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The Renaissance Space Podcast is an opportunity to showcase all that global education has to offer. Each month we'll be uploading an episode focussing on a trending or hot topic within the education community. We'll be chatting to guests from all corners of the education sector. Who are we? Margaret Allen - Bringing with her a wealth of experience and an established educational professional network. As a former teacher, Margaret brings her own knowledge and understanding of how the education sector operates, specifically with EdTech and Primary Schools. Website: https://www.renlearn.co.uk/renaissance-space-podcast/
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Please Note: this episode is an edit of a live webinar and therefore will contain references to images and other resources throughout the episode. If you wish to enquire about any referenced resources, please email support@renlearn.co.ukMichelle Thomas Director of Education will share how the School of Research Science in Dubai has transformed its reading culture. With a predominantly Emiratis intake, the school has established reading as the foundation to the development of the childre...
You're listening to the fourth series of the Renaissance Space podcast entitled 'Reading - more than just words on a page'. In the second episode of the series, 'The ATOS Level', Margaret chats with children's author and ex-teacher, Matt Beighton. They discuss the benefits of using ATOS from Renaissance to level any book. The ATOS leveller provides an accurate level for almost any book allowing the teacher or child to see if the book is at an appropriate level for reading based on the reader'...
To kick off our new series entitled, 'Reading - More Than Just Words on a Page', Margaret chats with the Assistant Headteacher of Tor Bridge Primary School in Plymouth. They discuss how a combination of whole-class reading and reading ed-tech resources have transformed their school.Olivia discusses how a simple change in strategy with reading practice and the right reading resource results in the perfect combination. She explains how this dream combination has resulted in accelerated levels o...
In the final episode of our EdTech Focus series, James speaks to Heather Howard, Assistant Lead of English, Key Stage 3 coordinator & Literacy Coordinator at GEMS Wellington Academy, Dubai.Heather discusses how EdTech solutions at her school help keep students on track and focus on their targets. She discusses the different strategies that her staff can put into action thanks to varied and accurate data of her EdTech solutions.As Assistant Lead of English and Literacy Coordinator, Heather...
In this week's episode in our EdTech Focus series, Margaret speaks to Joe Neale, the trust-wide English lead and Karen Bolland, the Assessment & Data Manager for Schoolsworks Academy Trust. Both guests discuss how EdTech solutions have provided a platform for staff across all schools in the trust to acquire accurate and timely assessment data for all pupils.Joe discusses how EdTech solutions have enabled teachers in the classroom to acquire a comprehensive outline of each student's curren...
In the second episode of our new series, EdTech Focus, Margaret speaks to Teacher and School Improvement Leader, Catherine Magee. Catherine shares how EdTech solutions have supported her and her staff to understand pupil development better while saving them valuable time. She looks at using EdTech to support staff in both Reading and Mathematics.In the episode, Catherine discusses the importance of using assessment data appropriately and efficiently in a school environment. She stresses...
In the first episode of our new series, EdTech Focus, James speaks to International School Librarian Jack Morris at Cranleigh School, Abu Dhabi.Jack is the Prep School Librarian and Accelerated Reader Coordinator. Cranleigh School's Prep School library is available to students from FS1 (nursery) to Year 8, and they use Renaissance products (Star Reading, Accelerated Reader and myON) with Years 3 to 8. Jack has been working with Renaissance products for the past 4 years in two different school...
In our World Book Day special episode of our brand new series, a world of reading, Margaret speaks to school reading leads Rachel Coverdale and Georgina Sheridan. They discuss how they've supported children with maintaining reading engagement and monitoring reading development throughout remote-learning.Please subscribe to The Renaissance Space podcast on whichever platform you're listening to.And, don't forget to leave a comment or start a conversation about any episode on Twitter, using the...
The first episode in our brand new series, 'A World of Reading'.Margaret Allen speaks to teacher, Reading Lead and blogger Kelly Buxton. They discuss what Kelly believes to be core to reading in a school. Her passion, interest, and knowledge are evident in her blog, Are Children Listening.Please subscribe to The Renaissance Space podcast on whichever platform you're listening to.And, don't forget to leave a comment or start a conversation about any episode on Twitter, using the hashtag #Renai...
The third episode in the Covid School MiniseriesMargaret Allen speaks to researcher Dr Sarah McGeown as they discuss 'A Guide to Reading Enjoyment'. The guide covers all areas of reading enjoyment for pupils, teachers and parents.Margaret and Sarah discuss the challenges of finding motivation for some children to be enthusiastic about reading and what to expect from readers of every ability.Download your own copy of the Reading Enjoyment Guide that Sarah and Margaret have been discussing here...
The first episode in the Covid School miniseries - Margaret Allen speaks to Joe Neale, Trust-Wide English Lead at Schoolsworks Academy Trust. Together, they discuss all things assessment, English, teaching in a covid19 environment and what can be done to support pupils in the future.Please subscribe to The Renaissance Space podcast on whichever platform you're listening to.And, don't forget to leave a comment or start a conversation about any episode on Twitter, using the hashtag #Renaissance...
The second episode in the Covid School miniseries and our Christmas special - Margaret Allen speaks to parent and Gemma Buchanan and Assistant Headteacher Paula Trahern. In an exclusive roundtable discussion, they give their honest experiences and opinions on how the COVID-19 pandemic of 2020 affected their lives. From both the parent and the teacher's perspective, this unique insight highlights the courage and anxiety from both perspectives during a school year like no other.Please...
The fifth episode in the Covid School MiniseriesMargaret Allen speaks to librarians Nicola Cowling and Roshan Hunt. They discuss how their respective institutions have continued to provide accessible reading materials and promote reading for pleasure throughout COVID-19 pandemic.This unique roundtable discussion looks at how teachers and librarians across the UK try to make reading an immersive experience for children and young adults.The guests consider how the modern library may not look or...
Margaret Allen speaks to headteachers Navroop Mehat and Nick Hart. They discuss how their respective schools have approached the 20/21 academic year with further school part-closures and continuous remote learning.Both guests provide a valuable insight into how they have planned and implemented their curriculum before, during and beyond remote-learning circumstances.The episode also covers the vital topic of assessment within schools and how each headteacher prioritises assessment within thei...
Join us on Weaving a Space and a Place for Children as we sit down with Maxine Low, a visionary educator with 27 years of experience at the forefront of education. Maxine's journey from Nursery Nurse to Headteacher has been guided by two fundamental questions: What is the best way to learn, and consequently, what is the best way to teach?Throughout her career, Maxine has been a beacon of inspiration within her learning community, leading Sure Start centres, and Children Centres, and ser...
Join us on Weaving a Space and a Place for Children as we sit down with Maxine Low, a visionary educator with 27 years of experience at the forefront of education. Maxine's journey from Nursery Nurse to Headteacher has been guided by two fundamental questions: What is the best way to learn, and consequently, what is the best way to teach?Throughout her career, Maxine has been a beacon of inspiration within her learning community, leading Sure Start centres, Children Centres, and s...
Cathy has spent all her career in primary teaching starting work in central London. Having taught in several culturally diverse schools, Cathy moved to West Sussex and in 1990 became headteacher at Edward Bryant School in Bognor Regis. She trained and worked as an Ofsted Inspector and lead Edward Bryant to attain an ‘outstanding’ rating in 2010. Cathy has also worked in other schools in partnership with the local authority as a strategic headteacher before helping establish to Sch...
Kay Tinsley is an English teacher and the Director of Teaching and Learning at TKAT (The Kemnal Academies Trust). Before joining TKAT she worked in a variety of different contexts, many deprived, to secure school improvement. Kay has over 27 years of experience in teaching and educational leadership and is currently researching for her PhD in Education at Sussex University, focused on the reading and teaching of poetry in schools. She is dedicated to ensuring that all children within the TKAT...
Join this conversation with Natalie Fountain, Regional Education Director for the WISE Academies Trust. This Multi-Academy Trust serves schools in the Northeast of England and comprises 13 primary schools, including one SEND primary school. Across the trust, there have been many great examples of rapid school improvement where senior leaders, staff, parents and local communities have worked collaboratively to inspire success and excellence. Discover how Natalie and the trust team have used di...
As James D'Souza steps into his 20th year as an educator, his story takes on a new chapter richly embroidered with data. He holds the role of Lead Practitioner and serves as the Head of Psychology, with a history of leading Sixth Form education. He strongly believes in empowering fellow teachers to kindle and sustain their passion for profoundly impacting their students. We invite you to join our close-knit community by subscribing to "The Renaissance Space" podcast on your preferred pla...
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