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.
Episodes
5 episodes
A GCSE results analysis 2025
🎓 GCSE results 2025 – what do they really mean? 🎓The headlines always show the smiling (and sometimes not-so-smiling) students clutching envelopes, but the story behind the statistics is far more complex.In this podcast, Craig'n...
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Episode 5
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27:27
Stop teaching this myth
At the chalk face news: Stop teaching this myth.A new year and another new initiative!Are all CPD sessions worth your time?In this episode of At the Chalk Face, Dave and Kat tackle one of education's most persistent myths: learn...
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Episode 4
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35:55
Virtual teachers: The solution to recruitment?
Join Dave and Lesson Hacker, experienced educator and edtech expert Kat Morgan, as they explore how remote subject specialists could help tackle the UK’s teaching recruitment crisis, the benefits for students, and the challenges schools face.
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Episode 3
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32:21
Why Matt Wrack thinks education's at breaking point
Newly appointed union leader Matt Wrack has caused a stir — not just for stepping into teaching without ever having taught, but for calling out the real pressures in UK schools. In this episode of At the Chalk Face, Craig and Dave unpack Wrack'...
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Episode 2
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39:03