Teachers Talk Radio

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

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

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 get Rene's book from the John Catt website and use...

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 them. 

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.

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?

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 using the EAR approach to action research.

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. 

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.

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 Sciantific. They offer their views on this issue whilst...

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.

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 behaviours

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. 

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.

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 also hear about her skills on the Y5 lunchtime foot...

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 and Politics teacher Policies under discussion: 3,00...

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. 

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. 

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

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