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Welcome to Bedrock Talks, a podcast from the team at Bedrock Learning that delves deep into the heart of literacy in education. This podcast stands as a beacon for anyone passionate about enhancing literacy skills and understanding its pivotal role in education.
Each episode is a journey into the world of literacy education. We bring together a diverse array of voices from across the education sector, from seasoned teachers to renowned academics, policy makers to literacy advocates. All of our guests share a common goal: to explore and expand the horizons of literacy education.
We go beyond surface-level conversations. Our discussions are in-depth, nuanced, and filled with insights that only years of experience and expertise can bring. We tackle a wide range of topics, from innovative teaching methods to the latest research in literacy, the impact of technology on reading and writing, to strategies for engaging diverse learners. Our aim is to provide a platform where the complexities of literacy are unpacked and understood in a way that is both accessible and enlightening.
Join us and our guests as we illuminate the multifaceted world of literacy. Subscribe to Bedrock Talks and be part of a community that believes in the transformative power of literacy. Together, let's shape a more literate, informed, and connected world.
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S2E35 42. Scaffold up, don't dumb down! with Alex Fairlamb
What if the supports we give students could raise the bar instead of lowering it? We sit down with Alex Fairlamb, Trust Teaching and Learning Network Lead and Assistant Principal, and author of The…
S2E34 41. Removing barriers, changing lives with Krystian Liptrot (CEO of Life Changing Education)
The education system is at breaking point. With unprecedented exclusion rates and 44,000 teachers leaving the profession last year alone, something has to change. Enter Krystian Liptrot, CEO of Life…
S2E33 40. The complexities of reading... and what teachers can do to address them with Dr Megan Dixon
What happens when students can decode words perfectly but can't comprehend what they're reading? Dr. Megan Dixon, a literacy expert who bridges the worlds of classroom teaching and cognitive…
S2E32 39. Disciplinary Literacy in Primary Settings with Shareen Wilkinson
Could disciplinary literacy be the missing piece in primary education? Prepare to have your assumptions challenged as education advisor Shareen Wilkinson reveals how young learners can benefit from…
S2E31 38. How can secondary schools crack the reading nut? with Dr Laura Shapiro
What if our understanding of reading development has been missing crucial elements? Dr Laura Shapiro, developmental psychologist and senior lecturer at Aston University in the UK, challenges…
S2E30 37. Building a vocabulary-led curriculum with Lauren Bishop and Natalie Miles
When literacy becomes everyone's responsibility, something remarkable happens to a school's culture. In this captivating conversation, we speak to Lauren Bishop (Literacy Coordinator and English…
S2E29 36. What does literacy utopia look like, and how can we get there? with Jennie Shearer
What if every secondary school teacher knew how to teach a child to read? What if we stopped treating literacy as simply spelling and grammar exercises and instead recognised it as the foundation of…
S2E28 35. Breaking literacy barriers with Kaley Macis-Riley and Laura May Rowlands
Host Andy Sammons welcomes two extraordinary educators who are transforming how schools approach literacy: Kaley Macis-Riley, Senior Lead for Quality of Education, and Laura May Rowlands, Head of…
S2E27 34. The Role of EdTech within Literacy with Jenny Webb
What happens when we treat reading as a checkbox rather than an ongoing developmental journey? Jenny Webb, Director of English and Literacy at Carlton Academy Trust, pulls back the curtain on the…
S2E26 33. Getting implementation right: Upstream, downstream and root causes with Mark Miller
How do schools successfully implement change that actually sticks? Mark Miller, Director of Bradford Research School, joins us to break down the recent updates to the Education Endowment Foundation's…
S2E25 32. Reading is learning: Breaking down the artificial barrier with Natalie Wexler
Natalie Wexler joins Andy Sammons to tackle one of education's most persistent challenges: the artificial barrier between reading and learning. This eye-opening conversation dives deep into why…
S2E24 31. Revolutionising Education: Aaron Leary's Journey from Teacher to Innovator
Aaron Leary's journey - from a student grappling with language to co-founding Bedrock Learning - illustrates the transformative power of literacy in education. This episode explores personal…
S2E23 30. Interdisciplinary approaches to modern education with Carl Gombrich
Carl Gombrich is the Lead Academic at London Interdisciplinary School and oversees curriculum design, teaching, and learning. He was previously a Professorial Teaching Fellow of Interdisciplinary…
S2E22 29. The future of English with Elizabeth Draper
Ever wondered how English education is evolving to meet the demands of our rapidly changing world? Join us for a fascinating conversation with Elizabeth Draper, a trailblazer in the realm of English…
S2E21 28. Teaching early years speech and language with Steph Hammond
Bedrock's Andy and Morgan are joined by Stephanie Hammond, who's a Teaching and Learning Consultant offering bespoke training, auditing and support in pre-phonics skills, early reading, phonics and…
S2E20 27. Implementing a disciplinary literacy strategy with Sophie Prescott
With 20 years of teaching experience, Sophie Prescott has held various leadership roles across schools in the Midlands. From a background as a science teacher, her current responsibilities now…
S2E20 26. Impactful trust-wide digital transformation with Richard Anderton
Prepare to transform your approach to education technology with insights from Richard Anderton, the Digital Transformation Lead at the Arthur Terry Learning Partnership (ATLP). Richard joins us to…
S2E19 25. Death by PowerPoint: Improving CPD at Trust Level with Mike Gardner
How can you transform your teaching practices to be more engaging and effective? In this episode, we sit down with Mike Gardner, the Teaching and Learning Lead for Maritime Academy Trust, to explore…
S2E18 24. Innovation in Further Education with Holly Barnes-Lomax
Discover the hidden gems of Further Education (FE) as Holly Barnes-Lomax joins Bedrock Talks. Holly is the Teaching, Learning and Quality Lead at an FE college in Chesterfield.She takes us behind the…
S2E17 23. Need for (more than) speed: fluency and oracy with Sarah Davies
Sarah Davies is the author of Talking about Oracy which focuses on the development of effective communication beyond the parameters of the classroom. She is currently an Assistant Head Teacher at a…
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Bedrock Talks from Bedrock Learning has published 43 episodes since November 2023, covering topics in Education.
Bedrock Talks from Bedrock Learning is currently sporadic with new episodes every 2 weeks. Average episode length is 35m.
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