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It’s SATs week – and we’ve got thoughts. In this episode, Dylan and Hayden share their top tips for teachers to survive the chaos, keep kids calm, and not lose their minds during one of the busiest weeks of the primary calendar. We also talk about cheating......Then, we switch gears for a big ques…

In this episode of Teach Sleep Repeat, Dylan and Hayden delve into the pressing issues facing the UK education system. They explore six critical areas where the system is faltering:​Autonomy and Agency: Examining the diminishing independence of educators in their teaching methods.Teacher Qualif…

The summer term is here — but are you surviving or thriving? In this episode of Teach Sleep Repeat, Dylan and Hayden share 10 practical tips to help teachers and school staff smash the summer term with less stress and more success. From managing end-of-year chaos to keeping pupils engaged when the …

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 …

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 pu…

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…

Ever since our first chat with Charlie Burley (The Teachers' Health Coach), we've been itching to get back for another conversation about food.Teachers know how tricky improving our relationship with food is when working in such a high-stress environment. From battling self-worth to the latest di…

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!Instagram: www.instagram.com/t…

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…

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…

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…

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?!Follow us on Ins…

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 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!Isnta: https://www.instagram.com/teachsleeprepeatpodcast/Ti…

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!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teachs…

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…

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…

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…

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...Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teachsleeprepeatpodcast/profilecard/?igsh=MXFk…

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.Follow us on Instagram! www.instagram.co…

We discuss a numebr of teacher this or that questions and give our opinions in this weeks episode!

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.Listen to every episode of our teacher…