Not a tour of Keswick
We’ve just wrapped up recording the final episode of this season’s Edge of Education podcast, and there’s always a bittersweet quality to these moments. After months of engaging conversations, pressing that final ‘stop recording’ button feels like closing the cover on a good book. The podcast has been such a rewarding journey this year, exploring the ever-evolving landscape of education.
One of the genuine perks of academic life is having the summer to properly reflect and refine. I’ve been making the most of this quieter period to revisit my teaching notes, polishing content and rethinking approaches for the year ahead. There’s something deeply satisfying about this process, without the pressure of immediate deadlines, you can actually think deeply about pedagogy and consider how to make complex concepts accessible for students.
The timing couldn’t have been better for two of my favourite annual traditions. The Tour de France has been good so far this year. Meanwhile, the Keswick Convention has provided its usual dose of thoughtful reflection and inspiring speakers. It’s remarkable how these two very different events can both offer such rich material for contemplation, albeit in entirely different ways.
On a more practical note, we’ve finally had the decking replaced at the house. Now to get the heat pump reconnected.