Teachers Talk Radio

Does your classroom need to be Instagram ready? Darren considers the aesthetics of the classroom in this week's Saturday morning breakfast.

Darren talks about how we can use simple classroom management strategies to supplement our accessibility structures and accomodations in order to make a truly inclusive classroom environment. 

From spider invasions and classroom frogs to the intense debate around scrapping half-terms—this episode of the Monday Late Show is full of honest reflections and hilarious anecdotes from the frontlines of teaching. Hosts Lianne and Rae swap stories about insect trauma, shed demolition disasters, and staffroom survival strategies. But it’s not all bugs and banter—they step into the serious debate...

In this thought provoking show, Mike and John explore the future of assessment with a panel of passionate educators and AI literacy experts. From traditional exams to project-based learning, from student metacognition to AI-enhanced conversations, we explore how assessment needs to evolve to truly serve learners. With insights from Khanh Duc Kuttig and Mike Kentz, we ask: What’s the real purpose o...

Chris and Mo are joined by Peter Basford and Andy Skinner for a conversation on Beyond the classroom: Linking Enterprise and Education.

Today's conversation featured Mehrdad Mohajeri and was about trauma-informed pedagogy and the use of comedy and humour. There's also an exceprt from a previous show with Jamie Keddie, when we discussed the intersection of stand-up comedy and teaching.

Join Tarjinder Gill, Carl Smith, Dave Brown and Lucy Trimnell as they discuss some of the big stories making the news this last week in education. 

In this must-listen episode of The Late Show with James Radburn on Teachers Talk Radio, James sits down with Emma Darcy, one of the UK’s most recognised EdTech leaders. Together, they unpack the real-world impact of artificial intelligence in education, from the classroom to curriculum design—and why amplifying student voice is more critical than ever in the age of AI. Emma shares: • What sparked...

Who are the teachers you remember? Will is joined by Sam Houseago to discuss those teachers who have had a life-long impact on us. We unpack the qualities of these truly exceptional educators and ask what we can learn from them.

In this essential episode for maths teachers, we delve into effective GCSE exam preparation and bust some of the biggest myths around assessment with experts Neil and Caroline from OCR Maths. Hosted by the dynamic duo of Tom Rogers and Kathryn Clark, the conversation explores: Embedding exam prep across the academic year Building familiarity with question papers and command words Using examiner re...

Darren Lester hosts a brilliant panel discussion on the value of modern language assistants in UK schools. Guests include Amy Flynn, Marie Masse, Liz Collison, Clare Williams and an extra special appearance from college student Freya who shares the person impact that working with an MLA is having on her academic success. Find out more about employing an MLA at your school or college here . 

Ben White’s guest, headteacher and author Matt Evans, shares thought-provoking insights on how assessment shapes students’ self-perception. He challenges the usefulness of ‘summative’ and ‘formative’ labels, arguing they can be misleading. They also explore future trends in schooling—why so many of us predict similar shifts—and take a sharp look at Ofsted’s proposed new assessment system. Spoiler:...

Leading with Purpose: How can school leadership drive lasting impact? with special guest, Barry Cooper.

In this weeks Points of View - Tarjinder Gill, Will Mercer and Yasmin Omar discuss the biggest stories from the week gone by including a research report claiming a link between school exclusion and crime and police arresting a couple involved in a whatsapp chat about a school and their leadership team. 

On today's show, I talk about Education in Virtual Reality (VR), Augmented Reality (AR), Mixed Reality (MR) and Extended Reality (XR), and I speak to Maryam Mirshahnasab about her research and teaching in VR. The show finishes with a brief discussion about Virtual Worlds.

Michelle Hinds is joined by John Catt author and fellow TTR host Morgan Whitfield to discuss her new book 'Gifted? The shift to enrichment, challenge and equity'. Michelle and Morgan explore what giftedness truly means, looking at practical solutions to stretch and challenge students of all abilities and ways to overcome the barriers to equity. Circus themed chapters set the foundation for engagin...

Why do we find it so difficult to ask for help and how can we overcome that? Join Darren's shallow dive into the psychology behind help and how to get better at seeking it.

Dave talks to Mehal Shah, Kelly Wilkie and Stephani Pistorius about the current situation with SEND across the English education system today and what teachers can do to make their lessons more inclusive. 

Listen to a PE teacher who has taught in state comprehensives for over 20 years about why it's an absolute joy to be a PE teacher and what we can do to get more children and young people to enjoy physical activity and sport.  This is not the usual political soundbite about inspiring the next generation or a plea for extra funding, this is about how individuals can make a difference and why anyone...

There are so many parts and tasks of the wonderful world of teaching that you just wish you didn’t have to do. Rae and Lianne discuss debate and de-stress about all the things we wish weren’t teacher things .

What do Andrew Tate, incel culture, and TikTok trends have to do with your classroom? More than you might think! In this Teachers Talk Radio show, host Tom Rogers is joined by Matt Pinkett and Tommy Michael to explore the growing influence of the manosphere on boys in our schools. We break down how online misogyny spreads, why certain messages about masculinity are so appealing to young men, and w...

Tom Rogers talks to Pepe Di'Lasio, the general secretary of the ASCL, for an insight into most recent discussions within the union on recent and impending changes at OFSTED. 

Nicola Prentis joins me to speak about options of working freelance as a teacher and how best to manage your finances.

Dave Brown, Carl Smith, Tarjinder Gill and Tom Rogers discuss the biggest stories from the week gone by in education. 

Join Famida Choudhary as she explores how educators can nurture creativity and leadership in students, featuring an inspiring conversation with singer-songwriter and student leader Jovita Bhaumik. From embracing vulnerability to building resilience through music and competitions, this episode highlights practical ways to empower young voices and unlock hidden potential.