In this Summer Re-Run episode, we’re heading back to Episode 46 and our wonderful conversation with the prolific Sharon Cawley. Sharon is a natural-born teacher whose journey in education spans decades, and we loved sitting down with her to explore just how much education has changed over the years. From growing up in the 70s to gaining her GCSEs in 1988, Sharon shares her experiences of education, teaching and the enormous changes she has witnessed along the way. Together, we talk about what teaching used to look like, why those early experiences inspired Sharon to become a teacher herself, and the idea of having a “job for life”. We also explore some of the huge milestones and challenges that have shaped modern education, including OFSTED, the National Curriculum and, of course, the extraordinary impact of the lockdown years. But what about now? What is it actually like to be a young person learning today? How have students’ needs and expectations changed? And where might education be heading next? This is a fascinating journey through the past, present and future of education, looking at how things have changed for teachers and students alike. As always, we’re not here pretending to have all the answers. We love having conversations, hearing different experiences and giving you plenty to think about. So grab a cuppa and TUNE IN! ABOUT SHARON To find Sharon, simply Google Sharon Cawley. You can also find Sharon across LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram and TikTok through Conexus Tuition Franchising. Email: sharon@conexustuition.co.uk SUPPORT THE SCHOOL RUN PODCAST For us, podcasting has always been about learning, sharing stories and having conversations that matter. Our episodes are completely free to listen to, but there are some small costs involved in creating the podcast. So, if you fancy buying us a virtual cup of tea, or perhaps Liv’s favourite Chocolate Fudge Brownie Frappe with soya milk, coffee and cream, while we’re planning future episodes, you can support us here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/theschoolrun GET IN TOUCH We genuinely love hearing from you. You can find us publicly or privately on our socials: @theschoolrun_official @mrsjanejames on Instagram Or search for and follow Jane James on Facebook. If you have a story you think we should hear, please get in touch with us directly at: mrsjanejames@icloud.com LITTLE VOICES For more information about Jane’s company, Little Voices, visit: http://www.littlevoices.org.uk PODCAST PRODUCTION The School Run Podcast is edited and produced by Mike Roberts from Making Digital Real. There’s quite a bit of magic that happens behind the scenes before each episode reaches you, from enhancing the audio and editing the conversations to creating the show notes, titles and getting everything ready for release. We’re incredibly grateful to Mike for being such an important part of The School Run Podcast team. Find out more about Mike and Making Digital Real: https://makingdigitalreal.co.uk/ DISCLAIMER All views expressed in this podcast are those of the individual participants. The information, opinions and recommendations presented are for general information only, and any reliance on information provided in the podcast is at your own risk. We’re simply a mum and daughter sharing our thoughts, experiences and personal stories, while chatting with guests we genuinely respect. Please seek appropriate professional advice whenever you need it.
