The Full English Podcast
Join the Pearson English Team as we invite a host of special guests to join us to discuss the important issues for English teachers in the UK.
The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are solely those of the panel and guests on the show. These views and opinions do not necessarily represent those of Pearson.

Latest episodes
Ep 06: Lit in Colour with Penguin and Pearson
In this episode, the discussion focuses on diversity in literature and the exciting new Lit in Colour Pioneers programme. Pam’s three guests: Katy Lewis (Head of English, MFL and Drama at Pearson Edexcel), Zaahida Nabagereka (Lit in Colour Programme Manager, Penguin Random House UK) and Suha Yassin (Diversity and Inclusion lead, Pearson UK) explain the exciting new Lit in Colour Pioneers programme from Pearson and Penguin Random House UK.
Details of how Schools can join this programme can be found on our Lit in Colour webpage or for more details of the full programme head to Penguin's website.
Ep 05: Mindfulness and wellbeing with Ashley Lodge
In this episode Pam is joined by Ashley Lodge to discuss mindfulness and the positive impact it can have on our wellbeing.
During the conversation, Ashley explains the neuroscience behind mindfulness and how to incorporate mindfulness practice into your daily life.
Later on, Ashley talks Pam through a five minute practice – so join in and see how just a few minutes of mindfulness practice can impact on your wellbeing.
Ashley is passionate about mindfulness. He’s the mindfulness Lead at Pearson and has delivered courses to hundreds of people to help them in their personal and professional lives.
Ep 04: Embedding effective revision strategies & engaging boys
In our fourth episode, Pam is joined by Mark Roberts, an Assistant Principal in a secondary school in Devon. He regularly writes for the TES as well as writing a blog about teaching English.
Mark co-wrote the acclaimed ‘Boys Don’t Try: Rethinking Masculinity in Schools’ and his latest book ‘You Can’t Revise for English: Yes You Can’ is the main topic for this episode where we discuss strategies to promote student progress through revision.
Follow Mark on Twitter: @mr_englishteach
Ep 03: Diversity is not a bolt-on with Bennie Kara
In our third episode, Pam is joined by Bennie Kara to discuss diversity and a diverse curriculum in education, the concept of ‘usualising’ diversity in the curriculum and paralleling texts and non-fiction to complement narratives.
Bennie Kara is a deputy headteacher in the East Midlands, specialising in curriculum, teaching and learning. In January 2018, she co-founded DiverseEd. She is a supporter of the grassroots online movements such as @WomenEd, @BAMEednetwork and @LGBTedUK, and has featured as a keynote speaker for @DiverseEd2020 and the Team English National Conference.
Follow Bennie on Twitter: @benniekara
Ep 02: 'What's your why?' With James Aidoo
In our second episode, Pam is joined by James Aidoo, a multi-award winning youth practitioner and founder of the coaching company, Innerscope.
Exploring key topics relevant for teachers of all subjects, Pam and James talk about increasing resilience, peer coaching and the impact on disengagement. James gives examples of strategies you can use in schools to equip students to be determined to reach their potential, by asking the question 'What's your why?'
Check out the amazing work that Innerscope do on Twitter @Innerscope1
Ep 01: Hot topics with Kat Howard
In our first episode, Pam chats to Kat Howard, founder of LitDrive, Assistant Principal at a school in Northamptonshire and author of Stop Talking About Wellbeing: A Pragmatic Approach to Teacher Workload.
Pam and Kat discuss workload, mental health and wellbeing, effective time-saving marking strategies and imposter syndrome.
Follow Kat on Twitter @SaysMiss