Inside Voices: A Teacher Podcast
Episodes
Scottish Election: What is the Impact on Schools?
07 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This week we look at the upcoming Scottish Parliament elections. With such a pivotal election on the horizon, it's important that we talk about what e...
Q&A Episode: Primary vs Secondary, Physical Education in Schools, Favourite Year group and much more
18 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This week’s episode is slightly different to our regularly scheduled programming! We are doing a Q&A episode! We asked our lovely audience for q...
Teacher Workload: What is Going On?!
11 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This week’s episode discusses the teacher workload and the increasing pressures that seem to be placed on educators. We look at Scotland’s current...
The Power of Reading: How to Build a Love of Reading in your Class
04 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This week’s episode discusses the hot topic of reading in schools. We have noticed a shift in reading for enjoyment in the last few years. Children ...
Behaviour in Schools: What Has Gone Wrong?
25 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This week’s episode discusses the hot topic of behaviour in schools. We have noticed a shift in behaviour in schools since we started teaching and t...
Teaching: Is It a Sustainable Career Like it Once Was?
11 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This week’s episode discusses the hot topic of whether teaching is the same lifelong profession it once was. We discuss career progression, shifting...
Literacy Crisis: Tackling the Growing Problem in Schools
04 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This week’s episode delves into the global literacy crisis, exploring why children are no longer reading for pleasure and how we can address this pr...
Screen Time: The Effects of Overused Screens on Children’s Education
28 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This week's episode focuses on the topic of screen time and how it impacts children’s education. We discuss the broader societal implications of ove...
Special Episode: BETT 2026, Conversations With EdTech Leaders
25 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This week we are bringing you a special BONUS episode of Inside Voices. We are on the road at BETT 2026 and we managed to chat with different companie...
The Curriculum Review: What is it and Why Do We Need One?
21 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This week's episode focuses on the curriculum reviews going on in Scotland and England. We discuss the rationale behind these reviews and how they are...
New Year, New Mindset: Shifting the mindset for teachers in 2026
14 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This week's episode looks at the difficulties in teaching and the prevailing mindset that often follows. We discuss all things positivity and how to p...
2026 Teaching Ins and Outs: Teacher trends, struggles and goals
07 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This week's episode focuses on the year ahead. School is back and we are raring to go. We discuss trends like Play Pedagogy, what we struggle with whe...
Christmas Craziness in School: How to Survive the Chaos
10 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week's episode focuses on schools at Christmas. This is a crazy time of year and it easy to become overwhelmed. We offer some advice on how to su...
Technology in Education: Where are we in 2025?
26 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week we return to the subject we chose for our very first episode 2 years ago. The landscape has changed dramatically in the last two years since...
The Life of a Teacher
29 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
After a break Inside Voices is back! It took us a while to get back into recording due to a different setup. but we are back. This week's episode is...
Season 3 Episode 1: School is Back and We Are HYPED
10 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Summer is done. A distant memory. School is back in full swing and we are so hyped. Whether it’s your first school year or you 31st, we hope you fin...
Pits and Peaks: Reflections on Another Year Gone
27 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Well, that’s it done. Another year of teaching in the bag. This week we reflect on the amazing peaks and difficult pits we encountered this year. Si...
Teaching in 2025: What is the Role of a Teacher?
04 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What is the role of a teacher in 2025? This week we dive into the subject of how teaching has changed recently. We look at the media’s perception of...
Teacher Interviews: Our Advice for a Successful Interview
14 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It's interview season! On this week's episode we discuss all things interview! We look at our own experiences, share tips and tricks and discuss the c...
Adolescence: Promoting Positive Online Experiences with Young People
02 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this week’s episode we were inspired to talk about the hit Netflix show, Adolescence. We thought it was appropriate to offer our opinion on how w...
Play Pedagogy: A Deep Dive with Dr Alistair Bryce-Clegg
19 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week’s episode takes us down into the earlier years of education as Laura interviews Dr Alistair Bryce-Clegg. A expert on the subject, Alistair...
Are you Struggling? Let's Have a Chat...
05 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week’s episode takes a more serious turn. With the rates of teachers leaving the profession an ever-present issue, we felt it only right to dis...
The Teaching Profession: The Good, The Bad & The Ugly
19 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week’s episode looks at the all of the good, the bad and the ugly in teaching. We examine things like the job market, class sizes and all of th...
Measuring Success as a Teacher: How Do You Know You’re Getting it Right
05 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week’s episode looks at the tricky subject of finding success as a teacher. Do we measure it in grades, observations or personal targets? We di...
Setting Goals: How to Plan Ahead as a Teacher
29 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We are finally back!! It’s 2025 and we have lots to catch up on! In this week’s episode we discuss our goals and aims for 2025. We talk about prof...
Where Have We Been: An Inside Voices Catchup
18 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It’s finally the end of term and we wanted to have a quick catchup before heading off for Christmas holidays. This week we discuss our experience wi...
Teacher Job Market: How Do We Fix This Mess?
20 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The teaching profession is going through a strange time and the job market is reflecting this. With a surplus in Scotland and shortages across the UK,...
Technology in Education: What is the Latest Thing?
30 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Technology is an ever-changing beast that can be an amazing force for good and an amazing cause of stress! In this week’s episode we decided to revi...
Schools & Families: Engaging the Most Important People in Education
09 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Do you struggle to engage with the families linked to your school? We have found that having families on board in education is so important but can so...
Teaching is the Hardest Job in the World?
02 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Teaching is the hardest job in the world! Or at least we sometimes think it is… in this episode we discuss all things ‘teacher struggles’. From ...
New Teachers: How to Succeed in Your First Year
25 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Are you feeling swamped by your first year teaching? In this week's episode we dive into the realities of teaching in your first year and how that com...
SEASON 2 EPISODE 1: Starting the School Year off Right
18 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We are back! Inside Voices returns for another season and we are so glad to be back! In this week’s episode we discuss the start of the new year and...
Season 1 FINAL EPISODE: Reflecting on the Craziest Year of Our Lives
03 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this week’s episode we draw the first season of Inside Voices to a conclusion. We reflect over the last year and how crazy it has been! We look a...
ICT with Mr P: Discussing Balancing Workload, How to fix the Retention Crisis and How UK Education Systems Differ
19 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this week’s episode David goes solo and interviews Lee Parkinson (ICT with Mr P). We discussed all things education, from how to fix broken educa...
Organised Educator: Discovering the Teacher Behind the Screen
12 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this week’s episode take a journey down memory lane and discover the person behind the mic… David Grant! We look at his career, key decisions h...
The Life of a Teacher Influencer: An Interview with Laura Fulton (@teachwithmrsf)
05 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this week’s episode take a journey down memory lane and discover the person behind the mic… Laura Fulton! We look at her career, key decisions ...
Classroom Management: How to get to the Finish Line from 2 Tired Teachers
29 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this week’s episode we discuss the what classroom management looks like in the final weeks of a school year. We take a look at expectations, stra...
Beyond the Classroom Walls: The Power of Outdoor Learning
22 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we discuss the drive towards increasing outdoor learning opportunities. We looked into the reasons behind children not spending as muc...
Artificial Intelligence: How to use AI in the Classroom
15 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this week’s episode we discuss the hot topic of Artificial Intelligence in education. We look at the advantages and disadvantages to using this k...
Teacher Wellbeing: How to Maintain a Healthy Balance
08 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we sit down with Martin (The Teachers’ PT) and discuss all things Wellbeing. We look at the differences between physical, emotional ...
Young Teachers: How to Succeed as a Young Professional
01 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we discuss the ways in which young teachers can succeed in the profession. Teaching is facing a retention crisis, with young teachers ...
Beyond Burnout: Exploring the Levels of Teacher Tired
24 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we discuss the various levels of teacher tired experienced UNIVERSALLY across the profession. From parents' evening to residential tri...
Education Fads: Why Do We Keep Re-packaging Old Things?
17 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
WE ARE BACK!! We’ve enjoyed our time off and hope you have too and now we’re back to our regularly scheduled episodes! In this episode we discus...
Preparing for the Final Term: Reflections of Two Tired Teachers
27 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we discuss preparing for the final term! This year has been a marathon, not a sprint! And yet we feel like it has been a runaway train...
Social Media in Education: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly
20 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we discuss the use of social media and how it is impacting the education world. We dive into how to support students and teachers in n...
Pulling Back the Curtain: A glimpse into the Life of a Teacher
13 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we discuss the hidden realities of life as a teacher. Teaching is a hard job and so many of the difficulties are hidden from public vi...
Student Teaching: How to Survive and Thrive
06 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we discuss student teaching, the ups and downs of becoming a new teacher. We look into the challenges many students face and how to na...
Bringing Passion back to the Profession: How to Nurture your Love for Teaching
28 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we discuss the lack of passion there seems to be within the teaching profession currently. We look at stats and studies that show many...
Pupil Voice: Is it just another Buzzword?
21 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this week’s episode we discuss the subject of Pupil Voice. You may have heard an increase in the use of the term ‘Pupil Voice’ around your sc...
Becoming Teachers: Our Journey into the Profession
14 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we discuss our favourite subject… ourselves! We always receive questions about our careers and how we got into teaching. Everyone’...
Technology in Education: Envisioning the Classroom of the Future, Tips, Tricks & More
07 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we discuss technology in education. We look into how technology has shaped our pedagogy and how it is allowing us to become more inclu...
The COVID Pause: Discovering the Long-term Effects of Lockdowns
31 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Do you still feel the age you were before lockdown? Many writers describe this as the 'COVID Pause' and claim that people feel they lost a few years o...
Teacher Retention: The Newest Education Problem
24 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode we discuss the growing issue of teacher retention and shortages. The profession is going through a massive global shift and man...
Teaching Children with ADHD: An Interview With Expert Jamie Gilbert (@mrgteacher)
17 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We have become much more aware of neurodivergent learners and their needs when it comes to learning. However, many teachers feel under qualified and o...
Beginning to Teach: Tips for New Teachers- Interviews, Applications and more
10 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Are you thinking about becoming a teacher? This is the episode for you! We discuss the trials and tribulations of joining the profession. We look at a...
New Year Resolutions: A Teacher’s Guide to Starting the New Year Right
03 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
2024 is here and we can't quite believe it! In this episode we reflect on a crazy year, remembering all of the ups and downs. We also look forward to ...
Holiday Message and a BIG Thank You!
20 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Christmas in the Classroom: Managing the Mayhem
13 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It's the holiday season! In this episode we discuss the craziness of schools at Christmas and how we manage our way through the mayhem. We look at Nat...
From Burnout to Balance: Tackling Teacher Workload
06 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we dive deep into the often-overlooked challenges of managing the demanding workload of teachers. Join us as we explore strategies, s...
Teaching the Arts: Have We Forgotten How To Have Fun?
29 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast episode, Laura and David discuss the Arts in education. They look into current approaches and explore the relevance placed on the arts...
How to Teach Maths: A Guide From Leading Expert Craig Lowther
22 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast episode, join David and Laura as they discuss the how they teach maths and numeracy. They look into current approaches and explore the...
Student Teacher Success: Navigating Classrooms and Building Careers
15 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast episode, join David and Laura as they discuss the trials and tribulations of being a student teacher. They discuss listeners' comments...
Evolution of Education: Analysing Key Shifts in the Profession
08 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast episode, join David and Laura as they explore the some of the key shifts within the teaching profession over the years. They cover eve...
Inspiring Young Readers: Teaching Literacy in a Digital Age
01 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast episode, join David and Laura as they explore the impact of digital technologies on children as readers. Together, they reflect on the...
Halloween in School: Embracing Spooky Season
25 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Join us in this special podcast episode as we delve into the captivating world of Halloween in primary school. Discover the perfect mix of nostalgia, ...
ICT with Mr P Interview: Building an Online Empire
23 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this captivating episode, immerse yourself in an insightful conversation with David and Laura as they sit down for an in-depth interview with the r...
Cultivating Trust: The Key to Inspiring Students in the Classroom
18 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast episode, join David and Laura as they explore the profound impact of relationships in education and how these connections can signific...
STEM in the Classroom
11 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode David and Laura discuss STEM approaches in the classroom. What is STEM? Why do we need it? How can I find resources? All of these ques...
Teaching Beyond the Textbook
04 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode David and Laura discuss new-fangled teaching approaches that go beyond the traditional. They reminisce about their own personal experi...
Classroom Management
27 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to our third episode of Inside Voices! In this week's episode we look at the subject of Classroom Management. In an ever-changing landsca...
Teacher Wellbeing
20 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to our second episode of Inside Voices! In this week's episode we look at the subject of Teacher Wellbeing. David and Laura discuss all t...
Technology in Education
13 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this first episode of INSIDE VOICES, David and Laura discuss all things EdTech. They look at how tech has evolved, their own personal experiences a...