Education: Joining the Dots
Welcome to 'Education: Joining the Dots' - the podcast from GL Assessment (known as GL Education internationally), a Renaissance company. Each episode features guests from across the world of education, jargon-busting explainers on key assessment terms, and conversations with schools like yours across the globe.
Find out more and access bonus content at: http://www.gl-assessment.co.uk/podcast
Get in touch and send us your contributions: podcast@gl-assessment.co.uk
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Episodes
15 episodes
Lost for Words – how children struggle to participate when they can't articulate
In our latest episode we join the dots on the growing issue of speech and language challenges among UK primary and secondary school children, highlighting key findings from our YouGov survey of over 1,000 teachers.For our discussion, we'...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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24:28
Intentional SEND Leadership - a UK and international perspective
In our first episode of 2025, we're joining the dots on the prevalent topic of inclusion and leadership. Our special guests for this discussion are David Bartram OBE, Director of Prescient Education, and Berna Bouwer, Corporate Head of Inclusio...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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30:10
The value of standardised assessments – top tips on how to utilise school data
Welcome to another episode of 'Education: Joining the Dots', hosted by Ryan Hughes, Education Advisor. Our special guest for this episode is Becky St. John, a school assessment and performance data specialist who is passionate about helping sch...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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28:07
Mastering maths assessment - getting the right support to the right students
In our first episode of the new academic year, we join the dots on the key topic of mathematics and hear from listeners sharing the challenges they're currently facing in school around the delivery of this core subject.Our Data Spotligh...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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23:53
Teacher wellbeing - a headteacher and ECT perspective
In our final episode of this academic year, we're focusing on the important topic of staff wellbeing in schools - reflecting on the results of the UK TES School Wellbeing Report 2024.We're joined for our discussion by two very special g...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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23:38
The removal of KS1 SATs - building a fair picture of attainment
Our special guest for this episode is Jonathan Bishop, CEO of Cornerstone Academy Trust in Exeter - which currently has four schools within it's partnership. We join the dots on the key topic of attainment and discuss how their Trust has addres...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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24:15
Turning the page - tackling the myths and assumptions on reading in schools
In our latest episode we discuss the myths and assumptions on reading in schools. Our special guests are Richard Slade, Executive Headteacher, and Alicia Whytock, Head of School at Plumcroft Primary School in London.Our regular Data Spo...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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26:29
The link between SLCN and the wellbeing of learners
In our latest episode we join the dots on the link between speech, language and communication needs, and wellbeing. For our discussion we’re joined by Katy Mullin, a Speech and Language Therapist at Dartmoor Multi Academy Trust, and Nicky Marti...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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26:09
Assessment formation - the process of developing standardised tests
In our latest episode we're joining the dots on the development of standardised tests - providing an insight into the complexities of the process, why it might take longer than you think, and how important it is that schools take part in our tr...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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23:48
The Whole Pupil View - fully understanding your learners through data triangulation
In our latest episode we're joining the dots on the Whole Pupil View - a model that explains how data triangulation is key in helping educators fully understand their learners. We discuss this and more with our special guest Laura Stansfield, P...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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26:50
Assessment for identification - supporting your SEND learners
In our first episode of 2024 we're joining the dots on all things SEND with our special guest Gary Aubin, SEND Consultant at Whole Education. Gary has worked in settings across the UK and internationally for many years promoting the successful ...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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24:05
Reflections on education - navigating 2023 and anticipating 2024
In our final podcast of 2023 we're joining the dots on the past year in education, plus what's in store for 2024, with our special guest Laura McInerney - education journalist, public speaker, and co-founder of Teacher Tapp (a daily survey app ...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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24:00
Putting wellbeing first - understanding the mindset of learners
In the latest episode of our podcast we're joining the dots on wellbeing and inclusion with our special guest Matthew Savage, a highly experienced Assessment, Wellbeing and DEIJB Consultant with a long and varied career in school leadership bot...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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25:41
Understanding reading needs - top tips for supporting all learners
In the second episode of our new podcast we're joining the dots on reading with our special guest Beth Morrish, Director of Secondary Literacy at Meridian Trust.We explain the importance of understanding Reading Ages using the New Group...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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26:08
Assessment at transition - top tips for the Autumn Term
In the first episode of our brand new podcast we're joining the dots on assessment at transition with our special guest Vicky Merrick, an Education Consultant with extensive experience in Trust and school level strategy and impact.We exp...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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28:34
