Staffroom Catch-Up

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These podcasts, from Cambridge Mathematics (www.cambridgemaths.org), offer listeners the opportunity to hear staffroom conversations beyond their original settings. We hear from practitioners about what ‘educational research’ means to them and how it impacts their work.

Episodes

  1. 12/23/2025

    Episode 6: 'It’s made me a better practitioner'

    Join Fran Watson as she speaks with Julie DeFuyck, a Year 6 teacher and maths lead from a rural primary school, about her journey with educational research. A transcript of this episode, and links to resources mentioned by Julie in this episode can be found on our website. For more about Cambridge Mathematics Visit our website: www.cambridgemaths.org. Or get in touch on X, LinkedIn or Facebook.

    28 min

  2. 11/21/2025

    Episode 5: 'Becoming maths people'

    In this episode host Fran Watson chats with associate professor Dr Rachel Oughton, head teacher Sarah Dixon-Jones and nursery lead practitioner Kathryn Nichols, about the collaboration which has blossomed from a 'cheeky email request' sent in 2020. A transcript of this episode, and links to resources mentioned by Rachel, Sarah and Kathryn in this episode can be found on our website. For more about Cambridge Mathematics Visit our website: www.cambridgemaths.org. Or get in touch on X, LinkedIn or Facebook.

    44 min

  3. 10/23/2025

    Episode 4: 'It’s the most impactful CPD we’ve ever had in school'

    In this episode Fran Watson chats with headteacher John Mortimer about how education research has transformed teaching practice at his school. He explains how staff work together creating a culture of shared responsibility and continuous improvement, inspired and supported by experts from near – the Devon Maths team – and far – visiting international practitioners. A transcript of this episode, and links to resources mentioned by John in this episode can be found on our website. For more about Cambridge Mathematics Visit our website: www.cambridgemaths.org. Or get in touch on X, LinkedIn or Facebook.

    26 min

  4. 09/23/2025

    Episode 3: 'We can do amazing things!'

    In this episode host Fran Watson catches up with NCETM Mastery specialist and Year 4 teacher and mathematics lead Catherine Gee about practical advice on engaging with research: start with your interests, seek colleague recommendations, compare multiple perspectives, and don't be discouraged if an approach doesn't work initially in your classroom. A transcript of this episode, and links to resources mentioned by Catherine in this episode can be found on our website. For more about Cambridge Mathematics Visit our website: www.cambridgemaths.org. Or get in touch on X, LinkedIn or Facebook.

    29 min

  5. 08/22/2025

    Episode 2: 'My colleague and I climbed into this skip'

    In this episode host Fran Watson catches up with Early Years team leader Esther O’Connor about engaging with educational research in a variety of ways and encouraging teachers to become ‘obsessed’ with helping children reflect on their learning to deepen their understanding. A transcript of this episode, and links to resources mentioned by Esther in this episode can be found on our website. For more about Cambridge Mathematics Visit our website: www.cambridgemaths.org. Or get in touch on X, LinkedIn or Facebook.

    28 min
  6. Episode 1: 'There’s always things to learn'

    07/23/2025

    Episode 1: 'There’s always things to learn'

    In this episode, host Fran Watson catches up with primary deputy headteacher and mathematics lead Julia Norman, about participating in educational research and the impact that it has had on her, her colleagues and the children they work with. A transcript of this episode, and links to resources mentioned by Julia in this episode can be found on our website. For more about Cambridge Mathematics Visit our website: www.cambridgemaths.org. Or get in touch on X, LinkedIn or Facebook.

    31 min
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These podcasts, from Cambridge Mathematics (www.cambridgemaths.org), offer listeners the opportunity to hear staffroom conversations beyond their original settings. We hear from practitioners about what ‘educational research’ means to them and how it impacts their work.

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  • Creator
    Cambridge Mathematics
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    6
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Cambridge University Press & Assessment
  • Show Website
    Staffroom Catch-Up