Teachers Talk Radio

When is the right time to take on extra challenges? Amanda and her guest, Shauna Blaney, talk about the benefits and potential pitfalls of getting out of your comfort zone and taking on additional challenges early in a teaching career. 

On The Weekly Review, panellists, Claire Cannon, Christopher Vowels and Brent Poland discuss hot topics in the week's news with host, Paul Hazzard.  Show production by Lianne Lax. This week's stories: Dame Alison Peacock: ‘Create a place where joy can happen’ https://www.tes.com/magazine/leadership/tips-techniques/dame-alison-peacock-school-leadership Ireland’s big school secret: how a year off-cu...

This week, Adam Spence (@aspence81)  and Brent Poland ( @BrentPoland1 ) explore the nitty gritty of attendance.  What's behind poor attendance and how schools can get children into school. In part 2 they take a close look at where responsibility, for various aspects of schooling, lies across parents, school and pupils. And in the final segment they explore ‘slebs who were once teachers’. It’s a fa...

Join Chris as he shares his strategies for sparking engagement at the beginning of the class and leaving a lasting impression at the end.

Hannah Wilson  @ArtTeacherHWN chats to Rachel McFarlane about her new book The ‘A-Z of Diversity and Inclusion' published by @JohnCattEd Primary?  Post Primary?  This show and the book brings you invaluable, practical information you can apply to your school today. This show is brought to you in partnership with John Catt Educational, publishers of professional development books and resources that...

Toby and Dr Poppy Gibson discuss the minimal steps a teacher can take to boost their happiness, self-esteem and well-being. From experiencing the new and sharing it in Mind Palaces to tooth-brushing affirmations, there is bound to be a new tip to choose from! 

Michelle Hinds and Tom Rogers host a show with a panel of experts to discuss the usefulness and impact of reading assessments at key stage 3 in English, with particular exploration of Reading Solution UK's software - Reading Plus. You can get a 4 week free pilot of Reading Plus here .  Guests on the show are: Charlotte Brabants - Whole School Literacy Coordinator Nick Mills - Reading Solutions UK...

Tom is joined by Ross McGill to discuss his latest book, published via Bloomsbury, 'The Teacher Toolkit Guide to Feedback'. The show is an engaging exploration of the 9 key strategies for assessment in the classroom and offers plenty of practical examples that teachers can apply to their classes today.  Find out about orange box marking, the KFC approach, non verbal feedback cues and much more. If...

Khanh Duc and Roy Blatchford discuss some of the magic of great classrooms, with insights from his book The A-Z of Great Classrooms. Find out how arrivals, environment, globe and culture contribute to the magic of teaching and learning!

Neurodivergent parent, Kate, speaks about her experience of home educating two boys with autism / ADHD.

On The Weekly Review, panellists, Lianne Lax, Lucy Neuburger and John Gibbs discuss hot topics in the week's news with host, Paul Hazzard.  Show production by Lianne Lax. This week's stories: It’s time to put talk at the heart of learning https://www.tes.com/magazine/analysis/general/oracy-should-be-central-to-every-subject-in-curriculum Best start in life (part 3) https://www.gov.uk/government/pu...

In the first of two episodes looking at the research into reading for pleasure, Darren talks about the Cultural Capital needed to improve reading for pleasure rates and looks at the role adults can play in helping children develop a love for reading.

Do you hold multiple leadership roles? Perhaps you are considering taking on an additional responsibility? Kate Haden has two leadership roles; she is both Deputy Head and SENCO. She joins me to discuss the pros and cons of this plus everything in between. Kate shares some fascinating insights into how holding dual roles helps her see connections and benefits strategic thinking along with some gre...

In this episode, the superb and sagacious Nigel Davis shares his journey in international teaching. We explore common misconceptions, the unique benefits, and the challenges of working abroad, while offering a deeper look into professional development opportunities in global education settings. Whether you're considering expanding your horizons or seeking to focus your teaching career, tune in for...

Carl Smith talks to the 'attendance doctor' and assistant principal, Gemma Bentley, about her tips for getting tip-top attendance

Adam Spence (@aspence81)  and Brent Poland ( @BrentPoland1 ) debate the legacy of Covid in our schools with Steve Bladon. They also explore the benefits of quality air in classrooms - "Clean air is scientifically proven to improve cognition, reduce allergy and viruses. Why wouldn’t you want clean air in classrooms? You could reduce absent by 20% according to recent studies."

Hannah Wilson @ArtTeacherHWN & Lucy Neuburger @LuEliz1989 talk about interviews! Everyone has stories, good and bad, about interviews they've done. They explore the questions sensible and ridiculous that candidates are asked and answer the question - What do you think teachers should be required to do during an interview?

In her debut TTR show, Dani discussed top tips for leaders, reflects on past mistakes and answers questions about how leaders can navigate tricky situations! Dani gives 5 top tips: 1. You don’t have to know it all! 2. Listen. 3. Lead by example. 4. You can’t / shouldn’t change everything in one go. 5. Protect your people.

Tom is joined by Professor Pete Etchells and teacher Benjamin White to discuss mobile phone bans in schools - are they the answer? Is the trend correct? What could or should we do instead? Pete shares plenty of the research evidence around phone use for young people and Ben adds his own school experiences into the mix. 

Khanh-Duc and Eileen Wan talk about their educational experience in Singapore and attempt to bust some of the myths about Asian students.

Beejesh talks to Jon Gilbert, a trust wide PD lead about how great professional development brings Joy to schools.  They unpack how intentional thinking can drive great PD, how to make tacit knowledge explicit and how multistranded PD can meet the needs of all and what it looks like.

Martin Ferguson joins Jamie Clark for a conversation about SEND and Writing. They discuss the cognitive demands of writing and practical strategies to overcome these barriers.

I spoke to Gerard McLoughlin about inclusive practices in #education , especially #ELT , and was joined at the end of the show by Phil Longwell.

In this episode, we dive into the connection between classroom culture, wellbeing, behaviour management and learning outcomes. Join host Sarah Kate Towlson as she talks with Mark Pestell, Assistant Head in charge of Key Stage 3 and Holly Brookes, Wellbeing Lead, to explore practical strategies for creating positive classroom environments, managing behaviour and supporting both student and teacher...

On The Weekly Review, Lianne Lax and Brent Poland discuss hot topics in the week's news with host, Paul Hazzard.  Show production by Lianne Lax. This week's stories: Most primary teachers would not consider secondary https://www.tes.com/magazine/news/primary/most-primary-teachers-would-teach-in-secondary-school Italy revives policy of failing badly behaved pupils to ‘bring back respect’ https://ww...