In this episode of the podcast, we are delighted to welcome back Matt Bromley, an educational author and advisor, to discuss his latest book, 'Why School Doesn't Work for Every Child.' Matt first joined us in February 2024 with Andy Griffith, the co-author of another, similar book, The Working Classroom, and a friend of Ben's from his formative teaching years.

This conversation explores themes of inclusion, belonging, and equity in education, emphasising the importance of tailored approaches to meet diverse student needs. Matt shares insights from his experiences and the stories of characters Thomas and Tommy to illustrate the impact of privilege on educational outcomes.

The discussion also introduces the ABC model for fostering a culture of inclusion and the significance of community engagement in education.

Chapters

00:00 Introductions

01:31 Revisiting Matt Bromley: Author and Educator

03:27 The Journey of Writing and Education

05:09 Exploring Inclusion and Belonging in Education

07:08 Defining Inclusion and Belonging

11:06 The Importance of Tailored Education

13:25 Understanding Belonging in Schools

17:20 The EDI Framework: Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

22:51 The Stories of Thomas and Tommy

30:21 The ABC Model for Inclusion

36:24 Attendance: The Foundation of Engagement

39:15 Behaviours for Learning: Beyond Compliance

42:19 Building Community in Education

45:59 Preview of Upcoming Book: Making the Classroom Work for Every Child

Get 20% off your copy of Matt's new book using code 25ESE1 at Routledge Education

Matt mentioned a self-evaluation tool which you can access, alongside much of his work around equity here

Thanks so much for joining us again for another episode - we appreciate you.Ben & Steve xChampioning those who are making the future of education a reality.Follow us on XFollow us on LinkedInCheck out all about EdufuturistsWant to sponsor future episodes or get involved with the Edufuturists work?Get in touch