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Joining the Dots

Matt Jessop & Al Kingsley

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”Joining the Dots” focuses on the many challenges facing education and how different approaches and innovations are required to meet these challenges, which, due to their interconnectedness, are also challenges facing all sorts of educational establishments, educators, parents and families, businesses and the economy as a whole. Co-hosts Matt Jessop and Al Kingsley, have discussions with innovative educators, business leaders, policymakers, and other stakeholders and guests.
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The purpose of this podcast is to explore ideas both strange and common, to explore different peoples opinions, hobbies, and lifestyles. This podcast is not limited to any one sub-genre or subcategory, each episode has the potential to be anything.
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Rethinking the Purpose of Education In this episode of the Joining the Dots podcast, Al Kingsley and Matt Jessop sit down with the legendary Professor Mick Waters—renowned curriculum expert and co-author of About Our Schools—to ask the big questions shaping education today. 💡 What is the true purpose of schooling in the 21st century? 📉 Are PISA ran…
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In this thought-provoking episode of the "Joining the Dots" podcast, hosts Matt Jessop and Al Kingsley chat with Dr. Nick Jackson, AI expert and co-author of "The Next Words: AI and Teachers." Diving into the dynamic intersection of artificial intelligence and education, Nick challenges us to move beyond the superficial integration of AI, urging ed…
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In this lively episode, hosts Al Kingsley and Matt Jessop sit down with Jonny Clark—angel investor, CEO of the not-for-profit venture firm Capital Enterprise, and a driving force across multiple UK startup scenes. Jonny shares candid views on why London-based companies often scale faster than those in the north, pointing to policy, infrastructure, …
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The Future of Tech in Education with Miles Berry In this thought-provoking episode, Matt Jessop and Al Kingsley sit down with Miles Berry, Professor of Computing Education at the University of Roehampton and a leading voice in education, computing, and teacher training. They dive into the evolving role of technology in schools, questioning whether …
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In this episode, Edmund Barnett-Ward joins Matt Jessop and Al Kingsley for an in-depth conversation about the state of Ofsted and school accountability in England. Edmund, known for his advocacy following the tragic death of headteacher Ruth Perry, shares his insights on the flaws in Ofsted's inspection framework, its lack of independent oversight,…
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In this episode of Join the Dots, hosts Al Kingsley and Matt Jessop are joined by Mark Martin (The Urban Teacher, Assistant Professor of Computer Science & Education Practice) for a thought-provoking discussion on the evolving role of technology, AI, and EdTech in education. The conversation explores how schools can meaningfully integrate AI, the p…
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In this inspiring episode, Matt Jessop and Al Kingsley discuss with Dave McPartlin what it really takes to run a school that puts children and community first—often in spite of rigid frameworks and outdated policies. From racing office chairs down school corridors to taking students to New York, Dave shares how his school, Flakefleet Primary, is pu…
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Empowering Digital Skills & Agency in Education with John Sibbald🎙️ In this episode, Matt Jessop and Al Kingsley sit down with John Sibbald to explore the transformative work happening in Greater Manchester around digital skills, project-based learning, and industry engagement in schools. John shares insights on the MBAC initiative, which bridges t…
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Bridging Education, Industry, and Technology with Brilliant In this episode, Martyn Collins, founder of the Brilliant Festival, joins Matt Jessop and Al Kingsley to discuss the festival's mission and its growing impact on the education sector. Brilliant was created to address the talent and skills gap between industry and education, fostering colla…
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Episode 2 of the "Joining the Dots" Podcast, with Matt Jessop and Al Kingsley, with guest Daniel Swako CEO and Founder of Shipshape Venture Capital. Shipshape.vc is a free investor search engine that enables you to search investors and investments by topics. There were 3 major themes that weaved throughout our conversation: The Need for Evolution i…
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A great inaugural episode of the "Joining the Dots" podcast with the lovely Dan Fitzpatrick. We talk about education perspectives around the world, the role AI has taken in accelerating discussions around the broader education landscape, its potential for positive impact, and perspectives, as well as a broad look at what the future of education cou…
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Imran, Big Shep and Amil Fragoso (he's backkkk) break down the world of grading sports cards and memorabilia. The trio discuss what the latest trends have been, what type of cards should be sent in, and how to go about navigating the various grading companies. They also discuss the upcoming Sacramento Sports Card and Autograph Expo happening May 17…
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The Athletic and Washington Post's legal analyst and contributor Alicia Jessop joined the show to shed some light and knowledge on the Brian Flores lawsuit from a legal standpoint. Here Alicia explain after a deep dive into the 58 page suit that she believes Flores has some merit to stand on and that Flores doesn't seem to be after a money grab.…
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Former All-Pro and San Francisco 49ers cornerback Eric Davis joined the Nick Cattles show on Tuesday to give his thoughts on the NFC Championship game this past week and if he thinks Jimmy G has played his last game for the 49ers. Also hear Eric tell you why he believes the team has some young talent in the defensive backfield and why they just nee…
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The Head Coach of the Sacramento Kings Alvin Gentry joined Nick Cattles for his weekly appearance on the show and spoke about the beating the team took in Boston, how he doesn't believe the Kings have one vocal leader due to how young some of the players are, as well as his thoughts on Buddy Hield's smiling and congregating with Celtics players aft…
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