🎓 GCSE results 2025 – what do they really mean? 🎓

The headlines always show the smiling (and sometimes not-so-smiling) students clutching envelopes, but the story behind the statistics is far more complex.

In this podcast, Craig'n'Dave dive deep into this year’s GCSE results:
📊 Which subjects are flying high (hello sciences!) and which are struggling.
✍️ Why English and maths remain a huge barrier for so many young people.
💻 The truth about computer science – is it really harder than the other sciences?
🤔 What the numbers mean for students, teachers, and the future of our subject.

Along the way, expect personal stories, a few strong opinions, and plenty of honest discussion about the challenges facing education today.

If you’re a teacher, parent, or just curious about what lies behind the results, you’ll find plenty to think about here.

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Whether you’re a teacher, school leader, or just curious about the future of education, this discussion offers a thought-provoking look at innovation, flexibility, and what’s next for classrooms in England.

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At the chalk face news: Stop teaching this myth.
A new year and another new initiative!

Are all CPD sessions worth your time?
In this episode of At the Chalk Face, Dave and Kat tackle one of education's most persistent myths: learning styles.

Despite being debunked over a decade ago, many schools still cling to them — why?
We also explore flipped classrooms, the tension between evidence-based pedagogy and school initiatives, and why teachers should feel empowered to challenge bad practice without risking career progression.

Whether you're a new teacher or a seasoned leader, this episode offers honest reflections and research-backed truths to help you focus on what really works in the classroom.

👉 Listen now and join the conversation at craigndave.org.

If you’re a teacher, leader, or education watcher, you’ll find plenty to nod along with — and maybe a few points to debate.

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Website & resources – Craiganddave.org
Smart Revise – smartrevise.online

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Join Dave and Lesson Hacker, experienced educator and edtech expert Kat Morgan, as they explore how remote subject specialists could help tackle the UK’s teaching recruitment crisis, the benefits for students, and the challenges schools face.

They discuss how virtual teaching can bring highly qualified experts into classrooms where staff shortages make it impossible to offer certain subjects, from GCSE computer science to A-level physics. They also cover the practicalities: the need for good equipment, trained in-class support, and the opportunities for personalised learning through technology.

But it’s not just about filling gaps—virtual teaching could open doors to new pedagogical approaches, AI integration, and exciting experiences for students that were previously out of reach. Dave and Kat weigh the pros and cons, challenge misconceptions about cost and exam preparation, and explore how this model could reshape teaching careers.

Could this really be the way forward?

Whether you’re a teacher, school leader, or just curious about the future of education, this discussion offers a thought-provoking look at innovation, flexibility, and what’s next for classrooms in England.

🔗 More from us:
Website & resources – Craiganddave.org
Smart Revise – smartrevise.online

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