If a student fidgets, forgets equipment, interrupts, or fails to start work, we often label it as poor behaviour or low motivation.

But for many students, what you are seeing is ADHD.

In this re-release episode of Miss Estruch Teach & Tell, I break down what ADHD actually is, how it really presents in classrooms, and what genuinely helps without adding to teacher workload.

This episode covers:

• Why ADHD is not a lack of effort or poor parenting
• How ADHD affects executive function, attention, and regulation
• Why ADHD is so often misinterpreted as defiance or laziness
• The real barriers ADHD students face in school systems
• Practical classroom strategies that make the biggest difference
• How predictable structures improve outcomes for all students

If you work with students who struggle to start tasks, regulate emotions, manage time, or cope with change, this episode will shift how you see their behaviour and your role in supporting them.

How much of your lesson is spent talking… and how much is students actually thinking?

In this episode of Miss Estruch Teach & Tell, I’m breaking down flipped learning in a practical, realistic way for busy secondary teachers.

This is not about reinventing your teaching or becoming a full time YouTuber. It’s about reclaiming lesson time from chalk and talk and using it where it actually makes the biggest difference.

I cover:

Why traditional lessons feel rushed and overloaded

What flipped learning actually is (without the buzzwords)

How flipping lessons increases challenge and feedback time

Why student independence improves rather than declines

The real fears teachers have and what actually happens in practice

How to use flipped learning sensibly without increasing workload If curriculum content keeps growing but lesson time doesn’t, this episode will give you a realistic strategy to make lessons work harder without burning yourself out.

Perfect for: Secondary teachers GCSE and A level teachers Science and content-heavy subjects Teachers short on time but high on expectations If you found this useful, share it with a colleague who feels permanently behind on content.

Home education is growing fast in the UK, and for many families, science is the subject that causes the most anxiety.

In this episode of Miss Estruch Teach & Tell, I’m joined by Amanda Childs, founder of Sparking STEM, to explore why more families are choosing home education, the challenges of teaching science outside a traditional school setting, and how high quality practical science can still be delivered safely, rigorously, and in line with exam expectations.

We talk about what parents are seeing on the ground post pandemic, common misconceptions schools have about homeschooling families, and where misunderstandings often arise.

Amanda shares why science is often the sticking point for families, what goes wrong when it is not properly supported, and how Sparking STEM bridges the gap through curriculum aligned, AQA endorsed practical science sessions.

We also look ahead to the future of science education, asking whether home education is a short term trend or a long term shift, and what flexible, skills based science learning could look like over the next five to ten years.

This episode is essential listening for teachers, parents, and anyone interested in how science education is evolving beyond the classroom.

Guest Amanda Childs, founder of Sparking STEM

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