Tom discusses the alternative pension plan being pitched by the largest academy chain in the UK. The scheme, proposed by CEO of UL Jon Coles, means lower employer and employee contributions in exchange for higher starting salaries and has proven very controversial, especially with the teaching unions. Tom is joined by CEO of United Learning Jon Col…

In this episode, Adam is joined by Danni Sands to discuss a mechanisms based approach to professional development. Danni shares her recent experience of building a sequence of PD with mechanisms driving her design and implementation decisions. A must listen for anyone interested in or leading PD.Teachers Talk Radio

Amanda talks to Cathy McAllister about the merits and challenges of staying in the classroom throughout your career, rather than climbing the management ladder.Teachers Talk Radio

Your wellbeing is crucial and we've made it to the summer break. This gives you 6 weeks in which you do not have to be "switched on" constantly. It's a time when we can hopefully focus much more on our own wellbeing. In this show, I take you through a few alternatives to the commonly talked about wellbeing ideas. Did you know there are 7 types of r…

What does the research say about good teaching and being a great teacher? I look at the evidence and what has been said about this topic, and then towards the end of the show, Kate joins me to talk about homeschooling her sons and what teaching means for her.Teachers Talk Radio

Join Alex for his debut show on TTR as he talks to special guest Thabo Miles-Matli about the current teacher recruitment crisis and how it might be resolved. Thabo is a Senior Lecturer of Computer Science Education at the Faculty of Social Sciences and Social Professions, London Metropolitan University.…

Valuable insights into what it means to lead in a school abroad. Tune in to hear an authentic voice, Nick Hart, on the challenges and opportunities as a leader in Dubai.Teachers Talk Radio

This week my guest Jacqui Cornish describes how her daughter Phoebe went from loving going to school to hating school and refusing to attend. After changing schools and trying to make school work, Jacqui chose to home-school. This interview makes anyone connected with education consider some important questions about the design and ethos of many of…

Chris blends classroom techniques with Glastonbury vibes, helping you to headline your classroom with a setlist for success.Teachers Talk Radio

Aaron, an animator, talks to Sabrina about maths & media.Teachers Talk Radio

Hannah is joined by special guest Rene Kneyber, the author of the John Catt publication - 'Formative Action - From instrument to design'. They discuss what formative action is, the five underlying principles of formative action and how these can be applied in the classroom. Tune in for plenty of brilliant classroom ideas and observations. You can g…

Tom has a conversation about 'Progress'. What does progress look like for students in schools? What should it look like? How should teachers and school leaders view progression? Tom is joined by special guests Dawn Cox, an RE teacher and T and L lead, and Ed Podesta, a PGCE lead for History - They share their own insights on what progress means to …

Jay Hemley is the Headteacher of Foster's Primary School in Bexley, South East London. Since becoming Head, Jay has crafted a purposeful and committed school culture around a spirit of teamwork and collective mission. In this episode, Jay shares his secrets to success.Teachers Talk Radio

Jamie is joined by Dr Nathaniel Swain for his live show this week. He delves into the trending topic of the Science of Learning in Schools. Is it a flash in the pan or here to stay?Teachers Talk Radio

Teacher educator Paula Rebolledo joined me to talk about empowering teachers through exploratory action research (EAR). Listen to the recording to hear Paula discussing the differences between teacher research in general, EAR, and the usual form of action research, and how you can get started in exploring what is happening in your own classroom usi…

On tonight's show I talked to the amazing Alice Visser-Furay about creating a small, focused reading intervention. We talked about decoding, fluency, comprehension, motivation, vocabulary and how to measure impact.Teachers Talk Radio

Tom and Hannah talk to staff at Longsands Academy about what they say are 'draconian measures' introduced to the school's morning routine. Staff talk openly and frankly about the pressures they are under and the reasons they feel forced to resort to strike action. Listen and watch out for part 2.Teachers Talk Radio

Tom explores recent social media controversy around hos teachers and schools should react to students turning up to lessons without pens. Should they be sanctioned? Should they just be given a pen? Have times changed? Is that change for the better or for the worse? Tom is joined by a panel of 3 to discuss; Julie Clarke, Simone Lively and Tony Scian…

Tayla Roostan is an accomplished and experienced teacher with four years of experience in Year 6.Tayla and Adam will be discussing all things Year 6 and the unique challenges of the final year of Primary education.Teachers Talk Radio

Listen back as Carly and I explore barriers to work experience for young people with SEND, neurodiversity and mental health needs and what we can do to encourage and support them, including developing work place behavioursTeachers Talk Radio

Anna discusses how we navigate the systems that support children with special educational needs and disabilities. Her guest is Debs Hollingsworth, a teacher, senior leader and SENDCO in north London.Teachers Talk Radio

Beejesh talks with Dave McPartlin about how schools can work with the community to bring more joy to the students, staff and the community which the school serves. They discuss how you dare to dream big, how bringing multiple facets within the community into one space benefits everyone and how you get a team on board with big ideas.…

After 12 years, Darren leaves his school for a new teaching adventure. In this episode of Saturday Breakfast Show, he reflects on his experience of leaving his current school for pastures new.Teachers Talk Radio

Harriet Swabey and joins me for a conversation about "a year in the life of a teacher" - full of highs, lows, funny bits and some great tips for supporting the needs of students as well as our own wellbeing. Apart from needing a never ending supply of tissues and spare glue lids, find out why Harriet was dressed completely in yellow for a day and a…

Claire is joined by Emily Brown and Amy Storer both experienced Primary School leaders as they chat about what Primary Education could be like under the next government.Teachers Talk Radio

Adrian Bethune is a Teacher and Mental Health and Wellbeing specialist. In this show Sophie and Adrian will explore becoming parents whilst teaching and discuss how it has changed their perspectives and educator experiences.Teachers Talk Radio

The structures, systems, and policies that exist in schools make it difficult to balance the demands of pregnancy and new parenthood. Morgan and Tod look at how schools should change for the better and how individuals can navigate this tricky terrain.Teachers Talk Radio

Join me Sabrina Ahmed Qureshi and Lucy Wood. Lucy will share how we can create positive coaching conversations and we will discuss how to empower educators through coaching.Teachers Talk Radio

Tom is joined by an exciting and informed panel to discuss the most controversial election pledges this general election, guests are: Reem Ibraham - communications officer at the institute of economic affairs, former tutor turned conservative political commentator Vic Goddard - principal at Passmores Academy Rich Atherton - Assistant Headteacher an…

What are SEND schools really like and how do they differ from mainstream? Host Rae discusses specialist SEND provision with guest Stuart, a teaching instructor with eight years of experience working with children and adults with additional needs.Teachers Talk Radio

In this episode, Adam is joined by Paul Cline as they delve back into the world of Instructional coaching and specifically, implementation challenges. With a nod to rehearsal and the importance of matching your purpose to your model of Instructional coaching, this is an episode not to be missed.Teachers Talk Radio

In this episode, Anh Nguyet Nguyen tells us about the Vietnamese school system and shares her experiences as an ESL teacher in Vietnam.Teachers Talk Radio

Christopher talks to Liberal Party education spokesman and prospective parliamentary candidate Charles Shaw about his party's priorities for education.Teachers Talk Radio

Join Jamie for an insightful discussion with Aussie Maths teacher Peter Sherwin. In this show, they delve into key ideas from Robert Bjork’s research and explore how to design ‘desirably difficult’ classrooms that boost learning. Discussions include; Learning vs Performance, Distributed Practice, Interleaving, Retrieval Practice and Strategies to B…

As 2023/2024 starts winding down, Darren discusses the origins of the word 'fatigue', what is means to be fatigued and why fatigue reduction is important.Teachers Talk Radio

Tonight I talked about how I am trying to make my school library the heart of our school. I give advice on what to do to enhance your library, the research you need to do and the impact you need to know in order to get funding to make any school library a school's heart.Teachers Talk Radio

Dave talks to PGCE Lecturer Verna Brandford, Trust Director of Languages Pierre Bolis and Initial Teacher Trainee Jo Thomas about all things Modern Foreign Languages in schools at the present moment.Teachers Talk Radio

Chris teams up with Mark Gomersall to break down the 2024 General Election education pledges and their impact on further education. The show will put the spotlight on funding, apprenticeships and qualification reforms.Teachers Talk Radio

I chat with Rachel Powers about creating joy in the GCSE Resit English Class. Join us as we discuss the trials of EAL students, suggest methods to re-engage the disenchanted and some innovative strategies to motivate learners including breakout rooms and murder mysteries!Teachers Talk Radio

Award-winning principal Joanna Povall discusses the values and impact of authentic leadership. A passionate and inspirational discussion, one that came straight from the heart.Teachers Talk Radio

Hannah Wilson is joined by Lydia Roberts to discuss the different political manifestos and how they want to change the education system for the better. What are the good parts and what are they missing? They also chat about what the perfect education system should include, especially if money was no object. Listen in and enjoy.…

Aramide broadcasts live from Nigeria with special guest Ajiro Ndi, an ICT teacher in Lagos Nigeria.Teachers Talk Radio

My guest was pronunciation specialist, teacher, and teacher trainer, Gemma Archer. We talked about teaching pronunciation in English language teaching, including discussion about how to approach regional and foreign accents, and the Lingua Franca Core.Teachers Talk Radio

Listen here to the insights into what it means and feels like to be an educator teaching abroad. Mai Khan shares her professional reflections on challenges and opportunities that have come her way.Teachers Talk Radio

Chris Sibbald shares his story of how counselling and coaching helped him improve his wellbeing after burnout affected him twice during a 20-year teaching career. He talks about the signs to look out for and the importance of seeking help from others, as well as some great tips and quick wins that are easy to put in place which would make a big dif…

My guest this week is Sebastian St John, Principal of the Falkland Islands Community School. We discuss the role and purpose of a school in this unique location.Teachers Talk Radio

James Heneghan left the UK education system far behind in 2008 and began working in a secondary setting in New Zealand where schools are some of the most decentralised in the world. Join Sophie and James in their exploration of autonomy in both the UK and NZ systems as they discuss and compare the two very different approaches.…

Tod and Morgan speak with guest Cat Chowdhary about getting ready for 2024-25 school year, while we have some gained time, good perspective and fresh feedback. Whether starting a new role, moving to a new school or getting ahead so you can enjoy your summer, how can we strategically be proactive?Teachers Talk Radio

Tom Rogers and Hannah Wilson co-host a show in association with TeachingHOW2s featuring a panel of expert guests asking the question - Is artificial intelligence elevating practice or just saving time? Is it making a significant difference to teaching and learning or just a convenient tool that teachers can use to make their jobs a little easier? L…

In this one off special, guest host Harry Waters explores how Apps for Good, a provider of free introductory computing courses for primary and secondary students, can support schools to provide innovation in their digital offer to students. Guests include Emma Darcy and Leonie Molloy. Book a call with the Apps for Good team here if you want to expl…