Schools have started the new academic year under the most unique circumstances since World War 2. The toll on mental health is yet to be fully understood on young and old but we know one thing, teachers will be sensitive and responsive to the needs of those in their care. Who looks out for teachers and other staff in schools? In this episode, promp…

The works of the 13th century Persion poet, mystic, theologian and philosopher Rumi are known and treasured throughout many parts of world. How many of us in the UK are aware of his existence and great works? At a time when diversity is rightly at the forefront of all our thinking, Rumi's absence feels like an underlining of the fact that our curri…

Is true creativity a spontaneous act? Can creativity be planned and structured or do we have to wait until the muse is upon us? Join Andrew and Phil on the carpet for a free ranging discussion on planning for, and bringing creativity to the classroom. In an excerpt from Discovery Education's Pathway programme (in partnership with the the National A…

In our first episode we set out what is ahead and what to expect from this series. As we were sitting at our mics, A-level results were being announced and pupils and their families were absorbing the individual impact of each packet of news, good or bad. Regardless of faceless, emotionless algorithms, teachers and pupils have poured 14 years into …