Episodes

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 routinesHigh expectationsNailing behaviourManaging your wellbeingBuilding solid relationships& Loads more!We can't wait to hear what you think about the episode.Instagram: https://www.instagram.c...

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!Get in touch:Instagram: @teachsleeprepeatpodcast

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

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 start...

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…Drop us a review & follow the podcast!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!Follow us on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/teachsleeprepeatpodcast?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==Rate our podcast or share it with ...

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.You can find A...

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==

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.Follow us on Instagram: @teachsleeprepeatpodcast

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!Follow us on Instagram: @teachsleeprepeatpodcast

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?Follow us on Instagram and let us know what you think: @teachsleeprepeatpodcast

Well... here we go. It's general election time which means Dylan becomes insufferable! (Can you guess who wrote this description?)Join two teachers talk about all things politics and education!We also reflect on the 2024 SATs paper, highlighting some of the trickier / WRONG questions that appeared this year.Follow us on Instagram and let us know what you think: @teachsleeprepeatpodcast

Join us as we chat with Kate about all things modern foreign languages (MFL) and her story of starting a successful education business.We also touch on the Hutchinson school outrage after being contacted by an angry parent.Oh, and skip the first ten minutes unless you'd like to hear Hayden rant about the broken dental system...Follow us on Instagram and let us know what you think: @teachsleeprepeatpodcast

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 ...

You've heard it all before... School is useless! It doesn't prepare you for real life! Why don't we learn about taxes? We dive into this topic in detail. What do we teach that is pointless? What's the role of a school? What does life preparation even look like? Join us for a laid-back chat sprinkled with laughs and an all-round good time. Follow us on 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 ow...

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 s...

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 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

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 sch...

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

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.Follow...

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 complete...

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