Non Contact Time
A podcast for those interested in all aspects of teaching. Each week Kath and Hannah will be discussing articles in the news, teaching and learning strategies, funny stories about students and promoting the efforts of some of the UKs best teachers! Our podcast is structured like a staff meeting. We talk about: Data: debating current media and news articles about teaching or education. Teaching and Learning: Discussing different behaviour and teaching & learning strategies to support class teachers and TAs. Pupils Causing Concern: Funny stories from the classroom or the staff room! AOB: Providing the opportunity to give a shoutout to your favourite teacher, colleague or leader and promote those who are exceptional educators and support staff. If you have a story you'd like us to cover, or any opinions on the topics we cover, email us at [email protected]. If you want to appear on the podcast or provide some information for us to read out, check out our twitter for new updates on each episode!
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- Update frequency
- every 9 days
- Average duration
- 54 minutes
- Episodes
- 22
- Years Active
- 2020
S2E11 - It's Christmas!
Season 2 Meeting 11
Data: Kath and Hannah discuss teacher wellbeing.
Teaching and Learning: We share tips on how to unwind over the Christmas break.
Pupils Causing Concern: This week we hear a story fr…
S2E10 - Public Pay Freeze and Pure Wellbeing Arts
Data: Kath and Hannah discuss the public sector pay freeze.
Teaching and Learning: Ruth and Louise from Pure Wellbeing Arts join us and share their passion for improving student wellbeing through dram…
S2E9 - Standardised Testing in 2021 and Resilience
Data: Kath and Hannah talk about the impact of covid on standardised assessment.
Teaching and Learning: David Gumbrell shares his expertise on resilience and how we can become more resilient.
Pupils …
S2E8 - FSM Debate and Bullying of Staff
Season 2 Meeting 8
Data: Kath and Hannah talk about free school meals in the holidays and how empty bellies affect students in school.
Teaching and Learning: Shuaib Khan discusses the sensitive topic …
S2E7 - Cake with Hannah and Kath
Before listening to this episode, grab your favourite cake, make yourself a nice drink, kick your shoes off and relax.
This week is slightly different because it is the end of half term. Hannah and K…
Meeting 6 - Gamification and The Dark Imp
Season 2 Meeting 6
Data: Kath and Hannah talk about gamification and teachers can accelerate progress in the classroom.
Teaching and Learning: Ellie Dix from The Dark Imp shares her views on the import…
S2E5 - CPD and the Teacher Development Trust
Data: Kath explains her research into CPD and how we can improve teacher and student development.
Teaching and Learning: David Weston from the Teacher Development Trust explains how to improve CPD in…
S2E4 - Toxic Positivity and Mental Health
Season 2 Meeting 4
Data: This week Hannah and Kath talk about toxic positivity and how to combat it.
Teaching and Learning: Emily shares her experiences of leaving the profession and how she looks aft…
S2E3 - Professional Reading and Shy Children
Data: Let's talk about professional reading and book recommendations!
Teaching and Learning: Kath and Hannah hear strategies for shy children from Dr Rhiannon Packer and Dr Susan Davies.
Pupils Causing…
S2E2 - PGCE Experiences and Behaviour Strategies
Season 2 Meeting 2
Data: This episode we will be talking to an NQT about her experiences of the PGCE course and tips to help those about to undertake the qualification.
Teaching and Learning: Kath and …
S2E1 - Back To Work Special
Data: This week we will be sharing our tips on what to wear on your first week back and how to make a good first impression.
Teaching and Learning: Natalie Cole is with us talking about her Happy Teac…
Meeting 10 - Summer Holidays!
Meeting 10
This week’s format is a little different, so grab a drink and get comfy! Hannah and Kath share their favourite moments from season 1, discuss what they will be doing over the summer and sha…
Meeting 9 - Wellbeing
Agenda
Data: Sharing studies focussed on improving wellbeing and helping students improve their mental health.
Teaching and Learning: Jackie shares her experiences working with a variety of age ranges…
Meeting 8: Teacher Morale and Prime8
Meeting 8
Data: Turning those negatives into positives, lets share stories of great teachers instead of bashing the profession on the internet.
Teaching and Learning: Ellis from Prime8 explains all the…
Meeting 7 - The Government Guidance and Rubrics
Data: Discussing the latest government guidance issued to schools.
Teaching and Learning: Kirsten @Teach_Music_LDN explains rubrics and we discuss the benefits and how subjects may use these ideas to…
Meeting 6: Summer Term Ideas and Support for Leaders
Agenda
Data: Sharing fun and summative lesson ideas to use in the last few weeks before the summer holidays.
Teaching and Learning: James Pope explains Heads Up and the free support available for head…
Meeting 5: Experienced Teachers and Wellbeing
Agenda
Data: Discussing the value experienced teachers bring to a school community and how sometimes those staff are undervalued.
Teaching and Learning: James Birchenough (@WELL4Educators). the author…
Meeting 4: The Importance of Physical Education
Agenda
Data: Dealing with the loss of sport competition and discussing how exercise can improve wellbeing.
Teaching and Learning: Michael, a coach and teacher of mathematics, discusses the vital part …
Meeting 3: GCSEs, The Reliance on Knowledge and Dual Coding
Agenda
Data: This episode we will be talking about an article from the Telegraph that's titled 'GCSEs Belong in the Victorian Era'. Kath and Hannah talk about their experiences of supporting students …
Meeting 2: Gove and the Post Lockdown Classroom
Today's staff meeting discusses going back to school. Below is the outline of our agenda:
Data: Discussing Michael Gove's comments on returning to school this week.
Teaching and Learning: Hearing from…