Mind the Gap

the duo discusses Emma’s upcoming publication, Simplicitus, an extraordinary collection of resources about primary curriculum. A major focus of the book is rooting curriculum in the actualities of primary education, particularly finding interconnected disciplines and creating complementary units.

In the second part of the discussion, Tom, Emma, and Francis discuss special schools and their importance to the education system. Francis has been a headteacher in a special school for three years and in that time she has garnered a wealth of knowledge and experience.

For this episode, Tom and Emma chat with education “sister act” Tracey Adams and Sonia Thompson. The pair discuss their roles at St. Matthew’s Primary School in Birmingham

Goodwin and Oliver Caviglioli, co-authors of  The Organise Ideas: Thinking By Hand, Extending The Mind, about all things graphic organization. This episode discusses how our memory and organization intertwine to create more comprehensive knowledge and memory in education.

Tom and Emma reflect on the successes and events of the previous year while thanking educators worldwide for their dedication through a difficult 2021

Peps Mccrea, author of books such as Motivated Teaching and Memorable Teaching discusses training, mentoring, and his development of an ultra concise approach.

John Tomsett and Mary Myatt join Mind the Gap to discuss their new co-authored book, Huh: Curriculum conversations between subject and senior leaders.

Tom Sherrington and Emma Turner welcome Alex Quigley, an educator, blogger, and author, on the 30th episode of Mind the Gap.

Tom and Emma discuss the Early Career Framework in the UK, professional learning, instructional coaching, needs for NQTs, mentorship, and more.