Podcasts
Podcasts are an effective way to listen and learn on the go. They spark conversation, help us become engaged listeners and allow us to exercise imagination.
Our educational podcasts provide teachers with inspiring discussion and debate from fellow educators, authors, and the Pearson team. Covering a variety of topics including EdTech, mental health and wellbeing and how to support students navigating the new online world, you can listen and subscribe to the best Pearson podcasts on Spotify, Soundcloud or Apple Podcasts now.
Explore the range we offer below and listen to inspiring speakers and experts in the fields, who are helping to stimulate the important conversations.
English: The Full English
The Full English is hosted by our Qualification Product Manager and former English teacher, Pam McLoughlin. Join us as we invite a host of special guests to discuss the important issues and draw on topics such as mindfulness and wellbeing, diversity in the curriculum and inspiring literature.
Maths: The Right Angle
The Right Angle podcast aims to help shape a positive future for maths education. From making Maths more diverse and inclusive, to improving student engagement; from delivering post-16 maths qualifications, to STEM and special education needs. We bring you expert opinions from influential thought leaders, maths educators and facilitators.
Science: View from the Lab
This podcast is here to inform, engage and entertain, with the help of thought leaders, science journalists and education specialists joining us for each episode. We’ll be discussing what’s going on in science classrooms today and exploring how we can make things better.
MFL: Speaking Your Language
This podcast is here to generate a conversation about the importance of language learning and the pivotal role it plays in developing a more well-rounded, accepting and diverse generation of the future. With the help of key thought leaders, education specialists and students, we're embarking on a journey to uncover the best ways to help languages thrive.
Other podcasts and audio series
The Olympic Mindset Podcast
Supported by the NAHT, sponsored by Pearson
Hosted by Dominic Broad, Director of Education at Thrive Education, The Olympic Mindset Podcast takes extraordinary lessons from Olympians and applies them to school leadership and everyday life. Each episode explores obstacles faced by well-known athletes, educators and leaders and unpicks the principles of a resilient, compassionate and ambitious mindset.
Topics range from wellbeing, overcoming anxiety and imposter syndrome, to surrounding yourself with positive influences and the importance of empathy in leadership.
Headteacher Update and SecEd Podcast: The Future of Digital Learning
Four experts from primary and secondary education discuss lessons learnt from recent years, how the pandemic experience has changed our practice and the use of education technology – and where we go next.
Listen for lots of examples, ideas and uses of edtech, ranging from pedagogy and assessment to blended learning and CPD. Plus, explorations of benefits to teachers and how we can close the digital divide.
Extended Curriculum: Future Ready Today
What are today’s teachers doing to prepare their students for the future? In our recent audio series, we speak to teachers, examiners, employers and industry partners about how they are empowering today’s learners. Listen as we discuss a range of topics, including harnessing the power of project learning in an online world, and preparing today’s learners for the workforce.
The SecEd Podcast: Digital and employability skills
Our IT and Computer Science Subject Advisor, Tim Brady, joined the team at SecEd and an expert panel of teachers for a fascinating podcast discussing the importance of digital skills. In this episode, we discuss what digital skills students need for the future and exploring the role schools can play in teaching these digital and employability skills. We also discuss how our GCSE (9-1) in Computer Science qualification can set students on the right path for their next steps in education or towards their chosen career.