At the chalk-face
At the Chalk Face is a no-nonsense podcast from Craig’n’Dave, tackling real issues in education. Expect honest chat about pedagogy, classroom practice, and what actually works — from two ex-teachers still embedded in the world of schools. Not just for computer science teachers — this one’s for every educator.
Podcasting since 2025 • 19 episodes
At the chalk-face
Latest Episodes
At the chalk face: Schools should be phone free?
At the chalk face: Schools should be phone-free?Well, it’s official – mobile phones in schools are under the microscope! In this episode, Craig and Dave dive deep into the latest government guidance, Ofsted expectations, and th...
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At the chalk face: Dodona Learning Technologies - A Coding Platform That Actually Works for Teachers
Are you fed up with coding platforms that appear… then disappear just as you’ve got your scheme of work sorted? This week At the Chalk Face, we’re joined by two brilliant guests who might just restore your faith in programming pla...
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At the chalk face: Too much pushback on exclusions
At the chalk face: Too much pushback on exclusionsDo schools get too much pushback on exclusions – or not enough support to deal with persistent disruptive behaviour?In this episode, we tackle one of the most complex and emotion...
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At the chalk face: Fail an Ofsted inspection for safeguarding | Should mobiles be banned in schools?
At the chalk face: Fail an Ofsted inspection for safeguarding | Should mobiles be banned in schools?In this episode of At the chalk face, Dave is joined once again by the brilliant Kat Morgan for a lively, honest and (at times) nerdy de...
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At the chalk face: Curriculum and Assessment Review - PART 3 | CAR2025
At the chalk face: Curriculum and Assessment Review - PART 3 | CAR2025 This week, together we’re going into part three of our deep dive into the recent Curriculum and Assessment Review.If you’ve missed parts one and two — w...
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