Teachers Talk Radio

Join Aramide Oluwa for an interesting discussion with teacher, IT professional and coach, Azeez Arepo as they discuss the impact of discipline in Nigerian schools and how it shapes students’ behaviour with regard to teaching and learning.

Join Sarah Kate Towlson on Teachers Talk Radio as she welcomes Shona O'Callaghan and Kealan Barron to discuss school inspections. This episode unpacks what inspectors look for, how to prepare with impactful lesson planning and data-driven teaching, and strategies to approach inspections with confidence and purpose. A must-listen for teachers and school leaders!

On The Weekly Review, panellists, Lianne Lax and John Gibbs discuss hot topics in the week's news with host, Paul Hazzard. Show production by Lianne Lax. This week's stories: We need a common vision for childhood so all pupils can flourish -  https://tinyurl.com/28awbuus Lesson prescription, teacher autonomy & trust -  https://tinyurl.com/5n7phazh Ofsted annual report: education and social car...

How can music unlock creativity and build life skills in students? Join Mr. Sherwin Jeremy Atkins, a dynamic music educator and Head of Performing Arts, as he shares how music inspires young minds, fosters creativity, and shapes lifelong learners.

Darren looks at the difference beween learning and performance and how performance is often used as a poor proxy for learning.

Most people will say that spending time with people who matter is up there in terms of priorities, especially at Christmas. So why is there such a focus on buying something for your class? I don't think we need to buy gifts for our students - instead we should prioritise "presence". In this show I reflect on the power of spending quality time with our students, the benefits this has for engagement...

Tired of school leadership advice? Try this anti-guide to school leadership and find out how not to be a head (or school leader) instead.

Beejesh chats with Deep Singh Ghataura about the current state of assessment in schools, the psychometrics understanding behind assessment, the downstream effects of assessment and what great assessment which brings joy to schools looks like.

Dani talks to bestselling author Kate Jones about her new book, Feedback: Strategies to Support Teacher Workload and Improve Pupil Progress. They explore practical, evidence-based tips for giving feedback that truly makes a difference for students while easing teacher workload. This show is brought to you in partnership with John Catt Educational. 

In part one of Curriculum Conversations, Hannah Wilson @ArtTeacherHWN and Lucy Neuburger @LuEliz1989 reflect on 10 years of the current National Curriculum and their hopes for the 2025 Curriculum and Assessment Review. In part two, Hannah and Lucy ask the question "what would your 'dream curriculum' look like if you were in charge?"

Tom Rogers runs through they key parts of the recent DFE survey release on the working lives of teachers. What were the key takeaways? What are teachers currently thinking? Tom is joined by TJ Watson, a lead practitioner of Science based in London, to share his takes on the data. 

Ngo Duc Huy and I discuss the challenges faced by early career English language teachers in Vietnam and share an insightful and interesting conversation about the teaching landscape in the country.

Will is in conversation with Paula Moses to discuss her innovative PhD research about the concept of success in life and the role of the primary curriculum in helping pupils achieve this.

Toria discusses PE - what does modern day PE teaching look like? The guest is Matt Cotten, a primary school teacher and leader who is passionate about PE teaching at all levels and phases. 

In this compelling episode, hosts Brent Poland and stand in guest co host Christopher Vowles dive deep into the complex issue of knife crime affecting schools and youth communities. Drawing from personal experiences and national statistics, they explore the multifaceted factors driving the increase in knife-related offences, including gang culture, urban dynamics, and social pressures. The convers...

Dave chats to Gemma Molyneux and Matt Venton about Oracy. What is it, why has it recently become so prominent as a focus in education, how can it help students in the classroom and beyond and how can we avoid it becoming just the latest passing fad? 

This episode explores the intricate relationship between language and social identity. John Gibbs and Dr Christian Ilbury, from Edinburgh University, discuss how accents can signal various aspects of identity, including region, class, and even competence. Christian challenges the notion of a 'standard' language, advocating for the appreciation of linguistic diversity. He highlights the ongoing iss...

Michelle shares insights into the challenges and opportunities of middle leadership. The show offers a practical guide to effective middle leadership that will ultimately influence change. Middle leaders are the catalyst for change!

Following an invigorating parents' evening, Toby talks about parental collaboration, how to foster independence in 16-18-year-olds and celebrating small wins in education as a means of building a positive learning environment.

Kathryn is joined by Nathan Douglas, Deputy Headteacher and EdD Candidate to explore the issue of teachers’ professional identities and how these relate to professional satisfaction and teacher retention.

Join co hosts Graham Stanley and James Radburn for this one off special delving into the lives of teachers who have transitioned from the classroom into the world of edtech. Find out more about Toddle by visiting toddleapp.com . They are joined by two guests... Deepanshu Arora -  Deepanshu is the Co-founder and CEO of Toddle, an AI-powered teaching & learning platform loved by 2,000+ progressi...

Kathryn is joined by Jo Facer, Head of the NPQ Faculty at the National Institute of Teaching. We review her new book , an evidence informed review of strategies for effective teacher PD from ResearchEd, published by John Catt.

Amanda and her guest, Tammie Rea, talk about Tammie's experiences in various educational settings from girls' grammar schools to a young offenders' unit and how these have shaped her as a teacher.

Famida Choudhary chats with accomplished educator and literacy expert Vridhi Sharma about nurturing reading competencies in students. They discuss the foundational skills needed for early years and how these evolve into advanced comprehension in middle school. Vridhi shares practical strategies for educators, including guided reading, vocabulary-building techniques, and differentiated instruction,...

On The Weekly Review, panellists, Lucy Neuburger, Brent Poland and Christopher Vowles discuss hot topics in the week's news with host, Paul Hazzard. Show production by Lianne Lax. This week's stories: Teachers face ‘alarming’ rise in verbal and physical abuse from pupils https://www.tes.com/magazine/news/general/teachers-face-alarming-rise-verbal-physical-abuse-pupils Why we must address emotional...