Season 2
Episodes
The Most Effective Revision Lessons That Actually Move Grades | S2 E38
Revision lessons can be so tough to make engaging and fun, and not just answering exam questions.
In this episode of Miss Estruch Teach & Tell, I break down exactly how I structure revision lessons that build...
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Why Some Students Never Reach an A* (Even When They Know the Content AND how to fix it!) | S2 E37
Most teachers focus on content gaps when students miss out on top grades.
But what if the real barrier between an A and an A* is not knowledge… but mindset?
In this episode of Miss Estruch Teach & Tell, I break...
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S2 E36 | The Problem With Modern Teacher CPD (And What Actually Works) with Millie from StepLab
Millie and I noticed during our teaching careers how much teacher CPD changed over time.
When I started teaching in 2009, there seemed to be far more opportunities for meaningful training, schools were more willing...
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S2 E35 | Guest Ross McGill on The Science of Learning: What Teachers Need to Know
I am so excited for this episode.
Today, I am joined by Ross McGill, founder of Teacher Toolkit, whose work has reached over 21 million teachers worldwide.
If you have ever felt overwhelmed by lesson planning, buried...
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S2 E34 | What to Expect in the A Level Biology Essay 2026 (AQA Data Analysis)
If you teach AQA A level Biology and want to prepare your students more strategically for the Paper 3 essay, this episode is for you.
In this episode, I break down how I analyse every essay title that has appeared...
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S2 E33 | OCR A Level Biology 2026 - Data-Driven Revision Priorities
If you are teaching OCR A level Biology and wondering where to focus revision for 2026, this episode breaks it down using nine years of past paper analysis.
In this episode, I share exactly: • The topics that are...
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S2 E32 | I Analysed Every AQA Biology Paper. Here's What Teachers Should Focus on in 2026
One topic has dropped to just one mark for two years in a row. Another was completely missing last year. Both of those patterns matter, and in this episode, I'm breaking down exactly what they mean for your revision...
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S2 E31 | How Flipped Learning Gets Students to Actually Do the Prep (And Spend More Time on Exam Skills) with Henry Exham
Are you spending lesson time teaching content that students could have prepared at home?
In this episode, I'm joined by Henry Exham to talk about flipped learning. What it actually is, why it works, and how to...
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S2 E30 | Canva AI and Canva Code for Teachers: Step by Step to Transform Your Teaching
If you are still spending hours creating PowerPoints, worksheets, and revision lessons, or if you feel uninspired by your revision lessons and are struggling to engage your students, this episode is going to change...
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S2 E29 | Why Lesson Observations Destroy Teacher Trust and How to Fix this!
Lesson observations are one of the most daunting aspects of teaching.
When done poorly, they can destroy morale, create performative lessons, and erode trust within a school.
But when done well, observations can...
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S2 E28 How to get into senior leadership (without burning out) with Bukky Yusuf | Interviews, experience and red flags to look for!
In this episode, I’m joined by Bukky Yusuf, an experienced senior leader and coach, to talk about the real path into school leadership.
We cover what progression actually looks like in practice, how to prepare for...
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S2 E27 How Canva Education Is Transforming Teaching | With Sarah Cooper and Curits Scott from The Sixth Form Bolton
At BETT 2026, I met Sarah Cooper and Curtis Scott from The Sixth Form Bolton, and I was blown away by what they are doing at their sixth form.
Their presentation on how they are using Canva Education was not...
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