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My Best Teacher podcast: Lemn Sissay

The second episode of the My Best Teacher podcast is available now – and is a must-listen for teachers everywhere
22nd January 2021, 6:00am
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Lemn Sissay On The ÌÇÐÄVlog My Best Teacher Podcast - Credit Hamish Brown

In the second episode of the from °Õ±ð²õ,Ìýwe chat to poet and writer Lemn Sissay about:

  • His favourite teacher and why he was so important in his development as a poet.
  • The depth of skill teachers have to nurture pupils and help them flourish.
  • The importance of school while growing up in a care home.
  • Memories of football on cold, hard muddy pitches.

Listen below or through your podcast platform of choice via the following links: ,Ìý,Ìý, and .

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