The final Dogsthorpe Infant School podcast of the 2023-24 academic year. Our headteacher, Mrs. Waters reflects on the past year. Eddie Edster helps her along the way. As always, Cap'n Dave sees them both safely landing back on Eddie's 'LaunchPads'. Dogsthorpe Infant School is a part of Hampton Academies Trust. https://www.dogsthorpeinfants.co.uk…

On this edition of Eddie's LaunchPads we catch up with our friend, Amanda Peddle who is the creative director of Inside Out, a new and innovative way of sharing the message to children that all feelings are an everyday part of their life. We also talk to Amanda about her series of books called 'Tam's Journey'. Cap'n Dave also talks about a very spe…

The second part of a two-part adventure on Eddie's LaunchPads. Cap'n Dave and his co-pilot Eddie meet the children's author, Ian Brown. Ian is the creator of Albert The Tortoise and 'Hugg n Bugg'. Last week Ian told us about his career in films and television. He has worked with many TV and movie stars. This week we will hear all about his wonderfu…

The first of a two-part adventure on Eddie's LaunchPads. Cap'n Dave and his co-pilot Eddie meet the children's author Ian Brown. This week Ian tells us about his career in films and television. Next week we will hear all about his children's books but in the meantime here are all his links. On Social media... www.AlbertTortoise.com https://www.face…

It's Eddie's Launchpads! The Dogsthorpe Infant School podcast fpr parents, teachers and schools. Captain Dave and Eddie Edster, the Dogsthorpe Infant School well-being dog meet once again with Leonie from the fantastic 'AmazeLab'. Amazelab put a fun and creative take on all things STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts and maths) with the ai…

IN this week's Dogsthorpe Infant School podcast, Cap'n Dave and Eddie meet Cristina and Julia from Peterborough City Council. They work with families and schools across the city to encourage everyone in the city to recycle or upcycle their waste and household items they no longer use. We all know that we should do more but it's so easy to just thro…

Part Two of a two-part 'Eddie's LaunchPads' adventure. Captain Dave and Eddie, the Dogsthorpe Infant School well-being dog meet Mark Anderson. For all of his own resources Mark mentions in this podcast, please visit. https://ictevangelist.com/ For The EdTech Playbook Please visit https://edtechplaybook.co.uk For Merlyn resources please visit. https…

The first of a two-part 'Eddie's LaunchPads' this week. Captain Dave and Eddie, the well-being dog meet Mark Anderson. https://ictevangelist.com/ Mark says.... I am a former school leader with more than twenty years of experience in the classroom, leading successful faculty departments, being a local authority lead teacher for my subject and I am r…

In this week's edition of the Dogsthorpe Infant School podcast, Captain Dave and Eddie continue their interview with the author, dramatherapist, Creative Arts Supervisor & Systemic Practitioner, Talya Bruck. Talya is the founder of Savanna Therapeutic Stories Website – https://www.savanna-therapeutic.org.uk/ Instagram - @savannatstories Twitter - @…

In this week's edition of the Dogsthorpe Infant School podcast, Captain Dave and Eddie meet the author, dramatherapist, Creative Arts Supervisor & Systemic Practitioner, Talya Bruck. Talya is the founder of Savanna Therapeutic Stories Website – https://www.savanna-therapeutic.org.uk/ Instagram - @savannatstories Twitter - @savannatstories Author Pa…

It's Mental Health Awareness Week 13th - 17th May and our first guest is Dogsthorpe Infant School's Deputy Headteacher, Miss Gattuso. Miss Gattuso tells Captain Dave and Eddie all about a new section of the Dogsthorpe Infant School website which launches on Monday 13th May. Packed with lots of resources to ensure good mental health and support for …

On 'Eddie's Launchpads' the Dogsthorpe Infant School podcast this week, Cap'n Dave and Eddie travel to Chorley to revisit the author and illustrator, Nicola Worswick. We hear all about her books, including an old pirate called Captain Cuthbert and a cheeky cat called, 'Scat'. https://linktr.ee/scatthecat…

Imagine your Primary or Secondary school having its very own radio station with your students having their own radio show. Imagine your pupils reporting live from school sports events. Imagine teaching your children broadcasting and timing skills by working on a radio show. Imagine the parents, carers and families at home tuning into your school ra…

In the first episode of Season 5 of the Dogsthorpe Infant School Podcast, Captain Dave and Eddie, the well-being dog meets well-known broadcaster Russell Prue who builds and sets up radio stations in schools across the U.K. If you are a school looking for ways to encourage young people with their media studies or improve your connection between sch…

Dave and Eddie use their LaunchPads to meet Becky Marrs and Emma Morton from the National Literacy Trust and discover what the Trust offers parents, carers, teachers and children in Peterborough. Find out more here. https://literacytrust.org.uk/communities/peterborough/ https://www.facebook.com/PboroLiteracyTrust/ Dogsthorpe Infant School is a prim…

Its the Dogthorpe Infant School podcast for parents teachers and schools. https://www.dogsthorpeinfants.co.uk ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- This week Dave and Eddie launch the Dogsthorpe Infant School 'Learning Journey' spaceship to meet the author, playwright and children's storytel…

The 130th episode of 'Eddie's LaunchPads' - the Dogsthorpe Infant School podcast for parents teachers and schools. https://www.dogsthorpeinfants.co.uk This week: Captain Dave and a very sleepy Eddie the well-being dog meet again with Annabel Jeffcoate of 'Balance For Teachers'. Great resources for teachers and parents struggling with their work/lif…

Eddie's LaunchPads - The Dogsthorpe Infant School Podcast for parents, teachers and schools. https://www.dogsthorpeinfants.co.uk This week: Part 2 of a 2 part adventure as Cap'n Dave and Eddie fly to a farm on the Fens to meet Farmer Luke to talk about food production and farming in Britain. https://linktr.ee/downondaintreefarm https://www.youtube.…

Eddie's LaunchPads - The Dogsthorpe Infant School Podcast for parents, teachers and schools. https://www.dogsthorpeinfants.co.uk This week: Part 1 of a 2 part adventure as Cap'n Dave and Eddie fly to a farm on the Fens to meet Farmer Luke to talk about food production and farming in Britain. https://linktr.ee/downondaintreefarm https://www.youtube.…

Cap'n Dave and Eddie use the Launchpad to meet the writer, dramatherapist, supervisor and trainer, Ann Dix on this week's edition of the Dogsthorpe Infant School podcast. Ann works with work with children and families, as well as offering training on mental health and emotional wellbeing. She has also written a children's story called, 'Little-Mous…

On this launchpad.... two Ed's are better than one! Eddie and Captain Dave meet Nikki Saunders, children's author and the creator of the 'Eddie' series of books about a little boy with autism. We hear all about why he was created and why this subject is so important to Nikki and her family. Read Eddie's many adventures and watch him in cartoon form…

On this LaunchPad, Eddie and Cap'n Dave meet the journalist and children's author, Kathy Urban. Kathy writes, Hop Lola Hop is my first picture book and I hope you enjoy reading it as much as I loved writing it! Many years ago, it was my dad who told me stories about the adventures of baby giraffe and her life in the African Savannah at bedtime. The…

Luke Whitehouse of Inspire talks history and shares his resources with Cap'n Dave on the latest edition of 'Eddie's LaunchPads', the Dogsthorpe Infant School podcast for parents, teachers and schools. https://www.inspire.educationDi Dogsthorpe Infant School

On this Launchpad we welcome back Julian McDonnell to talk about his London tour guides, guide book and website that helps visitors to London to explore hidden gems and famous places. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Joolzguides Website: https://joolzguides.comDi Dogsthorpe Infant School

Eddie and Cap'n Dave meet with Paul to explore 'The Reading Corner'. https://www.readingcorner.co.ukDi Dogsthorpe Infant School

This week Eddie and Cap'n Dave meet with Chris Williams from the amazing 'CHATTA'. https://chattalearning.comDi Dogsthorpe Infant School

Two guests meet Eddie and Cap'n Dave on the LaunchPad this week. Edu author & Edtech CEO, Al Kingsley is their first guest who comes on the LaunchPad to talk about his latest book. This being the third of a trilogy of books for schools, teachers, governors and Academy Trust leaders. https://www.amazon.co.uk/School-Multi-Academy-Trust-Growth/dp/1398…

On this week's LaunchPad, Cap'n Dave and Eddie meet Kim from Longleat to talk about the precious animals who live in this amazing park. https://www.longleat.co.ukDi Dogsthorpe Infant School

This week The Learning Journey rocket lands on Picture Planet where Captain Dave and his co-pilot Eddie meet their friends from 'Picture News. https://www.picture-news.co.ukDi Dogsthorpe Infant School

Eddie is with his friends at Dogsthorpe Infant School. So Captain Dave takes Eddie's Learning Journey rocket on his own to meet with the author C.C. Seely, creator of The Eco-Diddle. What is an Eco-Diddle? Tune in to find out more. After the LaunchPad show, try this website: https://www.ecodiddle.com…

This week Cap'n Dave and Eddie fly west to meet Julia Skinner. She tells them all about 'The Listening Ear'. https://uk.linkedin.com/in/thejuliaskinner https://twitter.com/TheHeadsOfficeDi Dogsthorpe Infant School

Eddie and Cap'n Dave meet Jonathan from 'Action Mats'. 'Action Mats' are used by the children of Dogsthorpe Infant School. Visit their website and check out their new competition. WIN A SET OF ACTION MATS! https://actionmats.co.ukDi Dogsthorpe Infant School

Captain Dave and Eddie meet the guys from Hoff Coffi. They produce fantastic, delicious, ethically produced coffee direct from the farmer. They also help schools and charities in so many wonderful ways. https://hoffcoffi.comDi Dogsthorpe Infant School

In this week's episode of the Dogsthorpe Infant School podcast, Cap'n Dave and his co-pilot Eddie learn more about Artificial Intelligence (A.I.) and in particular how the exciting, Eduaide.AI can help students, teachers and parents learn more quickly and more effectively. https://www.eduaide.aiDi Dogsthorpe Infant School

A new series of books freshly arriving at Dogsthorpe Infant School.Written by Neil Dickenson and illustrated by Dave Clark, these books will delight children, parents and families.After the show, find out more at https://www.scotchbooks.comDi Dogsthorpe Infant School

Episode 1 of Season 4 of 'Eddie's LaunchPads.... Our headteacher Mrs Waters guests on this LaunchPad to tell Cap'n Dave and Eddie all about the exciting new year at the Dream Believe Shine school.Di Dogsthorpe Infant School

In the final episode of Season 3 of the Dogsthorpe Infant School podcast, Captain Dave and Eddie Edster, the well-being dog meet Dr Helen Price, Executive Head of Schools at Hampton Academies Trust and Mr Al Kingsley, Chair of Hampton Academies Trust. They all look back on the past year and to the new academic year ahead. Dogsthorpe Infant School i…

Captain Dave and Eddie are on the penultimate episode of Season 3 of 'Eddie's LaunchPads' to talk to the children's author and school visitor, Cate Douglas. Buy Cate's book 'Poppy's Tail' for your child or school. https://twitter.com/catedouglasauth https://www.amazon.co.uk/Poppys-Tail-Cate-Douglas/dp/1999719204…

Captain Dave and Eddie meet the author, Margaret Rooke. https://margaretrooke.com/Di Dogsthorpe Infant School

Captain Dave and Eddie take the LaunchPad to Liverpool to meet children's author, Jude Lennon. Jude travels around visiting schools and writing her 'Little Lamb Tales' books. After hearing her story of what she does in schools and all about her books, visit her website at https://littlelambpublishing.co.uk Then we visit our friend, Al Kingsley to h…

Eddie and Captain Dave talk to Tim Parsons, author of the 'Paramedic Chris; series of children's books. https://timparsons.co.ukDi Dogsthorpe Infant School

It's a Family Matters episode so Eddie, Captain Dave and parenting and families expert, Sue Atkins discuss resources for dealing with conflict at home and in school. Disagreements between partners, parents and children in a family is normal and natural but it’s HOW we handle conflict and disagreements that’s important! Sometimes you can sort disagr…

Eddie and captain Dave meet Louise Selby who offers tools for teachers working with children with dyslexia. louiseselbydyslexia.com Find out more about Morph Mastery the intervention https://louiseselbydyslexia.com/morph-mastery/Blog with some free resources and information mentioned in the podcast, including metacognition and working memory https:…

On this LaunchPad, Eddie and Captain Dave meet Joanna P A Moore and talk about children and bereavement. www.joannapamoore.com The book is available at Amazon and Waterstones Instagram: @loveisthegift Twitter: @JoannaPAMOORE1 Facebook: @Love is the Gift https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100082988551750 https://www.childbereavementuk.orghttps:…

Cap'n Dave and Eddie use the LaunchPad to meet Dave Poulton, one of the project leaders of 'Up The Garden Bath'. This is a community resource that provides schools with planters made from recycled baths and activity workshops to encourage children and families to grow plants and vegetables in their garden. https://www.upthegardenbath.co.uk…

Captain Dave and Eddie discover the wonderful literacy and book resources found at 'Literacy Tree'. Whether you be a teacher or a parent with a child at primary school, explore the many resources of 'Literacy Tree' yourself here. https://literacytree.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/theliteracytree Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theliteracytr…

Time to launch... the 100th Dogsthorpe Infant School podcast. This landmark episode features..... Local Musician Johnny Dee BBC & ITV Broadcaster: Louise Hulland BBC Newsreader: Amir Suleman International Voice-over Artist: 'Jane' (hear her on TV announcements and TV ads for the Ninja air fryer) Our headteacher: Mrs Waters (with Eddie, of course) a…

Captain Dave and Eddie welcome back the award-winning nutritionist, trainer and podcaster, Louise Mercieca from 'The Health Kick'. https://www.thehealthkick.co.ukDi Dogsthorpe Infant School

Captain Dave and Eddie meet Dogsthorpe Infant School teacher, Miss Pettit. She tells us about the importance of music and dance in children's lives, her work with the Peterborough Operatic and Dramatic Society and their latest production of 'Sister Act'. These performances of 'Sister Act' take places in the beautiful Peterborough Cathedral May 31st…

On today's Dogsthorpe Infant School LaunchPad, Captain Dave and Eddie meet the children's author, Adam D. Searle. https://www.adamdsearle-author.comDi Dogsthorpe Infant School