That Staff Room Podcast

This week Sean and Miriam discuss well-being at school. Firstly they discuss their own experiences with then their well-being hasn't been at its best before moving on to thinking about what schools can do to support employee well-being. They discuss what has worked for them and top tips for teachers to consider. 

This week Sean and Miriam discuss the upcoming exam season and what it feels like going into the first set of exams for 2 years. After reflecting on their own experiences of exams... and lot's of cramming, they discuss their top tips for creating a culture of revision, how to support with anxiety and what effect revision looks like. Good luck to all staff and students over the next 8 weeks!

This week Sean and Miriam talk about moving schools. Remember what it's like being the new person? They discuss how to leave well, top tips for new staff members as well as considering what questions to ask yourself to know if it's time for you to move schools.

This week Sean and Miriam 'wrap up' the year with a Christmas Cracker. Christmas time at school is a special time of year and they reflect on all fo their favourite parts of this time of year. From Christmas dinner, to the Christmas show, from the Staff parties to Secret Santas (do we need them)?They reflect on how Christmas time in schools has changed over the years and how Covid has had an impact. They also shine a light on the great work at https://www.trusselltrust.org, who's mission it is to stop UK hunger - an important time of year to check them out. Subscribe now and be a part of the conversation. Follow us on all of your favourite socials: www.instragram.com/thatstaffroompodcast www.facebook.com/thatstaffroompodcast www.twitter.com/thatstaffroom https://www.linkedin.com/in/that-staff-room-podcast-76b36921a/ thatstaffroompodcast@hotmail.com

This week Sean and Miriam talk about their first two years of teaching and are joined by special guests Hassan and Tobi who went through their trainee years during a global pandemic. Is teaching for you? This episode provides you with the insight of 4 very different teachers who each had their own unique route into the wonderful profession. Subscribe now and be a part of the conversation. Follow us on all of your favourite socials: www.instragram.com/thatstaffroompodcast www.facebook.com/thatstaffroompodcast www.twitter.com/thatstaffroom https://www.linkedin.com/in/that-staff-room-podcast-76b36921a/ thatstaffroompodcast@hotmail.com

This week Sean and Miriam talk about School trips. After 2 years of disrupted education and nationwide lockdowns schools are finally able to send students out into the world on all important school trips. But what happens on a school trip behind the scenes? After reflecting on their own experiences from childhood they offer tips, insights and anecdotes from their school trips. Subscribe now and be a part of the conversation. Follow us on all of your favourite socials: www.instragram.com/thatstaffroompodcast www.facebook.com/thatstaffroompodcast www.twitter.com/thatstaffroom https://www.linkedin.com/in/that-staff-room-podcast-76b36921a/ thatstaffroompodcast@hotmail.com

This week Sean and Miriam talk about Open evening. It's that time of the year again where schools open up to prospective students and parents, puling out all of the stops, dusting off the Bunsen Burners and filling the corridors with Music and entertainment. But is it for real? Do open evenings give represent a fair reflection of school life and culture? After reflecting on their own experiences from childhood they offer tips, insights and anecdotes from their opening evenings. Subscribe now and be a part of the conversation. Follow us on all of your favourite socials: www.instragram.com/thatstaffroompodcast www.facebook.com/thatstaffroompodcast www.twitter.com/thatstaffroom https://www.linkedin.com/in/that-staff-room-podcast-76b36921a/ thatstaffroompodcast@hotmail.com

This week Sean and Miriam talk about student behaviour now that the honeymoon period is officially over. After reflecting on their own experiences from childhood they offer tips, insights and anecdotes from inside the classroom.Subscribe now and be a part of the conversation.Follow us on all of your favourite socials:www.instragram.com/thatstaffroompodcast www.facebook.com/thatstaffroompodcast www.twitter.com/thatstaffroom https://www.linkedin.com/in/that-staff-room-podcast-76b36921a/thatstaffroompodcast@hotmail.com

This week Sean and Miriam discuss that Autumn Term and strategies they use to stay motivated as the temperature drops, the nights draw in and the real work begins for the academic year. They discuss the new proposal for a 5 day OFSTED inspection and shine a light on Rita Pierson for those of you who need some inspiration. Subscribe now and be a part of the conversation. Follow us on all of your favourite socials: www.instragram.com/thatstaffroompodcast www.facebook.com/thatstaffroompodcast www.twitter.com/thatstaffroom https://www.linkedin.com/in/that-staff-room-podcast-76b36921a/ thatstaffroompodcast@hotmail.com

This week Sean and Miriam talk about what inspired them to teach and discuss common reasons why others teach. They also offer their insights on what you gain from teaching. They also discuss the "catch up" with an eye on returning to school after two disrupted years due to Covid-19. Subscribe now and be a part of the conversation. Follow us on all of your favourite socials: www.instragram.com/thatstaffroompodcast www.facebook.com/thatstaffroompodcast www.twitter.com/thatstaffroom https://www.linkedin.com/in/that-staff-room-podcast-76b36921a/ thatstaffroompodcast@hotmail.com