Inside Voices: A Teacher Podcast

🧐Have you always wanted to be a teacher? Is the classroom not what you thought it would be? This week we discuss the different routes through and out of teaching that are very rarely discussed. 🎙️Many people enter teaching to be a teacher but quickly realise it’s not what they had hoped. It’s normal to feel stuck as a teacher but is that all we can do? In this episode we look as at many options available to teachers who want to progress in their careers.   Sit back, relax and enjoy!  Follow Laura on TikTok and Instagram Follow David on TikTok and Instagram ----more---- Check out our website insidevoices.co.uk    Podcast theme music by Transistor.fm. Learn how to start a podcast here.

This week we look at the hot topic of assessment in classrooms. We discuss SATS, Scottish National Assessments and the pitfalls of summative assessment. Make sure you sit back, relax and enjoy! ----more---- Follow Laura on TikTok and Instagram Follow David on TikTok and Instagram ----more---- Check out our website insidevoices.co.uk    Podcast theme music by Transistor.fm. Learn how to start a podcast here.

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 each outcome could look like for education. Whether we like it or not, education is political and the decisions made in Parliament affect our everyday lives. We talk funding, inclusion, manifesto promises and much, much more. Sit back, relax and enjoy! ----more---- Follow Laura on TikTok and Instagram Follow David on TikTok and Instagram ----more---- Check out our website insidevoices.co.uk    Podcast theme music by Transistor.fm. Learn how to start a podcast here.

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 questions and we answered as many as we could! From musical instruments to PE to discussing teacher struggles, we covered it all! Sit back, relax and enjoy! ----more---- Follow Laura on TikTok and Instagram Follow David on TikTok and Instagram ----more---- Check out our website insidevoices.co.uk    Podcast theme music by Transistor.fm. Learn how to start a podcast here.

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 climate with an upcoming election and industrial action looming large. Sit back, relax and enjoy! ----more---- Follow Laura on TikTok and Instagram Follow David on TikTok and Instagram ----more---- Check out our website insidevoices.co.uk  Podcast theme music by Transistor.fm. Learn how to start a podcast here. 

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 just don’t want to read. How do we fix this? We discuss strategies, things that have worked in our classrooms and how you can build a love for reading in your class.  Sit back, relax and enjoy! ----more---- Follow Laura on TikTok and Instagram Follow David on TikTok and Instagram ----more---- Check out our website insidevoices.co.uk  Check out WOW- the Walk to School Challenge from Living Streets:Register Here Podcast theme music by Transistor.fm. Learn how to start a podcast here. 

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 the same story is being told across the country. So what has happened and how do we fix it? We look at systemic issues and quick fixes that teachers can implement into their classroom immediately. Sit back, relax and enjoy! ----more---- Follow Laura on TikTok and Instagram Follow David on TikTok and Instagram ----more---- Check out our website insidevoices.co.uk    Podcast theme music by Transistor.fm. Learn how to start a podcast here. 

This week’s episode discusses the hot topic of whether teaching is the same lifelong profession it once was. We discuss career progression, shifting identities and the reasons for over 100 thousand teacher leaving the profession in the UK in the last 3 years! Sit back, relax and enjoy! ----more---- Follow Laura on TikTok and Instagram Follow David on TikTok and Instagram ----more---- Check out our website insidevoices.co.uk    Podcast theme music by Transistor.fm. Learn how to start a podcast here.   

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 pressing issue. We also examine the broader societal consequences of this decline. So sit back relax and enjoy!  ----more---- Follow Laura on TikTok and Instagram Follow David on TikTok and Instagram ----more---- Check out our website insidevoices.co.uk    Podcast theme music by Transistor.fm. Learn how to start a podcast here.   

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 overusing screens and how this makes its way into schools. Attention span, behaviour and addiction are all discussed in this week’s episode, Sit back, relax and enjoy!  ----more---- Follow Laura on TikTok and Instagram Follow David on TikTok and Instagram ----more---- Check out our website insidevoices.co.uk    Podcast theme music by Transistor.fm. Learn how to start a podcast here.   

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 companies about their vision for EdTech and education in general. We spoke to Classroomscreen, Canva and TeachmateAI about how their tools can help students and teacher achieve their goals. Sit back, relax and enjoy! ----more---- Follow Laura on TikTok and Instagram Follow David on TikTok and Instagram ----more---- Check out our website insidevoices.co.uk    Podcast theme music by Transistor.fm. Learn how to start a podcast here. 

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 going to impact on real teachers and schools. Sit back, relax and enjoy!  ----more---- Follow Laura on TikTok and Instagram Follow David on TikTok and Instagram ----more---- Check out our website insidevoices.co.uk    Podcast theme music by Transistor.fm. Learn how to start a podcast here.   

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 protect your peace in the teaching world. Sit back, relax and enjoy!  ----more---- Follow Laura on TikTok and Instagram Follow David on TikTok and Instagram ----more---- Check out our website insidevoices.co.uk 

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 when going back and all of the hopes we have for the year ahead. Sit back, relax and enjoy!  ----more---- Follow Laura on TikTok and Instagram Follow David on TikTok and Instagram ----more---- Check out our website insidevoices.co.uk 

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 survive teaching and anecdotes of our own experiences. This episode also reflects on a year gone by and what our pits and peaks are. Sit back, relax and enjoy!  ----more---- Follow Laura on TikTok and Instagram Follow David on TikTok and Instagram ----more---- Check out our website insidevoices.co.uk 

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 recording that episode and we dive into that discussion in this episode. Sit back, relax and enjoy!  ----more---- Follow Laura on TikTok and Instagram Follow David on TikTok and Instagram ----more---- Check out our website insidevoices.co.uk 

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 inspired by The Life of a Showgirl... the Life of a Teacher. We dive into what we have been up to this term and how we would change the teaching system if we could. Sit back, relax and enjoy!  ----more---- Follow Laura on TikTok and Instagram Follow David on TikTok and Instagram ----more---- Check out our website insidevoices.co.uk 

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 find something of value as we discuss nerves, classroom priorities and some quick CPD. Sit back, relax and enjoy!  ----more---- Follow Laura on TikTok and Instagram Follow David on TikTok and Instagram ----more---- Check out our website insidevoices.co.uk 

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. Sit back, relax and enjoy!   Follow Laura on TikTok and Instagram Follow David on TikTok and Instagram   Check out our website insidevoices.co.uk

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 teachers and how teaching is often portrayed. Sit back, relax and enjoy! ----more---- Follow Laura on TikTok and Instagram Follow David on TikTok and Instagram ----more---- Check out our website insidevoices.co.uk 

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 current job market situation in the UK. Sit back, relax and enjoy! ----more---- Follow Laura on TikTok and Instagram Follow David on TikTok and Instagram ----more---- Check out our website insidevoices.co.uk 

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 we as teachers can promote positive online experiences for our young people. Sit back, relax and enjoy! ----more---- Follow Laura on TikTok and Instagram Follow David on TikTok and Instagram ----more---- Check out our website insidevoices.co.uk 

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 explains the theory behind play in primary schools and why this trend has swept the nation. Sit back, relax and enjoy! ----more---- Follow Laura on TikTok and Instagram Follow David on TikTok and Instagram ----more---- Check out our website Here

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 discuss the trials and tribulations that teachers go through. We offer some basic advice and look to comfort and encourage those that maybe don't have that in their professional setting. Just know... we think you're doing great! Sit back, relax and enjoy! ----more---- Follow Laura on TikTok and Instagram Follow David on TikTok and Instagram ----more---- Check out our website Here

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 the positives that bring us joy in our jobs. Sit back, relax and enjoy! ----more---- Follow Laura on TikTok and Instagram Follow David on TikTok and Instagram ----more---- Check out our website Here

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 discuss all of the nuances to knowing you are a successful and fulfilled teacher. Sit back, relax and enjoy!  ----more---- Follow Laura on TikTok and Instagram Follow David on TikTok and Instagram ----more---- Check out our website

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 professional and personal goals and how you as a teacher can practise smart target setting. Sit back, relax and enjoy!  ----more---- Follow Laura on TikTok and Instagram Follow David on TikTok and Instagram ----more---- Check out our website here

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 with being inspected recently and answer some of our listeners questions. Sit back, relax and enjoy!  ----more---- Follow Laura on TikTok and Instagram Follow David on TikTok and Instagram ----more---- Check out our website here

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, we dive into some of the reasons for these disparities and seek to add our thoughts on this difficult subject. Our aim with this episode was to shed light on a growing problem for many and hopefully bring more awareness to the issue. We don’t claim to have many answers but hopefully can encourage all of the amazing teachers out there! ----more---- Follow Laura on TikTok and Instagram Follow David on TikTok and Instagram ----more---- Check out website here

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 revisit our first ever topic: Technology in Education. We thought it was about time we looked at what trends are emerging and bringing any new tools and tips to our audience’s attention. Sit back, relax and enjoy!  ----more---- Follow Laura on TikTok and Instagram Follow David on TikTok and Instagram ----more---- Check out website here!

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 sometimes be an interesting task. In this week's episode, we discuss the necessity of family engagement in education and how to drive that in local school communities. We offer some tips and tricks from our own personal experience. Sit back, relax and enjoy!  ----more---- Follow Laura on TikTok and Instagram Follow David on TikTok and Instagram ----more---- Check out website here! Check out Glasgow Science Centre's Learning Labs here: https://www.glasgowsciencecentre.org/learn/education-programmes-for-schools/learning-lab?utm_source=inside_voices&utm_medium=post&utm_campaign=learning_lab  

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 bodily fluids to increasing workload! We also reflect on some ‘interesting’ circumstances we’ve found ourselves in as teachers and how we coped in the struggle! Sit back, relax and enjoy!  ----more---- Follow Laura on TikTok and Instagram Follow David on TikTok and Instagram ----more---- Check out website here!  

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 compares to student teaching. We look back at our own experiences and I've practical advice on how to succeed in the craziness of the first year. Sit back, relax and enjoy!  ----more---- Follow Laura on TikTok and Instagram Follow David on TikTok and Instagram ----more---- Check out website here! If you have any business queries or enquiries please email: [email protected]

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 all of the ups and downs that comes with a new school year. Sit back, relax and enjoy!  ----more---- Follow Laura on TikTok and Instagram Follow David on TikTok and Instagram ----more---- Check out website here! If you have any business queries or enquiries please email: [email protected]  

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 at some of the highs and lows, things we’ve learned and what we’re looking forward to about next year. Sit back, relax and enjoy!  ----more---- Follow Laura on TikTok and Instagram Follow David on TikTok and Instagram ----more---- Check out website here! If you have any business queries or enquiries please email: [email protected]  

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 education systems to the differences between UK systems. We also spoke about raising a family in the digital age and how to manage technology in the home. Sit back, relax and enjoy!  ----more---- Follow Laura on TikTok and Instagram Follow David on TikTok and Instagram ----more---- Check out website here! If you have any business queries or enquiries please email: [email protected]  

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 he’s made and how he manages the work/life balance. Sit back, relax and enjoy! ----more---- Follow Laura on TikTok and Instagram Follow David on TikTok and Instagram ----more---- Check out website here! If you have any business queries or enquiries please email: [email protected]  

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 she’s made, and what made her launch herself as the nations leading teacher agony ain’t online. Sit back, relax and enjoy! ----more---- Follow Laura on TikTok and Instagram Follow David on TikTok and Instagram ----more---- Check out website here! If you have any business queries or enquiries please email: [email protected]  

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, strategies and a honest assessment of our own classroom management at this time of year! Sit back, relax and enjoy! ----more---- Follow Laura on TikTok and Instagram Follow David on TikTok and Instagram ----more---- Check out website here! If you have any business queries or enquiries please email: [email protected]  

In this episode we discuss the drive towards increasing outdoor learning opportunities. We looked into the reasons behind children not spending as much time outdoors and what schools are doing to combat that. From lesson ideas to funny stories about our childhood, this episode covers it all. Sit back, relax and enjoy!----more---- Follow Laura on TikTok and Instagram Follow David on TikTok and Instagram ----more---- If you have any business queries or enquiries please email: [email protected]  

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 kind of tech and we discuss ways in which teachers can get onboard with this latest trend! Sit back, relax and enjoy! ----more---- Follow Laura on TikTok and Instagram Follow David on TikTok and Instagram ----more---- Check out website here! If you have any business queries or enquiries please email: [email protected]  

In this episode we sit down with Martin (The Teachers’ PT) and discuss all things Wellbeing. We look at the differences between physical, emotional and mental exhaustion and Martin offers tips and tricks to help us stay on top of our wellbeing. Being a teacher is as demanding as it gets so we are here to lend a hand! Sit back, relax and enjoy!----more---- Follow Laura on TikTok and Instagram Follow David on TikTok and Instagram ----more---- If you have any business queries or enquiries please email: [email protected]  

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 especially, and we want to offer any support we can. We discuss tips and tricks that helped us on our journey and the systems and structures we have that help us thrive. Sit back, relax and enjoy!----more---- Follow Laura on TikTok and Instagram Follow David on TikTok and Instagram ----more---- If you have any business queries or enquiries please email: [email protected]  

In this episode we discuss the various levels of teacher tired experienced UNIVERSALLY across the profession. From parents' evening to residential trips, we analyse why teachers are tired all the time. We also give some tips and tricks to beat the tiredness and regain some feeling of normality again. So sit back, relax and enjoy! ----more---- Follow Laura on TikTok and Instagram Follow David on TikTok and Instagram ----more---- If you have any business queries or enquiries please email: [email protected]

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 discuss educational fads. We look at everything from Brain Gym to Learning Styles and everything in between. Throughout the episode we discuss the reasons why these fads crop up and how we as a profession can be more robust in choosing which initiatives we follow. We also have a great laugh going down memory lane and thinking of all the weird and wonderful crazes we used to do in school. Sit back, relax and enjoy! ----more---- Follow Laura on TikTok and Instagram Follow David on TikTok and Instagram ----more---- If you have any business queries or enquiries please email: [email protected]  

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 at the same time! We take time to reflect on the year so far and look forward to all of the amazing things the final term has to offer. Listen, relax and enjoy! ----more---- Follow Laura on TikTok and Instagram Follow David on TikTok and Instagram ----more---- If you have any business queries or enquiries please email: [email protected]  

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 navigating this minefield successfully. Throughout the episode we touch on issues like cyber resilience, the downsides of socials and how we can use it for good. If you want to find out more, keep listening!

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 view. We pull back the curtain on what it is like to be a teacher in 2024 and all of the pressures that they deal with on a daily basis. Listen and enjoy! ----more---- Follow Laura on TikTok and Instagram Follow David on TikTok and Instagram ----more---- If you have any business queries or enquiries please email: [email protected]  

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 navigate placements successfully. We dive into how to support students successfully and we we as experienced teachers can be doing to help people on their journey. Throughout the episode we refer to our listeners' voices and answer questions that are relevant to you- our listeners.----more---- Follow Laura on TikTok and Instagram Follow David on TikTok and Instagram ----more---- If you have any business queries or enquiries please email: [email protected]  

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 teachers are considering leaving the profession and what the underlying reasons for this mass exodus is. We also discuss how we personally maintain enthusiasm and love for our job amidst so much negativity surrounding the profession. It’s time to be inspired! Follow Laura on TikTok and Instagram Follow David on TikTok and Instagram ----more---- If you have any business queries or enquiries please email: [email protected]