TDaPE London: What Do You Go To When Everything Looks Good?

Thinking Deeply about Primary Education

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Kieran Mackle
January 12, 2026

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TDaPE London: What Do You Go To When Everything Looks Good?

Good Morning!

This week’s episode is a programme walk-through for TDaPE London, recorded with our hosts in Camden.

Lacey Cousins and Natalie Stevenson from the Hawley and Eleanor Palmer Primary partnership joined me to talk through the sessions they’re most excited about, and what makes a conference day genuinely worth giving up a Saturday for.

What I liked about this conversation is that it stays grounded. Not “everything is amazing”, but why certain sessions matter right now: assessment in the foundation subjects, decision-making under pressure, number sense, AI in the classroom, character education and parent partnership, continuous provision, early writing foundations, culture-setting, and the case for putting real problem solving back where it belongs.

If you’re coming, you’ll hear a few smart ways to plan your route. If you’re not, it’s still a good listen for the wider reminder: this job is hard, and sometimes being around thoughtful colleagues gives you energy rather than taking it.

As always, thank you for listening, and thank you to every speaker giving their time so we can raise money for the Velindre Cancer Centre.

TDaPE London: What Do You Go To When Everything Looks Good? by Thinking Deeply about Primary Education

Episode 263: This week is a proper behind-the-scenes look at TDaPE London.I’m joined by Lacey Cousins and Natalie Stevenson from the Hawley and Eleanor Palmer Primary partnership, our host schools in Camden, to walk through the programme and talk honestly about how you choose sessions when everything looks brilliant on paper.

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TDaPE Conference London 2026

Here’s another look at the updated full schedule. With less than one week to go, now is the time to secure your ticket. Tickets are on sale (HERE) and places are filling quickly. We are also offering discounted rates for larger groups, available via email or direct message. With the conference fast approaching, it is well worth booking now to avoid disappointment.

Just Giving (Velindre Cancer Centre)

If you cannot make the conference but would like to donate to Velindre Cancer Centre, follow this link to support a great cause.

Huge thanks to everyone who shared last week’s episode — it helps us grow our community of deep thinking primary educators. If you’ve got a colleague who likes reflecting on teaching, learning, or leadership, please do forward the link.

That’s all for this week. Hopefully you can join us. Looking forward to Saturday!

Until next time — thanks for listening.