take a backseat.

Charlie, the teachers' health coach, joins us this week to explain why that doesn't have to be the case.

With amazing insight, scientificly backed apoproaches & a genuine desire to help, Chalrie has enabled thousands of teachers to live healthier, happier lives.

This is a must-listen!

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Have you seen the recent announcements from Ofsted and the government that explain how schools will be judged in the future?

The general consensus is in...... It's not good.

Join us as we chat about it and much more in this weeks episode!

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Ofsted have been back in the news and they've caused quite a bit of controversy in the education / teaching world!

New frameworks for how inspections will be carried out and how schools will be judged have been release to.... a mixed reception.

We talk about what the old system was, what has already been changed from this year, and detail the proposals for change from September 2025!

Let us know what you think.

Prioritising tasks as a teacher is essential to avoiding burn out.

A teacher's list is NEVER-ENDING and you will always find something else to do.

So what actually needs doing?

What can we bin off, and still not affect your class' learning?

How can you balance your input with the impact it has on outcomes?

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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

Welcome back!

This week we talk about a lot.

We touch on wellbeing, the curriculum, bad online influences, the power dynamic in the classroom and how other countries see education as a whole.

As always, we round it off with a couple of stories from the classroom.

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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.

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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

The Tories have been decimated.

Gillian Keegan has been booted out.

Two lovely sentences!

We reflect on the election result, talk about the line between being a fun teacher but also doing the job effectively, and share general tips on how to survive gruelling term 6.

We were pretty unhinged in this one.... Hope you enjoy it!

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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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This week, we chat about the apparent disconnect between what class teachers and leadership believe should be a school's top priority - behaviour or adaptive teaching...?

Joining us with heaps of data is the brilliant Gráinne Hallahan from Teacher Tapp to talk us through what educators say!

Make sure to follow us and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts!

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Another week, another episode, another guest!

We are with the brilliant Gareth Metcalfe and chat about all things maths.

Gareth is highly influential in the primary maths world and his resources (such as I See Reasoning and I See Problem Solving) are incredibly popular and well-respected across the country.

Gareth is passionate about helping as many teachers deliver excellent maths to all pupils and provides us with amazing insights into his beliefs, passions and future projects!

You can find Gareth on Twitter here:

https://twitter.com/gareth_metcalfe

Please get in touch with us!

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When we were at school, it felt like teaching was a job for life. Teachers were a broad range of ages, even being older more often than not.

What changed?

Why are so many teachers saying they can't see themselves doing the job long term?

Is teaching a job for life any more? Or is it something you simply have to step away from?

Join us as we chat about it!

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Hello everyone and welcome back to another episode!

This week, we had the pleasure of sitting down to chat with Rob Smith (the founder of Literacy Shed).

Rob's insight into his career path and what led him to building one of the most successful and widely used educational website subscriptions for schools.

Rob is funny, interesting and honest. We hope you enjoy this wide-ranging chat as much as we did & that Rob's shredder is still in tact...

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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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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/

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

This week's episode is something of a roller coaster ride. From the lows of taking in the pathetic government pay offer to the highs of our favourite teaching feel-good stories, all the emotions are on show! We finish with, as ever, some of your funny stories from the classroom. Get in touch with us! e-mail: teachsleeprepeatpod@gmail.com Instagram: @teachsleeprepeatpodcast

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

Flash back to episode 5 of this teacher podcast and the first episode that really struck a chord with many was our toxic schools podcast.

We asked listeners for their most TOXIC school stories ever and we received nearly 1000.

We trawled through them all and picked out the most shocking and have put them together for you.

Let us know what you think & if you have your own story, get in touch!

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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

Join sweaty messes Dylan and Hayden for the second instalment of 'recording a podcast together in a tiny room' We discuss how we're banned from working in the same year group, our general classroom banter and our opinions on children's behaviour. How much impact does school really have on a child's behaviour? Thank you for listening or watching. We love our loyal customers. We love it even more when you write to us! Instagram: @teachsleeprepeatpodcast Email: teachsleeprepeatpod@gmail.com

Our LAST episode of 2024 is packed!

We reflect on the best things from the last year, talk about the recent suggestion parents should be FINED for their children's bad behaviour & set some goals for 2025.

We hope you enjoy and wish you a very happy new year.

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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

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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This truly is a bumper episode.

We dive in to some of the leaked WhatsApp conversations that have surfaced from Matt Hancock's message leak, have a discussion about how some school's leadership foster a toxic work environment for their staff, and round it off with some more stories from the classroom.

These are two topics that sparked huge conversation, therefore this episode is over an hour long! Let us know what you think of the longer form content, or just get in touch with us here:

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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

This week, Dylan and Hayden have a good old catch-up after enjoying various half-term adventures, discuss wellbeing and the shocking state of the teaching profession when it comes to mental health, and share our first ever story from one of our listeners (it's already destined to be an instant classic). E-mail us your hilarious teacher stories, or just get in touch to let us know your thoughts on the podcast, at: teachsleeprepeatpod@gmail.com Find help here if you're working in a school and struggling with your mental wellbeing: https://www.educationsupport.org.uk/

New school year = New season! We are back after a week off and we are actually together in person! We talk about the start to the school year, moving house on the last day of the summer holidays, and discuss an email from a listener who is already disgruntled! Oh and the small matter of a whole bunch of schools potentially about to collapse... Thank you for listening or watching. We hope you enjoy the (awful) Geordie accents. Instagram: @teachsleeprepeatpodcast Email: teachsleeprepeatpod@gmail.com

This week, we go back to our straight-talking roots in helping teachers gain back time. After talking about parents' evening and our experiences with it, we move onto our 6 actionable immediate ways teachers can claim back some time. We hope you enjoy this episode as much as we enjoyed recording it! Instagram: www.instagram.com/teachsleeprepeatpodcast TikTik: www.tiktok.com/teachsleeprepeatpodcast

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

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

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

Nearly 2 years ago, thousands of teachers went on strike because of the broken, underfunded education system.

So, has education been fixed?

Did the strikes achieve anything?

The short answer is, no.

Education Is still broken.

Here, we discuss how.

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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

On our first ever podcast, we dive straight into the heavy subject of teacher strikes. Dylan role-plays as several unhappy anti-strike members of the public (with dodgy accents), and Hayden tries to explain the reasons why both still decided to take action on Wednesday 1st February. Oh, and watch out for a very special, royal guest...

The boys are back with a discussion on the Key Stage Two SATs which are currently underway. They talk about everything from why they were implemented in the first place to the effects they can have on school staff and children. As always, there's a 'stories from the classroom' segment to enjoy and we start off this week with a 'cool game!' as Hayden called it. For the first time, you can enjoy this episode on video! Why wouldn't you want to watch us talk instead of just listen? Get in touch with your epic stories and funny memories: Instagram: @teachsleeprepeatpodcast Email: teachsleeprepeatpod@gmail.com

Prepare yourselves for this one...

Join us as we discuss 'teacher martyrs' - a modern term that we define early on in the episode.

It's a pretty wild ride as Hayden gets rather angry at the state of education.

Is there anything we can do or is teacher martyrdom simply too engrained in our culture?

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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

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

Our first ever podcast episode was called "Why Are Teachers Striking?" and we released it back in February.

Fast forward almost half a year and teachers are STILL striking.

Why?

Is it justified?

Should strikes affect things like sports day, transition days, end of school performances?

What effect is the cost of living having on the profession?

Buckle in for a ranty one!

Please get in touch with us if you have any stories you want us to share on the podcast, of even if you just want to say hi.

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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

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.

The school year is (basically) over (for most people...)!

This week, we have a chat about the end of the school year, and all of the mayhem that comes with Summer 2 (the last half-term before the summer holidays).

We talk about how 'winding down' is a massive myth, reflect on transition day with our new classes & Hayden even has another of his weekly bird-inspired stories.

We can't believe the year is coming to an end, but the podcast will march on!

Thanks for listening.

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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==

The start of the new school year is just around the corner and we are super excited to get back teaching!

We talk about all of our favourite top tips for stepping back onto the crazy rollercoaster ride that is Term 1 as a teacher.

This covers everything from how to build relationships with your new class, looking after yourself and setting really high expectations (and how to stick to them)!

We also each give our top 3 unique tips that you can put in place from day 1 to help you hit the ground running!

Hope you enjoy this one.

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In this episode, we chat about looooads of different teacher topics.

The impact of striking. Tips for ECTs and trainees. Managing workload. Identifying workplace bullying. Getting over imposter syndrome & MUCH MORE!

Get in touch and leave us a review.. pretty please!

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The indisputable rise of teachers posting content on TikTok is causing heated online debate.

From setting unrealistic expectations, to sometimes being an outright safeguarding issue, we discuss the topic in depth.

- Does it encourage 'bad' teaching practice?

- Are inexperienced staff having the bar set too high?

- Should we ever be posting content including children online?

- Should personal devices EVER be used during lessons?

We hope you enjoy the chat and we would LOVE to hear what you think about this one.

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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!

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Our first ever guest, Sophie Bartlett (better known as @_MissieBee on Twitter), joins us for a fascinating chat about all things teaching.

Sophie has built up an impressive following online through sharing extremely helpful resources for teachers and standing up for what is right in education.

We talk about the struggle of staying positive and going above and beyond in a system that feels constantly under appreciated and devalued. Something Sophie makes look easy!

Sophie goes into detail on the benefits of the Shared Parental Leave government scheme, and how teachers in particular can take advantage of it during their own maternity leave.

This it NOT one to be missed!

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https://twitter.com/_MissieBee

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https://www.teachersspl.co.uk/

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This week we have a bonus episode for you all!

We asked our lovely Instagram followers and listeners for questions and you filled our inbox.

We ran out of time in the main pod, so here's the bonus one!

Should teachers' emails be available to parents?

Did we consider other careers before teaching?

What does a neuro-affirming classroom look like?

All this and more! Send your questions in for the next one!

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This week, we are delighted to be joined by the wonderful Maddie Moate. Maddie is a children's TV presenter, YouTuber, Author and West End star who has just released her latest book "How Does It Work?" which inspires curious children to understand how the world around them works. In our chat with Maddie, we discuss the importance of science, why fostering curiosity in children is vital, the desire to have more role models in STEM for young children (especially girls) & what her book does to try and do all of the above. Check out Maddie's new book "How Does It Work?" now: https://www.maddiemoate.com/howdoesitwork

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

This week, we reflect on our trip to BETT! We met loads of amazing people & companies, but also felt a bit overwhelmed by the choise and size of the event.

So, it inspired this week's episode. Yes, there are SO many cool edtech opportunities out there... But how many can schools actually afford? Can we train our teachers adequately? What's the point when English and Maths scores rule the roost?

We talk about 7 truths in teaching that we all need to be real and accept, as well as talk about as much as possible.

Throughout the episode, listen to Deb Lyons (computer science ambassador in a northern local authority) and Tony Cann, the founder of Learning by Questions. They both give their takes on the difficulties facing teachers and what they are doing about it to fix it!

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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!

This episode was inspired by a recent string of not-so-nice comments on social media from people who clearly have something against teachers... So we wondered... Why?! Who are the main groups? Where do they get their ideas from? & why are the minority of people always the loudest?!

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We aren't afraid of talking about the big issues in education, which means we also like to think of as many solutions as possible.

Here are 9 policies we think every school should immediately introduce.

What do you think?

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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

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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Welcome back!

This week, we discuss what makes an “amazing” teacher.

What things are always needed… Is there anything that is a bit of a gimmick?

Building relationships, subject knowledge, fancy classrooms…. What really matters?

Let us know if we missed anything… We probably did…

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Welcome back valued education customer teacher school staff friends!

We asked online for your best behaviour hacks and you didn't disappoint, so we go through our favourites that you can implement right away.

Before that, we got a little bit carried away with a chat about reading and teaching test style techniques for the SATs... We actually had a bit of a disagreement for once!

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In another week of teacher strikes, we discuss everything from WHY teachers are still walking out of the classroom to a list of lookalikes the children has for Dylan. Hayden feels like he's getting on a bit and picked up an injury and we also discuss leading maths and preparing for a visit from the big O.

As always, we end with some toxic anecdotes, confessions of a teacher and stories from the classroom. It's a jam packed one!

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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.

It seems like the extended episodes are here to stay!

This week, we chat about what formed our teaching practice when we started off in the profession, why losing is an important thing for children to experience, and we also dive into our career journey and how we ended up being able to drop to 3 days a week in school due to tuition.

We also kick off another new segment called "Confessions of a Teacher" and round it off with, as always, some stories from the classroom. Apparently, Dylan nearly cries again....

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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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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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Yes... We are releasing an episode on Christmas week!

This episode covers a whole medley of teacher topics, so there's bound to be something here for anyone.

Should year 6 abandon maths and English after SATs?

Would you rather call a parent or arrange a face to face meeting?

Is there any point writing down a learning objective?

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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

We asked you on Instagram what you wanted this week's topic to be... and you decided homework!

It's a hot topic and even Dylan and Hayden don't agree on this one.

We also catch up on what we have been up to over the Easter break and share some HILARIOUS answers from kids on their worksheets.

We had fun with this one. Enjoy!

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In this episode, we breakdown some of the best tools / schemes we use in the classroom.

With about 20 years teaching experience between us, we talk about what works for us, as well as how they could be implemented in a classroom.

From EdTech to scemes of learning, everything here is something we have personal used and benefitted from.

Just because it's not on our list doesn't mean it's bad! We'd love to hear what tools you couldn't live without as a teacher!

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Dylan and Hayden reflect on working in a sector dominated by the opposite gender and the effects of this on their job. They reflect on the wider question of if it is a benefit or a hindrance and share anecdotes from their years of teaching.

Just 15% of primary school teachers are male, but these statistics skew when looking at data for leadership positions.

It's a really interesting chat and we would love to hear what you think!

We also find out about the time Dylan tried highlights in his hair and Hayden's pet bird makes a guest appearance.

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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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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

Every teacher has heard it all before when it comes to the 13 weeks 'off' a year that we get.

It's used as a stick to beat us with, to justify tonnes of extra work and (even though we are in a retention crisis) a reason as to why our job is 'easy'.

So why do so many teachers struggle with the 6 week break? Why would some rather see it scrapped altogether? What are the pros and cons?

Join us for a great discussion, as well as the usual wiffle-waffle including:

- Dylan turning 30 and why the 30s stereotypes are true..

- An embarrassing chest hair related story

- Hayden's new obsession

- a couple of funny stories from the classroom

- a toxic SLT anecdote!

Hope you enjoy.

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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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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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

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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The summer holidays are in full swing and we are carrying on with weekly episodes of the podcast!

This week, Hayden takes the lead and is in complete control... And he wants to probe and find our more about Dylan's appearance (and win!) on Who Wants To Be A Millionaire a couple of years ago.

We also talk about an end of year quiz we put on for out colleagues and share with you guys a 'Family Fortunes' round from REAL children in our school.

Hayden rounds it off with a Toxic SLT story and a *disgusting* story from the classroom.

Hope you enjoy!

You've probably heard someone not in teaching say it before....

"Why can't you use what you've already planned?"

So teachers REALLY need to re-plan things for every single new class?

To what extent does buying into a scheme actually help?

If we are really serious about reducing workload and solving the retention crisis, is this something we could calm down a little bit with?

The next new fad will roll around in a couple of years and we will have to start again.... what's the point?

Are there other ways to adapt teaching?

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Happy 2025!

What better way to start off the year than with a brand new episode of Teach Sleep Repeat.

This week, we talk through 7 things that will help teachers smash the new year.

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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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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

Welcome back to another episode... Yes... It's just us two this week!

We dive into the hot topic of using Artificial Intelligence as a teacher, especially in helping to write end of year reports.

We did a BIG poll to find our teachers' opinions across the board and we look at both sides of the argument, before coming down strongly on one side.

We loved this one, and hope you do to!

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We have reached 100 episodes!

We look back at our favourite parts of the podcast (including one of the most genuinely funny moments of our lives...), talk about some key shocking figures from teaching and then dive into how we would lead a school if given the chance.

Thank you so much for joining us and here's to the next 200!

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Welcome to this week's episode where we talk all things side hustles!

We feel like we're always reading posts from teachers looking to earn some extra cash with a side hustle. Usually tutoring... but there are plenty of other options!

In this episode we talk about our side hustle and how it's grown over the last six years.

More importantly, how exactly we got started, what you NEED to do to pass that first hurdle, discussions on risk management and lots more general tips to help get you started.

Taking the first step is the hardest part... Hopefully our pod will help you do that! If it does...

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Dylan and Hayden are back with another jam packed ‘extended’ episode. We break down how much time teachers actually work across the year to try and dispel any myths that suggest teachers have it easy!

We also get an update on Hayden’s neck injury, give our FIRST EVER shout out to one of our dedicated listeners and share some more of our favourite stories from teaching.

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Full positive mode this week! Quite simply, we reflect on all of the best bits of the job. What keeps so many teachers going, despite the issues in the profession? Let us know what your favourite parts are 🙌🏻 Instagram: @teachsleeprepeatpodcast

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.

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

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Another packed episode this week! Hayden brings "2 truths 1 lie" to the table, both discuss the current uproar and controversy surrounding the editing of Roald Dahl's books, and we bring you a couple more stories from the classroom! This controversial topic is bound to split opinion! Why not let us know what you think via our email or Instagram? Find us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teachsleeprepeatpodcast/ Email us your hilarious and embarrassing school stories (we reply to everyone!): teachsleeprepeatpod@gmail.com

Hayden is BACK from a residential trip last week which has inspired this week's topic.

His ego is now as big as ever after an encounter he explains in this episode.... He's going to be unbearable for weeks!

The boys also reflect on some training they recently had around the mental health of young people and discuss the frightening statistics around our children's wellbeing.

We are always after some funny classroom stories. Get in touch and let us know to be featured on the show!

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We dive into our experiences of teacher training! We both took a route into teaching through university, so talk about how that worked as well as the best and worst parts of our training. We also have a couple of stories from teacher training and even dive in to how we secured our first jobs. Thanks for listening!

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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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

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.

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