Teachers Talk Radio

Hannah Wilson interviews author, blogger, speaker and Walkthrus creator Tom Sherrington about the latest book his Walkthrus series - Learning Walkthrus. Hear what the key messages and takeaways from the book are in this bumper interview. You can get 20% off the book on the John Catt Website by using the code JCTTR2324.

Darren explores the defining features of Generation Alpha, which (to no-ones surprise) is the tech they use.

Host Rae and guest Natasha Brandon delve into the nuanced experiences of LGBT+ educators working within faith schools.

Tom is joined by the 'This is School' team to discuss the concept of authentic learning and how the 'This is School' platform can support it.

Find out more about This is School here: https://www.thisisschool.com/

Christopher talks to Dr Sheina Lew-Levy of Durham University about the educational practices of modern hunter-gatherer communities.

Join Chris Wilkinson as he talks to Helen Young about learning visits. Both teacher and observer perspectives are offered in an interesting debate on why learning visits are essential for all teacher development.

Are you interested in eco-schools? Dive into the captivating world of eco-education with host Hannah Wilson, as she brings together the inspirational Philippe Cousteau and dedicated Science Teacher Rose Edmondson to discuss the transformative impact of the OurEcho Challenge. Discover how a passion for moss and a commitment to biodiversity can ignite student leadership, community involvement, and real-world problem-solving. Uncover the secrets to crafting a winning competition entry and learn how these eco-projects are nurturing the next generation of environmental stewards. Whether you're a teacher seeking to enrich your curriculum or a student eager to make a difference, this one is your gateway to a greener future.

Join Emily-Grace as she talks to Zach Groshell @MrZachG about explicit and direct instruction.

A super show that uncovers the ingredients for effective teaching.

Michelle is joined by special guest Liz Free to discuss the challenges faced by women in education and how they are being overcome every day. At what rate are glass ceilings being smashed? We find out!

Join me as Matthew Ruddle and I discuss what makes effective feedback, how it benefits learners and teachers alike and why 'constructive criticism' should be consigned to room 101.

On this show, Matt and I talk about neurodiversity, strengths, challenges, knowledge and giving yourself permission to look after yourself.

Join us for a dynamic and insightful episode where we dive deep into innovative strategies and pedagogical approaches that are transforming the way students learn, understand, and excel in their academic journeys. This special edition, featuring the esteemed educator Miss Joanne Crofts, sheds light on a variety of topics pivotal to enhancing student achievement and teaching efficacy in today's classrooms.

This episode promises a wealth of knowledge, practical tips, and innovative ideas aimed at educators, students, and anyone passionate about the future of education. Don't miss the opportunity to gain valuable insights from Miss Joanne Crofts and enhance your approach to teaching and learning. Join us for an enlightening journey into the heart of educational success.

Sean chats to Katie in Illinois about how best to get quality writing out of students.

She answers the question, what's the best reading to do to support writing.

Tom Rogers interviews Bridget Phillipson, the Shadow Secretary of State for Education. Questions include; the future of OFSTED, Behaviour in schools, funding for SEND, Bridget's own school experience and much more!

SEMH needs are on the rise yet schools often struggle to access high quality Alternative Provision. Services are definitely not equitable for those who need the most support. Join me as I talk to Grant Edgar who shares his thoughts on the issues around accessing AP, how his school support the holistic development of students and some brilliant ideas on how to address inequity in the AP system and education as a whole.

"Education is too important to leave to ideology"

This week in my quest to find out what schools are for, my guest is Isabella Aura. Isabella is a teacher, researcher, and lecturer in Tampere Finland. We discuss her study of a school in the USA that uses the Harry Potter books to become Hogwarts. We also discussed the role of storification, play, and games in schools.

Join Stephen for a wonderfully meandering journey through his teaching week. He gives his tips on some tools and apps that teachers could use to make their life easier, takes us on his canal walk, shares feedback he'd had from a recent lesson observation and makes us laugh a lot too! Join Stephen for another of his unmissable TTR shows!

Join me, Emily Edwards, to discuss some of the most frustrating questions you could hear in a History lesson and how to banish those phrases to Room 101!

Tom Rogers is joined by a range of guests to discuss the key reasons for the decline in behaviour in schools. This show was driven by the evidence base around this - including surveys by the UK Government, NASUWT, Teacher Tapp and more that all cite increased levels of poor behaviour in schools. Amongst the reasons discussed are; Social Media, Phones, Parenting, Lack of support from parents, entitlement, lack of SEND support, curriculum, mental health crisis, increase in trauma, super strict schools, covid, lack of special schools and lower societal expectations. Guest callers include Katie Waissel, Adam Woodward, James Bickerstaff, Gulcin Sesli and many more!

Host Rae, a former Head of Year, is joined by experienced Head of Year Jourdon to discuss (rant about) the joys and challenges (but mostly challenges) of pastoral work in education. Does the reward outweigh the misery? Different but honest answers provided.

Nigel Caplan and I discuss the origins of the 5-paragraph essay, why it's a disservice to our students, and how we can change our teaching of (academic) writing.

Join Amanda and her guests, Jonny Mulholland and Neil Dillon, as they talk about how teachers at different stages of their careers can learn from and look out for each other.

Chris Wilkinson addresses this key change of teaching and learning terminology. He demonstrates how rephrasing it from differentiation can greatly enhance the progress of all pupils.

I am joined by Susan Hillyard, an educator based in Argentina and we chat about how she got there and about teachign and learning through drama.

Have you heard of the brilliant book 'Initium: Cognitive Science and Research-Informed primary practice' by Emma Turner? This fantastic episode explores what the book is about, and interviews author Emma about the purpose behind this book, the process of writing it, and considers some of the things we can learn from this book about cognitive science in the primary phase. 'Initium' is published by John Catt and can be purchased through their website johncattbookshop.com

Darren is on his soap box talking about how higher literacy rates lead to better futures for all and how we can encourage literacy in our young people.

Maxine is joined by Caren Earp and Jess Pather, two inspirational secondary headteachers to celebrate women leaders in education.

Talking about what is great about women as leaders and how we can inspire others through leadership.

Paul talks to Dr Bernardita Munoz Chereau UCL (IOE) about “stuck” schools and how they can escape the myriad factors that prevent them from improving.

The wide ranging discussion looks at how Ofsted can hinder schools’ progression, how socio-economic factors must be considered in inspections and what role values play in the future of school assessment.

The conversation concludes with guidance on how all schools, not just those that are “stuck” can benefit from nine clearly identified factors that include: collaboration & networking, distributed leaderships and having a clear and strong moral purpose.

📋 Episode Chapters

(00:00) This is teachers talk radio and you are listening live (01:35) Welcome to the show. This evening in the studio we have Dr. Bernardita Munoz Chereau (02:53) Bernie has been researching stuck schools and how being stuck affects school performance (06:57) I'm not convinced that inspections actually raise standards or outcomes (21:58) Ofsted say that school improvement is not their job (23:59) The inspection itself had a negative effect on school improvement, study finds (35:16) Bernie says the current system of school inspections is counterproductive to good teaching (40:08) Paul: Surely the fact that there's only a handful of grades keeps schools stuck (49:02) The vitality of collaboration (56:24) Another characteristic that we found in unstuck was distributed leadership (01:05:17) The list of stuck schools is public

🎙️ Thank you for listening

Further information can be had here: https://profiles.ucl.ac.uk/64453-bernardita-munoz-chereau/publications

Lucy chats to teachers about World Book Day - is it a waste of time or a wonderful event? All views shared on this special TTR Show.

Michelle Hinds is joined by, Head of School Youlande Biosah and Assistant Principal Sarah Wilkinson-Crute to discuss the challenges women face on their path to leadership. What are the real barriers?

Hannah Wilson talks to Steve Bladon, a former headteacher, who has enjoyed a 24 year career in primary education.

In 2023 when one of his own children fell unwell with anxiety, and, temporarily, falling out of school, completely change the way he viewed school attendance and how we support students re-entering education.

Kathryn is joined by Secondary MFL teacher, Sean Bailey to discuss the challenges and opportunities of speaking tests and the future of MFL.

Toby talks to Sabeena Shah and Jolanta Wlodek about engaging and motivating staff, being creative, innovative and pragmatic, managing an incredible workload and practising self-care.

Nathan Gynn is joined by clinical psychologist and author Doctor Naomi Fisher for an extensive discussion about attendance in schools. They discuss the psychology of attendance:

Does attendance matter?

What are the barriers to attendance?

Have young people changed?

How do young people feel about school?

Fines for non-attendance?

What powers to individual teachers have?

What should schools do more or less of to improve attendance?

All of this and more in a show supported by John Catt Educational.

In this show I talk to author Sally Docherty about the writing process and how to help students become more creative in their own writing. Lots of cracking advice to help students, especially those coming up to their exams.

What if we could redesign the school year so it better suits our families and supports the wellbeing of staff? Warren Harrison of The Premier Academy shares some fascinating insights into what his school have done with the lengths of their school terms and holidays, even changing the start of their school year to June rather than September. There have been huge positive impacts on attendance, curriculum design and workload. How could this work in your school?

A conversation with Professor Esther Leslie of Birkbeck College discussing the purpose of schools, the impact of technology on education, and the need for fostering critical thinking. We reflect on the ideas of Theodore Adorno and Walter Benjamin and explore topics such as the Frankfurt School's critique of instrumental reasoning in education, the potential of modern technologies for democratizing access to culture, and the decline of humanities in current education systems.

Maxine discusses the power of positive thinking, not to be confused with toxic positivity. Joined by Marcus Ray, @MrRteaches to celebrate all that is great about being a teacher.

We loved this show! Lucy Neuburger chats with Rob and Martin, the innovative minds behind Spelling Shed. This episode peels back the layers of gamification in learning, the importance of spelling in the digital age, and the future of EdTech. Discover how Spelling Shed is revolutionising the way students engage with language, why spelling still matters, and the exciting new features set to launch. Whether you're a teacher looking to invigorate your spelling curriculum or a parent seeking at-home learning tools, this episode is packed with insights and a peek at groundbreaking tech that scans student writing for spelling errors. Find out more about Spelling Shed here.

In the show:

What are some of the challenges that teachers have when it comes to spelling? What does teaching spelling effectively mean and why is it important? What skills are essential for pupils to become successful spellers? What mistakes are common when teaching spelling and how can this be fixed? What is the link between spelling, reading and developing key literacy skills? Technology is always evolving. What does that mean for spelling? What is the role of AI when it comes to education in general and what does that mean for spelling? What is the Science of Spelling? Spelling Shed is used across the globe. What does it include and how is it making a difference in schools? How can we use gamification to improve key literacy skills?

www.edshed.com www.spellingshed.com www.literacyshedplus.com www.phonicsshed.com

Christopher talks with Dr Helen Rand and Dr Stacy Banwell from the University of Greenwich about feminist pedagogy in the undergraduate seminar room.

In this show, we first explore all things home education with Katie Finlayson, a home educator with 14 years experience of teaching her four children at home. What is home education like? Is it a good or bad thing for the future? We explore home school curriculums, rules and expectations, enrichment and so much more.

In part 2, we delve into the journey of a school in the throes of change with Headteacher David Scales. We start with a conversation about active observation using clipboards and the implementation of other teaching strategies. David candidly discusses the strategies and ethos driving the school's evolution, from enforcing a consistent dress code to implementing structured behavioral policies. He opens up about the challenges faced, including his personal experience of a student assault, and underscores the importance of building trust and setting clear expectations for both students and staff. We explore the delicate balance between order and individuality for staff and students, the significance of attendance and the social contract of education. Tune in for a deep dive into the realities of school leadership and the pursuit of excellence in challenging circumstances.

This show is supported by John Catt Educational.

Join Aaron and I as we talk about music and how it can support our wellbeing, develop our confidence and live in the moment. " Music helps us to be ourselves"

In this episode, Poppy is joined by inspirational Year 4 teacher Nick Huxley, who shares his recent Masters dissertation research study with us. Nick talks about what doing a Masters whilst being a teacher was like, and how research makes him feel empowered. Are you thinking about engaging in postgraduate study? Listen to this show and you may just be convinced to go for it!

Welcome to another enlightening episode with your hosts, Brent Poland and Adam Spence. In today's deep dive, we unravel the intricate web of the Private Finance Initiative (PFI) crisis in British schools. Beginning with a concise overview of PFIs in education, Brent and Adam navigate the repercussions on school budgets, providing real-life examples and anecdotes from educators on the front lines. Breaking down the complexities of PFI financial structures, they analyze the long-term implications and challenges schools face in meeting these obligations. The hosts explore government responses, potential policy changes, and alternative funding models.

Michelle Hinds and guests, Hope Fashina, Lauren Bassett, and Ewan Goddard, discuss the strengths and areas for development in teaching training provision today. A frank and reflective discussion.

Anna Hudson discusses the future of PSHE in schools with two guests; Malarvilie Krishnasamy and Oscar Pimlett.

Harry Waters joins us as guest as we chat about actions that help nudge environmental awareness and sustainability issues in our learning spaces.

Maud attended a conference organised by Laura Molway at Oxford University, in the department of Education on Friday the 16th of February. Here is what she has learnt on how to engage learners in their language learning journey.

Brent and Adam explore whether teachers either collectively or individually have more power to negotiate better pay, terms and conditions.

Picking up from where the Personal and Professional Development show left off in January, Darren discusses mindset, soft/hard skills and review cycles.

This week on my show, I talk about all the things that have kept me in the job for 21 years and why I still love teaching...and a few things that annoy me too.

An education without quality pastoral support is fragmented, so here's why it's so needed. An enticing discussion with Karen Foster, Inclusion Lead, where she shares her experiences and passion within her pastoral role.

I am joined by Sophie Bartlett, an experienced Y5/6 English lead who shares some fascinating thoughts on the impact of SATs and whether they have any relevance in 2024. Sophie also made some great suggestions for alternative means of assessment as well as how she would improve the curriculum if SATs no longer existed.

What are schools for? Join me and my guest Professor Karl Kitching as we attempt to get to the heart of education through his writing and research. Karl is a former primary teacher and now Professor of education at Birmingham University. Karl's research and teaching focuses on challenging multiple inequalities in education, in childhood, and in young people’s lives. Karl has published a range of internationally peer-reviewed articles on young people’s experiences of racism in school, race theory in education, the sexualisation of childhood, children’s religious identities at school, teacher motivation, and critical theory and pedagogy. His latest book is Childhood, Religion and School Injustice.

Join Paul as he talks to Professor Brianna L Kennedy and Professor Amy Murphy about their work on Frame Shifting, an approach to addressing persistent teaching dilemmas.

The Frame Shifting approach involves interpreting dilemmas using the three domains of teaching. This allows the teacher to explore new strategies for solutions.

Joined by Jim Roebuck who after 13 years working as a Deputy Headteacher in London primary schools, moved into Initial Teacher Training in September 2023. An adoptive dad to two young children, Jim is acutely aware of the importance of work/life balance, and took 12 months of parental leave during 2020-21. He has a particular interest in creating cultures of professional development within schools. The show discusses wellbeing in and out of schools and tips to make sure you can be present at home and work throughout the teaching profession from trainee to SLT.

It’s a Valentine’s Day special! Join me, Emily Edwards, and my partner Andrew Rushton, to discuss the culture clash between teachers and non-teachers when it comes to dating.

Celebrating 2 years and 99 hours of TTR shows, Graham looks back on the guests and shows that featured or were dedicated to Artificial Intelligence. These range from a show in July 2022, pre-dating the explosion in generative AI, to guests such as Paul Raine in Japan, Kalyan Chattopadhyay from India, Joshua Underwood in Spain, and Chris Temple Murray from the UK.

What are the principles of nurture? What are the benefits to young people? How can schools set up their own 'true' nurture groups? Host Rae is joined by Katie Murray, a secondary nurture teacher with over 15 years experience in both mainstream and special education settings and an MA in Special and Inclusive Education, to discuss why every school should have a nurture group.

Tom Rogers is joined by BBC education editor Branwen Jeffreys for a discussion on her journalism during the Ruth Perry inquest, BBC impartiality, BBC education coverage and much more.

School culture, what is it. why is it important and who creates it? I talk about how leadership defines school culture and I am joined by Sara who explains the important role teachers play in creating the culture of their schools. Plus, learn how Drucker never actually said "Culture eats strategy for breakfast" - this is a famous mis-quote.

Khanh-Duc Kuttig and Laura McWilliams discuss the use of graphic novels to develop reading interest and skills in the language classroom.

In this episode, Poppy is joined by 2 special guests- Headteacher Luke Talmage, and Primary art Consultant Adele Darlington. Poppy, Luke and Adele question what creativity really is, and discuss whether anyone can 'be creative' and what the impact of creativity in our schools has on pupils, staff, communities and the wider world.

We hear about the teacher retention crisis, low teacher morale, the rise in mental health issues in young people, school buildings crumbling because of the 1950s RAAC concrete, heavy workload and the pressures of OFSTED. So how are teachers doing? Maud's is taking advantage of her half term holiday to express the joys and difficulties that teachers face on a daily basis

Darren talks about what the Year of the Dragon has in store and then discusses the interviews he's been on this week.

The complex world of school leadership is discussed in depth as Paul and Andy Hunter explore his new book - The A-Z of Secondary Leadership.

Andy's personality, experience and wisdom shine through in the podcast as they do in the book.

The book is written in an easily accessible format and style with, as expected from the title, chapters laid out alphabetically.

Andy explains some of his chapter titles and how the book was written and formatted. Chapter titles include: Zebras, Listening, Vulnerability and intriguingly Questing.

"People need to know who their leaders are."

"Leadership must be underpinned by courage."

On today's show I engaged in an honest and open discussion on classroom behaviour and BFL approaches then and now with special guest, Coshia Belvet. Lots of practical classroom management takeaways. Behaviour is a form of communication. Check it out!

This show is brought to you in partnership with SAGE education.

Step inside the headteacher's world with Teachers Talk Radio as Hannah engages in a riveting conversation with Brian Walton, the seasoned headteacher and author of "Lessons from the Head's Office." In this unmissable episode, Brian peels back the curtain on the realities of school leadership, sharing candidly about the challenges and triumphs that come with steering a school community.

From the nuances of managing finances and navigating change, to fostering inclusion and building resilient teams, Brian's insights are both enlightening and relatable. His anecdotes, ranging from crises like collapsing drains to the peculiar complaints about purple carrots, paint a vivid picture of the unexpected hurdles headteachers face.

Listeners will find themselves both chuckling and nodding along as Brian discusses the delicate balance of maintaining well-being amidst the pressures of the role, and the importance of rebellious leadership in forging one's own path.

Whether you're a budding headteacher, an educational professional, or simply intrigued by the inner workings of schools, this episode offers a wealth of wisdom and practical advice. And for those who've ever wondered about the impact of Ofsted or the latest edtech fads, Brian's pragmatic take is a breath of fresh air.

Tune in to Teachers Talk Radio for this compelling dive into the heart of educational leadership, where passion meets pragmatism, and the journey is just as important as the destination! #ttradio

Tom is joined by two current supply teachers, Beth and Stuart, who share their experiences of working on supply. Beth shares her story of working as a supply teacher in 15 different London schools since September, including some shocking behaviour incidents she has had to face. Stuart is an experienced supply teacher, on his third 'stint'. He shares his positive and negative experience and includes some advice for supply teachers and leaders who support them.

Dive into the future of education with Teachers Talk Radio at the BETT show! This episode is a treasure trove of insights for educators, tech enthusiasts, and anyone passionate about the evolving landscape of learning. We kick off with some impromptu show floor interviews - enjoy Tom Rogers asking random people whether they like teachers or not!

Next, we spotlight the innovative partnership between Collins and Area Nine, introducing 'Adapt'—a groundbreaking tool designed to enhance personalized learning experiences. Jan Krogh Larson, Chief Product Officer, delves into the cognitive science behind the technology, and the transformative impact it promises for both teachers and students.

We then pivot to a literary legend, Michael Rosen, reflecting on the enduring power of books and their role in shaping wisdom and resilience among young readers. The episode also features candid conversations with educators about the joys and challenges of teaching, and the potential of edtech to revolutionise classroom teaching.

Finally, join a vibrant panel of edtech experts and entrepreneurs including Mark Anderson, Bukky Yusuf and Kavitha Ravindran as they dissect the keys to success and pitfalls in the industry. From the importance of teacher input to the critical role of investors, this segment is a masterclass in innovation and sustainability in the educational tech space.

Tune in to Teachers Talk Radio for an episode that's not just about the tools, but the stories, struggles, and triumphs behind them. Don't forget to visit our website at ttradio.org for more episodes and to engage with our vibrant educational community. #TTRadio #BETT2024 #EdTechEvolution

Join Jade, Nerys and I as we talk about true crime shows and horror. What are the consequences, both positive and negative? And what is the impact on the classroom?

On today's show I spoke to Hania Bociek about English and Cultural Awareness through Art.

Join Anna Hudson as she is in conversation with Kelly Allchin as they discus the question 'How do we create a meaningful, consistent and inclusive curriculum beyond the academic?'

Kelly Allchin, is an Assisant Principle, Personal Development consultant and SMSC/Citizenship specialist. Kelly is passionate about the personal development of young people and is relentless in ensuring that all young people have the skills and opportunities needed to become active and responsible global citizens.

For a long time, language teachers have been advised to only use English in the ELT, EFL or ESL classroom but recently, the tide has changed and there is greater acceptance, and in fact, encouragement, of the use of learners' Ll or other home languages in the classroom. Hoang Nguyen, a teacher in Vietnam, shares his thoughts on this in conversation with Khanh Duc Kuttig

Join us on 'The Late Show with James Radburn' for an episode on Teachers Talk Radio: 'Beyond Barriers: Tech as a Tool for Inclusive Education.' This week, educator Nicci Foote shares her journey and insights into using technology to make education accessible and engaging for all. With a focus on the transformative power of assistive tech, Nicci discusses her personal challenges with dyslexia and how they've shaped her approach to teaching and coaching educators worldwide.

Discover practical strategies for integrating technology in the classroom, insights on the global landscape of teaching with tech, and the future implications that technology can have in education. Whether you're an educator looking to enhance your tech-savviness or interested in the evolving role of technology in learning, this episode offers valuable perspectives on creating inclusive, engaging learning environments. Tune in to Teachers Talk Radio for an enlightening conversation on harnessing technology to break down educational barriers and pave the way for a more inclusive future in education

What skills do we want the leaders of tomorrow to have? I start by thinking about what is working currently and then think about how we can build on this to develop the leaders of tomorrow. Some fascinating insights from Utha Vallade about what has been happening in her school with some practical examples of strategies which have already had proven impact.

In this week's show, Sean talks to Izzy Reid-Mackay about the different perspectives of primary and secondary and whether there is, actually, any differences - or is that divide just a myth?

How can schools teach democratic values? Do we agree on the values of democracy? I discuss these questions with my guest this week Dr. Edda Sant, Senior Lecturer in Education at the University of Manchester.

Join Paul as he chats to Professor Dr Rachel Lofthouse about their experience and views on the staffroom.

• Staff need each other
• The staffroom - a place for development, growth and learning
• Should management go into the staffroom?
• Does the staffroom contribute to T&L?
• Funny 'ouch' or 'haha'?

Packed with vital insights for all teachers, in all settings the programme explores the staffroom as a sanctuary, a place for connection and a strategic playground.

Find out more about Rachel here: https://www.leedsbeckett.ac.uk/staff/professor-rachel-lofthouse/

And follow her on Twitter/X here: @DrRLofthouse

Follow me on Twitter/X here: @Arkle123

Dust off January and welcome February with this Primary-themed chat. Ninety minutes of ramble, rants and rejoicing in all things teaching. Topics we covered included:

• The brilliance of the App, Notion.
• Copperbottoming: Solving the danger of Table Creep
• Should you use crocodiles to teach the inequality symbols (answer: yes you can)
• Me versus AI - can you tell the difference?
• My best observation from...an Ofsted Inspector
• Book Review: Steal Like An Artist (Austin Kleon)
• Reset Wood - come on a walk with your host

Many thanks to our guest sponsors, Colt (Cold Tea in a can), Food Fling (Gousto for Teachers), SlideBloat (bulk out your powerpoints), Zing Purple (A parent comms app which only uses emojis) and TrainStation (mandatory staff training with personality).

Sabrina is joined by Joe to discuss coaching and mentoring and how they can be excellent tools to help schools and colleges to retain teachers.

Join me, Emily Edwards, to discuss why we should see more classroom teachers take on the challenge of leading an assembly and how we can make sure our assemblies are remembered for all the right reasons!

Dive into the dynamic world of education technology with Teachers Talk Radio's special BETT show podcast, brought to you in partnership with John Catt Educational Publishing and supported by Newline Interactive. In this exhilarating episode, we recap an inspiring three-day experience at Europe's largest education trade show, where the Teachers Talk Radio team had the chance to meet face-to-face and engage with listeners, potential partners, and tech enthusiasts.

Join us in part 1 as we explore the bustling atmosphere and the latest in interactive digital technology, including Newline Interactive's cutting-edge screens that are transforming classrooms. Hear from our special guests, including Dame Darcy Bussell, who shares her passion for integrating dance into education, and YouTube education stars Lewis Matheson and Jen Primrose Kitten, who discuss the persistence and creativity behind their successful channels.

We also delve into thought-provoking conversations with edtech leaders like Brett Salakis, who offers insights into the future of social media in education, and Anton from Schooly, who introduces an all-encompassing MIS platform that promises to revolutionize school operations. Plus, don't miss our chat with Paul from Blocksi, who reveals how their content filtering and classroom management solutions are keeping students safe while enhancing the learning experience.

Whether you're an educator, tech guru, or just passionate about the future of learning, this episode is packed with innovative ideas, practical solutions, and inspiring stories that will leave you energized and ready to embrace the potential of edtech. Tune in now for an unforgettable journey through the heart of educational innovation at the BETT show with Teachers Talk Radio.

Guest Em, a qualified SENCo and now full-time secondary English and Media teacher, discusses how she brings her SEN experience into the classroom and how schools can improve inclusion for all students. Host Rae argues ardently in favour of set classes and nurture groups.

Welcome to another thought-provoking episode of Teachers Talk Radio, where we take you on a historical exploration journey, shedding light on the concept of decolonizing the curriculum. We uncover the profound impact of the complex narrative of "mulatto solitude" on contemporary education and its significant implications for an anti-racist, inclusive education ethos.

In this episode, we delve into the controversial term 'mulatto', its historical context, and the association with Solitude, a heroine who fought against reinstating slavery in late 18th-century West Indies. We critique Napoleon's biopic by Ridley Scott, emphasizing the need for a middle-aged, inclusive, holistic viewpoint of history.

We then journey through a specific period in French history, focusing on the life of Solitude, a mixed-race former slave who became a symbol of resistance against slavery. Despite facing adversities, her resilient spirit and the crucial role she played in the fight for freedom transcended history, making her a significant figure for decolonizing the curriculum.

Discover the connection between her and André Schwartz-Bart, a Holocaust survivor who reconstructed her life story through his enigmatic novel 'The Mulatto Solitude'. Our discussions will further equip you to initiate meaningful conversations about anti-racism, equality, and representation in your classrooms or households.

We wrap up the episode by exploring innovative teaching methods aimed at decolonizing the content, introducing significant events and personalities usually untouched in traditional curriculums. You'd also find an introduction to global freedom fighters who deserve recognition. Tune in for a journey towards a more inclusive, decolonized curriculum and make education more engaging, meaningful, and balanced.

Poppy Gibson's guest is Jared, a teacher from Texas.

Christopher and author and creative writing tutor Meg Eden Kuyatt discuss the nature of being a neurodiverse teacher and learner and its implications for classroom practice.

The second episode in our series on decolonise the curriculum with female role models, Lumina Sophie is an icon of freedom in Martinique, French West Indies. Deserving of praise and promotion as a kick-ass heroine who fought to promote a desegregated society, she is a woman who led an armed rebellion in 1870.

Talia Montaño Andrade, a teacher and trainer from Mexico joined me to talk about generative AI tools and her experience of using them for teaching and learning languages.

This show explores the concept of happiness and why it's important (and not self-indulgent!) to prioritise being happy.

Statistics show that the idea of a job for life is no longer a reality. Tonight’s show is dedicated to those educators past or present who have changed professions, either leaving another life to teach or leaving teaching to embark on something new.

Joined by a fabulous second year ECT and former mortgage advisor and PA.

Tonight we talked about qualifications for getting into teaching and how these may go through some changes soon with Amy Right . Afterwards we talked about life after teaching and mindsets that are needed to make or not make this change with Stephanie Carlin .

A lively and engaging discussion exploring the evolution of teaching resources over the last three decades!

Sam Crome talks to Kathryn Taylor about his book 'The Power of Teams'.

Joined by Jessica Lobbett who since training to teach in 2009 has held leadership roles within both Teaching and Learning and Pastoral remits. A true believer in inclusivity in education, holding a firm belief that all children should have access to the highest quality of education in a warm and nurturing environment. Jessica was delighted to be appointed to her first Headship in September and and is extremely proud to now lead a large comprehensive secondary school. On the show we discuss how to prepare for the role and tips for managing new stakeholders. Ultimately students are the key focus for any leadership role and drive behind a successful team.

In this special episode on Teachers Talk Radio, Tom Rogers is joined by Katharine Birbalsingh, Headteacher of Michaela Community School, to discuss the high court challenge emanating from the school's ban on Islamic Prayer Rituals. In this must listen interview, Katharine explains her views on secularism and multiculturalism, OFTSED and the role of government in school intervention, Michaela culture and the story behind this court case.

Join Brent and Adam who are discussing the rise of homeschooling.

Anna discusses how schools can support neurodiverse teachers and colleagues.

Join me as I talk to Liz Cooper about barriers to attendance. Liz has over 25 years experience in education and has a Masters in SEND.

On today's show I was joined by Colm Peter Downes, who talked about his work as a Climate Change Education Specialist, global issues and course books, Peacekeeping English, and AI and Assessment, among other topics.

In this episode I share tips and advice on everything I have learnt about being a good teacher over my 21 year journey.

Pose, Paws, Pounce, Bounce - School dogs and wellbeing

I am joined by Maxine Howells (former headteacher) and Helen Andrews (teaching assistant) talking all about school dogs. We discuss how having a school dog can support learners with SEND, promote positive mental health and wellbeing for staff as well as students and some additional benefits around attendance and engagement in reading. I also share some thoughts from a recent discussion with a colleague about the "why" behind supporting wellbeing - not just now but effects to be felt in the future too.

My guest this week is Dr, Victoria Showunmi, Associate Professor of Education at University College London. Victoria has written extensively on the subject of racism and well as lecturing and teaching.

Join Paul and Mette Hvalby of the University of Stavanger (UiS) as they talk about Early Career Teachers (ECTs) and the impact of having to take up to 700 decisions a day.

They discuss how mentoring can provide a vital source of confidence and strength to NQTs and how in Norway mentoring is formalised in schools.

Tveitnes, Marianne & Hvalby, Mette. (2023). Mentoring Novice Teachers in a Norwegian Context of Inclusive Education. Teachers and Teaching. 1-14. 10.1080/13540602.2023.2225442.

Why Children Need Joy gives concrete strategies for increasing the levels of joy in our children and highlights the catastrophic damage that a decline in joy can cause, especially in a post-pandemic world. We are joined by Ben Kingston-Hughes to talk about his new book ‘Why Children Need Joy’. #curriculum #curiosity #wellbeing #books #advice

Tom is joined by best selling author Kate Jones, English teacher Joseph Elms, Sociology teacher Sarah Louise and AHT Jill Robinson to discuss the implementation of some of the most common teaching techniques and strategies.

Included in this episode:

Modelling - how do you do it? Why do you do it?

Mini Whiteboards - when do you use them? How do you use them?

Feedback - why is it important? How is it changing? and some brilliant teaching ideas!

Schools can be crowded and chaotic, and teaching can be an exhaustingly social job. Host Rae and guest Amy discuss performativity and masking at work, and how schools can build truly inclusive environments for both students and staff.

Is Artificial Intelligence an aid or adversary for educators. I spoke to Sadia Gondal from Pakistan about this topic.

With over 18 years of experience in the field of education and training, Sadia Gondal is an Essential Skills Development Trainer focusing on interpersonal, professional, and leadership communication. In addition, she is a Senior Fellow at Higher Education Academy UK and an Associate Member at the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development UK.

Currently, she is serving as Assistant Professor at UET, and in November 2023, she was selected by UNESCO as one of the 30 global AI experts to draft UNESCO’s AI Ethical Policy in Education. Report and findings are expected to be released by April 2024.

On Brent and Adam's show, they discuss attendance and absenteeism.

In this episode. Poppy is joined by Dr Elsa Lee. Elsa is an academic working at the intersection of environmental sustainability education, environmental justice. and place-based education. After ten years as a secondary school science teacher in the UK and abroad, Elsa returned to university to study a masters and doctorate in Environmental and Sustainability Education. Elsa has led UKRI research projects investigating the links between environmental sustainability, global citizenship, water and education with young adults in international contexts, and the links between the arts, wellbeing and nature in primary schools.

Amanda talks to Amanda Ritchie about her career break in Australia and what it has taught her about work/life balance.

Omer is joined by Pritesh Raichura, Assistant Principal, Science teacher and teaching enthusiast, to discuss his approach to teaching and learning.

Leaders are more effective when they stop thinking about work after hours. This is also true for teachers. Maxine discusses research, considering what gets in the way of achieving this, how teachers and leaders can best switch of and asking why some teachers and school leaders might be reluctant to speak openly about this.

Hannah is joined by life coach Karl Williams to discuss ways to build healthy habits in 2024 and beyond. As well as to reflect, have gratitude, and create clear strategies to move forward. We tackle supporting students and staff with their wellbeing in creating a great school atmosphere in the darkest of months.

Kathryn is joined by Katrina Blunt, Research Lead in her school. We discuss our shared passion for developing teachers as research engaged practitioners, supporting them with the skills and organisational and collegial structures that enable them to thrive as life-long learners.

Educational change and using drama with learners were the main topics of conversation in my show today, featuring Patricia Arbona, a teacher and teacher educator from Argentina

Tom is joined by a brilliant panel of guest contributors including Doctor Jill Berry, Kenneth Drummond, Naureen Khalid and Stephen Robinson to discuss school interview days - what should we keep and what should be bin? Under examination are; interview lessons, interview questions, student panels, tasks and tests, internal candidates and more! We even have time for a little bit of fun with a mock interview - but who will get the job?

I am joined by Josh, a Research Lead, as we discuss embedded research. We talk about what this means, how to embed and transform your practice, current and emerging theories, and informed approaches.

In this episode, Darren talks about building resilience in our pupils. But how do we view professional resilience for teachers?

In this episode, we're diving into the crucial intersection of education and sustainability with two esteemed guests. First, meet Dr. David Dixon, a vanguard in environmental education with over 35 years of experience, ranging from leading primary schools to passionately integrating sustainability into education. Also joining us is Tandi, an innovative Lead Practitioner for A Level Biology and Head of STEAM.

We'll shed light on embedding sustainability deep within the educational ethos. We'll discuss the role of leadership in driving eco-initiatives and the practical strategies schools can employ to foster a greener tomorrow. We'll also explore innovative approaches to ensure the curriculum, campus, and community are actively involved in sustainability. Tune in, talk it out.

Over £500,000 was paid out to EIS members in personal injury claims in 2023 - with more than 40 per cent of settlements related to teachers being assaulted in the workplace. So what's behind the rise in violent behaviour in Scottish schools?

TTR's Tom Hopkins Burke spoke with Anne Keenan, the EIS's Assistant Secretary for Education and Equality, to find out more about the personal injury settlements paid out to Scottish teachers and what can be done to make schools safer for teachers and students in Scotland.

This week my guest is Professor Erik Nylander of Linkoping University in Sweden. We discuss the Folk High Schools of Sweden, Denmark, Germany and Norway, where full time adult education is free for life. So if you want to learn how to draw, paint or programme a computer- the Folk High Schools of Sweden are where to learn.

Brent and Adam explore the relationship between schools and parents - what's the right balance? What's the right level of interaction and access between home and school? What lines could or should schools draw?

Tom is joined by Teachers Talk English speaker Vanessa Sefa to discuss building a reading culture in schools and engaging reluctant readers. In the second half of the show, maths teacher Charlie Desa discusses the impact of removing GCSE Maths as a requirement to become a teacher, and Kirsty Petrillo talks about her current progress resitting GCSE Maths to become an English teacher. Our listeners call in to share their thoughts, too!

Members of the TTR team are joined by callers to decide what should be consigned to 2023's Staffroom 101.

Lucy (Portugal) and Daisy (UAE) host a one off special exploring international teaching in depth; where to go, when to go, how to go? All these questions discussed in detail with guest callers from around the world including the Czech Republic and Vietnam.

Join hosts of Christmas past Ed Finch and Toby Payne-Cook for a one-off Christmas Social. They discuss the future of Twitter, their dream edu-dinner party and their hopes for 2024 – with a musical interlude or two along the way!

Join Paul as he speaks with charismatic & courageous school director Trae Holland of PSI Kyiv about his outstanding work in making life as normal as possible for his students and staff amids the chaos and danger of war.

https://enrol.psi.kyiv.ua/

In this show, Maxine talks about the benefits of having a strong moral purpose and shares what she has learned about purpose from educators such as Sam Strickland and Geoff and Margaret (favourites on X).

How can teachers build on previous learning experiences and avoid the 'key stage blame game'?

Rae is joined by fellow teachers Yasmin, Claire and others to discuss metacognition, working memory and classroom practice.

Tom is joined by Mark Wilson, Paul Matthews and many more guests and contributors to discuss AI in education - What is AI? Why AI? What is the added value of AI? How have you used AI in your teaching this year/how have you seen it being used with specific examples? What impact has it had for you/others? Beyond Chat GPT, what other apps or processes do you use? What are common scripts you use? What exciting uses do you think might be upcoming for AI in education? What are the pitfalls or dangers? And more!

My guests and I talk about the differences in students motivations, attitudes to learning and responses to the classroom environment and teaching methods and practices.

English teacher Shaun Dowling joins me from Brazil to talk about his work helping policymakers, lawyers, and others to become fluent in English for Corruption, to help them fight against fraud and other examples of mispractice in the country.

In the final Saturday Breakfast Show of 2023, Darren discusses the importance of personal and professional development, both for teachers and pupils.

In this episode, Poppy is joined by experienced educator Dr Sarah Wall, to talk about what 'associative' discrimination means, and questions how our schools can offer reasonable adjustments to best support our students and their parents and carers. Poppy also learns about the smallest school she has ever heard of!

Paul talks to award winning teacher, Brenda Edwards about her vision for raising interest and attainment in literacy for the boys of St Joseph's, Derry.

Through a stellar vision and with charismatic leadership and steadfast support across the school, Brenda and her teams generate interest, enjoyment and commitment to literacy, the impact of which is felt and appreciated beyond the school and into the community.

The programme contains contributions from teacher, Paul Quigley, and students from the school that offer insights into strategies and techniques teachers and schools can apply in their own contexts.

Further information can be had from the school's website: https://www.stjosephsderry.org.uk/

Key contacts from this show include: @ENG_StJosephs @RenLearnUK @abigail_steele2 @StJosephsDerry

Hannah Wilson is in conversation with Aaron King, who has a background in working with SEND and leading specialist provision as they discus the data around school suspensions.

A discussion with Ashley Deane about the reforms for Level 3 students in Further Education where they will be moving away from BTEC qualifications and towards the Technical Levels. An equivalent to A-Levels but with a host of new challenges for the sector to overcome in the pursuit of parity and skills development.

As a trainee teacher, you have a huge amount to grapple with when it comes to developing expertise in the suite of subjects within the primary national curriculum. Subject knowledge cannot be developed in isolation. It must relate to the curriculum knowledge and pedagogical knowledge, enabling ways to teach the subject with confidence. This book takes you through a journey of the national curriculum, supporting you to think about each subjects’ positioning within the national curriculum, the subject knowledge you need to know and how to teach each subject in a creative way. Highlighting the importance of diversity, equity and inclusion across all chapters, this book enables new teachers to bring new voices and perspectives to the classroom.

Nasreen Majid is the Editor and Author of one of the chapters in this book, part of the Primary Teachers Now series. She has been an educator for over 25 years Her career started in primary schools. In addition to being a class teacher, Nasreen worked as an Advanced Skills Teacher, supporting curriculum development and professional learning in schools. Nasreen's career in Higher Education includes working with pre-service teachers to develop their skills in Climate Change and Sustainability Education (CCSE) and developing primary mathematics knowledge and understanding. Her current role at UCL is on the MA in Education programme. Nasreen is an Associate Fellow for UCL's Centre for Climate Change and Sustainability Education.

Join host James Radburn as he discusses Emma Lennard and Seamus Gibbons' new book, 'Sequencing the Primary Curriculum.'

In this episode, we delve into what constitutes effective curriculum design, share valuable tips for organizing the curriculum journey for pupils, and explore the critical role teacher autonomy plays in curriculum delivery.

Whether you are an Initial Teacher Trainer, an Early Career Teacher, or responsible for curriculum design, this episode will leave you with insightful thoughts and practical tips for planning and designing your own curriculum in your school.

We would like to extend our gratitude to Sage for sponsoring this show. They have generously offered a 25% discount to our listeners with the code TTR25. Visit SAGE Publications Ltd | Home to obtain your copy of 'Sequencing the Primary Curriculum.'

Kathryn chats to Jonny Manning about the potential for tutoring to increase social justice and equality in education.

Yasmin and Bagha discuss working in a PRU (Pupil Referral Unit) - what's it like? What happens there? What approaches do they use? What works and what doesn't?

Amanda talks to Erica Luke as she shares her wisdom on 30+ years teaching and counting! At a time when many are leaving teaching, Erica talks to Amanda about why she's still enthusiastic about the job after 30 years and shares advice on how to thrive in education — while still having a life.

My guest on today's show was teacher and teacher trainer, Pablo Toledo, from Argentina, and we talked about all things assessment, including the impact of AI.

Brent and Adam explore the outcome of the inquest into the death of Ruth Perry in full. They are joined by Edmund Barnett-Ward who attended every day of the inquest with Julia Waters, the sister of Ruth Perry. He shares his thoughts and experiences of the week including his immediate reaction to the inquest outcome and the reaction of OFSTED and Amanda Spielman to it. Other guests include Brian Lightman, former President of ASCL, Paula King, Robert Hewitt, Flora Cooper, Krissy Carte, Jen Knussen, Tracey Boulton and more.

My guest this week is Professor Gwyn Bevan, Emeritus Professor of policy analysis and former head of the Department of Management at the London School of Economics. Gwyn has served on may advisory committees, written extensively and is an expert on public policy in the delivery of health, the police and education. We discuss his latest work on the history of public policy which he describes in his latest book as a 'century of systematic failure,.

Tom Rogers takes callers giving immediate reaction to todays outcome from the inquest into the death of Ruth Perry. Guest speakers include Dave McPartlin, Ross McGill, Stephen Tierney, Hannah Wilson, Rupert Higham and more.

Tom Rogers talks toxic schools; what is a toxic school? How do you know if you work in one? What should you do if you do?

Tom is joined by two brilliant guests; 'Miss B' and 'Mr X' (appearing anonymously) who share their experiences of working in toxic schools and how they moved on thereafter. Both found schools that had better cultures, and thrived. Both offer advice and guidance to colleagues stuck in toxic environments.

Join me, Emily Edwards, to discuss the hotly debated question of what to do in the classroom as we build up to the end of term and the Christmas holidays.

The “social contract” between families and schools: is it broken? Discussion between @Brent Poland & @Adam Spence and guests.

Host Rae and guest Dave, a teacher and Head of Year in the Midlands, discuss engaging boys in their learning from a teaching and pastoral perspective--including the challenges of building aspiration, resilience and confidence inside and outside of the classroom, and the value of a relational approach.

In this episode, Luis and I discuss what social emotional learning (SEL) is and share some techniques that help make our classrooms become learning communities and safe spaces for our learners.

Jane Green, MBE, talks to Kathryn Taylor about neurodivergence in education.

Claire Vaughan joins me from Patagonia, Argentina, for a conversation about her work mentoring teachers and teaching Welsh. Claire has been living and teaching Welsh there for the last 18 years, thanks to a unique programme that supports the Argentine-Welsh community that began in 1865 when people from Wales first travelled to the region.

In this episode I talk to Shelley Francis, an English teacher and Literacy Coordinator based in North Wales. She has been working with her feeder primary schools to create a framework for the teaching and assessment of writing across the transition and we talk about how to bridge the writing gap between KS2 and KS3, how important writing is and how to teach great writing.

What an we learn from Alternative Provision?

What are the pros and cons of alternative provision? Join Ann as she is joined by George Baldock who left mainstream school at 11 to attend a pupil refferral unit. He is now studying history and politics at Cambridge University and is an avid campaiger for alternative proivision and SEND support.

In this interesting episode, Poppy is joined by Dr Morgan Phillips. Poppy and Morgan contemplate whether our education system is serving our young people with regarding to preparation for their futures and the future of our planet.

Equity in Education sets out a new equity-based approach in education to help teachers improve the prospects of under-resourced and working-class pupils. We are joined by Lee Elliot Major to talk about his new book ‘A practical guide for teachers - Equity in Education: Levelling the playing field of learning’ #equity #disadvantaged #workingclass #books

International English Language Testing System - what does it mean? How do teachers teach for it? What are the pitfalls?

Marie is joined by Cheryl Edwards, a CEO and chair of trustees, to discuss women in leadership; is gender still a barrier?

Tom is joined by Becky Allen, the co founder of Teacher Tapp, Simon Kidwell, President of the NAHT, Shivan Davies, English teacher and other callers too. They discuss the past, present and future of the schools inspectorate anticipating the end of the tenure of Amanda Spielman as chief inspector.

Join TTR hosts Paul Hazzard and Tom Rogers bringing you the highlights from their interviews at SAAS in Birmingham Wednesday 22nd November 2023. The podcast includes interviews with Sam Barrett on Artificial intelligence, Fergus and Claire on leading computing in state schools, Kerry Hinton on being the principal of an alternative provision school, Amman and Molly who are trainee History teachers, Tommy talks about being a deputy DSL, Darren White on Edtech, Vicky Dywer and Martin Crommelin who are headteachers of a school for the blind and a hospital school respectively. There is so much more than that on this podcast!

This show is brought to you in partnership with EtonX, you can find out more about them and get your students signed up for free here: https://etonx.com/

Christopher talks with author and musician David Bramwell about his primary school teaching days, the lessons of the Moomins Saga, and podcasting as public education.

Yasmin and Bagha plus lots of callers discuss the large numbers of children out of education and the reasons for it as well as an extensive focus on the debate around silent corridors.

Teacher burnout was the main subject of conversation when I talked to Gloria E. Montiel from Mexico.

In this week's episode I talk to SJ Shepherd, a teacher at an SEMH specialist school, and Elizabeth Lickiss, who heads post-16 services for a group of SEND schools. We discussed a wide variety of questions, including managing students on school trips, accommodating diverse needs the classroom and encouraging students who are reluctant to write to engage with learning.

Darren discussed the rapidly evolving concept of childhood from agricultural to industrial to post industrial societies.

In this episode, Poppy is joined by two parents and passionate advocates for SEND, Marie Martin and Beth Wilson. Marie and Beth shared their journeys with their children and reflect on where school provision has or has not been able to meet their children's needs. Questions around what teachers can do, and also what parents can do to build a supportive network, and discussed, and Marie and Beth reflect on what self care looks like as a busy parent of a child with SEND.

Join Paul as he chats with PE teacher Valeri Cheseldine who talks of her passion for teaching and early years physical education.

Valeri's passion for PE and teaching is enormous and infectious and discussion explores health, well-being, improving PE provision in schools and much, much more.

Valeri can be found as Mrs. Cheseldine at @pe_cheseldine on X.

Lucy talks to Joe Seaton, Former English Manager & Deputy Director at British Council Afghanistan 2016 - 2020. He is campaigning to support former BC teachers who are currently stranded in Afghanistan and Pakistan

Joined by Ben West an award-winning mental health campaigner, author, TV presenter focussed on improving mental health awareness, support and suicide prevention in the UK. We discuss the stunning statistics regarding how many students are suffering with their mental health. What schools can do differently to support students and break the stigma around mental health and get them talking. As well as initiatives that are having positive effects and where to get support.

Tom is joined by Ali Messer, History ITT lead, and Simon Horbury, experienced primary school teacher, to discuss what was normal when they started teaching and what's normal today. Ali started teaching in 1981 and Simon in 1997, so both share plenty of insights into what it was like then and now, with plenty of amusing anecdotes thrown in for good measure.

Join me, Emily Edwards, to discuss the role that historical fiction can play in History classrooms and how to make the most out of this type of fiction.

How does a London education impact young people's views of their futures and their place in the world? How can London schools make use of their geographical privilege and resources? Are school in the wider UK doing enough to close the cultural and aspirational gaps? Classroom teachers Rae and Anna discuss the differences between students' academic and career aspirations in London and the rest of the UK, with contributions from a primary teacher in the North West and a South London careers advisor.

In this conversation, my guest, Dr Marcel Hartwig, shares with us why a humanities degree is valuable, and how project-based learning helps students develop the soft skills, critical thinking and creativity.

On today's show I was joined by UK secondary school English teachers Aisha Zaman and Assam Javed to talk about reading, writing and teaching English in the UK.

On this episode, Sean talks about the time that teachers have, or how little time teachers have, to do their work. He will also be looking at how time constraints affect leaders with teaching committments, specifically Literacy, on this episode but also more generally.

• Starting with the recently published Teacher Wellbeing Index – an annual piece of research published by Education Support
  • What are their key findings and what are the implications of this for teachers & school leaders?
  • Using their findings & recommendations to consider what is needed at national, local and school levels for wellbeing.
• Hearing form Claire – AHT with responsibility for wellbeing at an AP – to update us on the wellbeing strategy, learning and what the next plans are going to be
• Finally – what can we do for ourselves as teachers & school leaders to enable us to thrive in our challenging roles. Considering the stress bucket and the MHFA My Whole Self MOT.

Why do we dream and why is sleep so important to our health? Join me and my guest Dr. Caroline Horton of Bishop Grosseteste University as we discuss the importance of sleep and dreaming to learning, creativity and good health.

Caroline is a sleep scientist and host of the Sleep Science Pod.

Sabrina's guests were Diane Tate and Sophie from the North East of England, talking about maths students and what is expected of them, and the anxiety they sometimes feel.

Tom is joined by Mike Hobbiss to discuss barriers to effective revision and the strategies students can use that have the greatest impact. Plus, Andrew Cohen discusses what Brainscape can offer to students looking to maximise the benefits of self-quizzing and spaced repetition.

Hadi discusses English as a lingua franca! He talks about what you should teach and more importantly what you shouldn't.

John is joined by special guest Sam Keys, an educator from the North East to discuss his experience working with SEN students and how to build relationships in these contexts.

Tanya is a newly appointed deputy head and shares her journey to her new role and how she is finding it so far.

This show we are joined by Peter Hughes to discuss his new book 'Outstanding School Leadership' which is out on the 7th December. Available from Bloomsbury Education and you can get 35% off using the discount code HUGHES35. Peter discusses the importance of knowing your why, yourself, your context and the theory. How nothing can happen without good people and good systems. The book is filled with great yarns (stories), analytical tools, leadership skills and example case studies. With ultimately the students being at the center of all good leadership.

Outstanding School Leadership: How to take your school to the top and stay there: Peter J Hughes: Bloomsbury Education

The next Olympic Games will take place in Paris from Friday the 26th Jul 2024 to Sunday the 11th Aug 2024.

Despite the many controversies regarding the ecological damage caused by building infrastructures, the cost of the tickets and the impact of organising the games on local communities, the Olympic Games are part of an ancient tradition which celebrates excellence and collaboration.

Maud examines the way we can introduce the topic in the classroom whether in history, PSHCE, languages or civic education.

Hannah Wilson hosts the final part of our four Talk Money Week shows. This one features Sarah Barlow and Sarah Johnson.

The show focusses on how financial education is adapting financial literacy for alternative provision/ financial literacy and learners with SEMH.

Sarah Johnson is an influential author, educator and strategic leader in the field of education. She is a member of the Department for Education’s Alternative Provision stakeholder group and also the President of PRUsAP. These strategic positions allow her to demonstrate her dedication to improve educational provision and outcomes for pupils in Alternative Provision settings. Sarah Barlow is a financial education expert from Just Finance Foundation who is leading on an AP provision financial education research project. She is passionate about supporting the most vulnerable children and bringing about change in the education sector. She is currently using her knowledge and experience as a teacher to create adapted financial education resources that support alternative provision schools across the UK.

You can find out more about the JFF at https://www.justfinancefoundation.org.uk/talk-money-week

Did you know you can have live conversations with ChatGPT now? In real time? It's an interesting development for anyone learning a language who wants to use this generative AI tool for listening and speaking practice. I'm sure it has other classroom uses too. I give this (available on Chrome through a free app) a whirl in this show, asking ChatGPT to come up with some of the biggest current educational challenges, and try out some of the other features (different accents, playback speed) too.

Today's show is a different one where I reflect on my teaching journey, what led me to pursue a career in teaching and how it has shaped where I am now. I then speak to a couple of guests about SEND provision and how we can best accommodate them in the classroom.

This week my guest is Patricia Broadfoot CBE. Patricia is Emeritus Professor of Education at Bristol University. In a long and distinguished career, Professor Broadfoot has written extensively on the sociology of education and assessment. We ask what social functions assessment performs and the future of assessment after Covid and in the world of AI.

This week 10,638 miles separates Paul from his charismatic guest, Rachael Jefferson-Buchanan, PhD. From Northern Ireland's harsh autumn and New South Wales's balmy spring they discuss the importance of physical movement for growth, development and academic success, not forgetting it's also, 'just for fun'.

Rachael can be found on Twitter/X > @3dancingfeet

Rachael's informative webpage is: https://3dancingfeet.wixsite.com/mysite

As per usual Paul can be found tweeting or x-ing as: Le Prof (TTR Host) @Arkle123

It’s Talk Money Week! Tom is joined by three financial education experts to talk about the importance of talking about money early and the innovative resources available to support teachers including credit unions and student savings clubs.

Ravi Ravindran is the CEO of the Lewisham and Bromley Credit Union. He has been involved with the third sector for over two decades as trustee of number of local charities. Ravi has also worked in Investment Management and for the Post Office. He has been working with LifeSavers and the schools we support since the beginning almost 10 years ago! Danielle Hunt is a financial education delivery coordinator from the Just Finance Foundation. She brings her knowledge and experience as an ex teacher to deliver financial education programmes that support schools across the UK.

Find out how you can set up your own savings club with your students and integrate it into your curriculum offer! For more information, you can contact the Just Finance Foundation at https://www.justfinancefoundation.org.uk/

Join Khanh Duc and Amir as they discuss teaching large EFL classes - the challenges, going beyond the challenges and tips and tricks for your own teaching today.

Join hosts James Radburn, Tom Rogers, and Kathryn Taylor on Teachers Talk Radio for an engaging conversation on harnessing purposeful data and analytics in the classroom with Canvas by Instructure.

In this episode, Sidharth Oberoi the VP of International Product Strategy and Daniel Hill, the Managing Director for EMEA from Instructure share their expertise in educational technology and strategies for elevating teaching practices by using data.

The episode covers:

• Innovative approaches to data integration in education. Canvas's pivotal role in shaping personalised learning. Success stories from educators who have transformed their classrooms with Canvas.

Visit Instructure to start your journey. Listen in and learn how data can be your most powerful tool in education.

Hannah Wilson discusses innovation in financial education with 3 expert guests.

Guests are Lisa Davis, Senior Policy and Propositions Manager at the Money and Pensions Service, Paul Street and Emma Mahon are financial education experts from the Just Finance Foundation. They all bring their knowledge and experience as teachers to deliver financial education programmes that support schools across the UK.

Paul has been working on financial education with JFF since early 2020. Prior to this, he spent over 30 years working in primary education as a teacher, a school leader and headteacher in Hampshire. Paul now works with schools across the midlands, the East of England and Wales, helping them to implement financial education resources into the school curriculum. Emma has spent 11 years teaching in primary schools in London as a class teacher and middle leader including being a PSHE coordinator for 6 years. She currently lives in Surrey and joined the JFF team in Surrey supporting schools across London and the South East to establish financial education within their curriculum using the Lifesavers programme.

Don't miss this great conversation and remember to check out the JFF at https://www.justfinancefoundation.org.uk/talk-money-week

Tom Rogers interviews Darren Northcott from the NASUWT teaching union and asks him about the criticism of NASUWT during the recent pay dispute, how NASUWT is trying to help members on the issue of behaviour and particularly teacher abuse and the future of the profession and how the union aims to help teachers stay in teaching.

How do we make life easier for teachers? By streamlining. What is streamlining in education? Streamlining is ensuring that decision making and processes are optimal, that there is no time wasting, that all decisions are evidenced in their efficiency. It can be done with a democratised decision-making, problem-defining and an overhaul effort to focus on learning first.

Tom Hopkins-Burke is joined by Craig De Vos from GamCare and Hayley Foulkes-Coyne from the Just Finance Foundation to discuss 'Loot boxes and skin betting' - why is financial education so important now and for the future?

Find out more about the Just Finance Foundation at https://www.justfinancefoundation.org.uk/

Using Guy Fawkes as a case study, Darren considers how to teach controversial topics at school level.

In this episode, we engage in a profound dialogue with Emily, a passionate advocate for sustainability education. Emily shares insightful perspectives on weaving sustainability into the fabric of school curriculum, transcending traditional teaching paradigms. She emphasizes the transformational power of experiential learning, community engagement, and a creative, purpose-driven approach to education. Amidst the conversation, Emily also addresses the hurdles schools face, offering thoughtful strategies to navigate these challenges. It's not merely about imparting knowledge; it's about nurturing hope, empowering the young minds, and fostering a culture of proactive change towards a greener, sustainable future. Tune in for an enlightening discussion that explores the essence of sustainability in education, and how it plays a pivotal role in shaping the conscientious citizens of tomorrow.

I am joined by five AP leaders to talk about what makes their school so special. Individualised curriculum, personal growth and teamwork are common themes. Listen to the end for a call for national support, funding and change to enable them to continue to thrive and meet the needs for the most vulnerable students in our system.

In this episode, Poppy is joined by educator Benjamin Maddison. Benjamin shares his journey from secondary school teacher into Higher Education, and the theme that runs through is the importance of research and evidence in helping inform practice. Ben and Poppy also talk about mince pies and the need for teachers to always be learners too.

With Artificial Intelligence dominating the headlines again, Brent and Adam (plus some great guest callers) delve into the relationship between AI and teaching - how will it develop? Will it be positive? What is going to change imminently?

Joined by Farzana Akthert a chemistry teacher and lead trainee and early career development teacher supporting trainees and new teachers in the profession. We discuss how to manage behaviour, set boundaries, build resilience, manage workload, find help and support. Along with much more so you can thrive and not just survive.

Kathryn is joined by Professor Rachel Lofthouse to discuss teacher professional development and learning, and her experiences and research into to supporting teachers in becoming research engaged, reflective practitioners.

Christopher explores the challenges of combining a professional career in classical music and the responsibilities of private music tuition with Opera North soprano @SofiaLivotov.

In this week's episode, I discuss all things primary with Annelies Paris, a primary teacher and content creator under the name Petite Primary. We cover diverse topics such as getting organised, managing your wellbeing, dealing with controversial/difficult topics in the classroom and being a reflective practitioner.

Sean is joined by headteacher Will Teece to discuss how he and other leaders can support literacy in their schools.

We listen to Victorian author Arthur Reeve’s thoughts on ‘The Fascination of the Ghost Story’ (which includes brief Victorian sensibilities that we do not endorse) and summaries of the ghost stories from Ancient Greece and Rome to think about why people are so drawn to spooky stories and why they can be good for our children.

This week I remember the events which began in March 2020 when the schools closed and all exams were cancelled. What was the experience of students who then went on to university? My guests Ayni Abdi and Fraser Sones, were in year 13 in March 2020 we remember those days and what followed.

John is joined by special guest Ian Timbrell to discuss RSE and EDI in schools.

Join Brent and Adam as they discus the latest news around teachers needing to teach brushing teeth in school.

Tom is joined by Derrick, Andy, Gillian, Daisy and other teachers to discuss their responses to teacher FAQ on student behaviour. Listen in for 90 minutes of trouble shooting from a wealth of teachers with a depth of classroom experience.

Tolu discusses parental apathy with a London headteacher, is it a thing? How are schools working with parents?

A discussion with Sarah Plochl about personal language learning styles and the difference between language teaching and language coaching.

On the 1st and the 2nd of November 2023, the international summit on Safety with Artificial Intelligence will take place in Bletchley Park.

Why Bletchley Park? Because it is the birthplace of computer programming and decoding.

A secret location and mission for more than 50 years, it is crucial that we teach our young people how important the Government Code and Cypher School was in the fight against Nazi Germany.

Coding saved thousands of lives and shortened the length of the second world war.

It should be a part of our national curriculum and a visit to Bletchley as common as a visit to the British museum.

"The Mind and Its Education" by George Herbert Betts is an early 20th century book on how the mind creates knowledge. Listen to extracts with Darren and consider how these philosophies might be applied to your teaching.

In this episode, Poppy is joined by music teacher and inspiring educator Mark Taylor. Poppy and Mark chat about music lessons, paradiddles (!), extra curricular activities, and ponder on how child-centred education is or should be in terms of wellbeing.

Hilarious anecdotes and honest advice for primary ECTs. We are joined by James JP Pearce to talk about his new book ‘Do You Want To Share That With The Class?’ #ect #trainee #nqt #books #advice

Tom discusses three key topics on careers education:

Responding to Ofsted’s review of careers with @CareersDefender AI in careers: will it ever replace a careers coach? With @WorldWebb Weaving careers into the curriculum

Listen back to a great conversation.

Kathryn is joined by Donna Lee Fields to discuss the phrase 'phenomenon based learning' and approaches to developing student competencies and enhancing learning.

Join me, Sabrina Ahmed-Qureshi, and Graeme Barker talking about the STEM industry and the current state of education for our vocational students.

Tom covered two topics on tonight's late show. He's joined by Labour Counsellor and Maths teacher Laurie Burton to discuss the future of Maths teaching - what does Laurie think of the most recent Conservative and Labour Maths policy proposals? What makes Maths engaging? What is good Maths teaching? What makes students like Maths. This discussion is followed by Tom interviewing Dan Johnson, a former teacher and school leader who recently quit teaching to work in Amazon warehouses. Two great conversations on TTR.

The show looks at how students are grouped by their prior attainment and what that means for HPA's. How can they be challenge appropriately but also supported to reach their full potential. Why are disadvantaged HPA's more likely to drop behind? The importance of showing students aspirational careers that are relevant and how to be resilient and be able to apply both their skills and knowledge that helps them succeed…

Brent and Adam discuss AI and Robots and their potential capacity to replace teachers, amongst plenty more!

Amanda talks to Nikki Mark, Head of Music in a post-primary school, about the declining number of students choosing GCSE Music and the impact this could have in the future.

Rasheedat Sadiq, a teacher based in Nigeria, joins me today to chat about storytelling and her educational journey, as well as developing literacy and skills of readers, teaching with emotional intelligence, the Mobile Reading Room project, and much more.

Join me as I continue to explore 'what schools are for' with my guest Dr Laura D' Olimpio, Associate Professor at the University of Birmingham. We discuss her work on aesthetics in education.

In a fascinating, absorbing and informative show Paul talks to Professor Noel Purdy and members of his research team about their recent publication - Growing Up Online: Children's Online Activities, Harm and Safety In Northern Ireland - An Evidence Report

Their conversation highlights the importance of positive online experiences children & young people have and the centrality of online connection in their lives.

Paul and Noel, along with others (see below) discuss the report's findings about the amount of time children and young people spend online and the impact of screen time on their lives.

Other areas of conversation include: the power of influencers, involving young people in designing and implementing online safety education, the impact on teachers, parents and need for additional training and the specific needs of SEN children in relation to being online.

There are valuable and insightful contributions from Dr Karen Orr, Dr Emilia Symington, Dr Deborah Webster and Dr Leanne York.

An Executive Summary of the report can be downloaded here and the full report is available here.

Purdy, N., Ballentine, M., Lyle, H., Orr, K., Symington, E., Webster, D., York, L., (2023) Growing Up Online: Children's online activities, harm and safety in Northern Ireland - an Evidence Report. Belfast: Centre for Research in Educational Underachievement (CREU), Stranmillis University College / Safeguarding Board for Northern Ireland Published: 21/09/2023

Further information and updates can be had by following @stranbelfast and @strancreu

Caroline Weir and Louisa Harrop join Finola to discuss Character Education - how can schools develop courageous advocates for change in their local, national and global communities?

Are traditional classrooms becoming obsolete? Are AI and Chat GPT going to change classrooms radically? Are teachers teaching from the front going to become a thing of the past? Is personalised learning going to become more tangible than ever before? Lucy explores all these questions and more with special guest Nihad Ćehić.

Join me, Emily Edwards, to discuss why we need to build more positivity into the profession and how we can do so authentically.

Tom discusses the latest govt statements regarding mobile phones and their wish to 'ban them'. His special guests are Steve Chalke, former UN advisor and founder of the Oasis charitable trust and Glynn Potts, Headteacher in Manchester. There's listener call ins to in this riveting show discussing one of the most controversial topics in education today.

Join me on a solo show where I explore the impact of The Faster Reading Project and explain how impactful it has become in improving reading scores and ages for students in KS3.

In this episode, Anna Hasper and I discuss the emotional dimensions of learning and teaching.

On Saturday the 7th of October I attended the 1st edition of the MFL face to face Teach Meet icons in Manchester.

It was a great event with volunteers who came to share their wisdom on important aspect of teaching Modern Foreign Languages as well as some useful tips.

The contributors were representative of the profession, men and women all passionate about education and lifelong learning.

From the new GCSE exam requirements to vocabulary and listening strategies, the speakers gave us some precious guidance to embed motivation into teaching.

In this one-off special, Shaniqua talks to Orlene Badu about her new book - 'How to build your antiracist classroom'. Listen as they explore the key themes of antiracism in education today. You can get 25% off the book via the Sage Website here by using the code TTR25 on checkout: https://us.sagepub.com/en-us/nam/how-to-build-your-antiracist-classroom/book279620

If you harness your physical and mental wellbeing, then the success this breeds knows no bounds! An insightful discussion with Lauren Weston on how the focusing on physical health alongside academia can bring out the best.

Dive into the intricate world of educational leadership with our special guest, Matthew Moore, who transitioned from a Computing Teacher to a KS2 Lead. This episode delves deep into the challenges and rewards of stepping into leadership roles within primary education. From understanding the balance between teaching and leading to the nuances of curriculum design, we explore it all. Whether you're an aspiring leader, a seasoned educator, or someone passionate about the transformative power of education, this episode promises rich insights and inspiring discussions. Tune in and navigate the pathways of leadership with us!

A discussion of bias against working class pupils in English schools, following on from Sally Weale's article in the Guardian. Should we refer to children from low income families as "under resourced" or "disadvantaged"?

Examining the terminology, bias and class issues in our schools.

Today, Poppy is joined by researcher Lucie Wheeler who explains the pathways, benefits and challenges of taking GCSE exams as a home educated student. Lucie discusses 'IGCSEs' and shares her own experiences in supporting her daughter in finding a pathway with her GCSEs. Poppy also quizzes Lucie what were the most taken, and least taken, GCSE subjects in 2023? Find out here!

In this brilliant episode, Poppy is joined by Paul Burrows, Headteacher of Royal School for the Deaf Derby. Paul helps explain what day to day teaching in a deaf school is like, and speaks more generally on the differences between special education and mainstream schooling.

Paul talks to Dr Jodie Clark about grammar and linguistics.

They're joined by Kathryn Taylor.

Talk ranges from the purposes of grammar, grammar shaming, the sense of imposter syndrome felt by many teachers, how grammar affects writing and much more.

Listeners can learn more through Jodie's socials:

Twitter: @jodieclarkling

Instagram and Threads: @grammarfordreamers

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jodieclarkling/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Grammarfordreamers/

Tom Rogers is joined by Geoff Barton, General Secretary, the Association of School & College Leaders (ASCL), and Steve Rollett, Deputy CEO of the Confederation of School Trusts (CST) to discuss Rishi Sunak's new plan for the 'Advanced British Standard' qualification.

Anna is joined by several guests to discuss the current behaviour landscape in UK schools and the solutions to the challenges. This show as listened to by 200+ live, join them in listening back to this engrossing discussion. Have an opinion on this? Post to us on any social platform at Teachers Talk Radio.

Nicola McCluskey, learning and development manager, and I talk about continuous professional development in Further Education. We know we need it, but is there enough time to do it, and do it well? What are they ways to develop and how can we access support in our organisations to take those risks in teaching and learning?

Joined by Karis Hamilton a teacher of 23 years we discuss the pros and cons of school uniform and if it's now outdated and time to either be updated or let our students have a voice on what to wear. How does a school uniform impact learning and the views of a school and society? Can uniform sexualise young girls and force students to conform to a gender? What is the impact on uniform on bullying, fitting in at school and students mental health?

In this show Zoe and I talk about wellbeing, yoga and meditation and some small steps you can bring into your day to help with stress, anxiety and imposter syndrome. We are also discuss ways you can help your class to all engage with learning.

After attending a training with the neuropsychologist Hervé Glasel at the Lycée Charles de Gaulle in London, Maud is sharing her ready to implement tools in order to support children with specific educational needs.

There is a severe increase in the number of children who are diagnosed with SEN and although not all of them have cognitive disorders, all of them require a tailored approach to support their learning.

Through the case study of one student with a at times disruptive behaviour due to diagnosed neurodivergence, Maud offers a detailed description of how educators can approach children and their families in an effort to support them.

Tom is joined by guests including Sam Strickland to discuss the DfE's Workload Reduction Task Force and what its priorities should be, plus Tom looks at the history of workload reduction since 2016 and asks: will anything actually be done to reduce teachers' workloads?

On today's show, I spoke to Nati Gonzalez Brandi about teaching and teacher development in Uruguay and her own development and views on education.

My guest this week is Ben Hobbis, a primary school teacher, middle leader, DSL and student mentor. He also founded the EdConnect and Step Up networks for early career teachers and those looking to make the move into leadership. We're talking all things classroom observations from the perspective of a student teacher: How can we get the most out of them, both being observed and observing other practitioners? Find out on the show!

Tonight, Sean talks to Kieran Larwood, award winner and best selling author of the Podkin One Ear series of books about school reading, children's literature, reading habits and everything inbetween...with some writing advice for year 11s thrown in.

My guest this week is Professor Mordechai Gordo teacher and author. Professor Gordon teaches at Quinnipiac University and has written extensively on the philosophy of education including works on common myths in education, the importance of humour, and the ideas of Hannah Arendt. In this podcast, we discuss the importance of uncertainty in education.

Multi award winning, leading stage & audio dramatist, and Professor of Contemporary Theatre at Royal Holloway University, Dan Rebellato, joins Paul for lively conversation about the value of audio drama. They examine the history of audio drama, tell the stories of their different pathways to a love of the genre and look at ways schools can use audio drama to great effect.

They talk about how audio drama can enhance imagination, promote empathy and be useful across many school areas, including Careers Education.

Audio drama is an inexpensive underrated resource that boosts imagination, creativity and enjoyment.

Dan is most generous with his wisdom, insight and views and his website is goldmine for teachers.

https://www.danrebellato.co.uk/

Dan can also be found on Twitter (or is it X) - @DanRebellato

As usual you can get me on there as @Arkle123

Lucy chats with Rae about her experience of leaving a pastoral leadership role behind to focus on class teaching. Don't miss this show - it's packed with wonderful teaching stories and hard lessons learnt.

Brent, Adam and various guests discuss why more and more independent schools are choosing to turn away from GCSEs.

Hannah is joined by Author Andy Goldhawk to discuss his new book The Super Quick Guide to Learning Theories & Teaching Approaches. You can grab your copy from Sage Education here: The Super Quick Guide to Learning Theories and Teaching Approaches | SAGE Publications Ltd - you can get 25% off your purchase by using the code TTR25 on checkout.

Join me, Emily Edwards, as we explore a practical definition of what positive relationships are, and discuss some tried and tested tips for building more positive working relationships with our students.

As the profession veers into possibly its biggest recruitment and retention crisis in its history, Tom Rogers asks his special guests Lindsay Patience and Lucy Rose - is teaching getting left behind when it comes to flexible working?

Tom discusses all aspects of flexible working, drawn from Lucy and Lindsay's SAGE publications book; 'Flex Education'. How can schools embrace flexible working? What are the benefits of a culture of flexible working? Why is this so important for teachers? Find out during this 90 minute show.

You can get a TTR special 25% off this book when you purchase here: https://us.sagepub.com/en-us/nam/flex-education/book275451 using the coupon code TTR25 at checkout.

Ritchie discusses the gender gap and teaching boys.

Christopher discusses how to develop a school community reading culture and the benefits of reading aloud with author, teacher and literacy advocate, Pam Allyn.

What do we mean by neglect? Is neglect relative?

Maud is looking at the definition of neglect in education through a safeguarding perspective but she is also asking bigger questions such as: Is neglect only happening in that family unit or is there such a thing as institutional neglect in the UK?

Currently, only 6% of school leaders in the UK identify as BAME. As the 2021 UK census showed that 18% of the UK population are from a black, Asian or mixed ethnic group, this shows how significant this under representation is.

Maxine talks to Sufian Sadiq about the systemic racism that exists in education. Allyship alone isn't enough, we discuss the issues, consequences and ways forward.

On the 2023 autumn equinox, Darren discusses what burnout looks like and why it is important to notice the signs. Maxine Howells (@maxine_coaching) contributes some wonderful and thought provoking texts to the chat.

Join Sabrina as she is in conversation with Emma Douglas, a Director of HE. They discuss the privileges of teaching HE in FE and the challenges of juggling triad roles. Is it too much to do well, and is there enough research in how to succeed with it?

Tom Hopkins Burke is joined by Alistair Wood, the CEO of Edapt, for an extensive conversation about unions and the protections they offer.

What do Edapt do?

Why do school staff decide not to get protection?

Five tips for teachers to protect themselves and their careers

NDAs - should you ever sign one?

What services and opportunities can Edapt offer?

If you are interested in an Edapt monthly or annual subscription, then you can use the codes TTRMONTHLY or TTRANNUAL to get 10% off. Visit edapt.org.uk to find out more.

I discuss Gurdeep Singh's work with his learning and teaching working group this past year in his school; Using elements of research/reading, seeing examples from other school and in-school feedback/discussion to identify ‘deliberate practice’ to support teacher practices and professional development.

The show explores the value that non-core subjects bring to students development. Why are they viewed as secondary choices to core subjects when the creative industry is the biggest growing job sector in the UK. How they can be the building blocks to building student confidence. Joined by screen writer and director Liam Borrett to discuss what benefits it can give students and the disappointment of seeing art centres in further education decline. Isn't it time we promote finding a job you love rather than a job for money?

Tom is joined by NASUWT executive member Wendy Exton - she has been a victim of assault in schools and shares her story. Wendy has since been diagnosed with PTSD and now works supply teaching. Other guests call in to share their experiences. Alistair from Edapt is on hand to offer key legal and statutory advice to all teachers and leaders who are considering responses to assault in the classroom. And here's something special for Teachers Talk Radio listeners during September. Use the codes 'TTRANNUAL' or 'TTRMONTHLY,' and you'll receive a 10% discount on a subscription. With Edapt, you could save over £80 compared to an equivalent union membership.

Rolland Chidiac and I discuss the barriers to attendance and some ways to support learners to engage again with education.

We often talk about how to motivate students, but it seems that with the current teacher retention crisis, we need to ask ourselves: How can we motivate teachers to stay in the profession? Maud is exploring the crisis and offering ideas to find a solution from the classroom upward.

Anna is joined by Pip, an experienced DSL, to discuss all things safeguarding in schools. What are the things to do or not to do when it comes to safeguarding as a teacher? What are the most common safeguarding errors? How do the best schools approach safeguarding?

This week, I am joined by Daniel Rosier and Danie Cave, two fantastic early career teachers, who share their experiences and advice from their PGCE course.

Tonight, Sean talks to two amazing school librarians, Rachel Huskisson and Bridget Hamlet, about how to raise the profile of school libraries and how to make yours the beating heart of the school.

Lucy is joined by teacher and author Adrian Bethune to discuss his book 'Wellbeing in the Primary Classroom: The updated guide to teaching happiness and positive mental health'. In the discussion; strategies for wellbeing in primary schools, the challenges, the solutions and so much more. You can grab a copy of the book here via Bloomsbury Education: https://www.bloomsbury.com/uk/wellbeing-in-the-primary-classroom-9781801992121/

Neo-liberalism has dominated the ideological landscape for decades and the effect on education continues. I discuss the impact of marketisation on education with my guest Dr. Rille Raaper, Associate Professor and Deputy Director of research in the Department of Education at Durham University.

Aaron Patching, PE teacher, rugby coach and player, talks about rugby in schools.

With the Rugby World Cup (RWC '23) in full swing in France the time is right to explore the role of rugby in schools and examine the influence it has on individuals and the game.

Aaron offer advice and insights into how a school can establish or improve their rugby set up.

Predictions for RWC '23 outcomes are made!

Further information about establishing and improving rugby set ups in schools can be had at teh following websites:

https://www.englandrugby.com/participation/education/schools

https://www.irishrugby.ie/irfu/

https://www.irishrugby.ie/media/?search=school

Nathan is joined by Joanne and Mike who both trained during the pandemic to explore the start of their careers into teaching. An honest and open reflection on the hardships and lessons learned from lockdown and beyond. #ect #itt #newteachers #training

Join me, Emily Edwards, to discuss how to take one of our potentially most time-consuming tasks – lesson planning – and rework it to save time without sacrificing quality.

Tom is joined by Dr Kate Dawson from the University of Greenwich to discuss the importance of raising awareness of teacher-to-student sexual harassment and how school leaders and safeguarding teams can build a culture where incidents can be reported. Plus, Dawn Cox and Kyle Graham are here to help out the middle leaders whose job it is to analyse their students’ results from the summer - what are the do's and don’ts?

My guest today was 'Teacherpreneur' Alicia Isabel Lara Espinoza from Peru. We talked about motivating students in and outssde the classroom, English language teaching and her journey from studying business to becoming a teacher and then opening up her own English school.

When we think about parental involvement, we might be focusing on the way a parent supervises their child's homework ,but parental involvement is wider than this; It can refer to the way the parent values education, the amount of money and time devoted to extra-curricular activities and the way a parent relates to their child's learning.

In an educational setting, parent involvement is the process via which parents and teaching staff communicate with one another.

Today, our two interviewees, Sylvie and Laura, share their teaching experience on the topic of parental involvement.

A brilliant start to the new term, kicking us off with insights on Technical level (T-level) qualifications. Rebena Sanghera provides us with an in-depth and informed discussion for all listeners wanting to learn more about this pathway.

An innovative approach to teaching appeared in the 1990s with a strong European union perspective: The CLIL method. What does CLIL stand for exactly? How can it be applied in state schools and what are its objectives, advantages and challenges? Our interviewe, Ali, is a Lead practicioner in French and he is sharing his own teaching approach inspired by the CLIL method.

Picking up on the show from 2/9/23, Darren talks about his self-care failures during the first week back to school, when Millenials value work-life balance more than other generations and some different ways we can look after ourselves in term time.

If you're new to leadership be sure to listen, you'll hear lots of excellent advice, get ideas and feel empowered as Paul and Paul (Dwyer) discuss vital aspects of running a school.

In this episode, Poppy is joined by inspiring educator Dean Barber, a Senior Lecturer Practitioner in Primary Education, who shares his journey as an LGBTQ+ practitioner through the primary school and into his current role in Higher Education. Dean shares strategies for creating an inclusive classroom.

Sabrina's special guest is Shanna King - they discuss mentoring and coaching in schools, is it working? What needs to change?

I discuss developing teacher trainers in ESL/EFL with Sarah Omar, Cairo-based freelance teacher trainer and educator with over 10 years' experience in the field. We focus in on her interests in teacher training and also consider sustainable teacher well-being.

Nathan G, Tom HB, Lucy N are joined by various callers to discuss what should be thrown into educations version of Room 101.

Join James Dean, an Online Educator, and myself on The Late Late Show as we discuss the impact of Online Learning and how it benefits students and teachers.

As we start a new academic year I’ll be chatting about INSET days through the years. What makes a good one Vs a bad one. How to engage staff and how to get the most out of your training days. Including how we should shape INSET days in the future.

Proactive Pastoral Care. Highly experienced pastoral leader and expert, Maria O'Neill joins me to talk about how schools can be oases of hope, love and havens of safety. We discussed how to nurture happy, healthy and successful learners. Excellent advice on how to build capacity from within and the importance of being kind to yourself. We are all on a journey.

In my debut episode, I discuss what being a trainee teacher is like with my guest Daisy Turner, discussing issues such as safeguarding, lesson planning and social media usage.

In a change to what he had planned, Darren talks about his diagnosis of depression and anxiety, how he handled talking to his school about it and the importance of looking after yourself for the sake of yourself, not just for other people.

Task design is the secret sauce that fuels exceptional learning experiences. Join us in conversation with Karl McGrath as we dive into the depths of task design, exploring how to craft classroom activities that truly make a difference.

Uncover the nuances of task design, from ensuring that tasks harmonise seamlessly with your inspired instruction to dissecting why some tasks miss the mark. Karl shares his top tips for creating task designs that not only engage but also empower students in your own classroom.

Whether you're a seasoned educator seeking fresh insights or a passionate newcomer to the world of teaching, this episode will equip you with the tools to transform your teaching strategies.

Tune in to "The Power of Task Design: The Late Show with James Radburn" and unlock the power to design tasks that ignite curiosity, inspire learning, and set the stage for student success. Don't miss this dynamic conversation that's bound to elevate your teaching game!

Sean talks to Alice Visser-Furay about how to build a reading culture in your school. They talk about the journey to building a reading culture and how Alice has created one in her school. A great listen for the literacy and English leads plus anyone in a leadership role responsible for literacy!

Ever wondered how Hollywood shapes the image of teachers? Tune in as we dissect the good, the bad and the hilarious in teacher portrayals across books, movies and TV shows. Together we explore how fiction influences public perception of educators.

This week's guest is Dr. Abigail Branford, Post Doctoral Researcher in education at Oxford University. We discuss her research on teaching empire and colonialism in UK schools. She investigated the 'balance sheet' approach.

Paul talks to Emily Cherkin, live in Seattle, about the trials and tribulations of mobile phones in schools. Emily has vast experience dealing with and managing technology in schools.

Fundamentally a human problem phone misuse is detrimental to all - pupils, teachers, parents and subsequently society. But can children manage technology without exemplar role modelling from adults?

What works when minimising the impact of misuse of devices? Listen, to the all-too-brief, conversation about what can be done.

Further information about Emily can be found at the following places:

https://www.thescreentimeconsultant.com/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/emily-cherkin/

https://www.instagram.com/thescreentimeconsultant/

A discussion about School leadership and the challenges ahead in 2023-24. Louise is joined by special guest Marcus Shepherd: a Director for a large Academy Trust and co-founder of MixEd. They cover why they went into teaching and their paths to leadership, and engage in a frank discussion of the challenges that lie ahead, namely budgeting, recruitment and retention and behaviour.

Join me, Emily Edwards, to discuss what bullet journaling is, how it works, and how teachers can get the most out of it, both within (and outside of) the classroom.

Lloyd Spridgeon, a Primary School teacher, joins me to discuss what life is like as an ITT/ECT, and what advice, tips and support could impact you in your early teacher years.

Christopher discusses chess teaching, chess fiction and building a school chess culture with former teacher and children's novelist Victoria Winifred.

Brent and Adam analyse this years GCSE results.

My guest today was Hala Al-Matary, a teacher educator and academic director based in Egypt. We talked about how she became a teacher then teacher trainer, about her experience of training teachers face-to-face and online, and her other career as a novelist, including one controversial book.

Tom discusses routines and expectations that teachers can put in place with students for the start of the new academic year. Guests are Kirsty Pole, English teacher/lead and Doctor Esther Haydock, Physics teacher/lead. Stressed about your new classes for the new year ahead? This is the show for you. This is part 2 of the late show recorded live on Monday 21st August. You can listen to part 1 here: https://www.ttradio.org/listenback/episode/4790276b/what-difference-do-teachers-really-make-to-exam-results-the-late-show-with-tom-rogers

Joined by Antony Harwood a Lead Practitioner of science with 22 years worth of experience in a range of schools. Discussing the building blocks behind a good department. How to support your team and build a positive atmosphere. Including tips for new head of departments and how to build in teacher wellbeing at the core of your department.

Kathryn is joined by Daren White as we discuss all things CPD, and developing teacher use of of technology in the classroom.

Sabrina is joined by Alexander Arminfard for her first TTR show. They discuss the importance of subject specialisms in the further education sector.

Tom is joined by three incredible guests to discuss the difference teachers make (or don't make) to exam results. Ever wondered what difference you make or could make as a teacher? This is the show for you. If you are a school leader getting ready for GCSE results day and the conversations thereafter with staff teams, this is also one that is a must listen.

Guests are:

Robert Plomin CBE - American/British psychologist and geneticist best known for his work in twin studies and behavior genetics. A Review of General Psychology survey, published in 2002, ranked Plomin as the 71st most cited psychologist of the 20th century. He is the author of several books on genetics and psychology.

Dylan Wiliam - World renowned teaching and learning expert. He is emeritus professor of educational assessment at the UCL Institute of Education.

Stephen Gorard - Researcher and director of the Durham University Evidence Centre for Education (DECE).

This show is brought to you in partnership with Pearson MFL.

Join Ritchie and Tamlyn, a current Head of English in a secondary school in Cambridgeshire, as we discuss and explore which novels we would recommend studying and reading to KS3 students

Join Tom Hopkins Burke and panelists John Gibbs, Brent Poland and Hannah Wilson who review the week in education. This week included A Level Results Day: who is responsible for closing the regional attainment gap? Plus, with one-third of students starting a T Level not completing it, why is this alternative route not taking off? The panel also discusses the TTR exclusive - History coursework in some centres was moderated down by four grades, so what impact has this had on teachers and students?

Classrooms: Cells or Wards? Unmasking Foucault's Prison-School Paradigm. Do schools liberate minds, nurture creativity and individuality or serve to create 'docile bodies' for the capitalist marketplace? Listen to an application of Michel Foucault's thoughts on the key issues in our educational system.

Join me and my guest Dennis Sherwood and we ask if exams fair and reliable. We discuss exam marking, the appeals process, and calls for reform. Be prepared to rethink your view of exams.

Adam and Brent (and guests) review the biggest stories from A Level Results Day.

Nathan Gynn is joined by Scott Buckler and Harriet Moore to discuss their book 'The essentials of research methods in education'. Listen to this lively chat that covers every question you could think you wanted an answer to when it comes to educational research!

Get the book now with an exclusive 25% Teachers Talk Radio discount using this link and the code TTR25 at checkout https://uk.sagepub.com/en-gb/eur/essentials-of-research-methods-in-education/book279681

Join host Emily Edwards to discuss the stereotypes around subjects, particularly History, and how we can inspire students to enjoy our subject more by using our own authentic enthusiasm.

Nathan Gynn is joined by John Gibbs, Lianne Lax, Shaniqua Edwards-Hayde and special guest Loic Menzies to discuss the biggest stories in education from this week.

In this episode, Poppy is joined by American educator Aaron Burdon, from Virginia, USA. Poppy and Aaron talk about teacher upskilling, along with how to develop critical thinking and developing conversation and communication in the classroom.

This is episode 2 of the Welbee Podcast - series 1 will contain 6 episodes, with this being the second. The Welbee podcast will focus on all things wellbeing in schools. Mark Solomons is the host and he is joined in this episode by Liz Bartholomew, Headteacher. They discuss wellbeing in schools, how leaders can promote wellbeing and what to avoid and promote when it comes to staff wellbeing.

Welbee can help you systemise and improve staff wellbeing at your school, college or MAT without increasing your workload - find out more at Welbee.co.uk.

Joined by life coach Karl Williams, we discuss how to build better habits for a better life. How to improve your sleep, set yourself challenges and reduce anxiety. What we should be teaching students about their choices and how to build good habits into their education.