The Team Teach Podcast

In this episode, Senior Team Teach trainer and Director at JML Consultancy, Jessica Lacey, explains how rethinking our approach to teaching and learning can positively impact engagement and behaviour.Jessica highlights the importance of getting to know students well, so that we know when and how to create tasks that are tailored to meet individual need. She also talks about the pow

In this episode, Clare talks to leadership coach and behaviour consultant, Maureen Brettell, about how cultural norms shape student behaviour.They talk about some of the barriers to developing ‘cultural competence’ and the distress that can be caused to children and young people when trying to navigate their own and others’ cultures. They discuss how this can lead to masking

In this episode, Clare talks to experienced teacher, leader, educational coach, and Team Teach trainer, Anna Gregory, about supporting new teachers with behaviour. They talk about some of the challenges new teachers face around student behaviour, and the importance of fostering safe, supportive environments in which early career teachers can learn, grow, and thrive – as well as m

In this episode, Clare talks to Leonie Maclay and Caroline McAteer, co-founders of community interest company, Zingera, about how to use blended learning effectively. They share their own experiences of Emotionally Based School Avoidance / Non-Attendance (EBSA / EBSNA) with their own children, and how blended learning, especially the effective use of technology, can be used to addr

In this episode, Clare talks to Matt Campion, Director at Renad Academy and Acting Director at Warif Academy, Qatar, about involving students with SEND / additional needs in the wider community. They explore some of the barriers to community access, and different ways to prepare children, young people and their families to manage a range of scenarios, such as travelling or visiting

In this episode, Clare talks to Dave Smallwood, Principal Team Teach trainer and Director at SENse Training and Consultancy, about staff retention in education. They explore some of the reasons behind the recruitment and retention crisis in schools, and discuss the importance of creating a culture of support for all, including students, leaders, teachers and support staff. Dave has

In this episode, Clare talks to Dave Smallwood, Principal Team Teach trainer and Director at SENse Training and Consultancy, about supporting biting and hitting behaviour with early years children. They explore some of the underlying reasons for biting and hitting, and suggest different ways to support young children. Dave has worked in special schools for both the local authority

In this episode, Clare talks to Dr Judith Howard, Associate Professor at Queensland University of Technology, Australia, about trauma-aware education. They discuss what is meant by trauma-aware education, and how trauma can impact nervous system development in children and young people. They explore the link between nervous system regulation and behaviour, and how this understandi

In this episode, Clare talks to Dave Smallwood, Principal Team Teach trainer and Director at SENse Training and Consultancy, about how to make the best use of individual support plans. They talk about what makes an effective support plan, considering the various elements that could be included. They also discuss the benefits of creating robust individual support plans, and how eff

In this episode, Clare talks to Principal Team Teach trainer, Ali Manning, about developing consciously effective staff. They discuss the importance of being self-aware, and the benefits of trusting our intuition. They explore the characteristics of consciously effective staff, and how they can use their skillset to support individuals and develop other colleagues. Specialising in