2
Jul
Teacher Talk - Ep1
2 English teachers discussing some of the issues in Education: why parents are choosing to home education, ofsted changes, data and much more.
21
Jun
When I grow up I want to be a footballer…
A peak inside the life of the aspiring football players at Nottingham Forest Football Club. Chris Caunt, Head of Education and Welfare, talks us through how they balance their footballing careers with their demanding school schedule.
30
May
Coach Kyriacou - How to fall asleep…
A look at the science behind our sleep patterns and routines with some key advice on getting a good night's zzzzz
30
May
English Language Revision: Paper 1
A walk through AQA June 2018's exam paper with my favourite sidekick, Mr Shirley!
22
May
22
May
21
May
Poetry Revision: Eden Rock - Charles Causley
A reading of the poem, looking at key themes and ideas. Great for those studying "Love and Relationships" poetry.
20
May
Poetry Revision Prophyria’s Lover - Robert Browning
A reading of the poem, looking at key themes and ideas. Great for those studying a 'Love and Relationships' cluster.
20
May
Poetry Revision - The Farmer’s Bride
A reading of the poem, looking at key themes and ideas. Great for those studying a 'Love and Relationships' cluster
20
May
Poetry Revision: Neutral Tones - Thomas Hardy
A reading of the poem, looking at key themes and ideas. Great for those studying 'Love and Relationships' cluster.
20
May
Poetry Revision: When we two parted - Lord Byron
A reading of the poem, looking at key themes and ideas. Great for those studying 'Love and Relationships' cluster.
14
May
A Christmas Carol - Exam Practice
A look at how Dickens presents family, regret and creates atmosphere using three extracts from A Christmas Carol. Extracts on our instagram - Your Favourite Teacher
14
May
Romeo and Juliet Exam Practice - Literature Paper 1
A look at justice and Mercutio. Using extracts from Act 3 Scene 1 and Act 2 Scene 1
14
May
Macbeth Exam Practice - Literature Paper 1
A look at Macbeth being troubles and his state of mind at the end of the play. Using extracts from Act 3 Scene 2 and Act 5 Scene 5.
19
Mar
Walking Away - Cecil Day Lewis
Back at Southchurch High School for a look at this poem from the 'Love and Relationships' cluster. More analysis on our instagram! #yourfavouriteteacher
19
Mar
Mother, Any Distance - Simon Armitage
Thank you to Miss Connelly from 'Southchurch High School' for taking the time to teach me about this lovely poem!
12
Mar
Interview with Holly on her career as a Personal Trainer
A great chat about the journey into personal training and the sharing some fitness secrets.
6
Mar
Frankenstein - Mary Shelley- Letter 1
A reading and discussion of our first look at Mary Shelley's Frankenstein, told in the form of R Walton's letter to his sister.
28
Feb
Frankenstein: Context part 1
Our first look at the context of Mary Shelley's Frankenstein - we discuss some of the scientific experiments of the time, romanticism and the influence of religion.
25
Feb
Interview with Coach K - How can you take your sports performance to the next level?
A great chat with my wonderful friend Alex, looking beyond school P.E. to the big wide world of fitness and how we condition our bodies.
20
Feb
What does it mean to be an influencer? - Interview with charlotteann.uk
Kicking off our podcast season in style, listen as I interview my good friend Charli about her lifestyle balancing teaching with a fitness/lifestyle instagram.
24
Jan
Our Bett Show Radio Feature
Great to be on Net Support Radio with the lovely Russell today. I promise more pods are on the way!
1
Jun
Language Paper 1 walk through
Source A
Labyrinth by Kate Mosse (found on AQA website)
Talked through by Miss Shaw
22
May
21
May
Exposure - Wilfred Owen - revision
Walk through the poem and discuss ways to compare with others is AQA exam cluster.
21
May
18
May
18
May
8
May
2
May
Revision of AIC, check your understanding.
Very silly podcast asking a few introductiory questions to AIC
2
May
1
May
Animal Farm - Chapter 5 discussion
I'm really getting into this story now, listen to the discussion of the events of chapter 5, a real turning point in the story!
1
May
26
Apr
25
Apr
25
Apr
Animal Farm - Chapter 2 Discussion
Talking through some of the ideas in chapter 2 and thinking about what to look out for moving forward.