#035 - Welcome to Snaresbrook Prep Uncovered, the podcast where we talk with pupils, staff and others in the community to understand more about life at the school. Each episode I’m joined by Ralph Dalton, Headteacher at the school and anther member of staff. But today, in this episode, we have two members of staff with us. Mrs B is Upper Foundation Stage Teacher and Mrs Mathison, Rosie, is Lower Foundation Stage Teacher.So join me now as we speak first of all to the Headteacher, I’ve got Ralph Dalton with me now.Snaresbrook Prep Online:https://snaresbrookprep.org

#034 - Welcome to Snaresbrook Prep Uncovered, the podcast where we talk with pupils, staff and others in the community to understand more about life at the school. Each episode I’m joined by Ralph Dalton, Headteacher at the school and today, in this episode, we’re talking to incoming teacher of Year 4, Miss Alys Eckton.This is a great chance to find out from her what she’s like, her teaching style but also what she gets up to when she’s not in school.She’s here right now with Ralph and with me. Alys, how are you today?Snaresbrook Prep Online:https://snaresbrookprep.org

#033 - Welcome to Snaresbrook Prep Uncovered, the podcast where we talk with pupils, staff and others in the community to understand more about life at the school. Each episode I’m joined by Ralph Dalton, Headteacher at the school and today, in this episode, we’re talking what’s new in the new term after the summer break. It’s the start of a new term, the start of a new series, we’ll be looking at what’s happening this school year, the trips that are coming up and everything else in between.So join me now as we speak to the Headteacher, I’ve got Ralph Dalton with me now.Snaresbrook Prep Online:https://snaresbrookprep.org

#032 - Welcome back to Snaresbrook Prep Uncovered for a different kind of episode this week. Ralph and I don’t have a guest, we do have a topic but intentionally we don’t have a structured plan of where this conversation will go.We’re talking about tech in education and some of that includes AI. It’s a longer episode than normal and it’s much more of a general conversation around the subject. So it’s just like being with us in a coffee shop and you’re sat there at the next table.This is an easy episode to listen to so join us both now as we talk about technology, AI and education.Snaresbrook Prep Online:https://snaresbrookprep.org

#031 - Welcome to Snaresbrook Prep Uncovered, the podcast where we talk with staff, pupils and parents to understand more about life at the school. Each episode I’m joined by Ralph Dalton, Headteacher at the school and today, in this episode, we’re talking about how your child progresses through school, what assessments are carried out, what the internal conversations between staff about all the children how they look, what this means for the 11+ for senior school and lots of other information that parents will all benefit from knowing.So if you have a child in school right now or if you have a younger child who’s going to be coming to Snaresbrook Prep in the future then you’re going to love this episode. Come with me now as we speak to Headteacher, Ralph Dalton.Snaresbrook Prep Online:https://snaresbrookprep.org

#030 - Welcome to Snaresbrook Prep Uncovered, the podcast where we talk with staff, pupils and parents to understand more about life at the school.Each episode I’m joined by Ralph Dalton, Headteacher at the school and today, in this episode, we’re talking about the school journey, how children progress and develop through the school years, whether it’s right that children should stay in school until the end of Year 6, the idea of reinventing oneself (very interesting) and much much more. But we also start of talking about by accident, about optimism, pessimism and expectations vs experience - that part’s nothing to do with school life but it’s quite good fun. That’s all coming up in this episode so come with me now as we speak to Headteacher, Ralph Dalton.Snaresbrook Prep Online:https://snaresbrookprep.org

#029 - Welcome to Snaresbrook Prep Uncovered, the podcast where we talk with staff, pupils and parents to understand more about life at the school. Each episode I’m joined by Ralph Dalton, Headteacher at the school and today, in this episode, we’re talking all about life at a Prep school. What’s it really like? How is it different to a state primary school? Is it all about boaters and bow ties? Spoiler alert, no it’s not 🙂 Anyway, that’s all coming up in this episode so come with me as we speak to Headteacher, Ralph Dalton.Snaresbrook Prep Online:https://snaresbrookprep.org

#028 - Welcome to Snaresbrook Prep Uncovered, the podcast where we talk with staff, pupils and parents to understand more about life at the school. Each episode I’m joined by Ralph Dalton, Headteacher at the school and usually we speak to a guest so it’s a bit of a 3-way conversation. In this episode we’re talking about school, in particular some of the topics that prospective parents want to discuss when they’re looking at which school to send their child to. So I ask Ralph what some of the typical questions are that parents ask him when they come to visit. So if you’re considering which school is right for your child or if you’re simply interested in finding out more about Snaresbrook Prep then this is a good episode for you. Let’s get into now for a conversation with Headteacher, Ralph Dalton.Snaresbrook Prep Online:https://snaresbrookprep.org

#027 - Welcome to Snaresbrook Prep Uncovered, the podcast where we talk with staff, pupils and parents to understand more about life at the school. Each episode I’m joined by Ralph Dalton, Headteacher at the school and together we speak to a guest so it’s a bit of a 3-way conversation. In this episode we’re talking about internet safety with Steph Barber the Computing Specialist at Snaresbrook Prep School. Snaresbrook Prep Online:https://snaresbrookprep.org

#026 - Welcome to Snaresbrook Prep Uncovered, the podcast where we talk with staff, pupils and parents to understand more about life at the school. Each episode I’m joined by Ralph Dalton, Headteacher at the school and together we speak to a guest so it’s a bit of a 3-way conversation.In this episode we speak to the Head from King Alfred School, Robert Lobatto, about the bigger picture of education.Snaresbrook Prep Online:https://snaresbrookprep.orgKing Alfred School:www.kingalfred.org.uk

#025 - Welcome to Snaresbrook Prep Uncovered, the podcast where we talk with staff, pupils and parents to understand more about life at the school. Each episode I’m joined by Ralph Dalton, Headteacher at the school and together we speak to a guest so it’s a bit of a 3-way conversation.Today we hear from Rebecca Bradley who's joining Snaresbrook Prep School in September. Together we hear all about why she's so excited to join the school and what she enjoys doing with her own family.Buckle up for the ride, you're going to love hearing all about today's guest!Snaresbrook Prep Online:https://snaresbrookprep.org

#024 - Welcome to Snaresbrook Prep Uncovered, the podcast where we talk with staff, pupils and parents to understand more about life at the school. Each episode I’m joined by Ralph Dalton, Headteacher at the school and together we speak to a guest so it’s a bit of a 3-way conversation.Today we hear from Kaleigh Jones who's the incoming teacher for the children in Year 2. We find out more about her, including her approach to teaching, why she wanted to join Snaresbrook Prep and what in particular she's looking forward to.So come with me now as we speak with Ralph Dalton and Kaleigh JonesSnaresbrook Prep Online:https://snaresbrookprep.org

#023- Welcome to Snaresbrook Prep Uncovered, the podcast where we talk with staff, pupils and parents to understand more about life at the school. Each episode I’m joined by Ralph Dalton, Headteacher at the school and together we speak to a guest so it’s a bit of a 3-way conversation but this episode’s a little different...Today we hear from Steve Mathison and Elizabeth Simmons the original founders children and we will hear all about the history of the school from when it was founded until now. So come with me now as we speak with Ralph, Steve Mathison and Elizabeth SimmonsSnaresbrook Prep Online:https://snaresbrookprep.org

#022 - Welcome to Snaresbrook Prep Uncovered, the podcast where we talk with staff, pupils and parents to understand more about life at the school. Each episode I’m joined by Ralph Dalton, Headteacher at the school and together we speak to a guest so it’s a bit of a 3-way conversation but this episode’s a little different...Today we hear from Katie Griffiths and Rebecca Martindale on the importance of residential trips as well as from pupils about their experience of them. We also get a glimpse of what it is like from a teacher’s perspective. So come with me now as we speak with Ralph, Katie, Rebecca and pupils at Snaresbrook. Snaresbrook Prep Online:https://snaresbrookprep.org

#021 - Welcome to Snaresbrook Prep Uncovered, the podcast where we talk with staff, pupils and parents to understand more about life at the school. Each episode I’m joined by Ralph Dalton, Headteacher at the school and together we speak to a guest so it’s a bit of a 3-way conversation but this episode’s a little different...Today Ralph Dalton’s the guest, and he’s going to discuss all about the hybrid model of teaching structure!So come with me now as we speak with Ralph at Snaresbrook.Snaresbrook Prep Online:https://snaresbrookprep.org

#020 - Welcome to Snaresbrook Prep Uncovered, the podcast where we talk with staff, pupils and parents to understand more about life at the school. Each episode I’m joined by Ralph Dalton, Headteacher at the school and together we speak to a guest so it’s a bit of a 3-way conversation but this episode’s a little different...Today Ralph Dalton’s the guest, and he’s going to be talking about life at Snaresbrook Prep School!So come with me now as we speak with Ralph at Snaresbrook.Snaresbrook Prep Online:https://snaresbrookprep.org

#019 - Welcome to Snaresbrook Prep Uncovered, the podcast where we talk with staff, pupils and parents to understand more about life at the school. Each episode I’m joined by Ralph Dalton, Headteacher at the school and together we speak to a guest so it’s a bit of a 3-way conversation but this episode’s a little different... Today Ralph Dalton’s the guest, and he’s going to answer some of my questions about values at Snaresbrook prep, how they came about, their purpose and what values are so important for staff and pupils at the school. So come with me now as we speak with Ralph about values at Snaresbrook. Snaresbrook Prep Online:https://snaresbrookprep.org

#018 - Welcome to Snaresbrook Prep Uncovered, the podcast where we talk with staff, pupils and parents to understand more about life at the school. Each episode I’m joined by Ralph Dalton, Headteacher at the school and together we speak to a guest so it’s a bit of a 3-way conversation.Today's episode we celebrate World Book Day by talking to some of the pupils. So come with us now as Simon and Ralph speak to some of Snaresbrook's pupils about World Book Day.Snaresbrook Prep Online:https://snaresbrookprep.org

#017 - In this episode of the Snaresbrook Prep podcast we speak to Susan Lowndes from INSPIRE Maths. Susan will talk all about why the INSPIRE Maths programme is so valuable and what impact it has on teaching and learning in schools.As always, this is a three-way conversation with the host, Simon, and Ralph Dalton, Headteacher at the school.So step inside and listen in on this conversation.Snaresbrook Prep Online:https://snaresbrookprep.org

#016 - In this episode of the Snaresbrook Prep podcast we speak to Grant Twist, Year 6 Form teacher but also Years 5 and 6 English Teacher. Grant will give us a classroom tour, talk SPAG and discuss why he loves teaching so much.As always, this is a three-way conversation with the host, Simon, and Ralph Dalton, Headteacher at the school.So step inside and listen in on this conversation.Snaresbrook Prep Online:https://snaresbrookprep.org