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Education Research Reading Room

by Ollie Lovell: Teacher, author, podcaster, blogger, PhD candidate. @ollie_lovell · English · Kids & Family

The most in-depth education podcast available. Each episode host Ollie Lovell takes a deep dive into an important area of education with an educational thought leader from around the world, from practicing teachers to university professors and everyone in-between. If you're looking to build deep kno

New episodes: Monthly
Typical length: 1 hr 54 min
Latest: 3 Aug 2026
Language: English

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3 Aug 2026 · 1 hr 44 min

ERRR #110. Craig Barton on Getting the 'We Do' Right + Lessons from His Trip to Australia

In this episode, host Ollie Lovell interviews the hugely popular UK educator, Craig Barton. Craig shares insights from his new 'Tips for Teachers guide to...' book series , focussing on the 'We do'. In the second half of the episode, Craig and Ollie share reflections and learnings from their 2025 Australia tour. Find out what each learnt from the other on running effective professional development within this episode. Full show notes at www.ollielovell.com/craigbarton5

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27 Feb 2026 · 1 hr 42 min

ERRR #109. Chris Such on Teaching Reading and Comprehension

In this episode, host Ollie Lovell speaks with reading expert Christopher Such on the three key principles underlying the enabling of reading comprehension for students. Chris and Ollie discuss how these three principles have been communicated through Chris' two books, The Art and Science of Primary Reading and Primary Reading Simplified, in addition to the videos and action steps recently written by Chris for Steplab . Full show notes at www.ollielovell.com/chrissuch
9 Jan 2026 · 1 hr 36 min

ERRR #108. Bill Hansberry on Making Restorative Conversations Work

In this episode, host Ollie Lovell speaks with experienced educator Bill Hansberry on a practical approach to restorative practices in schools. Full show notes at www.ollielovell.com/billhansberry
30 Nov 2025 · 1 hr 31 min

ERRR #107. Doug Lemov on Teaching Reading

In this episode, host Ollie Lovell interviews the hugely influential author of Teach Like a Champion , Doug Lemov, about his newest book, The Teach Like a Champion Guide to the Science of Reading . Doug shares advice on everything from why books are dying in our culture, the role of book choice in teaching reading, book-driven objectives, teaching writing, and much more. This is a must-listen podcast for anyone teaching reading, especially in upper primary and secondary school. Full show notes at www.ollielovell.com/douglemov2
16 Sep 2025 · 1 hr 17 min

ERRR #106. Lissie Doyle on Test Feedback that Makes Students Think

In this episode, host Ollie Lovell speaks with Lissie Doyle about running test feeback in a way that supports students to think deeply about the process and learn from their mistakes. Full show notes at www.ollielovell.com/lissiedoyle
8 Aug 2025 · 1 hr 50 min

ERRR #105. Sue Knight on Effective School Leadership

In this episode, host Ollie Lovell speaks with Sue Knight, principal of multiple turnaround school stories based upon the Science of Learning. Sue shares her insightful 3 principles for effective school leadership. See all show notes at: www.ollielovell.com/sueknight
10 Jul 2025 · 2 hr 11 min

ERRR #104. Haywood & Parkinson on System-Level Approaches to Improving Primary Mathematics

In this episode, host Ollie Lovell speaks with Amy Haywood and Nick Parkinson from The Grattan Institute on their recent research into primary mathematics and what we need to do at the system level to improve it! Full show notes at www.ollielovell.com/haywood-parkinson
5 Jun 2025 · 2 hr 15 min

ERRR #103. James Mannion on Making Change Stick (Implementation)

Host Ollie Lovell speaks with James Mannion about his new book, "Making Change Stick", and how to effectively implement change and improvements in schools and organisations. Full show notes at www.ollielovell.com/jamesmannion2
7 May 2025 · 1 hr 47 min

ERRR #102. Benjamin Riley on the dangers of AI in Education

This episode we’re speaking with Benjamin Riley. Ben is the founder of Cognitive Resonance, a think-and-do tank devoted to helping people to understand human cognition and generative AI. Previously, Ben founded and led Deans for Impact, a US-based nonprofit organization that works to improve initial teacher education using cognitive science. As Ben says, he likes to get people thinking, about thinking! This ep goes much wider in scope than usual. But I feel that's fitting given the unique point we're currently at in global politics. Hope you find it interesting at the very least! Full Show…
7 Apr 2025 · 2 hr 1 min

ERRR #101. Alex Evans on Systematic School Improvement & Instructional Coaching

Host Ollie Lovell speaks with Alex Evans, Deputy Headteacher at St Luke’s Church of England School about the St Luke's change journey that moved the school from the bottom 20% of schools nationally, to the top 20%, within 4 years. This is a story of systematic instructional and curricular change, leveraging the power of Instructional Coaching. Full show notes at www.ollielovell.com/alexevans
5 Mar 2025 · 2 hr 10 min

ERRR #100. Steve Biddulph on the Roots of Anxiety

In this episode, host Ollie Lovell speaks with the worlds most popular Parenting author, Steve Biddulph, on his new book, 'Wild Creature Mind'. This discussion explores the roots of our anxieties, with important implications in particular for how we support young people (and anyone close to us) at crucial times in their lives. Full show notes at: https://www.ollielovell.com/stevebiddulph/
1 Feb 2025 · 1 hr 25 min

ERRR #099. David Morkunas on Writing Quality Maths Lessons

In this episode of the ERRR Podcast, renowed mathematics education David Morkunas describes the ins and outs of writing high quality mathematics lessons, and particularly how these principals are embedded into the Explicit Mathematics Program. Full show notes at www.ollielovell.com/davidmorkunas
7 Jan 2025 · 1 hr 54 min

ERRR #098. Steve Capp on Effective School Leadership

In this episode, host Ollie Lovell speaks with acclaimed school principal Steve Capp to hear what it takes to turn around not one, but two primary schools. Steve shares countless pearls of wisdom on everything from pedagogy to management. Full show notes at www.ollielovell.com/stevecapp
10 Dec 2024 · 2 hr 5 min

ERRR #097. Jonathan Sharples on Implementation in Education

Professor Jonathan Sharples from the Education Endowment Foundation shares insights and practical advice regarding how to help educational programs and initiatives to have maximum impact in your school or organisation. Full show notes at www.ollielovell.com/jonathansharples
7 Nov 2024 · 1 hr 46 min

ERRR #096. Jennifer Buckingham on Literacy Instruction & Policy in the UK, Ireland & Aus

In this episode, Dr. Jennifer Buckingham describes key instructional and policy differences between the UK, Ireland, and Australia, and how these contribute to differing literacy levels and achievement on international tests such as PISA and PIRLS. Jen and Ollie discuss a multitude of factors including curriculum, instruction, initial teacher education, assessment, school inspections, as well as the all important culture and demographics. Full show notes at https://www.ollielovell.com/jenbuckingham/
4 Oct 2024 · 2 hr 5 min

ERRR #095. Ron Berger on an Ethic of Excellence

This episode we're speaking with Ron Berger. Ron was a public school teacher and master carpenter in rural Massachusetts for over 25 years and is now a well-known national and international keynote speaker focused on inspiring a commitment to quality, character, and citizenship in students. He is the Senior Advisor at EL Education , a nonprofit school improvement organization that partners with public schools and districts across America, leads professional learning, and creates open educational resources. In this episode, Ron and I go in-depth into the idea of an ethic of excellence, and…
2 Sep 2024 · 2 hr 5 min

ERRR #094. Craig Barton and Ollie analyse Ollie's teaching

In this episode, usual ERRR host Ollie Lovell has a recent maths lesson that he taught pulled apart by fellow edu-podcaster Craig Barton. Craig ask's Ollie a huge number of questions about this recent demonstration lesson, asking Ollie about different pedagogical decisions he made, and what he might do differently next time. For those looking for a truly in-depth discussion about teaching and learning, this is it! Full show notes at: https://www.ollielovell.com/craigbarton4/
4 Aug 2024 · 2 hr 7 min

ERRR #093. Adam Boxer on the First 10 Minutes of a Lesson

Adam Boxer is a chemistry teacher in North London, he writes about science education, cognitive science, evidence-based education, and many other important topics. He’s an extremely popular on teacher social media and has had a huge impact on education both locally and internationally through his writings, books, podcast, and talks. I’ve followed Adam for a long time and have always found his writing to be extremely logical, practical, and well thought out. His book, Teaching Secondary Science, is a must-have for anyone who is keen for a great overview of a structured and systematic approach…
5 Jul 2024 · 2 hr 8 min

ERRR #092. Harry Fletcher-Wood on Running Effective Professional Development

Expert PD designer Harry Fletcher-Wood shares wisdom on what it takes to design truly deep and impactful PD for teachers. See all the show notes at www.ollielovell.com/harryfletcherwood3
3 Jun 2024 · 1 hr 9 min

ERRR #091. Greg Ashman on the Essential Elements of a High Performing School

In this episode we speak with Greg Ashman about what it takes to create a high performing school like Ballarat Clarendon College, Victoria's highest performing school. We touch on important factors including shared student expectations, effective professional learning, shared and prescriptive lesson plans, effective data use, and much more. Full show notes at www.ollielovell.com/gregashman
6 May 2024 · 2 hr 21 min

ERRR #090. Hunter & Parkinson on the Benefits of Multi-school Organisations

In this episode, Dr. Jordana Hunter & Nick Parkinson from the Grattan Institue discuss lessons from their trip to New York and England to visit 7 multi-school organisations, groups of schools working together under common governance and structures to the benefit of students.
3 Apr 2024 · 2 hr 35 min

ERRR #089. Karen Harris on Teaching Writing (SRSD)

Regents Professor Karen Harris shares insights from over 50 years of writing instruction and refining the Self Regulated Strategy Development (SRSD) method of teaching writing. Host Ollie Lovell applies what he's learnt from reading Karen's book to share a demo lesson of teaching using the SRSD approach, and Karen provides valuable feedback! Full show notes with all resources at www.ollielovell.com/karenharris
2 Mar 2024 · 1 hr 6 min

ERRR #088. Kristian Still on Test-enhanced Learning

Ollie Lovell · ERRR088. Kristian Still on Test-enhanced Learning Kristian Still is a deputy head academic with over 20 years’…
3 Feb 2024 · 2 hr 10 min

ERRR #087. Arran Hamilton and Dylan Wiliam on Making Room for Impact (De-implementation)

Ollie Lovell · ERRR087 Arran Hamilton and Dylan Wiliam on Making Room for Impact (De-implementation) Arran Hamilton is group director…
1 Jan 2024 · 2 hr 19 min

ERRR #086. Gwyn Ap Harri on Building, Breaking, and Fixing a World Famous School

Ollie Lovell · ERRR #086. Gwyn Ap Harri on Building, Breaking, and Fixing a World Famous School This episode we’re…
3 Dec 2023 · 1 hr 41 min

ERRR #085. Jeff Robin on Teaching Like an Artist

Ollie Lovell · ERRR085 Jeff Robin on Teaching Like an Artist This episode we're speaking with Jeff Robin. Jeff is…
1 Nov 2023 · 3 hr 6 min

ERRR #084. Sarah Cottingham on Ausubel’s Meaningful Learning

Ollie Lovell · ERRR084. Sarah Cottingham on Ausubel's Meaningful Learning This episode we’re speaking with Sarah Cottingham. Sarah is a…
26 Oct 2023 · 1 hr 34 min

ERRR #083b. Sam Gibbs on Concept-led Curriculum

Ollie Lovell · ERRR083b Sam Gibbs on Concept-led Curriculum (Part 2) Sam Gibbs continues to speak with Ollie about the…
1 Oct 2023 · 1 hr 50 min

ERRR #083a. Sam Gibbs on Concept-led Curriculum

Ollie Lovell · ERRR083a. Sam Gibbs on Concept-led Curriculum Sam Gibbs is Trust Lead for Curriculum and Development at The…
3 Sep 2023 · 1 hr 52 min

ERRR #082. Kelly Tatlock on Creating Knowledgeable and Expert Learners

Ollie Lovell · ERRR082. Kelly Tatlock on Creating Knowledgable and Independent Learners Kelly Tatlock is an Assistant Headteacher in charge…

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Education Research Reading Room is a English kids & family podcast from Ollie Lovell: Teacher, author, podcaster, blogger, PhD candidate. @ollie_lovell. Melo plays each episode straight from the publisher's own feed — no ads added, no account needed — and remembers where you stopped, in this browser only.

Publisher: Ollie Lovell: Teacher, author, podcaster, blogger, PhD candidate. @ollie_lovell
Language: English
Category: Kids & Family
New episodes: Monthly
Typical length: 1 hr 54 min
Latest episode: 3 Aug 2026
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