The Rest is Education

Apr 24 2024 1
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What should parents look for in a school? Why are so many teachers leaving the profession? Is homework really necessary? Join three teachers Ross, Aaron and David on The Rest is Education as they explore some of the big (and small) questions in the world of education. The views expressed on this podcast are those of the individuals presenting and not the organisations that they may represent.

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Why is boarding on the rise?

Apr 24 2024 59 mins  
With increasing numbers of pupils boarding, both within the UK and overseas, Ross is joined by highly experienced boarding practitioners Vicky and James Eales. The trio discuss the reasons why, despite the stereotypes, boarding is on the rise*. *ISC Census 2023

The Best is History: Is history the best subject?

Feb 28 2024 46 mins  
In episode 5 of season 2, David and Ross are joined by Rebecca Kennedy de Lorenzini to discuss the question, 'Is history the best subject?' Our working title 'The best is history' riffs off the popular UK-based podcast The Rest is History, a far grander and more established purveyor of fine historical discussion than us: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-rest-is-history/id1

How is assessment evolving?

Jan 31 2024 64 mins  
In this assessment-focused episode, Ross interviews Julia Martin, the ISEB's effervescent CEO, on how the UK's oldest examination board is pioneering new forms of assessment after 120 years.The Independent Schools Examination Board, founded in 1903 and utilised by 340 schools worldwide, is leading the way with a raft of innovative assessments from the project-based iPQ to revolutio

How can we use AI in education?

Jan 17 2024 32 mins  
In Episode 3 of Season 2, we address the pressing question of AI in education.David is joined in The Rest is Education (digital) studio by Holly Thomas and Barry Cooper.Barry is Principal of The Global College, an IB institution based in Madrid: https://theglobalcollege.com/Holly Thomas is Head of IT and Digital Innovation at a prep school in North London.Organisations mentioned on

Is a school house system still relevant?

Dec 15 2023 42 mins  
In this episode, Ross and David explore the British house system from its (probable) origin in the clans and dynasties of medieval Europe to the sorting hat and houses of Hogwarts. With a few diversions to Latin mottos and international schools, they discuss boarding houses, sports days and house chants. Outside of Harry Potter, houses are ultimately a place of pastoral care and cr

Why should we teach classics?

Nov 22 2023 41 mins  
Season 2 of The Rest is Education begins with a discussion about classics in education. David speaks to Anna Bell from the charity Classics for All, alongside author, musician and classics teacher Julia Gray, asking the question, 'Why should we teach classics?'In this episode, mention is made of the organisation and charity Classics for All, details for which can be found here: htt

Is there any point in homework?

Jul 05 2023 52 mins  
Ross and David welcome guest presenter Isabel Rich to discuss the value of homework in schools. We explore some of the research around homework and discuss our own experiences as teachers and parents. The poem read by David to begin isHomework! Oh Homework by Jack Prelutskyhttps://www.poemhunter.com/poem/homework-oh-homework-2/Books Discussed John Hattie - Visible Learning: The Seq

How can artificial intelligence help teachers write reports?

Jun 10 2023 26 mins  
Join co-host Ross Borthwick on this extraordinary episode as he interviews New Zealand tech pioneer and founder of revolutionary report-writing software Reportal.ai, Frazer Findlater. Frazer introduces us to the website that makes report writing a breeze and explains how artificial intelligence is helping teachers worldwide to write better reports. Hold onto your pods as this one i

What makes a great colleague?

Jun 07 2023 37 mins  
Staffroom chats, after work socials, friendly corridor greetings - all these interactions make life a bit better in the day-to-day life of a school. But on days when things are really tough, connecting with a colleague can be a lifesaver. Ross and David chat great colleagues on this Rest is Education special looking at the social life of schools.

Does service have a place in education?

Apr 19 2023 60 mins  
This week, join Ross and David as they discuss what schools can and are doing to develop kind citizens. It features an interview with Alan Marshall, David's Dad, who undertook national service in the military in the early 1950s. The recording of this episode coincided with the 200th sovereign's parade at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst - the UK's military leadership college an