Episode 14 with Caroline Allams

In this lively and thoughtful episode, Al Kingsley and Matt Jessop are joined by educator and co-founder of Natterhub, Caroline Allams. Together, they dive into the evolving challenges and opportunities in education, especially around digital safety, parental engagement, and the impact of technology on both learning and wellbeing. Caroline shares her journey from early years teaching to EdTech entrepreneurship, and the trio explore how we can better prepare children for the digital world. Topics range from phonics fatigue and curriculum overload to the need for experiential, inquiry-led learning and equipping children with "power skills" to thrive in today’s world.

🎧 Key topics discussed:

• The relevance and limitations of the current education system

• Online safety, digital behaviours and the parent-teacher-child triangle

• Distractions of technology and its effect on early years development

• The case for cross-curricular, experience-led learning over box-ticking

• Reflections on phonics, assessment pressures and reading enjoyment

• Natterhub’s mission and its free cross-curricular tools for schools and families

🔗 Find out more: Visit www.natterhub.com or connect with Caroline Allams on LinkedIn to explore free resources and school sign-ups.