Thriving Language Podcast Named Best Educational Podcast 2021
We’re delighted to announce that the Thriving Language Podcast has made the shortlist of Learning Ladders’ ‘Best Educational Podcast 2021’ awards. We were shortlisted alongside 46 other podcasts from a longlist of over 100 entries, for our dedication to providing useful, actionable and credible advice to educators. The awards panel featured teachers, school leaders, and EdTech entrepreneurs including Learning Ladders’ founder, Matt Koster-Marcon, who is also Chair of the EdTech Special Interest Group at BESA. For busy teachers, podcasts are increasingly a great CPD resource, providing inspiration, entertainment, and new ways of thinking about education. We’re proud to be included in the list, and would also like to congratulate the other shortlisted podcasts for their incredible work. Visit the full list of recommended podcasts, which cover topics such as EdTech, EYFS, and SEND, to read our full entry.
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