Thinking Deeply about Primary Education

• Inside the 2025 Writing Framework: Jane Considine on the Future of Writing Instruction

  For show notes, links, and a summary episode, sign up for the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Hey! What You Reading For ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠newsletter. Mondays at 7am BST - https://tdape.beehiiv.com/subscribe⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Click for tickets to TDaPE Conference Cymru ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-thinking-deeply-about-primary-education-conference-tickets-1295761139449For curriculum questions contact us ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or via [email protected] Support TDaPE: www.ko‑fi.com/tdapeEpisode 236: This week on Thinking Deeply about Primary Education, Kieran Mackle is joined by Jane Considine, creator of The Write Stuff and one of the architects behind the new national writing framework. Together, they explore what the framework means for classroom practice, how teachers can navigate the shift confidently, and why Jane believes writing deserves our urgent attention.With over 17 years of experience in teaching and leading writing improvement in thousands of schools, Jane brings passion, clarity, and practical insight to a conversation that could not be more timely. Whether you're a classroom teacher, school leader, or literacy lead, this episode offers the knowledge you need to stay ahead of the curve.🖋️ Why the new writing framework could be a game-changer📚 Common misconceptions about writing instruction👩‍🏫 Practical steps to raise standards in every classroom🔎 What Jane wishes every teacher knew about teaching writingDon't miss this deep dive into writing pedagogy, curriculum leadership, and the future of literacy in primary schools.

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• Time for Reflection: Disciplinary literacy, supporting new literacy leads and the role of coaching in the school-improvement eco-system

  For show notes, links, and a summary episode, sign up for the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Hey! What You Reading For ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠newsletter. Mondays at 7am BST - https://tdape.beehiiv.com/subscribe⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Click for tickets to TDaPE Conference Cymru ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-thinking-deeply-about-primary-education-conference-tickets-1295761139449For curriculum questions contact us ⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠ or via [email protected] Support TDaPE: www.ko‑fi.com/tdapeIn Episode 235 of Thinking Deeply about Primary Education, we look back at three of the questions that really got me thinking in the first half of 2025. Covering themes from disciplinary literacy with Juli Ryzop, to supporting new literacy leads with Chris Such, all the way to the role of coaching in the school-improvement eco-system with Alex Gingell. It's extremely difficult to choose three questions from the hundred or so I have asked already this year but hopefully they can act as an opportunity for reflection as we all arrive at the end of the academic year.

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• A Language Pedagogy Deep Dive: Teaching Welsh in English-Medium Schools

  For show notes, links, and a summary episode, sign up for the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Hey! What You Reading For ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠newsletter. Mondays at 7am BST - https://tdape.beehiiv.com/subscribe⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Click for tickets to TDaPE Conference Cymru ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-thinking-deeply-about-primary-education-conference-tickets-1295761139449For curriculum questions contact us ⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠ or via [email protected] Support TDaPE: www.ko‑fi.com/tdapeIn Episode 234 of Thinking Deeply about Primary Education, Kieran Mackle is joined by Matthias Maurer to explore the teaching of Welsh as a second language in English-medium primary schools. Drawing on Matthias’s extensive classroom experience and expertise in language pedagogy, the conversation examines:The challenges and opportunities of teaching Welsh in non-Welsh-speaking contextsWhat effective second language instruction looks like at primary levelHow cultural identity and curriculum design intersect in language learningThe implications for language policy and planning across the UK and beyondWhether you're a classroom teacher, a curriculum leader, or simply curious about multilingualism in education, this episode offers thoughtful insights and practical takeaways.📌 Subscribe, share, and join the conversation.

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• From Maths Anxiety to Maths Advocacy: Leading Sustainable Change in Schools

  In Episode 233 of Thinking Deeply about Primary Education, Kieran Mackle is joined by Jon Cripwell, Primary Maths National Education Lead at Twinkl and long-time collaborator with the NCETM. Together they explore Jon’s unconventional path into teaching, how struggling with maths led him to become a passionate advocate for the subject, and the vital role of empathy in subject leadership. The conversation offers powerful insights into supporting anxious teachers, fostering meaningful CPD, and sustaining curricular change across school contexts.Listeners will gain:First-hand reflections on transforming maths anxiety into instructional strengthPractical strategies for building confidence in colleagues reluctant to teach upper Key Stage 2 mathsLessons on sustaining professional growth beyond formal rolesWhether you're a school leader, maths lead, or CPD enthusiast, this episode offers a grounded look at what it really takes to lead meaningful, lasting change.For show notes, links, and a summary episode, sign up for the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Hey! What You Reading For ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠newsletter. Mondays at 7am BST - https://tdape.beehiiv.com/subscribe⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Click for tickets to TDaPE Conference Cymru ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-thinking-deeply-about-primary-education-conference-tickets-1295761139449For curriculum questions contact us ⁠⁠here⁠⁠ or via [email protected] Support TDaPE: www.ko‑fi.com/tdape

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• Conceptual Clarity: A Conversation with Pete Mattock

  Episode 232: For show notes, links, and a summary episode, sign up for the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Hey! What You Reading For ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠newsletter. Mondays at 7am BST - https://tdape.beehiiv.com/subscribe⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Click for tickets to TDaPE Conference Cymru ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-thinking-deeply-about-primary-education-conference-tickets-1295761139449For curriculum questions contact us ⁠here⁠ or via [email protected] Support TDaPE: www.ko‑fi.com/tdapeThis week on Thinking Deeply about Primary Education, we’re joined by Pete Mattock, author of Visible Maths, Conceptual Maths, and Leading Maths. Together we explore what it really means to understand mathematics conceptually, what leaders need to know to support that understanding.With nearly two decades in the classroom, involvement with the NCETM's first cohort of Mastery Specialists, and a deep commitment to making mathematics meaningful, Pete offers insights that bridge both primary and secondary contexts. We discuss planning, the importance of coherence, and what mathematics education might look like when clarity and purpose come first.Whether you’re a new teacher, an experienced leader, or simply passionate about mathematics education, this is a conversation you won’t want to miss.

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