Northern Lights Teaching School Hub Podcast

In this episode we speak to Mark Anderson (Head of Education at NetSupport, bridging the gap between education and EdTech) about AI in education.

Within the episode we discuss:

• What AI is and what it isn’t
• The range of free and paid for AI platforms that are out there
• How teachers can use AI to help with their planning, creativity and imagination
• How AI can be used to bring about efficiencies for classroom teachers, but still k...

In this episode I sat down with Christine Mayers to discuss:

• How can technology enhance learning?
• How can school leaders upskill themselves in the possibilities of what technology can achieve?
• What do teachers and school leaders need to know about their systems and infrastructure in order to make their plans become realistic?
• What advice would you give to leaders who are looking to invest in technology solutions?
• How can leader...

In this episode I sat down with Alex Staniforth to discuss the problem with people's definition of resilience, the link between mental health and resilience and how to deal with uncertainty and change.

Alex is a record-breaking adventurer, inspirational speaker, author, award-winning fundraiser and charity founder, who is no stranger to overcoming challenges. At 28, Alex has already overcome more than many will in a lifetime. As a ...

In this episode we discuss how we can adapt to the escalating additional needs in our schools. We discuss:

• How to apply a SEND lens to your thinking
• The importance of distributed knowledge that can support distributed leadership of SEND
• How schools can lead effective professional development for SEND
• How to begin closing the SEND achievement and progress gap

Ameile is also speaking at our Northern Lights Conference on Jul...

In this episode I discuss the part that everyone has to play in staff wellbeing. We cover:

• What staff wellbeing really means and why it shouldn't be seen as just a buzzword
• What needs to change in schools if we're going to make a difference
• How can teachers prioritise and manage their own wellbeing
• Imposter syndrome and how to actively manage it

You can follow Kelly on Twitter @mindworkmatters, on Instagram @mind_work_mat...

In this episode I discuss how we can create a culture where all of our children, adults and schools can flourish. We explore:

• What is meant by the term 'flourishing'
• How we can ensure that our children flourish within our care
• The importance of not forgetting the adults in our school when thinking about the need to flourish
• How leaders at all levels have a responsibility to set and maintain a culture where children and adults c...

In this episode I discuss student engagement with Hywel Roberts. We explore

• The difference between compliance and engagement (and how to spot it)
• How we get students 'bothered' about what they're learning
• Examples and tips on how to get students 'invested' in their learning
• How we can 'protect students in', so they can use their imagination
• The power of storytelling and context when framing a topic that can be otherwise quite a...

In this episode I discuss how we can poverty proof our curriculum with Sean Harris. We explore:

• How Covid has amplified the disadvantaged gap in education
• Misconceptions that are often perceived about poverty, but are not backed up by evidence
• How we should look past the Pupil Premium label into what this really means for your students
• How a lack of cultural capital can create misconceptions and confusion with the content we te...