Episode 20 | Speech and Language across the curriculum with Louisa Reeves

In this episode, Dr Shaddai Tembo and Louisa Reeves discuss how speech and language skills are used across each curriculum area. They discuss when planning a curriculum, how important it is for teachers to consider their cohort's abilities to ensure that every child is supported. Louisa talks about the role senior leaders have in creating…

30 October 2025

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Episode 19 | How to develop oracy teaching skills with Louisa Reeves

Dr Shaddai Tembo and Louisa Reeves tackle the understanding of speech and language development and provide practical strategies for teachers, including training opportunities available to them. Shaddai and Louisa discuss how hard it is to develop oracy skills and look at the intersection of language, behaviour and mental health. Louisa references statistics on who is…

23 October 2025

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Episode 18 | Acting on Speech and Language Challenges with Louisa Reeves

In this episode, Dr Shaddai Tembo and Louisa Reeves, discuss the different types of speech and language challenges. Louisa shares how a child’s upbringing can affect their early communication experiences and touches on how speech and language challenges can be prevented. Louisa goes into detail on early intervention and identification and better understanding groups with…

16 October 2025

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Episode 17 | Establishing Communication for Life with Louisa Reeves

In this episode, Dr. Shaddai Tembo is joined by Louisa Reeves, Director of Policy and Evidence at Speech and Language UK, to introduce and discuss language and communication and highlight its value to everybody. Louisa explains her career journey as a speech and language therapist and her role at Speech and Language UK. She touches…

9 October 2025

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Meet Podcast Guest: Louisa Reeves

Louisa Reeves joins host Dr. Shaddai Tembo for Series 8 of the TTS Talking Educators' Podcast to discuss embedding oracy in the curriculum. Louisa is is Director of Policy and Evidence at Speech and Language UK (formerly I CAN). Speech and Language UK exists to help the more than 2 million children in the UK…

6 October 2025

Dr Shaddai Tembo Podcast Podcast Series 8 TTS

Episode 16 | Oracy Strategies for Maths Differentiation with Rob Jennings

In this episode, Dr Shaddi Tembo and Co-found of Dyscalculia Network, Rob Jennings discuss dyscalculia and differentiation. Rob touches on spotting signs – with the help of a free checklist resource - and putting an assessment in place, which may help lead to a diagnosis. Rob and Shaddai discuss the importance of early intervention and…

2 October 2025

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Episode 15 | Maths Anxiety, Dyscalculia, and the Role of Safe Talk with Rob Jennings

Dr Shaddai Tembo and co-founder of Dyscalculia Network, Rob Jennings, dive into the topic of maths anxiety. They discuss how Dyscalculia can cause anxiety and the gender dynamics in mathematical learning. Rob and Shaddai discuss understanding safe talk and the assessment challenges for children with dyscalculia. The pair also focus on supporting parents who have…

25 September 2025

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Episode 14 | Language and Number Sense with Rob Jennings

In this episode, Dr Shaddai Tembo and co-founder of Dyscalculia Network, Rob Jennings, discuss what language and number sense is, and what it means for children with dyscalculia. Rob Highlights the importance of concrete materials in teaching as well as touching on teacher training and attitudes towards mathematics. Rob explains why visual learning is important…

18 September 2025

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Episode 13 | Defining dyscalculia and why talk helps with Rob Jennings

Dr. Shaddai Tembo is joined by Rob Jennings, co-founder of Dyscalculia Network, to discuss dyscalculia and the links to oracy. Rob defines dyscalculia and highlights the awareness levels around it, as well as how the learning disorder is identified in early years settings. Rob explains the long-term implications that can arise from children not being…

11 September 2025

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Meet Podcast Guest: Rob Jennings

Rob Jennings joins host Dr. Shaddai Tembo for Series 8 of the TTS Talking Educators' Podcast to discuss how we understand and support communication in relation to mathematics. Rob is the co-founder of The Dyscalculia Network, which provides training and advice for teachers and parents of pupils who have maths difficulties. He has over 15 years…

8 September 2025

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