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The Teachers' Podcast

The Teachers' Podcast

By: Claire Riley
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Welcome!

This is a space for everyone working in primary education. Whether you're in the classroom, leading a school, or supporting learning this is your place to hear real, honest and relatable conversations about school life.

Originally hosted by Claire Riley for the first three seasons, Season 4 introduces new hosts Chris and Emma, bringing a fresh energy and plenty of staffroom-style chat.

Created in association with Classroom Secrets and proudly sponsored by them, the podcast is backed by research-informed, ready-to-use lesson content that supports adaptive teaching—helping you save time and focus on what matters most.

Grab a brew, pop your headphones in, and join us for a chat!

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Episodes
  • Outdoor Learning

    Outdoor Learning
    Apr 14 2026

    In this episode, Chris and Emma discuss outdoor learning, with Emma bringing all the passion and experience and Chris admitting he’s still a bit of a beginner in this area. Emma shares why she loves it so much as she talks through its amazing benefits.

    Anecdotes and examples are swapped including how much can be done with potatoes!

    They also address some tricky questions like how do you squeeze outdoor learning into an already packed curriculum? How do you find the space or the right location? How do you get your leadership team on board?

    This week’s useful tip involves Chris discussing an inventive use of a humble cushion.

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    52 mins
  • School Culture and Climate

    School Culture and Climate
    Apr 14 2026

    What makes a school a great place to work? Explore what really shapes a school’s atmosphere in this episode on climate and culture, as hosts Emma and Chris discuss what really shapes a school’s atmosphere. Drawing on personal stories, they highlight how small details—from staff interactions to leadership behaviour—can make a lasting first impression.

    With honest reflections on teaching life, they discuss how to create a positive school environment, including shared values, trust, collaboration, wellbeing and recognition.

    The episode wraps up with a simple but clever classroom tip to stop those ever-disappearing pens!

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    49 mins
  • Mental Health and Children’s Activities: Jane James, founder of Little Voices

    Mental Health and Children’s Activities: Jane James, founder of Little Voices
    May 3 2022

    This week I chat with Jane James, the founder of Little Voices, about mental health, children’s activities and performing arts.

    In this episode, Jane shares:

    • Why she is so passionate about performing arts being taught in schools.
    • The benefits and skills children will get from learning performing arts and how they will be useful in the future.
    • Tips to help teachers who may not have the confidence to teach the performing arts.

    If you’d like to learn more about Jane and Little Voices, you can visit:

    • littlevoices.org.uk

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    19 mins
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