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Teach Sleep Repeat

Welcome to 'Teach Sleep Repeat,' the podcast hosted by primary school teachers, Hayden and Dylan. Get ready for a rollercoaster of laughs, rants, and thought-provoking insights on the world of education.

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Aug. 19, 2025

Ep 127: Answering Your Questions: Controversial Teacher Opinions, TA Roles & Pointless Assessment

In this episode, we answer your teacher questions - from our most controversial opinions about education, to how a TA should really be used in the classroom, our top tips for moving up with your class, and how pointless asses...

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Aug. 17, 2025

Ep 126: Top Tips For New Teachers: How To Thrive In The Classroom

Starting your first year as a new teacher? It can feel exciting, overwhelming, and just a little bit terrifying. In this episode, we share our top tips for new teachers to help you survive (and actually enjoy) your first year...

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Aug. 10, 2025

Ep 125: Why Aren't Children Reading For Pleasure?

Why Aren’t Children Reading for Pleasure Anymore? 📚 Reading for fun is at an all-time low and the stats are sobering. In 2025, just one in three children said they enjoyed reading in their free time. That is a 36% drop since ...

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Aug. 3, 2025

Ep 124: Should We Shorten The School Summer Holidays?

Yes. Hayden has an auto-focus square on his head. Enjoy it! As always, like clockwork, when the summer holidays roll around, we are bombarded with opinions on how they are TOO LONG! We talk about it. Are they too long? Is the...

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July 27, 2025

Ep 123: Has Creativity Died In The Classroom? Boring Schemes, Micro-Management & Arts Funding Cuts!

This week, we chat about how in so many schools, creativity is disappearing in two major ways. Firstly, the arts themselves are languishing. Huge drops in children taking subejcts at GCSE like drama and music. Why is this hap...

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July 20, 2025

Ep 122: The New Writing Framework: A Force For Good Or Bad?

This week, Dylan clears out his teacher cupboard and uncovers some absolute treasures: an inflatable flamingo, old class photos, and three brilliant books every classroom should have – The House with Chicken Legs , The Book w...

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Reviews

Wonderful!

"I listen to this podcast every morning on my way to work and it never fails to make me laugh and genuinely ponder and reflect on my own practice! As a teacher of 7 years, it has helped me to identify…"

Jade-AMP | March 17, 2025

The shocking facts and truth

"This podcast is a true insight to all the fun and difficulties a teacher goes through. I’ve been teaching unqualified for 10 years but will finally be an ECT this September. Every episode is like li…"

Oafishcub | March 21, 2025

What we are all thinking!

"I LOVE listening to Hayden and Dylan on the way into work in the mornings - it has become my new morning routine! Open, honest, funny podcast that is brave enough to say what we are all thinking as t…"

Rgarg89 | March 28, 2025

Just brilliant.

"I have very recently discovered this podcast and as someone who has worked in different roles in education over 25 years there is so much I can relate to! Dylan and Hayden are refreshing, honest and …"

Jessica Jay Corvidae | March 29, 2025

The best guys

"Dylan and Hayden are down to earth and no nonsense. Not only do they talk about the world of teaching they are just lovely humans! 🩶"

Flowerpower11-2 | June 17, 2025

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About the Hosts

Dylan Price

Dylan has spent the best part of a decade teaching in UK classrooms, leading lessons, wrangling timetables, and perfecting the art of balancing thirty children’s needs at once. He’s passionate about teacher wellbeing and never shy about calling out nonsense when he sees it. On the podcast, he’s the one keeping the conversation grounded… and occasionally winding up Hayden just for fun.

Hayden Stevens

Hayden has spent over a decade in UK classrooms, leading lessons, supporting colleagues, and championing the rights of teachers. He’s a firm believer that education should leave children curious, confident, and ready to learn for life. Away from the lesson plans, Hayden isn’t afraid to speak up about what’s right for both staff and pupils, and on the podcast he brings a mix of thoughtful discussion, sharp insights, and the occasional eye-roll when Dylan starts causing trouble.