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EduResearching Episode 21 - Topsy Page: An Introduction to Oracy
This is the EduResearching Podcast, hosted on behalf of the South West Network of the Chartered College of Teaching, by Dr Steve Murray (@EduResearching (https://twitter.com/EduResearching) on X) at Sexey's School, Bruton.
This episode features special guest Topsy Page, oracy expert, author and consultant.
In this talk, Topsy explores both how to develop oracy skills, and how to develop purposeful classroom dialogue to improve thinking, confidence and participation across the curriculum. Check out Topsy's books here (https://www.bloomsbury.com/uk/search/?q=Topsy%20Page).
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20 May 2026
EduResearching Episode 20 - Nathan Burns: What you really need to know about Metacognition
This is the EduResearching Podcast, hosted on behalf of the South West Network of the Chartered College of Teaching, by Dr Steve Murray (@EduResearching (https://twitter.com/EduResearching) on X) at Sexey's School, Bruton.
This episode features special guest Nathan Burns, metacognition expert, author and consultant.
In this talk, Nathan explores what you actually need to know about metacognition. Starting by diving into the rationale for metacognition in the classroom, this webinar will then turn its attention to the theory of metacognition. What is it? What is it not? And what on earth does it look like in the classroom? Check out Nathan's books here (https://uk.bookshop.org/beta-search?keywords=Nathan+Burns).
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1 Apr 2026
EduResearching Episode 19 - Sarah Johnson: Storytelling and SEMH
This is the EduResearching Podcast, hosted on behalf of the South West Network of the Chartered College of Teaching, by Dr Steve Murray (@EduResearching (https://twitter.com/EduResearching) on X) at Sexey's School, Bruton.
This episode features special guest Sarah Johnson, experienced educational leader, author and consultant. In this talk, Sarah explores how storytelling can support children and young people with social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs by creating safety, connection and meaning. Drawing on folk tales, sensory storytelling, puppetry and emotionally resonant texts, the session examines how stories help children make sense of big feelings, identity, belonging and behaviour. Check out Sarah's books here (https://www.amazon.co.uk/stores/author/B0CGZVQJLT).
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