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At the chalk-face

Hosted by Craig'n'Dave · education · EN-GB

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At the Chalk Face is a no-nonsense podcast from Craig’n’Dave, tackling real issues in education. Expect honest chat about pedagogy, classroom practice, and what actually works — from two ex-teachers still embedded in the world of schools. Not just for computer science teachers — this one’s for every educator.

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Booking probability

30%

Guest openness

Selective

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What is At the chalk-face about?

At the Chalk Face is a no-nonsense podcast from Craig’n’Dave, tackling real issues in education. Expect honest chat about pedagogy, classroom practice, and what actually works, from two ex-teachers still embedded in the world of schools. Not just for computer science teachers, this one’s for every educator.

Who hosts At the chalk-face?

At the chalk-face is hosted by Craig'n'Dave. The show has published 48 episodes to date.

What has At the chalk-face covered recently?

Recent episodes include "At the chalk face: The story of Kita" (27 October 2026, 34 minutes), "At the chalk face: Should I make my own resources?" (2 October 2026, 43 minutes), and "At the chalk face: Limitations of teaching models" (18 September 2026, 42 minutes).

How often does At the chalk-face publish?

At the chalk-face publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 36 minutes across 48 episodes.

How hard is it to get booked on At the chalk-face?

Booking probability for At the chalk-face is 30%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. At the chalk-face requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. At the chalk-face's contact route on record: public web form.

Who should pitch At the chalk-face?

The strongest fits for At the chalk-face are Courses, Coaching & Lessons and Educational Support Services. At the chalk-face has an education audience.

About the host

Craig'n'Dave hosts At the chalk-face, an education podcast with 48 episodes published.

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Recent episodes

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  • At the chalk-face

    At the chalk face: The story of Kita

    Oct 27, 202634 min

    At the chalk face: The story of Kita Could this be the future of programming education? Meet Kita! In this episode of At the chalk face, Craig and Dave chat to Heather Lyons from Kita about a new approach to teaching...

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    At the chalk face: Should I make my own resources?

    Oct 2, 202643 min

    Should teachers make all their own resources? Or is it perfectly okay to buy them in? In this episode of At the chalk face, Craig and Dave tackle a question that comes up time and time again - particularly for trainee...

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    At the chalk face: Limitations of teaching models

    Sep 18, 202642 min

    At the chalk face: Limitations of teaching models Framework or formula? How much freedom should teachers really have? In this episode of At the chalk face, Craig and Dave tackle a question that will probably make a few...

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    At the chalk face: Do GCSEs doom students to fail?

    Sep 11, 202644 min

    At the chalk face: Do GCSEs doom students to fail? Are our GCSE results really telling us the whole story? As students head back to school and teachers reflect on another set of GCSE results, Craig and Dave take a...

  • At the chalk-face

    At the chalk face: Are you ready to go back to school?

    Aug 21, 202642 min

    Are you ready to go back to school? The summer holidays always seem to fly by, and suddenly September is just around the corner. But why does the thought of returning to the classroom bring such a strange mix of...

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    At the chalk face: Every teacher has a superpower. What’s yours?

    Aug 14, 202639 min

    Every teacher has a superpower. What’s yours? What makes a truly great teacher? Is it the perfect lesson plan? The latest teaching strategy? Or simply ticking all the right boxes? In this episode of At the Chalkface...

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    Craig'n'Dave Key Stage 3 Scheme: Idea to impact.

    Aug 7, 202639 min

    Craig'n'Dave Key Stage 3 Scheme: Idea to impact. Our brand-new KS3 Computing resources are finally here! After years of planning, classroom testing and refining, we've officially launched our brand-new Craig 'n' Dave...

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    At the chalk face: Resource recon - Little Man Computer (LMC) and Little RISC Computer

    Jul 24, 202644 min

    At the chalk face: Resource recon - LMC and LRC Discover two completely FREE interactive Computer Science apps designed to make teaching processor architecture and low-level programming easier than ever. In this episode...

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    At the chalk face: Craig'n'Dave Festival of Computing 2026 Review and Q&A

    Jul 17, 202627 min

    At the chalk face: Craig'n'Dave Festival of Computing 2026 Review and Q&A 🎉 The Festival of Computing 2026 may be over, but we're not quite finished yet! After an incredible day at the Craig 'n' Dave Festival of...

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    At the chalk face: Are schools ready for the social media ban?

    Jul 10, 202631 min

    Will a social media ban really make schools safer? Or is it just the beginning of a whole new set of challenges? With social media restrictions for young people moving closer to reality, schools could soon face some...

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    At the chalk face: Why do pupils stop enjoying computing?

    Jul 3, 202637 min

    At the chalk face: Why do pupils stop enjoying computing? Are students losing interest in computer science teaching? We examine the root causes of disengagement in the computing classroom. Craig and Dave, former...

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    At the chalk face: Will AI replace coding in schools? Why coding is here to stay..

    Jun 19, 202634 min

    Will AI replace coding in schools? Or is programming more important than ever? In this episode of At the Chalkface, Craig and Dave dive headfirst into one of the biggest debates in computer science education right now...

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    At the chalk face: The UK social media ban debate

    Jun 12, 202629 min

    At the chalk face: The UK social media ban debate AI, social media, and online safety – where do we draw the line? In this episode of At the chalk face, Craig and Dave tackle one of the biggest challenges facing...

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    At the chalk face: Why we left teaching

    Jun 8, 202650 minS0

    <p>Are you thinking of leaving teaching this year? This is our story.<br/><br/>In this honest and personal episode of At the Chalk Face, Craig and Dave share the story of why they eventually stepped away from full-time...

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    At the chalk face: Are extra roles in school actually worth it?

    May 22, 202642 minS0

    <p>Are extra roles in school actually worth it? - Teaching Careers Explained<br/><br/>In this episode of At The Chalk Face, we (Craig & Dave) dive into the paid and voluntary opportunities that come along in teaching —...

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    At the chalk face: Teaching - Would we do it again?

    May 8, 202636 minS0

    <p>At the chalk face: Teaching - Would we do it again?<br/><br/>Craig & Dave take a look back at their teaching careers and ask - If we could go back and do it all over... would we? 🤔<br/><br/>In this very personal...

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    At the chalk face: Cambridge OCR at the Festival of Computing 2026

    May 8, 202627 minS0

    <p>At the chalk face: Cambridge OCR at the Festival of Computing 2026<br/><br/>We’re delighted to have Cambridge OCR as one of this year’s sponsors for the Craig’n’Dave Festival of Computing 2026!<br/><br/>In this...

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    At the chalk face: The 4 revision methods that actually work

    Apr 24, 202639 minS0

    <p>At the chalk face: The 4 revision methods that actually work<br/><br/>Exams are coming… feeling the pressure? Good. It means you care.<br/><br/>In this episode of At the Chalkface, we cut through the noise and focus...

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    At the chalk face: Built by a Teacher, for Teachers: The Story of Go Code It

    Apr 17, 202631 minS0

    <p>At the chalk face: Built by a Teacher, for Teachers: The Story of Go Code It<br/><br/>In this episode of At the Chalkface, we’re joined by Pete Hudson — computer science teacher, Head of Department, and creator of Go...

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    At the chalk face: Why AQA backs our Craig'n'Dave Festival of Computing 2026.

    Apr 10, 202619 minS0

    <p>At the chalk face: Why AQA backs our Craig'n'Dave Festival of Computing 2026.<br/><br/>A Behind-the-Scenes chat with this year's Festival of Computing Headline Sponsor AQA.<br/><br/>In this special Festival of...

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