Tiny Voice Talks with Toria Bono

In this episode Toria talks to Matt Dechaine and Dougie Boyd about the complex issue of ‘coming out’. Matt and Dougie have been together since 2000 and they married in 2018. They explain to Toria that coming out isn’t a one-time event but a life-time of choicest that have wide-ranging ramifications. Support the show If you enjoyed this episode please share it with others. If you would like to find...

In this episode Toria talks to Abby Bayford, Director of Institute at the Academy Transformation Trust.  Abby talks about her journey to school leadership, professional development, collaboration groups and much more.   Abby is the Director of ATT Institute and prior to this she was Vice Principal at Bristnall Hall Academy, based in the West Midlands. Abby has been a qualified teacher for 14 years...

This episode of 'Tiny Voice Talks - Chatterbox' - features Toria and Sharifah as they chat about all things education, radio, life, health and so much more.  Please message Toria through her website if you would like them to discuss any issues pertinent to you on future Chatterbox episodes.  toriabono.com  Support the show If you enjoyed this episode please share it with others. If you w...

In this podcast, Toria takes the time to talk to Sarah Davies about the importance of effective communication. Making reference to Sarah's new book Talking about Oracy. Join them on an exploration of how communication is a fundamental skill that is a necessity for all and how this can be imparted to all ages in all settings. By raising oracy from the shadows of literacy and numeracy, the duo...

In this episode of Tiny Voice Talks Toria speaks with Rebecca Nobes about how she got into teaching, what interests her most about teaching and her passion for teacher development. Including discussion of the Chartered College of Teaching, her podcast From Page to Practice and MFLChat. You can find her @bexn91 on Twitter, @pagepracticepodcast on Instagram or via her website learninglinguist.co.uk...

In this episode Toria talks to Oliver Wright, the sector manager for Senior Leadership at Twinkl. He has over 20 years’ teaching experience, including eight years as a headteacher. He has worked in a range of primary schools from small, remote, rural settings to large, challenging city schools.   He talks about overcoming adversity and shares a fascinating story about his time as a track cyclist -...

In this episode of Tiny Voice Talks, Toria speaks with Julia Skinner about her dream of being a teacher, marriages, anxiety, retirement, 100 Word Challenge writing project & 'Listening Ear', her new project born during lock-down. If you would like to contact Julia she is @theheadsoffice on Twitter or jskinner675@gmail.com Support the show If you enjoyed this episode please share it w...

In this episode of Tiny Voice Talks, Toria speaks with Annelouise Jordan about how every child has a right to education and at times they have special rights, not special needs. She also talks about her journey into teaching and being 10% braver when she first moved to Spain with nowhere to stay and no understanding of Spanish.  If you would like to contact Annelouise, her twitter handle is @Leazy...

In this episode, Toria talks to Sonia Thompson who is the proud headteacher of St Matthew’s C.E. Teaching and Research School in Birmingham. One of ten children, she is incredibly proud of her heritage and learnt so much from her mother. As you will hear on the podcast, Sonia has many strings to her bow and is not one to let the grass grow under her feet. Sonia is a change-maker who ensures that c...

In this final episode of season 1, Toria talks about her amazing guests and gives a summary of the key topics and issues covered in 2020. Support the show If you enjoyed this episode please share it with others. If you would like to find out more about Tiny Voice Talks Coaching with Toria then email her on toria@tinyvoicetalks.com If you would like a copy of the Tiny Voices Talk book with  30% off...

Support the show If you enjoyed this episode please share it with others. If you would like to find out more about Tiny Voice Talks Coaching with Toria then email her on toria@tinyvoicetalks.com If you would like a copy of the Tiny Voices Talk book with  30% off go to www.crownhouse.co.uk or www.independentthinkingpress.com and use the code TINY30. 

In this episode, Toria talks to Zena Zenonos-Walker about the importance of being seen. Zena's own school experience was one of being invisible and she even though she was from a family of educators, she herself never wanted to become a teacher. However, she did and she is using her experience to ensure that the young people she works with are empowered, valued and feel seen. Follow her on Tw...

In this episode Toria talks to Chris Harrison about growth. Chris is a teacher and leader with a passion for experience-led learning, books, metacognition and professional development. In this podcast, Chris and Toria explore what growth means to them and how their experiences within the profession and in online communities - both good and bad - have changed that meaning over time. https://mrhthet...

This episode is the third 'Tiny Voice Talks - Chatterbox' - a monthly feature on this podcast. On it Toria and Sharifah chat about education and so much more. In this episode they cover Twitter, hashtags, books, finding your voice, Ed Finch (@MrEFinch) and so much more. Please message Toria through her website if you would like them to discuss any issues pertinent to you on future Chatte...

Toria talks all about resilience with Simon, co-founder of Pobble. Simon is a former Primary school teacher and Deputy Head. We explore his journey into the classroom, his varying roles within Primary education and the transition into the role of an EdTech founder. Simon’s own life experiences have made him more passionate than ever to make a difference to as many children as he can. Support the s...

Support the show If you enjoyed this episode please share it with others. If you would like to find out more about Tiny Voice Talks Coaching with Toria then email her on toria@tinyvoicetalks.com If you would like a copy of the Tiny Voices Talk book with  30% off go to www.crownhouse.co.uk or www.independentthinkingpress.com and use the code TINY30. 

Joining Toria this week is Teresa Cremin, Sonia Thompson, Ben Harris and Richard Charlesworth. They’re all passionate advocates for Reading for Pleasure and in this episode you’ll find out why. We’ll explore what exactly Reading for Pleasure means, why it is not an ‘add on’, or evidenced only by means of fun activity days, but should rather be viewed as a core part of the reading curriculum in eve...

Karl Pupé is a qualified classroom teacher with 10 years’ experience across the Primary, Secondary and Further Education sectors. Specialising in Behaviour Management, he worked as a Not in Education, Employment or Training (NEETs) Co-ordinator teaching students with severe Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) difficulties. Karl is also the author of “The Action Hero Teacher” & founder o...

In this episode, Toria talks to award-winning author Vashti Hardy about identity. Vashti Hardy was a primary school teacher for several years, and has a special interest in children’s writing, especially free-writing and the use of journals and creating fantasy worlds. Vashti's breathtaking middle grade fantasies are published across the world in several languages. Wildspark won the Blue Pete...

Pie Corbett is an English educational trainer, writer, author and poet who has written more than two hundred books. He is now best known for creating the Talk for Writing approach to learning, which is widely used within UK primary schools. Support the show If you enjoyed this episode please share it with others. If you would like to find out more about Tiny Voice Talks Coaching with Toria then em...

#TeacherTunes Catch up with previous guests of the show, Shuaib and Caitlin as they connect over their love of music as so many of us do. Toria questions them about their top five songs, what they're currently listening to and their playlists.    Support the show If you enjoyed this episode please share it with others. If you would like to find out more about Tiny Voice Talks Coaching with To...

In this episode, Toria talks to Maria Richards, a freelance Education Consultant and Talk for Writing Trainer and adviser, about the twists and turns that led her from student to teacher to National Strategy adviser to launching In-finity Literacy Limited and everything else in between.  The strong theme of ‘Potential’ runs through Maria’s episode. Recognising the potential of opportunities, havin...

Richard is a national literacy hero, storyteller, author and most importantly a Romany person. Listen to this episode to find out all about the traveller communities and how they try hard to remain true to their heritage despite media portrayal and societal stereo-types. Join Toria as she embarks on a history lesson that she never expected.  Support the show If you enjoyed this episode please shar...

In this episode, Toria talks to Hazel and Maria who both work in primary education. Hazel and Maria 'met' over twitter and became creative peas in a pod. They now co-host 'Seeds of Creativity' on  @LearnRadioLive at 8pm on Thursdays, which is  a show for educators and creative minds and are always looking for the next creative project.  They are passionate about creativity, rei...

Naomi talks about her adventure so far, teaching in London, New Zealand and now Tokyo. She reflects on her journey and the importance of empathising with yourself and empathising with others. Growth. Relationships. Accountability. Systems. Challenge. Perspectives. Are the 6 main pillars on which Empathetic Educators is founded. Because your power is within your G.R.A.S.C.P. Naomi touches on two of...