Managing Behaviour - Pivotal Podcast - Behaviour Management, Safeguarding, Teaching And Learning

Supporting the National Curriculum for Design and Technology and tailored for key stages 2, 3, 4 and 5, the Design Museum offers students and educators world class design education facilities supporting a vibrant and relevant programme connected with the wider ecology of design practice, networks and communities. This week Tara speaks to Sevra Davis and … Continue reading Why Design is crucial for humanity – PP237 →

In our first episode for the new academic year, Tara speaks to Daniel Senn whose background and skills helped him to invent a new reading app called Poio which has helped more than 100,000 children aged 3-8 crack the reading code! Daniel also shares his research and views on the role of fun in education. Daniel … Continue reading Reading? There’s an app for that – Poio with Daniel Senn PP236 →

This week, Tara Elie speaks to the truly inspirational RIP STARS: Here’s how the Disabled Young Researchers describe themselves: We are a group of disabled young people aged 17 – 25 from Coventry, UK. We have been trained by Anita Franklin and Geraldine Brady (Coventry University) to be researchers. We lead our project – research … Continue reading RIP STARS battling for equality! PP235 →

This week, Tara Elie talks to Maxine and Ewan from Haileybury Turnford in Hertfordshire. It’s an excellent chance to hear all about how they have embarked on a process of culture change around behaviour and rates of exclusion – and their successes. https://haileyburyturnford.com/

Despite serious technical challenges at his school, Lee Parry managed to join Tara Ellie to discuss the progress his school has made in behaviour after adopting Pivotal’s approach. Lee is Head of Drama at Netherhall School in Cambridge and also a qualified Pivotal Instructor. Tara and Lee also discuss tips for managing behaviour at the … Continue reading End of Year Behaviour Progress with Lee Parry PP233 →

Greetings pop pickers! This is a rundown of the 10 most downloaded episodes from the podcast in the academic year 2018-19. Will your favourite make it to the top spot? In no particular order, here are the episodes featured: http://pivotalpodcast.com/221 http://pivotalpodcast.com/220 http://pivotalpodcast.com/205 http://pivotalpodcast.com/222 http://pivotalpodcast.com/223 http://pivotalpodcast.com/211 http://pivotalpodcast.com/215 http://pivotalpodcast.com/216 http://pivotalpodcast.com/206 http://pivotalpodcast.com/204

This week, Tara speaks to Katie from the thriving YouTube Channel, ‘For Teachers’. Follow For Teachers: Instagram: @ForTeachers Twitter: _ForTeachers Email: enquireforteachers@gmail.com Katie has a fascinating story – originally a teacher in Manchester, she now teaches in Hong Kong and explains to Tara some of the differences she’s discovered. Katie is also passionate about promoting … Continue reading YouTube For Teachers – and Baby Sharks! – PP231 →

This week, Kevin and Ollie speak to Ricky Massey and hear his fascinating story. As Principal of Glengormley High School in Belfast, he took over a school which was described as ‘The Willy Wonka Chocolate Factory of Schools’. Ricky explains how he approached this new role and gives lots of practical tips on how to … Continue reading Principal Ricky Massey and ‘The Willy Wonka Chocolate Factory of Schools’! PP230 →

In a fascinating interview, Tara Elie speaks to the influential educator, Dr. Todd Whitaker, about phone calls and how to be welcoming to parents. Dr. Todd Whitaker has been fortunate to be able to blend his passion with his career. Recognized as a leading presenter in the field of education, his message about the importance of … Continue reading Dr. Todd Whitaker – (E.T.) Phone Home! PP229 →

This week we’re thrilled to welcome two guests to our podcast; Matt Burton, Headteacher at Thornhill Community Academy and Cerys Griffiths, Creative Director, BBC Education. Matt is probably better known as ‘Mr Burton’ from the popular TV series Educating Yorkshire, who, inspired by watching ‘The King’s Speech’, helped pupil Musharaf Asghar with his speech and … Continue reading Matt Burton and Cerys Griffiths- Starting Secondary School – tips and resources for transitioning – PP228 →

Charlie was the inaugural Chief Executive of the National College for Teaching & Leadership (NCTL) where he was responsible for overseeing teacher training and professional conduct. Prior to the NCTL, Charlie was the Headteacher at The Willows Special School and a DfE expert adviser on behaviour. This week, Tara Elie talks to Charlie about how … Continue reading Charlie Taylor from Zen Educate – How to Integrate Supply Teachers – PP227 →

Jamie’s website is http://letsplayuk.com/ With over 15 years experience of the sector, Jamie brings an invaluable wealth of knowledge and experience to what we do at Let’s Play. Holder of The UEFA A Licence, the most prestigious qualification available to football coaches, alongside his teaching qualifications – Jamie is a modern and innovative coach, teacher … Continue reading Jamie McDonough – play in the classroom – seriously?! PP226 →

Tara Elie talks to EAL teacher, consultant and resources creator, Kamil Trzebiatow who shares his extensive experience and expertise supporting students with English as an Additional Language in mainstream subject classes. He gives us many practical approaches to try out. Kamil’s blog has been created specifically to help subject teachers who have not had specific … Continue reading Subject Teachers – Try Kamil’s EAL Tips and Tricks in your classroom! PP225 →

Tara Elie recently spoke to the inspirational Adora Svitak. You may have seen the TED talk she gave when she was 12: Adora is now a writer, speaker, and advocate for causes including feminism, youth empowerment, and literacy. She began delivering writing workshops at local schools after publishing a collection of short stories. Later, she … Continue reading Adora Svitak’s youth empowerment inspiration and Russell’s back! PP224 →

In the final of three episodes, Paul concludes his remarkable conversation with the world’s leading authority on behaviour management, Dr. Bill Rogers. Bill Rogers is an education consultant. A teacher by profession, Bill now lectures widely on discipline and behaviour management issues; classroom management; stress and teaching; colleague support; developing peer-support programs for teachers and … Continue reading Bill Rogers Part 3 – PP223 →

In the second of three episodes, Paul continues his conversation with the world’s leading authority on behaviour management, Dr. Bill Rogers. Bill Rogers is an education consultant. A teacher by profession, Bill now lectures widely on discipline and behaviour management issues; classroom management; stress and teaching; colleague support; developing peer-support programs for teachers and developing … Continue reading Bill Rogers Part 2 – PP222 →

Paul was delighted to have the opportunity to speak at length to the world’s leading authority on behaviour management, Dr. Bill Rogers. They sat down for afternoon tea together and this is the first part of their conversation. Bill Rogers is an education consultant. A teacher by profession, Bill now lectures widely on discipline and … Continue reading Bill Rogers Part 1 – PP221 →

Tara Elie hosts the first ever Pivotal Podcast Dinner Party where three guests get to discuss the education topics of the moment: Callum Wetherill Mark Goodwin Zuzanna McClintock Join us with a beverage of your choice and see if your opinions on the courses match our guests: Starter: ‘Teachers work too many hours’ says education … Continue reading 4 Courses, 3 Guests and a Mobile Phone – The First Pivotal Podcast Dinner Party! PP220 →

Tara Elie spoke to Laura McInerney this week. Laura is a former teacher and education journalist who currently writes a regular column for The Guardian and for the weekly newspaper Schools Week. Laura begins by explaining what Teacher Tapp is. This data-focussed phone app encourages teachers to take a few seconds per day to share their … Continue reading Laura McInerney Encourages Teachers to Tapp Here! PP219 →