Tutorcast
Tutorcast is a podcast brought to you by The Tutor Trust, a proudly northern charity dedicated to transforming lives through tutoring in Greater Manchester, Merseyside, Tees Valley and West Yorkshire. We believe in an education system that provides excellence, equity, and opportunity for every child and young person in the UK. Hosted by passionate educators, this podcast series dives into the rewarding world of in-school and college tutoring. Packed with top tips for the classroom, diverse perspectives, and insightful interviews with education experts, Tutorcast will help you unpick what matters in the classroom, whether you’re a tutor, teacher, student, parent, or simply interested in education. Listen, learn, and empower the next generation. Subscribe on Spotify! You can also find more about the topics we explore in our featured articles on our website: https://www.thetutortrust.org/tutorcast
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Mar 30, 2023
Mar 30, 2023
25 min
In this episode, James Brewer (Recruitment Communications Lead at Tutor Trust) chats with qualified teachers Lola Albarn and Cailum Finnegan about their experiences of becoming tutors with Tutor Trust. Lola and Cailum share why they made the decision to move into tutoring, and how their Qualified Teacher Status has been a valuable asset in their new careers.
If you're a qualified teacher looking for your next challenge, tutoring with Tutor Trust allows you to take control of your teaching by identifying your tutees’ individual learning needs and tailoring your sessions to help your pupils reach their full potential. With flexible working hours and the ability to work in a smaller classroom environment, usually with just three pupils, becoming a tutor can be a rewarding and less stressful alternative to traditional classroom teaching. Your Qualified Teacher Status will be highly valued, setting you apart from other graduates who tutor. The National Tutoring Programme has highlighted the crucial role tutoring plays in helping children achieve their full educational potential. Join us as we explore the benefits of becoming a tutor with Tutor Trust and how this career path can allow you to continue doing what you love.
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Feb 27, 2023
Feb 27, 2023
13 min
Join Vicky as she sits down with Jo from our Tutoring Plus Team to find out more about the team's vital work with some of the North's most challenged and inspiring young people. And that's not all! Jo also brings in a special guest, Nicole, a forensic psychologist, to delve into the critical topic of mental health in the classroom. Discover valuable insights and practical tips on how tutors can make a real difference in the lives of young people. Tune in for a must-listen episode packed with knowledge and inspiration!
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'And So it Begins' by 'Artificial Music' (creative Commons) https://soundcloud.com/artificial-music

Jan 27, 2023
Jan 27, 2023
33 min
In this episode, we’re joined by Liz Birchinall, Programme Director of the Primary PGCE at the University of Manchester, who shares her insights into cognitive science and how pupils learn. Tune in to hear some great practical strategies to use in the classroom. Liz also offers some suggestions about how best to use educational research and shares her thoughts on Cognitive Load and ensuring we give students the space to learn, without overloading them.
Find out more about how educators can use Retrieval Practice as a strategy that can help pupils remember information more effectively. It involves regularly retrieving information from memory, which strengthens memory trace and makes it easier to recall the information in the future.
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'And So it Begins' by 'Artificial Music' (creative Commons) https://soundcloud.com/artificial-music

Dec 19, 2022
Dec 19, 2022
24 min
In the latest episode, we meet three members of our Quality Team, and find out why quality assurance is such a high priority here at Tutor Trust. Vicky Sadler, our Deputy Director of Training, chats to Matt Wallis and Lucy Farnan-Stone about their roles, the importance of delivering high-quality tuition for our tutees in primary and secondary schools, and how we work with our tutors to ensure we maximise the impact of every hour of tuition.
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'And So it Begins' by 'Artificial Music' (creative Commons) https://soundcloud.com/artificial-music
![Poverty and Place [Part Two]](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/15029864/Tutorcast_Logo_300x300.png)
Nov 25, 2022
Nov 25, 2022
14 min
In part 2 of ‘Poverty and Place’ we continue the conversation with Dr Carl Emery and Louisa Dawes who we met in part 1. Carl and Louisa share some practical strategies for educators working with pupils facing poverty in schools, as well as sharing more about the Local Matters programme and the impact it has had on local communities.
Find out more here: https://neu.org.uk/child-poverty/local-matters-educating-sense-place
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'And So it Begins' by 'Artificial Music' (creative Commons) https://soundcloud.com/artificial-music
![Poverty and Place [Part One]](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/15029864/Tutorcast_Logo_300x300.png)
Oct 26, 2022
Oct 26, 2022
19 min
In this episode, ‘Poverty and Place’ (part 1), we are joined by Dr Carl Emery and Louisa Dawes, lecturers and researchers in education, social justice, poverty and disadvantage at the Manchester Institute of Education at the University of Manchester. Together they run the 'Local Matters' programme which advocates for a different response from schools and community organisations to address the needs of children and families living in poverty. In Part One we find out how poverty shapes educational outcomes.
Find out more here:
https://neu.org.uk/child-poverty/local-matters-educating-sense-place
Music from: Audio Library https://youtu.be/JpoEFiAJdxo
'And So it Begins' by 'Artificial Music' (Creative Commons) https://soundcloud.com/artificial-music
![Tutorcast - Tutor Trust’s new podcast [Trailer]](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/15029864/Tutorcast_Logo_300x300.png)
Sep 27, 2022
Sep 27, 2022
3 min
In our debut episode, we welcome you to Tutorcast, Tutor Trust's very own podcast. You'll hear about our organisation, the work that we do and why we are starting our podcast.
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'And So it Begins' by 'Artificial Music' (creative Commons) https://soundcloud.com/artificial-music



