
Bedrock Talks from Bedrock Learning
Welcome to Bedrock Talks, a podcast from the team at Bedrock Learning that delves deep into the heart of literacy in education. Hosted by the insightful and experienced educator Andy Sammons, this podcast stands as a beacon for anyone passionate about enhancing literacy skills and understanding its pivotal role in education.
Each episode is a journey into the world of literacy education. Andy brings together a diverse array of voices from across the education sector, from seasoned teachers to renowned academics, policy makers to literacy advocates. All of our guests share a common goal: to explore and expand the horizons of literacy education.
We go beyond surface-level conversations. Our discussions are in-depth, nuanced, and filled with insights that only years of experience and expertise can bring. We tackle a wide range of topics, from innovative teaching methods to the latest research in literacy, the impact of technology on reading and writing, to strategies for engaging diverse learners. Our aim is to provide a platform where the complexities of literacy are unpacked and understood in a way that is both accessible and enlightening.
Join Andy and his guests as they illuminate the multifaceted world of literacy. Subscribe to Bedrock Talks and be part of a community that believes in the transformative power of literacy. Together, let's shape a more literate, informed, and connected world.
Episodes
33. Getting implementation right: Upstream, downstream and root causes with Mark Miller
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32. Reading is learning: Breaking down the artificial barrier with Natalie Wexler
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31. Revolutionising Education: Aaron Leary's Journey from Teacher to Innovator
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30. Interdisciplinary approaches to modern education with Carl Gombrich

29. The future of English with Elizabeth Draper

28. Teaching early years speech and language with Steph Hammond
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27. Implementing a disciplinary literacy strategy with Sophie Prescott
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26. Impactful trust-wide digital transformation with Richard Anderton
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25. Death by PowerPoint: Improving CPD at Trust Level with Mike Gardner
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24. Innovation in Further Education with Holly Barnes-Lomax
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23. Need for (more than) speed: fluency and oracy with Sarah Davies
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22. Going from teacher to school leader with Dani Walley

21. Implementing a disciplinary literacy solution in secondary school with Katie Chanter

20. Literacy in the library: innovative reading strategies with Val Dewhurst

19. Waltz with the machines: Navigating ChatGPT as a teacher

18: Navigating dyslexia: A parent's guide - with Sally Collard

17. Persistent and Consistent with Dani Walley: Aligning behaviour and pedagogy

16. Exploring transformative alternative provision with Richard Duffy

15. Exploring the Reading for Pleasure agenda with Sarah Green

14. Navigating the Heart and Soul of School Improvement with Paul Ainsworth

13. Unlocking Learner Potential: Inclusive & Tech-Enhanced Learning with Dr Alix Hibble

12. Mapper Success: Innovative Strategies at St. Thomas More Catholic Academy

11. Creating Young Readers: The Joy of Reading with Literacy Expert Teresa Cremin

10. Leadership and Literacy: Pillars of Transformative Education with Lekha Sharma

Literacy Works Mini-sode: Exploring An Inspector Calls with Haili Hughes
