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

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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.

🔗 More from us:
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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Newly appointed union leader Matt Wrack has caused a stir — not just for stepping into teaching without ever having taught, but for calling out the real pressures in UK schools. In this episode of At the Chalk Face, Craig and Dave unpack Wrack's take on teacher workload, the creeping privatisation of education through multi-academy trusts, and his comments on Ofsted inspectors. From the “no off-switch” reality of teaching to CEO-level salaries in education, this candid discussion hits the issues many in the profession face daily.

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

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

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In this inaugural episode, Craig and Dave introduce themselves — not just as the faces behind the videos and resources, but as two experienced educators with a deep love for teaching and learning.

They reflect on their journey from classroom teachers to national influencers in computer science education, explain the real reason for launching _At the Chalk Face_, and share what listeners can expect from future episodes.

Whether you’re in a grammar school, comprehensive, or somewhere in between, this episode sets the tone for a podcast rooted in real teaching experience, honest reflection, and evidence-informed practice.

🎧 Why they left full-time teaching (but still work with schools)

📚 What CPD _should_ look like — and why most teachers can’t do it

🚀 How their partnership began — and why it works

🧠 What this podcast is _really_ about (hint: it’s not just for CS teachers)

🔗 Explore more:

- Website: [craigndave.org](https://www.craigndave.org/)
- YouTube (student channel): [youtube.com/craigndave](https://www.youtube.com/c/craigndave)
- YouTube (_At the Chalk Face_ teacher channel): [youtube.com/@atthechalkface](https://www.youtube.com/@atthechalkface)