After a break Inside Voices is back!  It took us a while to get back into recording due to a different setup. but we are back. This week's episode is inspired by The Life of a Showgirl... the Life of a Teacher. We dive into what we have been up to this term and how we would change the teaching system if we could. Sit back, relax and enjoy!  ----more---- Follow Laura on TikTok and Instagram Follow David on TikTok and Instagram ----more---- Check out our website insidevoices.co.uk 

Summer is done. A distant memory. School is back in full swing and we are so hyped. Whether it’s your first school year or you 31st, we hope you find something of value as we discuss nerves, classroom priorities and some quick CPD. Sit back, relax and enjoy!  ----more---- Follow Laura on TikTok and Instagram Follow David on TikTok and Instagram ----more---- Check out our website insidevoices.co.uk 

Well, that’s it done. Another year of teaching in the bag. This week we reflect on the amazing peaks and difficult pits we encountered this year. Sit back, relax and enjoy!   Follow Laura on TikTok and Instagram Follow David on TikTok and Instagram   Check out our website insidevoices.co.uk

What is the role of a teacher in 2025? This week we dive into the subject of how teaching has changed recently. We look at the media’s perception of teachers and how teaching is often portrayed. Sit back, relax and enjoy! ----more---- Follow Laura on TikTok and Instagram Follow David on TikTok and Instagram ----more---- Check out our website insidevoices.co.uk 

It's interview season! On this week's episode we discuss all things interview! We look at our own experiences, share tips and tricks and discuss the current job market situation in the UK. Sit back, relax and enjoy! ----more---- Follow Laura on TikTok and Instagram Follow David on TikTok and Instagram ----more---- Check out our website insidevoices.co.uk 

On this week’s episode we were inspired to talk about the hit Netflix show, Adolescence. We thought it was appropriate to offer our opinion on how we as teachers can promote positive online experiences for our young people. Sit back, relax and enjoy! ----more---- Follow Laura on TikTok and Instagram Follow David on TikTok and Instagram ----more---- Check out our website insidevoices.co.uk 

This week’s episode takes us down into the earlier years of education as Laura interviews Dr Alistair Bryce-Clegg. A expert on the subject, Alistair explains the theory behind play in primary schools and why this trend has swept the nation. Sit back, relax and enjoy! ----more---- Follow Laura on TikTok and Instagram Follow David on TikTok and Instagram ----more---- Check out our website Here

This week’s episode takes a more serious turn. With the rates of teachers leaving the profession an ever-present issue, we felt it only right to discuss the trials and tribulations that teachers go through. We offer some basic advice and look to comfort and encourage those that maybe don't have that in their professional setting. Just know... we think you're doing great! Sit back, relax and enjoy! ----more---- Follow Laura on TikTok and Instagram Follow David on TikTok and Instagram ----more---- Check out our website Here

This week’s episode looks at the all of the good, the bad and the ugly in teaching. We examine things like the job market, class sizes and all of the positives that bring us joy in our jobs. Sit back, relax and enjoy! ----more---- Follow Laura on TikTok and Instagram Follow David on TikTok and Instagram ----more---- Check out our website Here

This week’s episode looks at the tricky subject of finding success as a teacher. Do we measure it in grades, observations or personal targets? We discuss all of the nuances to knowing you are a successful and fulfilled teacher. Sit back, relax and enjoy!  ----more---- Follow Laura on TikTok and Instagram Follow David on TikTok and Instagram ----more---- Check out our website

We are finally back!! It’s 2025 and we have lots to catch up on! In this week’s episode we discuss our goals and aims for 2025. We talk about professional and personal goals and how you as a teacher can practise smart target setting. Sit back, relax and enjoy!  ----more---- Follow Laura on TikTok and Instagram Follow David on TikTok and Instagram ----more---- Check out our website here

It’s finally the end of term and we wanted to have a quick catchup before heading off for Christmas holidays. This week we discuss our experience with being inspected recently and answer some of our listeners questions. Sit back, relax and enjoy!  ----more---- Follow Laura on TikTok and Instagram Follow David on TikTok and Instagram ----more---- Check out our website here

The teaching profession is going through a strange time and the job market is reflecting this. With a surplus in Scotland and shortages across the UK, we dive into some of the reasons for these disparities and seek to add our thoughts on this difficult subject. Our aim with this episode was to shed light on a growing problem for many and hopefully bring more awareness to the issue. We don’t claim to have many answers but hopefully can encourage all of the amazing teachers out there! ----more---- Follow Laura on TikTok and Instagram Follow David on TikTok and Instagram ----more---- Check out website here

Technology is an ever-changing beast that can be an amazing force for good and an amazing cause of stress! In this week’s episode we decided to revisit our first ever topic: Technology in Education. We thought it was about time we looked at what trends are emerging and bringing any new tools and tips to our audience’s attention. Sit back, relax and enjoy! ----more---- Follow Laura on TikTok and Instagram Follow David on TikTok and Instagram ----more---- Check out website here!

Do you struggle to engage with the families linked to your school? We have found that having families on board in education is so important but can sometimes be an interesting task. In this week's episode, we discuss the necessity of family engagement in education and how to drive that in local school communities. We offer some tips and tricks from our own personal experience. Sit back, relax and enjoy! ----more---- Follow Laura on TikTok and Instagram Follow David on TikTok and Instagram ----more---- Check out website here! Check out Glasgow Science Centre's Learning Labs here: https://www.glasgowsciencecentre.org/learn/education-programmes-for-schools/learning-lab?utm_source=inside_voices&utm_medium=post&utm_campaign=learning_lab  

Teaching is the hardest job in the world! Or at least we sometimes think it is… in this episode we discuss all things ‘teacher struggles’. From bodily fluids to increasing workload! We also reflect on some ‘interesting’ circumstances we’ve found ourselves in as teachers and how we coped in the struggle! Sit back, relax and enjoy! ----more---- Follow Laura on TikTok and Instagram Follow David on TikTok and Instagram ----more---- Check out website here!  

Are you feeling swamped by your first year teaching? In this week's episode we dive into the realities of teaching in your first year and how that compares to student teaching. We look back at our own experiences and I've practical advice on how to succeed in the craziness of the first year. Sit back, relax and enjoy! ----more---- Follow Laura on TikTok and Instagram Follow David on TikTok and Instagram ----more---- Check out website here! If you have any business queries or enquiries please email: insidevoicespodcast1@gmail.com

We are back! Inside Voices returns for another season and we are so glad to be back! In this week’s episode we discuss the start of the new year and all of the ups and downs that comes with a new school year. Sit back, relax and enjoy! ----more---- Follow Laura on TikTok and Instagram Follow David on TikTok and Instagram ----more---- Check out website here! If you have any business queries or enquiries please email: insidevoicespodcast1@gmail.com  

In this week’s episode we draw the first season of Inside Voices to a conclusion. We reflect over the last year and how crazy it has been! We look at some of the highs and lows, things we’ve learned and what we’re looking forward to about next year. Sit back, relax and enjoy! ----more---- Follow Laura on TikTok and Instagram Follow David on TikTok and Instagram ----more---- Check out website here! If you have any business queries or enquiries please email: insidevoicespodcast1@gmail.com  

In this week’s episode David goes solo and interviews Lee Parkinson (ICT with Mr P). We discussed all things education, from how to fix broken education systems to the differences between UK systems. We also spoke about raising a family in the digital age and how to manage technology in the home. Sit back, relax and enjoy! ----more---- Follow Laura on TikTok and Instagram Follow David on TikTok and Instagram ----more---- Check out website here! If you have any business queries or enquiries please email: insidevoicespodcast1@gmail.com