The Brick In The Wall
Aimed at parents, teachers, support staff and more. The B®ick In The Wall Podcast brings you lighthearted education news and views plus a lot more! With live studio guests and the infamous Confessional, tune in each week to get the latest episodes. New episodes released every Tuesday. Don't forget to follow us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or Google Podcasts so you don't miss out!
- Update frequency
- every 4 days
- Average duration
- 39 minutes
- Episodes
- 45
- Years Active
- 2020 - 2021
S3E9: The Wind of Change with Sir David Carter takes a look at the success of academy trusts.
The duo are joined by Sir David Carter to discuss his book, Leading Academy Trusts: Why some fail, but most don't. Sir David shares his thoughts on what makes a successful academy trust and the benef…
S3E8: Easter Special with Dame Alison Peacock - Reconnection, Re-ignition and Resilience
The duo are joined by Dame Alison Peacock to discuss the work of the Chartered College in supporting the development of teachers and the wider education system. We discuss the high quality research a…
S3E7: Vocation, Speeches and Fire Alarms takes a look at the importance of vocational qualifications within the curriculum
The duo are joined by Tom Campbell (Senior Education Officer) and Jamie Kilner (Senior Advisor Vocational Curriculum) to discuss the importance of vocational qualifications within the curriculum and …
S3E6: The Shifting Sands of Leadership with Dr. David Sands takes a look at climate change education, university in lockdown and leadership
The duo are joined by University of Bristol's Dr. David Sands to discuss the changing landscape of leadership and the importance of climate change education for young people. David also shares his re…
S3E5: The Reconnect Effect takes a look at the need to focus on reconnection and not catch-up.
Listen as the duo are joined by Greenwood Academies Trust CEO, Wayne Norrie to discuss the wider opening of schools and the need for a more positive narrative on pupils returning. Wayne also shares h…
S3E4: Renegades, Returners and Body Art takes a look at the plans for wider opening, exams and Summer Schools for children
Renegades, Returners and Body Art takes a look at the plans for wider opening, exams and Summer Schools for children. The duo are joined once again by Mark Denny to review the latest news on wider op…
S3E3: Baptism of fire: Life as a new Head in lockdown
The duo are joined by new Headteacher, Leah Wright, to discuss her first 100 days in headship and the challenges of starting a new job in a pandemic. Listen as the duo discuss the latest plans to ext…
S3E2: 'To mute or not to mute'. The trials and tribulations of the blended learning offer.
'To mute or not to mute'. The trials and tribulations of the blended learning offer takes a look at the many challenges and positives of remote learning being faced by teachers and parents alike.
The…
S3E1: Behaviour, Books and Broken Legs with Adele Bates
The duo are joined by Behaviour and Educational Specialist Adele Bates to discuss approaches to managing challenging behaviour in the classroom and how remote learning may be benefitting children wit…
S2E12: Christmas Special
Listen as the duo are joined by regular guest, Mark Denny to take a look back at the last year in education and our favourite podcast episodes and guests. Mark also takes the opportunity to launch hi…
S2E11: EAST is East: Nudging For Impact with Andy Samways from Unity Research School
The duo are joined by Andy Samways, Director of Research at the Unity Research School and Unity Schools Partnership, to discuss the importance of research in schools and how this can improve outcomes…
S2E10: On The Level takes a look at the work of Reprezent FM in supporting the mental health of young people
The duo are joined by Chrissie Cox, Project Manager, of the On The Level Project working with Reprezent FM to support the mental health of young people. Reprezent FM is a Youth Radio station based in…
S2E9: Happy Pants and sKID Marks takes a look at the power of positivity and the need for gratitude as schools return
The duo are joined by Kev House from the Art of Brilliance to discuss the power of positivity and the importance of gratitude during these trying times. Kev also shares his thoughts on Mood Hoovers a…
S2E8: In At The Deep End takes a look at the results debacle, Gavlar's MP of the Year nomination and plans for returning to school.
The duo are once again joined by Mark Denny and take a look at the A-Level and GCSE debacle and latest Bank Holiday guidance drops from the DfE.
Don't miss Greg sharing his weekend saga and how he lo…
S2E7: International Special - Covid Down Under. Australian teacher, Sarah Durack, joins us to discuss lockdown and the impact of Covid on schools in Australia.
The duo are joined by Australian teacher, Sarah Durack, to discuss the impact of lockdown on schools in Australia and the ways in which they have managed remote learning and returning to school for a…
S2E6: Curriculum, Weigh-Ins, Prison and Screws with Mary Myatt. We take a look at filling gaps by paying attention to shaky knowledge
The duo are joined by the phenomenal Mary Myatt to discuss her work on the curriculum and her book The Curriculum: Gallimaufry to coherence, as well as the importance of stories across all subjects. …
S2E5: Dieters, Blankers and No Toes takes a look at the cost of shredding the SATs and the misbehaviour at school of Greg and Mark!
The duo are joined again by regular guest, Mark Denny, to discuss the cost of shredding this year's SATs papers and just how high the papers would have reached had they been piled up........all 70 mi…
S2E4: Percentages, Pounds and Pints. Richard Moxon provides a Secondary view of lockdown, September and GCSE results.
The duo are joined by Secondary Assistant Principal, Richard Moxon, to discuss the challenges faced by secondary schools through lockdown and plans for opening fully to all students in September whil…
S2E3: Know your Rs from your elbow! Bill Lord explains his four R approach to September and shares some great advice for NQTs
The duo are joined once again by Lincolnshire Headteacher Bill Lord who explains his approach to supporting children in September and shares his tips and thoughts for NQTs starting their first post a…
S2E2: Summer, September, Santa and a Size 4 focuses on summer holiday and Ofsted.
The duo are joined by the brilliant Jonathan Rice to discuss his experiences in school and the role that the Headteacher associations across the country have played in supporting Heads and Principals…