The Literacy Lounge

The Literacy Company

The Literacy Lounge is an educational podcast made for primary school teachers, focussing on delivering high quality, friendly English advice. Brought to you by expert and passionate literacy consultants with a wealth of experience, both inside and outside the classroom. Join us as we share first hand tips, advice and practical solutions that will support your experience of teaching English. Whether you are battling with full moon behaviour or weather related distractions, we have been there and are ready to share our tales!

Episodes

  1. JAN 28

    Consultants are teachers too

    Welcome to the first ever episode of our new podcast – The Literacy Lounge! This podcast is designed to make practical English advice easy to access whenever it suits you. Pop it on during your commute or keep it playing in the background while you’re marking. Each episode dives into the common patterns we notice when visiting schools as consultants, offering termly guidance and clear, down‑to‑earth support on key areas of English. And of course, no week would be complete without sharing the funny moments, unforgettable classroom stories and reassuring reminders that you’re never alone in the chaos of school life. In this first instalment, Sian and Allison reflect on their journey from classroom teachers to literacy consultants, exploring what inspired them and what continues to drive their work today. Some topics we cover in this episode: Getting started in educationSmall school vs large school teaching quandariesThe teacher brain and how it follows you through lifeOld school classroomsSo, grab a cuppa, settle in and enjoy the Literacy Lounge! Any questions or podcast topic suggestions please email us: online@theliteracycompany.co.uk Links: Pathways Literacy - https://www.theliteracycompany.co.uk/pathways-literacy/ Support enquiry form - https://share-eu1.hsforms.com/1GEYAyrx2SLCiO4vpQCOmqgfhd0b?__hstc=83811849.edffbde723ac59859b598f656... The opinions shared by our presenters and guests are their own and do not necessarily represent the views, policies, or positions of The Literacy Company.

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About

The Literacy Lounge is an educational podcast made for primary school teachers, focussing on delivering high quality, friendly English advice. Brought to you by expert and passionate literacy consultants with a wealth of experience, both inside and outside the classroom. Join us as we share first hand tips, advice and practical solutions that will support your experience of teaching English. Whether you are battling with full moon behaviour or weather related distractions, we have been there and are ready to share our tales!