Teach Sleep Repeat

• Ep 122: The New Writing Framework: A Force For Good Or Bad?

  This week, Dylan clears out his teacher cupboard and uncovers some absolute treasures: an inflatable flamingo, old class photos, and three brilliant books every classroom should have – The House with Chicken Legs, The Book with No Pictures, and One Is a Snail, Ten Is a Crab.But the big chat? That’s all about the brand new DfE Writing Framework, dropped this July. We give our honest reaction to the changes – the controversies, the good parts and our opinions on writing youngThen we’re joined by Jane Considine, who brings the positivity and explains why she believes this could be a big moment for writing in primary schools.There’s laughter, debate, some hot takes, and a serious call for your thoughts.💬 We want your feedback on this one – what do YOU think of the new framework?Instagram: www.instagram.com/teachsleeprepeatpodcastTikTok: www.tiktok.com/teachsleeprepeatpodcast

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• Ep 121: Our Final Week Of Teaching: Have We Made A Mistake?

  It's our last week as teachers... and it's all starting to feel very real.In this episode, we look back on the moments that made us -the unforgettable classroom highs, the amazing people we met, and the exact point we knew we couldn’t keep going.We’re asking ourselves the question we’ve been avoiding: have we made a huge mistake?Honest, emotional, and (as always) a bit chaotic—this one's for every teacher who’s ever felt torn between staying and going.Hayden also dives into his recent reaching of Sex Ed!💬 Got a story or dilemma? Send it in for a future episode.Instagram: www.instagram.com/teachsleeprepeatpodcastTikTok: www.tiktok.com/teachsleeprepeatpodcast

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• Ep 120: Do Appraisals Actually Reward Good Teaching? Tick-Boxes, Free Labour & Ridiculous Targets

  It’s the end of the school year, which can only mean one thing: performance appraisal season. But with targets that feel random, policies that haven’t caught up, and a system still obsessed with spreadsheets… we’re asking:Do schools even value great teaching anymore – or just good data?In this episode, Dylan and Hayden unpack:What appraisals are supposed to be vs. what they’ve becomeThe 2024 rule change that schools are quietly ignoring (hint: appraisals shouldn't affect your pay anymore)Two shocking listener horror stories — including one about a school disco being used to block a teacher's progressionWhy stretch targets often just mean stretched teachersWhat a fair, supportive appraisal system could look likeFollow us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/teachsleeprepeatpodcastFollow us on TikTok: www.tiktok.com/teachsleeprepeatpodcast

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• Ep 119: The Birth Rate Crisis: Teacher Redundancies, School Closures & Fewer Teaching Jobs!

  The hidden crisis closing schools, cutting jobs, and reshaping teachingThis week, Dylan and Hayden dive into a topic that’s flying under the radar but changing the future of teaching forever.UK birth rates have fallen to historic lows – and now schools are feeling the impact. From empty classrooms and school closures to teacher redundancies and disappearing job ads, this episode uncovers how a quiet demographic shift is creating a very loud crisis in education.🔍 We unpack:The huge drop in UK birth rate – and why it’s happeningWhy schools across the country are merging, shrinking, or closing altogetherHow fewer children means fewer teaching jobs - even if you're brilliantWhy a fall in teacher vacancies isn’t always a good signOur personal storyWhether you're a classroom teacher, a school leader, or just education-curious, this is a must-listen on where the system might be heading next.📚 LINKS & SOURCESONS 2024 Birth Rate Statistics: www.ons.gov.ukBBC Report on School Closures: bbc.co.uk/news/educationNEU Press Release on Redundancies: neu.org.ukTES: “Why falling rolls could be the next big crisis” – tes.com💬 Tell us your story!Have you seen your school shrink, merge, or quietly lose staff? Drop us a message on Instagram or TikTok – or send in an anonymous story for a future episode.📸 Instagram: @teachsleeprepeatpodcast🎬 Tiktok: ⁠@teachsleeprepeatpodcast⁠

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• Ep 118: Life After Teaching: From Burnout To New Beginnings with Sophie Hayes (StoryZoo)

  Last week, we shared the biggest news of our careers: we’re leaving teaching.In this episode, we dive into what comes next. We're joined by Sophie Hayes, a former teacher and founder of StoryZoo - a brilliant initiative helping schools spark a love of reading. Sophie opens up about her own leap out of the classroom and how she turned her passion into a thriving business.We also reflect on the emotional toll that teaching took on us - the constant pressure, the mental exhaustion, and the precious moments with our own children that we missed. It wasn’t an easy decision to leave, but it was one we had to make.Try StoryZoo now & get hold of Sophie to book a free demo: https://storyzoo.org/Follow us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/teachsleeprepeatpodcastFollow us on TikTok: www.tiktok.com/teachsleeprepeat.com

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