Welcome to They Behave For Me, a podcast brought to you by Adam Boxer and Amy Forrester covering all things education: politics, curriculum, Teaching and Learning and much more. Join us for thought provoking ideas, concrete strategies and plenty of jokes. Press subscribe to get TBFM every Friday! TBFM is powered by Carousel Learning
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How do you narrow the disadvantaged gap, and where does job satisfaction come from?
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Adam and Amy answer questions from the listeners, including questions about workplace motivation, and closing the pupil premium gap.
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In this episode, Adam and Amy are joined once again by TeacherTapp's Gráinne doyenne of data. To celebrate Tapp's seventh birthday, Gráinne will be sharing her seven favourite facts, that may or may not include fishes.
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In this episode, Adam and Amy give a brief timeline of all the changes that have happened at Ofsted over the last five years or so. They explore Ofsted’s Big Listen, and try and figure out their plans for the future.
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TBFM is back! Join Adam and Amy as they discuss the ever-widening disadvantaged gaps, lollies being on the curriculum, and how to deal with a colleague who bullies you.
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Episode 30: How should we reflect on the year, and improve for next year?
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In the last episode of the year, Adam and Amy look back on the year that was - the things that have gone well and the things that haven’t quite worked out. Onwards to next year, see you on the other side!
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Episode 29: What are the biggest education myths and why are they so pervasive?
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In this episode, Adam and Amy discuss a number of education myths, ranging from learning styles to behaviour as a communication of unmet needs.
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Episode 28: I'm not getting better at teaching - what should I do?
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In this episode, Adam and Amy take questions from the listeners about all things education, training, and whether we should "just give them a pen"...
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Episode 27: Should we be scared of Labour's education manifesto?
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In this episode, Adam and Amy continue in their deep dive into the Labour manifesto on education. Tune in for discussions of child poverty, the benefit caps and assessment reform.
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Episode 26: Have our schools improved in the last 14 years?
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In this episode, Adam and Amy are joined by the astonishingly knowledgeable Sir Jon Coles, Chief Executive of United Learning. They dissect the last 14 years of English education, and look at the Conservatives' records and Labour's prospects. Will things get better in the future?
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How can you build a positive culture around observations?
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In this episode, Adam and Amy are once again joined by the fabulous Grainne from the TeacherTapp team. In the episode, they start by discussing observations, and how Adam's school has gone about creating a positive culture around peer-to-peer observations. They also discuss some exclusive data from TeacherTapp about detentions, and what students do…
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Episode 24: Why does CPD suck, and who wants to do National Service?
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In this episode, Adam and Amy explore CPD and why it's normally a bit rubbish. They also look at the Conservative plans to introduce National Service and look for the grain of truth at the bottom of a bonkers policy.
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Episode 23: The legendary Paul Kirschner is in the house!
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In this interview, Adam and Amy get to talk to one of their educational heroes: cognitive scientist Paul Kirschner. Join them as they discuss foundational principles from cognitive science, the difference between being evidence based and evidence informed, and the prevalence of educational myths.
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Episode 22: do we care too much about students' haircuts?
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In this episode, Adam and Amy discuss our obsession with student presentation and if it's worth caring about. They also take questions from the audience about trainee-mentor relationships and the role of creative subjects within schools.
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Episode 21: What can we learn from the best schools in New York?
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In this episode, Adam and Amy are joined by the legend that is Jon Hutchinson. Join them to discuss Jon's recent trip to the land of the brave where he visited a number of remarkable schools in New York.
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Episode 20: What can schools to do combat societal disadvantage?
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In this episode, Adam and Amy are joined by Charley from Sutton Trust to look at an extremely serious issue: the under-representation of pupil premium students in great schools. Tune in to learn about what has caused this issue, how it varies across the country and what schools can do about it.
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Episode 19: What the hell is going on with behaviour?
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In this episode, Adam and Amy are joined by Teacher Tapp superstar Grainne Hallahan to discuss all things tattoos, behaviour and more. Tune in and share our last episode before a short Easter break.
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Episode 18: Do children naturally want to learn?
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In this episode, Adam and Amy dive into a mini-controversy surrounding some things that were or weren't said at a researchED conference last week. Tune in for all the behaviour nuance you need!
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Episode 17: Should I apply to be a head of department?
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In this episode, Adam and Amy take questions from the listeners: should we use clipboards when teaching? Should I apply to be a head of department or am I too inexperienced? How should I seat my students and, most importantly, what's the deal with the intro music?
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Episode 16: What are parents saying about attendance?
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In this episode, Adam and Amy start by discussing Martin Lewis and financial education, move on to looking at the national outlook for pay and finish by delving into the data on attendance and looking at testimony around absences. Music: Chicken Hut Bluegrass by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com…
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Episode 15: What should you do if your school sucks?
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In this episode, Adam and Amy discuss dysfunctional schools and how teachers should respond to all the mad things they are supposed to do. They also look at tips for interviewing (both sides of the table) and briefly examine Labour's new anti-misogyny plans.
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Episode 14: Why you should ban phones in schools
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In this episode, Adam and Amy discuss mobile phone usage in teenagers and take a deep dive into the evidence around changing social norms and behaviours. Tune in, and remember to share!
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Ep 13: Top tips for job applications, and how to use YOUR VOICE
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In this episode, Adam and Amy give their top tips for writing covering statements, getting more experience in advance of applications and how to handle interviews and demonstration lessons. They also look at vocal coaching and the power of good vocal habits for general wellbeing and T&L. Finally, they deal with a thorny problem: you ask a student t…
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Episode 12: What's going on with behaviour and how do you feel about brushing children's teeth?
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In this episode, Adam and Amy start by looking at Labour's proposal to introduce teeth brushing to primary schools, and then move on to some very alarming statistics about behaviour. At the end they move on to a few tips and tricks for having a restorative chat with a difficult student.
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Episode 11: What's going on at Michaela Community School?
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In this episode, Adam and Amy open with a discussion around behaviour policies and the importance of holding the line. They then spend some time discussing the recent events at Michaela Community School, dissecting the issues around their non-existent prayer room and the resulting legal and political fallout.…
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Episode 10: Should teachers put their qualifications on the door?
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In this episode, Adam and a lergy-stricken Amy play the education version of shoot/shag/marry and debate student aspirations and whether teachers should be putting their qualifications on the doors of their classrooms. Tune in and share!
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Episode 9: Moments matter - how do we fix the attendance crisis?
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In this week's episode, Adam and Amy start by talking about traditional and progressive education, and what those terms have come to mean over time. They then delve into the massive attendance crisis gripping our schools and examine the political fallout and proposed solutions. Tune in, and remember to share :)…
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Adam and Amy return for their first episode of 2024. They discuss why INSET days are normally rubbish, Ofsted's postponement of inspections and "Big Listen," as well as some top tips for Parents' Evening.
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Episode 7: Should poorly behaved students represent the school at sport?
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In our last episode before Christmas, Adam recounts a horrifying tale of being made to talk to a stranger on public transport, and Amy offers some nuance on the question of whether poorly behaved students should represent the school in sports fixtures. Adam and Amy also look at staff motivation and how we help motivate staff.…
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Episode 6: Amanda Spielman, Ofsted accountability and learning walks
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In this episode, Adam and Amy begin by reacting to the coroner's report into the death of Headteacher Ruth Perry and discuss what should happen next at Ofsted. Responding to a question on Threads, they also look at learning walks and how they can be best utilised by school leaders to drive improvement and meaningful change. Samaritans are available…
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In addition to the usual japes, in this episode Adam and Amy play "workload tennis", in which they have to alternately set out a concrete and actionable strategy which leaders could use to reduce their staff's workload.
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Episode 4: Active listening, and looking after your head
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In this episode, Adam and Amy discuss how to get all students *really* listening in class, and what to do when you are asked to not direct questions at certain students. They also delve into recent findings about wellbeing which are universally worrying and start sketching out the various issues around staff happiness in the workplace.…
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With long-standing Schools Minister Nick Gibb announcing that he will not be running for office again, join Adam and Amy as they rake over his policy record. Listen to the end for more concrete tips on difficult parental conversations, sparked by a question from a listener to last week's podcast.
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Episode 2 - Difficult parents, Educating Essex and the Social Contract
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In this episode, Adam and Amy look at how things have changed post-covid. Is attendance getting worse? Is behaviour getting worse? Are parents getting harder to deal with? And if the answer is yes, then why?
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Episode 1 - Wilshaw, curriculum and having high standards
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In this episode, Adam and Amy take a deep dive into Michael Wilshaw's recent comments at the education select committee, and relive the observation madness of the 2010's. They also discuss a teacher Adam's been working with and why having to remove a student from a lesson doesn't mean you've failed.
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