Videos
![How Much Of An Issue Is BEHAVIOUR In School? Teacher Tapp Insights with Gráinne Hallahan [Ep 104]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/rtpoIZdHXoA/maxresdefault.jpg "How Much Of An Issue Is BEHAVIOUR In School? Teacher Tapp Insights with Gráinne Hallahan [Ep 104]")
April 16, 2025
How Much Of An Issue Is BEHAVIOUR In School? Teacher Tapp Insights with Gráinne Hallahan [Ep 104]
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 su…
![Maddie Moate Talks Inpriting Children Through Science! [Ep 103]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/r0hs78AH9yM/maxresdefault.jpg "Maddie Moate Talks Inpriting Children Through Science! [Ep 103]")
April 15, 2025
Maddie Moate Talks Inpriting Children Through Science! [Ep 103]
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…
![Deep Diving The 'School Teachers Pay and Conditions Document'': Know Your RIGHTS! [Ep 102]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/b6ciwuDIc7s/maxresdefault.jpg "Deep Diving The 'School Teachers Pay and Conditions Document'': Know Your RIGHTS! [Ep 102]")
April 9, 2025
Deep Diving The 'School Teachers Pay and Conditions Document'': Know Your RIGHTS! [Ep 102]
It's not the most interesting or riveting read, but many teachers simply are not aware what is in the School Teachers Pay and Conditions Document and this leads to many teachers not knowing their rights.
Whether it's directed time, additional word, PPA arrangements, TLR payments or just wellbeing i…
![Why Do So Many People HATE Teachers? [Ep 101]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/GhVnn80Nq-s/maxresdefault.jpg "Why Do So Many People HATE Teachers? [Ep 101]")
April 8, 2025
Why Do So Many People HATE Teachers? [Ep 101]
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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![How We Would LEAD A School: Planning, Marking, Play & Wellbeing [Ep 100]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/oZJrFlIYVtI/maxresdefault.jpg "How We Would LEAD A School: Planning, Marking, Play & Wellbeing [Ep 100]")
April 7, 2025
How We Would LEAD A School: Planning, Marking, Play & Wellbeing [Ep 100]
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 u…
![Have Ofsted COMPLETELY Lost Their Minds? [Ep99]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/VC6KnLcOiow/maxresdefault.jpg "Have Ofsted COMPLETELY Lost Their Minds? [Ep99]")
April 6, 2025
Have Ofsted COMPLETELY Lost Their Minds? [Ep99]
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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![Have We OVERCOMPLICATED Teaching? Why Simplicity Is Key [Ep 98]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/8K7IF8tOlak/maxresdefault.jpg "Have We OVERCOMPLICATED Teaching? Why Simplicity Is Key [Ep 98]")
April 5, 2025
Have We OVERCOMPLICATED Teaching? Why Simplicity Is Key [Ep 98]
This week, we dive into why teaching has become SO much more complicated, the role has evolved, and we are asking more than ever from out children.... But is it for a good reason? Are we prioritising the right things?
We would love to hear what you think!
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![The HARSH Realities Of Teaching: 7 Things We Need To Talk About [Ep 97]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/XSNXJpabXuk/maxresdefault.jpg "The HARSH Realities Of Teaching: 7 Things We Need To Talk About [Ep 97]")
March 31, 2025
The HARSH Realities Of Teaching: 7 Things We Need To Talk About [Ep 97]
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? Ca…
![15 Amazing Classroom Tools Every Teacher Should Try Out! [Ep 96]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/YD9T1ludmSI/maxresdefault.jpg "15 Amazing Classroom Tools Every Teacher Should Try Out! [Ep 96]")
March 30, 2025
15 Amazing Classroom Tools Every Teacher Should Try Out! [Ep 96]
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 ha…
![Why Do So Many Teachers Feel TRAPPED In The Job? [Ep 95]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/LcT1HF-YMgc/maxresdefault.jpg "Why Do So Many Teachers Feel TRAPPED In The Job? [Ep 95]")
March 29, 2025
Why Do So Many Teachers Feel TRAPPED In The Job? [Ep 95]
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 abou…
![The ULTIMATE 2025 Guide For Teachers: 7 Things You Need To Try! [Ep 94]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/U3t8YjSrHeI/maxresdefault.jpg "The ULTIMATE 2025 Guide For Teachers: 7 Things You Need To Try! [Ep 94]")
March 29, 2025
The ULTIMATE 2025 Guide For Teachers: 7 Things You Need To Try! [Ep 94]
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.
Let us know what you think & follow us on...
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![Should We FINE Bad Behaviour In School? [Ep 93]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/e11N7oYlydk/maxresdefault.jpg "Should We FINE Bad Behaviour In School? [Ep 93]")
March 28, 2025
Should We FINE Bad Behaviour In School? [Ep 93]
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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![Teacher This or That: Groups or Rows? iPads or Worksheets? Pupil Gifts or Not? [Ep 92]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/jt3VLbAGX50/maxresdefault.jpg "Teacher This or That: Groups or Rows? iPads or Worksheets? Pupil Gifts or Not? [Ep 92]")
Jan. 30, 2025
Teacher This or That: Groups or Rows? iPads or Worksheets? Pupil Gifts or Not? [Ep 92]
We discuss a numebr of teacher this or that questions and give our opinions in this weeks episode!
![The Ultimate Guide To Teaching Primary Maths: Problem Solving, Fluency & Reasoning [Ep 91]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/3oKAqyhRcr4/maxresdefault.jpg "The Ultimate Guide To Teaching Primary Maths: Problem Solving, Fluency & Reasoning [Ep 91]")
![9 Policies We'd Implement In Every School: Marking, Dress Codes & Play [Ep 90]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/hbgkMZ8lRv4/maxresdefault.jpg "9 Policies We'd Implement In Every School: Marking, Dress Codes & Play [Ep 90]")
Jan. 24, 2025
9 Policies We'd Implement In Every School: Marking, Dress Codes & Play [Ep 90]
This week, we discuss policies we would adopt in every school tomorrow if we had the power.
Outdated dress policies, reduced written marking & ring-fenced, dedicated time to play that never gets taken away just to name a few!
We'd love to hear what you think.
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![Beating Burnout, Boosting Health & Putting Yourself First: Top Tips with Charlie Burley [Ep 89]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/F7_YitzUoMw/maxresdefault.jpg "Beating Burnout, Boosting Health & Putting Yourself First: Top Tips with Charlie Burley [Ep 89]")
Jan. 17, 2025
Beating Burnout, Boosting Health & Putting Yourself First: Top Tips with Charlie Burley [Ep 89]
Charlie has worked with 1000s of teachers to help boost their wellbeing and fitness. This chat is invaluable for any educators looking to put themselves first!
Dec. 22, 2024
Ep 92: Teacher This or That: Rows or Groups? iPads or Sheets? Pupil Gifts or Not?
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 an…
Nov. 24, 2024
Ep 88: The New Proposed OFSTED Reform: Will It Finally 'Raise Standards In Education'?
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 …
Nov. 10, 2024
Ep 86: Workplace Bullying, Toxic SLT & Teacher Martyrs: Omar Akbar (The Unofficial Teacher's Manual)
We had the pleasure of sitting down with Omar, author and secondary school teacher, for an honest and open chat about his experience of workplace bullying in a toxic school.
Omar candidly talks about his experience as a younger teacher and the pressure toxic SLT put on staff to work themselves t…
Nov. 3, 2024
Ep 85: How To Survive The Christmas Term (8 Top Tips)
Half-term is over & we are back for CHRISTMAS TERM!
This term is a lot of teachers' favourite, but it also extremely busy and jam-packed with things to get done.
Here are our top 8 tips for teachers to survive the Christmas term.
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Oct. 27, 2024
Ep 84: Did The Teacher Strikes Change Anything? (Why Education Is STILL Broken)
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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Oct. 22, 2024
Q&A Special: Our Teaching 'Philosophy', Inclusive Classrooms & Parental Communication
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…