University of Cambridge Primary School 10th Anniversary Podcast Series

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This podcast series celebrates the 10th Anniversary of the University of Cambridge Primary School (UCPS). Since opening in 2015, UCPS has become a nationally distinctive and leading school which brings together primary education, initial teacher training and research in one pioneering space. Speakers include UCPS leaders, teachers, children, friends and experts who form part of the schools national and international learning communities. The podcast host is Pamela Burnard, UCPS Professor-in-Residence and Governor. The episodes were professionally produced by Joe Dale. Visit Spotify/Apple.

Episodes

  1. 10/22/2025

    Episode 5 - Founders. Foundations. Reflections: Looking Back, Looking Forward

    This episode features James Biddulph (Founding Executive Headteacher, UCPS) and Amy White (Business Manager, UCPS) who revisit the early days of the school and the vision that guided its creation. In this reflective finale, they celebrate the people, partnerships, and principles that have shaped UCPS over ten remarkable years.

    42 min

  2. 10/22/2025

    Episode 4 - 10 Years On: Reflections on a Decade of UCPS

    This episode features Professor Bhaskar Vira (Pro-Vice-Chancellor for Education, University of Cambridge), Martin Vinnell (Chair of Governors, UCPS), and Glenn Young (Executive Headteacher, UCPS) who reflect on the first decade of the University of Cambridge Primary School. They discuss milestones, challenges, and the values that have sustained UCPS as a national and international leader in primary education.

    29 min

  3. 10/22/2025

    Episode 3 - Inclusion: Expanding Possibilities for Inclusive Learning

    This episode features Dame Alison Peacock, DBE (Chief Executive, Chartered College of Teaching) and Gareth Morewood (Education Advisor, Studio III) discuss the meaning of true inclusion in schools. They examine what works, what still needs to change, and how leadership and collaboration can remove barriers to learning for every child.

    30 min

  4. 10/22/2025

    Episode 2 - Lesson Study: Learning from Classroom Inquiry and Collaboration

    This episode features Kirsten MacVicar (Year 6 Teacher, UCPS), Glenn Young (Executive Headteacher, UCPS), and Rob Drane (Associate Headteacher, UCPS) who share how Lesson Study enhances professional growth and classroom practice. With insights from Professors Manabu Sato (University of Tokyo), Professor Pete Dudley (University of Cambridge), and Professor Kanako (Nagoya University), this episode highlights voices of children from UCPS and UCPS as a model for research-informed teaching.

    34 min

  5. 10/22/2025

    Episode 1 - Leadership: Creative and Ethical Educational Leadership in Practice

    Episode 1 features Professor Emily Shuckburgh, OBE (Director, Cambridge Zero), Shamayim Watson (expert in global citizenship education and curriculum leadership), and Glenn Young (Executive Headteacher, UCPS) who explore how educational leadership can be both creative and ethical. Together, they discuss how UCPS fosters a culture of curiosity, responsibility, and collaboration within its community.

    31 min

  6. 10/22/2025

    Trailer

    This is an introduction to the University of Cambridge Primary School (UCPS) 10th Anniversary Podcast Series.

    2 min
  • 6 Episodes

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This podcast series celebrates the 10th Anniversary of the University of Cambridge Primary School (UCPS). Since opening in 2015, UCPS has become a nationally distinctive and leading school which brings together primary education, initial teacher training and research in one pioneering space. Speakers include UCPS leaders, teachers, children, friends and experts who form part of the schools national and international learning communities. The podcast host is Pamela Burnard, UCPS Professor-in-Residence and Governor. The episodes were professionally produced by Joe Dale. Visit Spotify/Apple.

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