Grab your first aid kit, sick bucket and risk assessment; we're heading out on a school trip! In this episode, Chris and Emma explore one of the most memorable parts of school life, sharing their own experiences as both pupils and teachers along the way.

They discuss the many benefits of learning beyond the classroom, the types of trips that suit different age groups and the practical challenges schools face when organising them. They also consider some of the barriers to taking children on trips and explore potential solutions.

Whether you're a seasoned trip leader or planning your first outing, join the conversation as they unpack the opportunities, logistics and lasting impact of school trips.

This week's teacher tip may help combat the issue of missing PE kits!

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It’s time to get stuck into the pros and cons of homework! After discussing the research in the last episode, Chris and Emma talk about the benefits of homework as well as the drawbacks of setting it. From building independent learning habits and reinforcing classroom content to concerns around workload, equity and engagement, they explore both sides of the debate. Is homework still an essential part of education, or is it time to rethink its role? Join the conversation as they unpack one of teaching’s most enduring topics.

This week’s teacher tip is a way to help fight the battle of pupils losing items of
stationery!

Schools in England blog discussed during this episode:
https://schoolsinengland.co.uk/blog/homework-expectations-primary

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It’s time to talk about all things homework in the first of our two-part discussion! In this first episode, Chris and Emma focus on the research behind homework – what is the impact, how much should be set and how often should it be set? With a discussion about the history of homework along the way, including how the Labour government and the Victorian attitude to homework impact on modern
approaches, there’s a lot to get your teeth into!

This week’s teacher tip is a lovely plenary idea that will promote oracy and positivity
in your classroom!

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