From Graveyards to Great Teachers: SEN Struggles & Why Fun Matters

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Sir You Look Tired - The Unofficial CPD for Exhausted Teachers

Martin and Dan

30 episodes

5 days ago

Sir, You Look Tired is the brutally honest podcast for exhausted teachers. Hosted by Martin (ex-teacher turned coach) and Dan (still in the classroom), this is the staffroom chat you actually want to be part of. Expect laughs, rants, and real talk on burnout, behaviour, wellbeing and surviving until half-term. Unofficial CPD at its finest.

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From Graveyards to Great Teachers: SEN Struggles & Why Fun Matters | Sir, You Look Tired

Sir You Look Tired - The Unofficial CPD for Exhausted Teachers

38 minutes 28 seconds

3 weeks ago

From Graveyards to Great Teachers: SEN Struggles & Why Fun Matters | Sir, You Look Tired

In this episode of "Sir, You Look Tired," Martin and Dan take you on a nostalgic and honest journey through their school days - from Halloween debates and graveyard shortcuts to the teachers who changed their lives. They open up about growing up with dyslexia and ADHD, the challenges of being diagnosed, and how small moments of support made all the difference.

The conversation dives deep into the realities of teaching today: the burnout, the paperwork, and the pressure to tick boxes - contrasted with the joy of making memories, building relationships, and letting kids be kids. They question the value of early assessments, share hilarious and heartfelt classroom stories, and offer a rallying cry for teachers to focus on what really matters.

Whether you’re a teacher, parent, or just love a good school story, this episode is packed with laughter, insight, and a reminder that sometimes, the best lessons happen outside the lesson plan.

Timestamps & chapters below 👇

00:00 Welcome Back

04:48 The Impact of Teachers

08:25 Personal Struggles and Triumphs

13:36 The Power of a Good Teacher

19:44 The Importance of Fun in Education

20:05 Creative Teaching Methods

21:34 Rethinking the Curriculum

23:51 The Impact of Assessments

30:31 Teacher Burnout and Well-being

35:32 The Changing Landscape of Teaching

37:08 Final Thoughts