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I'm Mark Taylor and I interview educators from around the world so that I can enable you to support your children to live, learn and grow to their full potential

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GGGG Ep 5 – The role we play

February 16, 2026

In this episode of the Ger Graus Gets Gritty series, Professor Dr. Ger Graus OBE tackles what he calls “the most underestimated aspect of a child’s learning and growing up”—the role adults play as models in young people’s lives. Through personal stories, including his daughter’s early obsession with “Mrs. Poole” her nursery teacher, and insights…

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GGGG Ep 4 – Navigating Technology in Education

February 9, 2026

This is the fourth instalment of the “Ger Graus Gets Gritty” series. Based on Chapter 4 of his book Through a Different Lens: Lessons from a Life in Education (published by Routledge), this episode tackles one of the most contentious topics in modern education: technology. Rather than focusing on the technical aspects of digital tools,…

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GGGG Ep 3 – Thoughts about schooling and education

February 2, 2026

In this episode we explore the critical distinction between schooling and education—and why it matters more than ever. Drawing from his book Through a Different Lens: Lessons from a Life in Education, Prof Dr Ger Graus OBE challenges us to rethink how we prepare children not just for exams, but for lifelong learning. From conversations…

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Edutech Show 6-7 October 2017 London Olympia

14 Jul 2017

Edutech Show 2017 Curriculum centred exhibition launched for UK Teachers at Olympia, London. NAPE are pleased to support this upcoming conference and the Education on Fire podcast will be there getting all the behind the scenes information for its Life Long Learning listeners. Edutech show is set to launch this autumn at Olympia, London on 6-7…

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Arnav Sharma – 100 Finalists in the 2016-17 Paradigm Challenge

29 Jun 2017

Arnav Sharma my guest from episode 26 has a new project that he would like you to take a look at and support. He is one of 100 Finalists in the 2016-17 Paradigm Challenge If you are inspired and want to help please vote and encourage this remarkable young man to even more greatness. Full…

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Finland Education Success

19 Jun 2017

What is the secret to Finland’s successful education system?  

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Our aim is to achieve a higher priority for the education of children from birth to 13. High quality learning in the early years of life is vitally important to the creation of an educated society. Young children are not simply preparing for the future, they are living a never to be repeated time of life and the best way to learn is to live.

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