by Tom Sherrington & Emma Turner
Tom Sherrington and Emma Turner, UK-based and internationally-recognized education authors and consultants, have a lot on their minds. From best practices in classroom teaching to sustaining PD that makes an impact, they’re aware of the techniques that work, those that don’t, and the gaps that exist in education systems, within and across nations. In this podcast, they present proven strategies and interview experts from around the globe to share timely insights on K-12 trends; research-based approaches in need of greater reach; and innovative strategies to close global gaps.
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March 28, 2025
<p>On this episode of Mind the Gap, Jon Hutchinson is joined by educator, researcher, and author Neil Gilbride to explore the powerful concept of self-efficacy—and why it matters now more than ever in schools. Drawing from his new book, Neil delves into the psychological foundations of self-efficacy, its relationship to agency, and the practical ways it can transform classroom practice. He shares insights from his own diverse career, from play schemes to academia, and explains how educators can help pupils—and themselves—navigate complexity, build resilience, and believe in their capacity to succeed. Together, Jon and Neil discuss Bandura’s legacy, the critical importance of managing failure, and why effective modelling is about more than just showing how—it’s about lending belief. “If we’re not proactively thinking hard about using our capacity to share knowledge and ways of being and working,” Neil says, “then we're not using one of the most powerful weapons in our arsenal.” This episode offers a compelling and deeply human lens on what it means to teach, lead, and learn in today’s education landscape.</p><p>Dr Neil Gilbride CPSychol is an Honorary Senior Research Fellow at University of Worcester and Associate Dean at Ambition Institute, one of the largest professional development providers in England. He has amassed 20 years of experience working across education as an academic, practitioner and knowledge mobiliser. Neil’s research interweaves adult developmental psychology and complexity theory to better understand educational leadership and practitioner development. His most recent book is Bandura's Self-Efficacy Theory in Action. Follow him on Bluesky <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/neilgilbride.bsky.social" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">@neilgilbride.bsky.social</a></p><p>Jon Hutchinson is a former assistant headteacher of Reach Academy Feltham and is now a Director at the Reach Foundation. He has taught across primary and secondary and HE. In his spare time, Jon runs <a href="https://www.meno.academy/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.meno.acacdemy</a>, a platform with free videos to support primary teachers to build their subject knowledge. Follow Jon on X <a href="https://twitter.com/jon_hutchinson_" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@jon_hutchinson_</a> or Bluesky <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/jonhutchinson.bsky.social" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@jonhutchinson.bksy.social</a>.</p><p>This podcast is produced by Haringey Education Partnership. Find out more at <a href="https://haringeyeducationpartnership.co.uk/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://haringeyeducationpartnership.co.uk/</a></p>
March 14, 2025
<p>On this episode of Mind the Gap, Jon Hutchinson and Emma Turner are joined by Saeed Atcha MBE, social entrepreneur, charity leader, and former Social Mobility Commissioner. Saeed shares his remarkable journey from growing up in care to founding Youth Leads UK at just 15 years old, creating a platform to amplify young voices and drive social change. Together, they explore the power of purpose, the role of schools as community hubs, and how educators can foster social action and entrepreneurship in students. Saeed reflects on the impact of mentors, the importance of resilience, and why schools must provide stability, happiness, and opportunity for all children. He challenges educators to think beyond academic success and equip students with the life skills that AI can’t replace. “Everyone craves a purpose,” Saeed says. “If we give young people that, we change everything.” The conversation also delves into the shifting landscape of higher education, the rise of apprenticeships, and what schools can do to prepare students for an evolving world of work.</p><p>Saeed Atcha MBE is the founding chief executive of Youth Leads UK, a charity he established aged 15 and has supported more than 7,000 disadvantaged young Greater Mancunians access volunteering opportunities and skills development programmes. He was made a recipient of an MBE in Her Majesty the Queen’s New Year’s Honours List, 2019, the youngest recipient that year. Saeed is a trustee of both youth employment charity Generation: You Employed, UK, and social mobility charity Migrant Leaders, a Non-Executive Director at social housing group Bolton at Home, an Associate Non-Executive Director at Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust, an Advisory Council Member to the Care Tech Foundation and Vice-Chair of Governors at his former secondary school, Ladybridge High School in Bolton. Saeed also serves as Deputy Lieutenant of Greater Manchester. Follow him on X <a href="https://x.com/saeedatcha?lang=en-GB" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">@saeedatcha</a></p><p>Emma Turner FCCT is a school improvement advisor, education consultant, trainer and author. She has almost three decades of primary teaching, headship and leadership experience across the sector, working and leading in both MATs and LAs. She works nationally and internationally on school improvement including at single school level and at scale. She has a particular interest in research informed practice in the primary phase, early career development, and CPD design. Follow Emma on X <a href="https://twitter.com/Emma_Turner75" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">@emma_turner75</a>.</p><p>Jon Hutchinson is a former assistant headteacher of Reach Academy Feltham and is now a Director at the Reach Foundation. He has taught across primary and secondary and HE. In his spare time, Jon runs <a href="https://www.meno.academy/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">www.meno.acacdemy</a>, a platform with free videos to support primary teachers to build their subject knowledge. Follow Jon on X <a href="https://twitter.com/jon_hutchinson_" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">@jon_hutchinson_</a> or Bluesky <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/jonhutchinson.bsky.social" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">@jonhutchinson.bksy.social</a>.</p><p>This podcast is produced by Haringey Education Partnership. Find out more at <a href="https://haringeyeducationpartnership.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://haringeyeducationpartnership.co.uk/</a></p>
February 28, 2025
<p>On this episode of Mind the Gap, Jon Hutchinson and Emma Turner are joined by Zach Groshell, educator, consultant, and author of Just Tell Them: Explicit Teaching and the Science of Learning. Zach shares insights from his book, which challenges traditional assumptions about instruction and advocates for a structured, interactive approach to teaching. Together, they explore the misconceptions surrounding explicit instruction, the balance between guidance and independence, and the pitfalls of ineffective professional development. Zach argues that too often, schools fail to provide teachers with concrete, actionable strategies, leaving educators to "figure it out" on their own. He emphasizes the need for clarity in teaching, saying, “The most empathetic, kind thing a teacher can do is to be crystal clear with their students.” The conversation touches on the importance of formative assessment, engagement techniques, and how primary and secondary educators can apply explicit teaching principles in age-appropriate ways.</p><p>Zach Groshell, PhD is a highly distinguished teacher, instructional coach, and education consultant. Zach is based in Seattle, Washington, USA, and works with schools nationwide and internationally to develop high quality instruction based on the science of how kids learn. Zach hosts the podcast, <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/progressively-incorrect/id1602317019" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Progressively Incorrect</a>, and his blog can be found at <a href="https://educationrickshaw.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">educationrickshaw.com</a>. Follow him on X or Bluesky at <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/mrzachg.bsky.social" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">@mrzachg</a></p><p>Emma Turner FCCT is a school improvement advisor, education consultant, trainer and author. She has almost three decades of primary teaching, headship and leadership experience across the sector, working and leading in both MATs and LAs. She works nationally and internationally on school improvement including at single school level and at scale. She has a particular interest in research informed practice in the primary phase, early career development, and CPD design. Follow Emma on X <a href="https://twitter.com/Emma_Turner75">@emma_turner75</a>.</p><p>Jon Hutchinson is a former assistant headteacher of Reach Academy Feltham and is now a Director at the Reach Foundation. He has taught across primary and secondary and HE. In his spare time, Jon runs <a href="https://www.meno.academy/">www.meno.acacdemy</a>, a platform with free videos to support primary teachers to build their subject knowledge. Follow Jon on X <a href="https://twitter.com/jon_hutchinson_">@jon_hutchinson_</a> or Bluesky <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/jonhutchinson.bsky.social">@jonhutchinson.bksy.social</a>.</p><p>This podcast is produced by Haringey Education Partnership. Find out more at <a href="https://haringeyeducationpartnership.co.uk/">https://haringeyeducationpartnership.co.uk/</a></p>
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