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Hosted by Simon Lewis · education · EN · 292 episodes
How many times have you said to yourself, "If I were the Minister for Education…?" Well I do! Rather than grumble to myself, I decided to podcast my thoughts on ways I'd change the primary education system in Ireland. Every episode I'll take on a different theme, give some background and hopefully come to some conclusions by the end. simonmlewis.substack.com
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Signup to Generate a PitchHow many times have you said to yourself, "If I were the Minister for Education…?" Well I do! Rather than grumble to myself, I decided to podcast my thoughts on ways I'd change the primary education system in Ireland. Every episode I'll take on a different theme, give some background and hopefully come to some conclusions by the end.
Anseo.net - If I were the Minister for Education is hosted by Simon Lewis. The show has published 292 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "Interview 34: Patty McGee" (24 May 2026, 31 minutes), "Interview 33: Gavin Doyle" (25 April 2026, 51 minutes), and "Lies, Damn Lies and School Patronage" (13 April 2026, 43 minutes).
Anseo.net - If I were the Minister for Education publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 37 minutes across 292 episodes.
Booking probability for Anseo.net - If I were the Minister for Education is 45%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Anseo.net - If I were the Minister for Education requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Anseo.net - If I were the Minister for Education's contact route on record: verified email.
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Simon Lewis hosts Anseo.net - If I were the Minister for Education, an education show with 292 episodes published.
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<p>In this episode of “If I were the Minister for Education”, I interview Gavin Doyle, a Dublin secondary teacher and founder of Examinaite, about AI and technology in education. Gavin describes his path from teaching...
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<p>In this episode of If I were the Minister for Education, I unpack the Department of Education’s primary school survey and the headline claim that 40% of parents in denominational primary schools would prefer their...
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<p>In this episode of If I Were the Minister for Education, I explore how behaviour support in Irish primary schools has shifted from corporal punishment to rewards and consequences, and now toward restorative practice...
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<p>Deirdre O’Toole is one of Ireland’s best known educators. She started her well-known Instagram page in 2018 - the Playful Classroom, which explored early infant education - but had since become heavily involved in...
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<p>In this episode of If I were the Minister for Education, I break down what happened after projected SNA allocations for the 2026/27 school year showed roughly 200 schools set to lose at least one Special Needs...
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<p>In this episode of ‘If I Were the Minister for Education,’ I discuss the tumultuous journey of the Irish Primary Language Curriculum since its inception in 2016. I explain the confusing and unworkable nature of the...
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<p>In this episode I offer a comprehensive review of Irish primary education for the year 2025. I cover various educational policies, initiatives, and challenges, spanning teacher shortages, special education crises...
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<p>Every time I open Google’s NotebookLM, it gets better and better. The graphic above was created using the app and I think it did a good job of summarising the year in a single graphic.</p><p>The podcast didn’t do a...
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<p>In this episode of 'If I were the Minister for Education', I delve into the integration of AI in the Irish Primary Education System joined by Amanda Jolliffe, the lead of Microsoft Ireland's Dream Space, to discuss...
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<p>In this episode of ‘If I Were the Minister for Education,’ I explore the recent survey conducted by the Irish Department of Education concerning primary school patronage. I also discuss the legacy left by former...
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<p>Debunking Myths in Special Education: A Live Discussion with Debbie O’Neill In the latest episode of ‘If I Were the Minister for Education,’ I welcome Debbie O’Neill, principal of a school for primary and secondary...
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<p>It was too obvious not to do it. Let AI summarise the Department of Education’s guidance. </p><p>Sure, while I’m at it, I may as well use AI to create the show notes:</p><p>Explore the safe, ethical, and responsible...
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<p>I couldn’t think of a better guest than Rozz Lewis for this podcast interview about the new ERB subject in the curriculum, mainly because we talk about it endlessly in our house. Rozz is not only my wife, but she is...
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<p>In this episode, I explore the FORSA strike of school secretaries and caretakers, the glue of Irish schools. For over a century, their work has been underpaid, under-recognised, and taken for granted. Now, as they...
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<p>Patrick Jackson is the CEO and Founder of Picker Pals World. The story goes that Patrick was walking his dog when he came across a seagull caught around the neck in some discarded fishing line. He managed to free the...
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<p>We often hear the argument that the Church is determined to keep its grip on education. But if the sacraments were removed from the school day and shifted to after-school parish programmes, I’d argue the Catholic...
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<p>As educators, I wonder do we think much about the research that is done about education. I spoke with Paula Korsnakova and Eliane Segers from the IEA (International Association for the Evaluation of Educational...
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