

Teach Sleep Repeat
Dylan Price and Hayden Stevens
Teach Sleep Repeat is the podcast for teachers who need a laugh, a rant, and a reminder they are not alone. Dylan and Hayden dive into the real highs and lows of school life from classroom chaos to staffroom gossip. Listener submissions bring out the funniest disasters and most relatable dilemmas, while guests join to share their own unfiltered stories from life in and around education.
Send us your favourite teaching stories! E-mail: teachsleeprepeatpod@gmail.com
Send us your favourite teaching stories! E-mail: teachsleeprepeatpod@gmail.com
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Feb 17, 2025 • 1h 19min
Ep 100: How We Would Lead A School: Planning, Marking, Play & Wellbeing
We have reached 100 episodes!We look back at our favourite parts of the podcast (including one of the most genuinely funny moments of our lives...), talk about some key shocking figures from teaching and then dive into how we would lead a school if given the chance.Thank you so much for joining us and here's to the next 200!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teachsleeprepeatpodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@teachsleeprepeatpodcast

Feb 10, 2025 • 1h 11min
Ep 99: Have Ofsted Completely Lost Their Minds?
Have you seen the recent announcements from Ofsted and the government that explain how schools will be judged in the future?The general consensus is in...... It's not good.Join us as we chat about it and much more in this weeks episode!Isnta: https://www.instagram.com/teachsleeprepeatpodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@teachsleeprepeatpodcast

Feb 3, 2025 • 1h 8min
Ep 98: Have We Overcomplicated Teaching? Why Simplicity Is Key
This week, we dive into why teaching has become SO much more complicated, the role has evolved, and we are asking more than ever from out children.... But is it for a good reason? Are we prioritising the right things?
We would love to hear what you think!
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Jan 27, 2025 • 1h 7min
Ep 97: The Harsh Realities of Teaching: 7 Things We Need To Talk About
This week, we reflect on our trip to BETT! We met loads of amazing people & companies, but also felt a bit overwhelmed by the choise and size of the event.
So, it inspired this week's episode. Yes, there are SO many cool edtech opportunities out there... But how many can schools actually afford? Can we train our teachers adequately? What's the point when English and Maths scores rule the roost?
We talk about 7 truths in teaching that we all need to be real and accept, as well as talk about as much as possible.
Throughout the episode, listen to Deb Lyons (computer science ambassador in a northern local authority) and Tony Cann, the founder of Learning by Questions. They both give their takes on the difficulties facing teachers and what they are doing about it to fix it!
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Jan 20, 2025 • 1h 6min
Ep 96: 15 Amazing Classroom Tools Every Teacher Should Try Out!
In this episode, we breakdown some of the best tools / schemes we use in the classroom.
With about 20 years teaching experience between us, we talk about what works for us, as well as how they could be implemented in a classroom.
From EdTech to scemes of learning, everything here is something we have personal used and benefitted from.
Just because it's not on our list doesn't mean it's bad! We'd love to hear what tools you couldn't live without as a teacher!
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Jan 13, 2025 • 1h 2min
Ep 95: Why Do So Many Teachers Feel Trapped In The Job?
We've all either felt this way or had a conversation with a teacher that goes like this...
"I would leave but I just feel like I can't"
It's a widespread thought and this week we dive into WHY it is the case.
What are the pros of teaching?
What are the scary bits about leaving?
What can you do about it if you feel this way?
As always, pure honesty and openness from us, discussing real issues, trying to provide solutions and having a laugh along the way.
Let us know what you think!
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Jan 6, 2025 • 1h 1min
Ep 94: The Ultimate New Year Teacher Guide: 7 Things You Need To Do In 2025!
Happy 2025!
What better way to start off the year than with a brand new episode of Teach Sleep Repeat.
This week, we talk through 7 things that will help teachers smash the new year.
Let us know what you think & follow us on...
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Dec 30, 2024 • 1h 4min
Ep 93: Reading for Pleasure, Fining Bad Behaviour & 2025 Goals
Our LAST episode of 2024 is packed!
We reflect on the best things from the last year, talk about the recent suggestion parents should be FINED for their children's bad behaviour & set some goals for 2025.
We hope you enjoy and wish you a very happy new year.
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Dec 23, 2024 • 1h 10min
Ep 92: Teacher This or That: Rows or Groups? iPads or Sheets? Pupil Gifts or Not?
Yes... We are releasing an episode on Christmas week!
This episode covers a whole medley of teacher topics, so there's bound to be something here for anyone.
Should year 6 abandon maths and English after SATs?
Would you rather call a parent or arrange a face to face meeting?
Is there any point writing down a learning objective?
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Dec 16, 2024 • 1h 18min
Ep 91: The Ultimate Guide To Teaching Maths: Conceptual Understanding, Problem Solving & Manipulatives
In this episode, we spill everything we know about teaching maths. Having qualified as primary maths experts and lead maths in school for many years, we hope this episode is something all teachers new and old can get something from.
From busting problem solving myths, to the importance of conceptual understanding, and everything inbetween, enjoy this ultimate guide!
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