After School Club - The Podcast
24 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 3 years ago -The thought-provoking weekly podcast hosted by Sam & Priya - two teachers who love discussing the education system, how to navigate through the society we live in and how we can make the world just that little bit better for future generations! We cover a range of topics surrounding the world of education and have some fantastic guests to share their expertise and experiences.
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Episodes
Episode 19 - Remote Learning
January 28, 2021 02:00 - 1 hour - 43.4 MBAs we come to the end of our 4th week of remote teaching and learning in Lockdown 3.0, we thought we should review how it has been going for each of us. We have both had to approach remote learning differently, based on our school policies. Today we discuss the pros and cons of each approach, as well as our general tips and advice for dealing with this new style of teaching! If you enjoy this episode, please leave us a positive review and share with your friends, colleagues and family. Yo...
Episode 18 - Life In Lockdown... AGAIN!
January 07, 2021 02:00 - 1 hour - 44.3 MBWelcome to 2021! Surely it can't be as crazy as 2020 was, right? Right?! Well, it has certainly been a hectic start to the year for teachers, pupils and parents alike! In this episode, we look back over the past few weeks and give our take on the events, both in schools and in wider society. If you enjoy this episode, please leave us a review, share it with your friends and family and connect with us on Instagram and Twitter! Much love, Sam and Priya x
Episode 17 - How To Deal With Stress During A Pandemic
December 03, 2020 03:00 - 51 minutes - 35.2 MBStress. It gets to everyone at some point or another, especially throughout this pandemic! Today, we discuss what the main causes of stress are for us throughout the school day and how we can attempt to handle them. Don't forget, for now we will be releasing episodes fortnightly, in order to look after our own mental wellbeing! If you want to continue to conversation, please head to our Twitter here and our Instagram here. Have a safe and restful week! Priya and Sam x
Episode 16 - Anti-Bullying Week
November 19, 2020 02:00 - 53 minutes - 36.7 MBThis week is Anti-Bullying Week here in the UK, so we discuss our experiences of bullying both as children and as teachers. Head to our Twitter and Instagram accounts to continue the conversation! Much love! Priya and Sam x
Episode 15 - NicoleQT: Teacher Training Through a Global Pandemic
November 12, 2020 02:00 - 38 minutes - 26.3 MBWe are back after our half term break and this week we are chatting with Nicole, host of the NicoleQT podcast. This episode was recorded just before the half-term break, so one or two of the references may be a little out of date. We discuss what it has been like to train and begin an NQT year in the middle of a global pandemic! Be sure to have a listen to the NicoleQT podcast here, follow Nicole on Twitter here and on Instagram here. Also, follow us on Twitter and Instagram and drop us a...
Episode14 - Half-Term Review
October 22, 2020 14:00 - 1 hour - 42.6 MBAs the October half-term break looms closer, we take a look back at the last eight weeks and how we have dealt with returning to school fully after lockdown. Next week we will be taking a break, however we will return after half-term with an exciting new episode! If you have enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and share, as well as following us on Twitter and Instagram and dropping us a message! Have a relaxing half-term holiday! Sam and Priya
Episode 13 - Creating A Positive Classroom Environment
October 15, 2020 00:00 - 1 hour - 44.6 MBIn this week's episode, we discuss how to create a positive classroom environment, both in terms of the physical space, as well as the atmosphere and ethos within the class. We share some of our tried and tested tips, as well as some of the things which haven't quite worked so well for us! If you enjoy this episode, please leave us a review, share the episode with your friends and family and follow us on social media and let us know! You can find us on Twitter and Instagram as well as via ...
Episode 12 - Lucy Marcovitch: PSHE with Discovery Education
October 08, 2020 01:00 - 59 minutes - 40.7 MBWe are treating you to another great guest this week as we sit down with the PSHE consultant and series editor of Discovery Education's new health and relationships PSHE scheme of work: Lucy Marcovitch. Lucy is an expert in all things PSHE and we loved hearing her take on how to implement the PSHE and RSE curriculum effectively, especially in these challenging times post-lockdown. You can find out more information about Discovery Education's scheme here, or find more information about Lucy h...
Episode 11 - SATS: Should We Be Testing In Primary Schools?
October 01, 2020 01:00 - 1 hour - 43.1 MBThis week we are discussing every primary school teacher's favourite topic: SATS! Why do we need them? What are the pros and cons? Are there any alternatives? Listen now to find out! Don't forget to follow us on Twitter @AfterSchoolPod_ and on Instagram @AfterSchoolClubPod and let us know what you think about today's episode! Also, please support Sam in his marathon run in aid of NSPCC by donating whatever you can here: https://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/SamuelBerry Priya and Sam x
Episode 10 - John Magee: The Kindness Coach
September 24, 2020 19:00 - 1 hour - 41.8 MBThis week we are back with another great interview. This week we talk with John Magee, AKA The Kindness Coach. John is on a mission to spread kindness and positivity to each and every school in the country. He has worked tirelessly on this passion for the last ten years and has worked with numerous schools, leaders and teachers to improve their relationships with their children and create a culture of kindness within schools. If you enjoy this conversation, please get involved with John's ...
Episode 9 - Why Do We Need Teaching Unions?
September 17, 2020 06:00 - 57 minutes - 39.6 MBIn this week's episode, we discuss teaching unions. What do they do? Do you need to join one? How can they benefit you? The answers to these questions are more crucial now than ever before, so listen now to find out why we need teaching unions. If you enjoy the episode, please subscribe to our podcast, leave a review, share with your friends and family and connect with us on social media. Our Twitter is @AfterSchoolPod_ and Instagram is @AfterSchoolClubPod Don't forget to send in your te...
Episode 8 - Tom and Joe Brassington: An Emotionally Honest Space
September 10, 2020 01:00 - 1 hour - 45.7 MBThis week we are thrilled to be joined by Tom and Joe Brassington for our first ever interview episode! We discuss mental health and emotional honesty amongst children, teacher wellbeing and the Brasso Brothers' fantastic book: Bottled. If you would like to connect with Tom and Joe on Twitter, you can find them @brassoteach and @jjBrassington respectively, or on their joint account @brassobrothers. You can find information about their book on Twitter @BottledBook and on Instagram @bottledboo...
Episode 7 - Back To School
September 03, 2020 00:00 - 57 minutes - 39.2 MBWe're back for Season 2! After a short summer holiday break, we are bringing back our full length episodes, just in time for the new academic year. We have some great topics and exciting guests coming up, so please subscribe so that you don't miss out of great future content! Today, we discuss the essentials of returning to school after the summer holidays, as well as what will be different this year when we return post-lockdown. Don't forget to share, subscribe and leave us a review if you...
Shorts #5 - Let's Talk Racism Book Chain
August 27, 2020 12:00 - 11 minutes - 8.16 MBThis week we discuss a fantastic system of sharing books and educating our selves on all things anti-racism: the Let's Talk Racism Book Chain. Please check them out on Twitter @LTRBookChain and on Instagram @lets_talk_racism and get involved in the book chain! If you have enjoyed our episodes so far, please share, leave a review and connect with us on social media: Twitter @AfterSchoolPod_ and Instagram @AfterSchoolClubPod Sam and Priya x
Shorts #4 - Rapanui
August 20, 2020 11:00 - 16 minutes - 11.3 MBThis week we discuss Rapanui Clothing. They are a sustainable clothing company aiming to make fashion a completely circular economy, minimising their impact on the planet whilst providing high quality items. We (sadly!) don't have a sponsorship deal with them, we are just big fans of their ethos and their clothes. Have a listen and check them out here: https://rapanuiclothing.com/ Don't forget to subscribe, leave a positive review and follows us on our socials: Twitter @AfterSchoolPod_ and...
Shorts #3 - Me and White Supremacy
August 13, 2020 00:00 - 23 minutes - 16.5 MBOn this week's After School Short, Sam shares why he has been reading Me and White Supremacy by Layla F. Saad. It is an important book that we should all be reading, whilst also completing the journaling prompts. The book helps us to see the ways in which white privilege is a regular part of our lives and what we can do to try and stop it. After you have listened to the podcast, please support Layla and purchase the book and follow her on social media. You can also discuss your thoughts on...
Shorts #2 - Caroline Foran: Owning It
August 06, 2020 00:00 - 13 minutes - 9.51 MBIn this week's After School Short, Priya has selected her inspirational person: Caroline Foran. Caroline hosts a fantastic podcast called Owning It: The Anxiety Podcast which we thoroughly recommend you all to go and have a listen to! She is also a bestselling author (Owning It, The Confidence Kit) as well as an all round inspiring woman. Listen now to hear how Caroline has helped us and why we think you should listen to her fantastic podcast. Don't forget to follow us on Twitter @AfterScho...
Shorts #1 - Down To Earth
July 30, 2020 14:00 - 12 minutes - 8.74 MBWelcome to our new series of mini-episodes - After School Shorts! In these shorter episodes, we will be sharing the things which we have found interesting, inspiring and thought-provoking, from books to podcasts, tv series to people! This week, Sam has picked the Netflix docu-series Down to Earth with Zac Efron. He explains why he has enjoyed the show so much and how it can hopefully encourage the current (and future!) generation to tackle the environmental crisis we are currently living in...
Episode 6 - Question Time
July 23, 2020 20:00 - 1 hour - 42.8 MBThis week we have decided to do something a little different. We each wrote out some teaching related questions for the other person to answer and discuss. It was great to reminisce about our favourite books we have read in the classroom and the weirdest gifts we have received from children, as well as what we would be doing if we weren't teachers! We loved recording this episode and had so much fun and laughs - we hope you enjoy it just as much! Don't forget to follow us and leave a review...
Episode 5 - Life After Lockdown
July 18, 2020 09:00 - 1 hour - 46.2 MBAfter taking a short break, we are back again this week with Episode 5, where we discuss what life will be like after lockdown as we gradually move towards the 'new normal'. We discuss the challenges that will be faced by all of us and, more specifically, children and staff within schools. As well as this, we look for the positives that we can all take from this lockdown experience and how we can move forwards in a positive way. Please follow us on Twitter @AfterSchoolPod_ and Instagram @Af...
Episode 4 - Can Our Government Be Trusted?
July 04, 2020 15:00 - 1 hour - 44.7 MBThis week we are discussing politics! Specifically, we look at whether our politicians can be trusted and how they have handled the recent COVID-19 situation, amongst other things. We also discuss our political system in general and whether or not it is fit for purpose. We hope you enjoy the episode. Please head to our Twitter and Instagram accounts to continue the conversation! If you have enjoyed our podcast, please subscribe, leave a review and have a listen to our other episodes. Sam a...
Episode 3 - Should You Look For Love In The Workplace?
June 27, 2020 10:00 - 49 minutes - 33.8 MBThis week we have a slightly more light-hearted conversation, as we delve into the world of workplace relationships. We discuss the pros and cons of a workplace relationship, what the research says about love in the office and our own personal experiences! Don't forget to stick around until the end to hear our 'Pit and Peak of the Week!'. If you have enjoyed any of our episodes so far, please subscribe, follow and leave us a review - it really lights up our day when we see this happen! You ...
Episode 2 - Has The UK Education System Been Whitewashed?
June 20, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour - 45.7 MBThis week, we are dissecting the whitewashing of the UK education system. We begin by discussing the murder of George Floyd and the recent BLM protests, which have sparked huge debates around the topics of racism. We primarily look at the ways in which the education system builds subconscious racial biases in children and what we can do to stop this from happening. We spent a lot of time researching this topic to ensure we gave the best representation of this subject matter as we could, alth...
Episode 1 - How Do We Define Success?
June 13, 2020 19:00 - 57 minutes - 39.3 MBWelcome to the first ever episode of After School Club with Sam and Priya! In this episode, we introduce ourselves, how we met and how we got to this point in our teaching careers. We discuss the big questions surrounding success. How do we define it? Can we achieve it? Is it the same for everyone? Don't forget to stick around until the end of the show to hear our 'Pit and Peak of the Week'. If you've enjoyed the show, please share it with your friends and family - it would mean the world ...