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The history of free school meals: how its past dishes out lessons for future servings | Research for the Real World
This podcast hears about the impact of the UK's School Meals Service on schools and their communities since its inception in 1906, and how it can adapt to the challeng...
Fostering strong professional relationships: Find your staffroom friends | ECF Staffroom
Nancy Karmali-Belmonte and Farzana Akther respond to our ECTs' questions, and remind us that looking after wellbeing and being a good teacher are two sides of the same...
‘Giving ECTs springs to run a marathon’: enthusiasm for UCL’s ECF programme | ECF Staffroom
Mark and Elaine speak to Louise Dwyer, Assistant Headteacher at the Ellen Wilkinson School for Girls, and discuss how the ECF builds upon a growing movement of evidenc...
What impact do food banks in schools have on children’s learning? | Research for the Real World
In the context of a cost-of-living crisis and increased child poverty, this podcast hears about the growing use of food banks, how they operate and the impact this has...
Poverty’s impact on mental health, food insecurity and academic performance | Research for the Real World
This podcast hears how mental health and life chances of young people and their parents are being dramatically affected by post-pandemic cost of living pressures. Not...
Preview: Cost of living crisis and food insecurity - impact on children and schools | Research for the Real World
In January 2023, the Food Foundation estimated that 24% of UK households with children were living in food insecurity. This staggering figure brings to light issues af...
‘Speak up and speak out even if your voice shakes’: Anti-racism is too important to leave to chance | ECF Staffroom
Alison Wiggins, a PGCE and anti-racist lecturer, emphasises the need for teachers to develop their racial literacy – 'naming it changes the power of it.' She talks ab...
‘Be unapologetically yourself’: ECF Director Hilary Adli shares her recipe for success | ECF Staffroom
Hilary talks about her journey as an educator and doles out some advice for early career teachers (ECTs): find the joy, discover your own teacher persona, and be unapo...
Taking the Staffroom on the road: Gatecrashing an Induction Tutor conference in East London | ECF Staffroom
Tapping into the experience of induction tutors, facilitators and an ECF lead to learn about ensuring high-quality mentoring and cultures of professional learning. El...
How to find a maths learning app you can count on for your kids | Research for the Real World
This podcast hears about research evidence focused on the role of apps in early education. A key part of Dr Laura Outhwaite’s work includes examining claims of many p...
What teaching does to people as people: What can ECF Providers learn from ITE? | ECF Staffroom
Jan shares her wisdom from decades in teaching and teacher education. She reminds us why teaching can be a great – and still greater – profession to join. She talks a...
The evolution of Artificial Intelligence | Research for the Real World
This podcast explores how artificial intelligence (AI) has grown over time and whether it can be used as a tool to support education, rather than as a replacement for ...
How do we make EdTech work for everyone? | Research for the Real World
Professor Alison Clark-Wilson has a wealth of experience breaking down barriers between research communities and industry through her work with educational technology ...
Families, fatherhood and the future | TCRU@50 Roundtable
This roundtable is the second event in the TCRU@50 programme of activities celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Thomas Coram Research Unit. The speakers offer pers...
PREVIEW: All things AI, apps and EdTech | Research for the Real World
In this season of Research for the Real World, we're highlighting IOE research that provides insights on finding ways for technology to play a meaningful role within e...
Academia after all | Academia et al.
In this episode, we talk about what it's like to return for a career in academia, the fluidity of career trajectories, and the importance of supporting neurodiversity ...
Careers in civil service | Academia et al
In this episode, we talk about what it's like to work for the Office for National Statistics and the differences between life in academia and life outside of it. Dr A...
Is the grass greener on the other side of academia? | Academia et al.
In this episode, we talk about pursuing a career outside of academia and discuss the many transferable skills we have as researchers that can be applied to other conte...
Why do people aspire to become teachers? | Research for the Real World
In this podcast we hear about whether or not young people who aspire to teach actually become teachers. Most research into teacher recruitment surveys existing teache...
Making mentoring meaningful: not just ticking the box | ECF Staffroom
Liam Anderson has packed a huge amount into his 8 years and, when you hear how he fills his days, you will understand how. Fortunately, he is also a mentor on the UCL ...
