Teachers Talk Radio
Teachers Talk Radio is a podcast where educators call in, text in, and join the conversation. It provides a platform for teachers to discuss their experiences, challenges, and insights in education. The show encourages active participation from listeners, fostering a community of educators sharing their voices.
Episodes
Girls in the Game: Tackling Misogyny, Body Confidence & Belonging in School
Why do so many girls disengage from sport during their school years and what can schools do to change that? In this special Teachers Talk Radio show in partnership with the Football Association (FA), hosts Tom Rogers and Rae Whitehouse are joined by Stacey Mullock, Head of Development at The FA, and secondary teacher Helen Tonks to explore the barriers still holding girls back in sport and school
Are behaviour policies draconian?: The Late Late Show with Lee Pace
Lee will be joined by Tom and Keiran, teachers in an SEMH school for boys. They will be considering behaviour policies in schools, how to find a sensible balance whilst keeping expectations high.
Teacher 'pulled sickie' to go on stag do abroad: Points of View
A teacher who “pulled a sickie” to attend a stag do in Portugal, lied about illness, and later ripped pages from his passport to cover his tracks has avoided a teaching ban - but should he have? This week on Points of View, we ask what this case says about trust, professionalism and pressure in teaching. We’ll also debate flexible working in education. Should schools be more open to flexible leave
Neurodiverse Wellbeing: The Sunday Late Show With Toby Doncaster
In this thoughtful and practical discussion, Toby and Jo Hrabi will consider the pressures neurodiverse learners may face in busy educational environments, from sensory overload and anxiety to organisation, communication and confidence. They will also reflect on the wellbeing of teachers and support staff, asking how educators can create inclusive, calm and responsive classrooms while also protect
Self-esteem and stress?: The Sunday Breakfast Show with Phin
We talk stress and self-esteem. Are the two linked? Can one get better without the other? Let's talk it out...
Is teaching getting harder? Part 2: The Twilight Show with Tony Harwood and Yannick Berland
Yannick and Tony conclude their discussion on the perceived increase in demand of the profession on teachers . They draw on surveys of UK teachers as well as their combined 50+ years of experience, to make a final, balanced conclusion. Is teaching really getting harder?
Parental Self Efficacy and Exam Stress: The Saturday Breakfast Show with Darren Lester
In this show, Darren explores the relationship between parental self-efficacy and student exam stress. How much does a parent's confidence in supporting their child's education influence how that child experiences assessment and exam pressure? Drawing on psychological and educational research, Darren examines the evidence linking parental beliefs, family support, academic resilience, and student w
Where did our first jobs go? Friday Morning Break Show with Carl Smith
Carl asks why so many young people are economically inactive according to the Milburn report. He explores whether schools or teachers are to blame or whether it is in fact the system they operate in that has caused the problem. He also suggests what might be done to make things better.
Connected - Focusing on `Me` and `We`: TTR Special with Rachel Johnson
Tim Smale talks to Rachel Johnson, chief executive of PiXL and author of Connected: Focusing on `Me` and `We`. Her big idea is simple: to thrive, young people need to be connected both to themselves and to others, yet we rarely teach them how to do either. Tim and Rachel explore what connection really means in schools, why belonging matters more than we admit, and whether much of what we call a be
Why is prejudicial abuse rising in schools?: Points of View
Suspensions for racist, homophobic, transphobic and ableist abuse in schools have risen sharply but what’s really behind the trend? On this week’s Points of View, we explore the reasons behind rising reports, especially a new BBC one, of prejudicial abuse in schools.
Are social media, divisive politics and online influencers shaping attitudes among young people? Have funding cuts to pastoral and a
What’s Really Causing Teacher Burnout?: Points of View
Teachers are exhausted, overwhelmed and, in many cases, walking away from the profession. But what is really behind the rise in teacher burnout? Is it workload, poor behaviour, endless accountability and SEND pressures or something deeper in the culture of education itself? In this Points of View, we ask why so many teachers are struggling to sustain the job, whether school leaders and governments
Educational AI: Tool or Tyrant? The Late Show with Christopher Vowles
Christopher talks with computer science academic and university teacher Dr Jeremy Straub about the recent history of Artificial Intelligence; its impact on our educational institutions; and the ways in which it might reshape and redefine our notions of education, research and training in the near future.
How can you de-stress?: The Sunday Breakfast Show with Phin
We talk how to de-stress in the classroom. Join us!
Can Task Design Limit Cheating?: The Saturday Breakfast Show with Darren Lester
Darren explores whether better task design can reduce cheating in schools and assessments. Drawing on the research of Wenzel and Reinhard (2020), he examines how the structure and design of tasks can influence student honesty, motivation, and decision-making during tests and classroom assessments. From authenticity and challenge to accountability and engagement, this show looks at the evidence beh
Is teaching getting harder?: The Twilight Show with Tony Harwood and Yannick Berland
Yannick and Tony reflect on the changes in the profession with reference to 10 key areas, and give an opinion for each on whether they have got better or worse. At the end of the show, the hosts will compare notes and consider survey results across the UK in order to make a final conclusion: Is teaching getting harder?
Teach Like Your Heart Is On Fire: The Late Show with Tim Smale
What does it mean to teach with your heart truly in it? This week on The Late Show, Tim Smale and Khanh-Duc Kuttig are joined by the amazing Christian Mba, vice principal, middle leadership developer, and author of Teach Like Your Heart Is On Fire.
Together they explore the questions at the heart of Christian's book: why you became a teacher, whether knowing your purpose changes what happens in th
The "Bedroom Generation" - Is the UK writing off young people?: Points of View
Nearly one million young people in the UK are currently out of education and work. Alan Milburn’s explosive new report warns of an "economic catastrophe" driven by lockdown scars, social media rewiring, and a broken welfare system. In this show, join JP, Rae, Carl and Jo as they ask the tough questions. Are schools doing enough to build resilience? Has technology created an anxious generation that
Test Anxiety and School Avoidance: The Saturday Breakfast Show with Darren Lester
Darren explores the relationship between test anxiety and school avoidance, examining how anxiety around exams and assessment can contribute to absenteeism, emotionally based school avoidance, and disengagement from learning. Drawing on current educational and psychological research, he discusses the warning signs teachers and parents should recognise, the impact of exam stress on student wellbein
Make it make sense: Why are we more interested in banning books than banning social media? - The Morning Break with Liz Webb
In March, Index on Censorship reported on a school in Greater Manchester that had pulled 200 books from the school library shelves after the Head raised an issue with one book.
With huge parental pressure in the US to censor young people’s access to certain literature, particularly that relating to race, gender and sexuality, is the UK following suit in this worrying trend?
In a world where our yo
A Culture of Threat: Misogyny, Masculinity, and Modern Schooling: The Twilight Show with Louise Pickering
Louise Pickering meets with Vivienne Porritt OBE to discuss:
The concept of masculinity
The impact of social media on boys and men
The research/evidence behind the concerns
How misogyny and sexism manifest in schools
How schools can design effective systems and establish a healthy culture that safeguards girls and women
Feedback in the classroom: 50+ strategies to improve learning without increasing workload
In this special Teachers Talk Radio show, brought to you in partnership with Hachette Learning, hosts Tom Rogers and Sarah Wilkinson Crute are joined by bestselling author Kate Jones to explore her Feedback Resource Guide. Following on from her work on feedback, Kate’s new guide offers over fifty evidence-informed, classroom-ready strategies designed to make feedback more effective, efficient and
Is Wellbeing Weaponised in Toxic Schools? : Points of View
Teacher wellbeing is at its lowest since 2019. Education Support’s Teacher Wellbeing Index reports that 76% of teachers report high levels of stress, while 36% are at risk of clinical depression. Nearly half of those surveyed said that their school’s culture negatively impacts their mental health. Has wellbeing become a series of token gestures? Why do schools struggle to take meaningful steps to
International School Leaders' Guide to AI: The Twlight Show with Matthew Wemyss
How do you lead a school on AI when you're operating across multiple curricula, multiple countries, and a staff team that turns over every few years?
This Wednesday at 6pm I'm chatting with Rita Bateson on The Twilight Show about her new book International School Leaders' Guide to AI, published by Hachette Learning under the John Catt imprint. Rita brings practical strategies for navigating what s
Teaching Respect Through Belonging: The Lunch Show with Famida Choudhary
In this Teachers Talk Radio show, host Famida Choudhary is joined by Cara Zelas to explore how respect in early childhood classrooms is not simply a rule to follow, but a skill that must be intentionally taught, modelled, and experienced. The conversation will highlight practical ways to help young children feel seen, valued, and connected while building classrooms where belonging comes first.
Creativity in the classroom: The late show with Konstantinos Pappas
Konstantinos discusses with guest Dr Jonathan Wright how creativity is taught in higher education, exploring risk-taking, imagination, feedback, AI, employability, and the realities shaping contemporary creative classrooms and student experiences.
How Strict Should Schools Be in 2026?: The Twilight Show with Tom Rogers
In this show, Tom Rogers speaks to Welsh headteacher Alun Ebenezer about discipline, behaviour, boundaries and the growing debate over whether schools have become too soft. From closing wellbeing rooms and bringing parents into lessons, to challenging what he sees as a culture of over-labelling and lowered expectations, Ebenezer has become one of the most controversial voices in British education.
Clockwork Classrooms - Solutions for smoother running lessons: TTR Special with Carmel Bones
Join Tom Rogers and Dave Brown for a Teachers Talk Radio special with experienced teacher and author Carmel Bones discussing her new book, Clockwork Classrooms: Solutions for Smoother Running Lessons. Drawing on more than thirty years of classroom experience, Carmel shares practical, time-saving approaches designed to help lessons run more smoothly, reduce friction in the classroom, and make teach
Imposter Syndrome & Perfectionism in High Achievers : The Saturday Breakfast Show with Darren Lester
In this show, Darren explores the hidden pressures faced by high-achieving students, focusing on the growing impact of imposter syndrome and perfectionism in education. Why do some of the most successful pupils feel as though they are “not good enough”? And how can teachers, parents, and school leaders recognise when academic ambition becomes emotionally damaging? Drawing on current research into
So You Want To Be a Teacher: The Friday Morning Break Show with Carl Smith
Do you think you'd make a good teacher?
Are you thinking of becoming a teacher?
Teaching wants you, but do you want teaching?
Carl tells you what the brochures don't, so you can make up your own mind.
Pickets, Flags & GCSE Panic: London School Strike Divides Everyone: Points of View
At Connaught School for Girls in Waltham Forest, frustrated students are directly confronting teachers in the third week of strikes. With GCSE preparations severely disrupted, pupils are demanding the National Education Union members return to class. Teachers, protesting heavy workloads, management issues, potential redundancies and pay cuts, have been seen turning away or standing with keffiyehs
Why do schools struggle to achieve excellence?: The Twilight Show with Donavere Benjamin-Mahon
Great schools don't happen by accident. Behind every turnaround story is a leader who understood that sustainable improvement isn't just about strategy; it's about people. It's about building a culture where staff feel trusted, students feel they belong, and everyone believes that better is possible. Yet so many schools find themselves stuck. They have the data, the development plans, the training
The Reality Shock of Teaching: Points of View
A major new study has revealed that nearly a quarter of newly-qualified teachers in England never actually enter the profession after training. Researchers point to “reality shock” with workload, administration, lesson planning and long working days among the biggest concerns for trainee teachers. But is workload really the main issue? Or are deeper problems driving graduates away before their car
Teaching on the Brink? Matt Wrack on Funding, Strikes and the Future of the Profession: The Late Show with Tom Rogers
Tom Rogers is joined by Matt Wrack, General Secretary of the NASUWT, for a special one-off conversation on the biggest issues facing teachers right now. With growing concerns around pay, workload and retention, are we heading towards further industrial action? What’s really driving teachers out of the profession and what needs to change to stop it? The discussion explores funding pressures, matern
Watching to Learn: The True Purpose of Lesson Observation: The Twilight Sow with Michelle Hinds
Michelle sits down with David Didau to challenge the myths around lesson observations. Who are they really for, and are they working? A sharp, thought-provoking conversation on rethinking what effective observation should look like.
Interventions to Reduce Exam Anxiety: The Saturday Breakfast Show with Darren Lester
In this second show in his series on exam pressure, Darren explores what the research says about reducing student anxiety in assessments. Drawing on evidence-based strategies, he focuses on practical in-school interventions that can make a measurable difference to how students experience tests. From classroom approaches to whole-school practices, this episode offers clear, research-informed insigh
How far should schools go? Revision sessions, intervention sessions, exam season
A school letter has sparked controversy after making extra GCSE revision including weekends compulsory, with consequences for absence. But where is the line between high expectations and excessive pressure? In tonight’s Points of View, we ask: Should schools be able to mandate extra sessions? Do strict systems raise standards or risk burnout? And who decides what’s “too far” when exams are on the
What is great RE teaching? Practice, Purpose and Curriculum: TTR Special with Joe Kinnaird
In this special Teachers Talk Radio show, brought to you in partnership with Hachette Learning, hosts Tom Rogers and Charlotte Newman are joined by Joe Kinnaird to explore his new book, Secondary Religious Education in Action.
Drawing on classroom experience and the latest research, Joe shares a vision for high-quality RE, one that challenges students to engage deeply with religious and non-relig
Do Worksheets Deserve Their Bad Reputation? The Saturday Lunch Show with Famida Choudhary
In this show of Teachers Talk Radio, Famida Choudhary is joined by Amir Taron Ayres to rethink one of education’s most debated classroom tools — worksheets. Moving beyond the idea of worksheets as passive tasks, the conversation explores how teachers can transform routine activities into opportunities for intellectual engagement, discussion, error analysis, collaboration, and deeper learnin
How far should schools go? Revision sessions, Intervention sessions, Exam season: Points of View
A school letter has sparked controversy after making extra GCSE revision — including weekends — compulsory, with consequences for absence. But where is the line between high expectations and excessive pressure?
In tonight’s Points of View, we ask: Should schools be able to mandate extra sessions? Do strict systems raise standards or risk burnout? And who decides what’s “too far” when exams are on
Final push?: The Sunday Breakfast Show with Phin Adams
We talk how to make meaning out of stress in the classroom.
Blank Canvas - What Would You Do If There Were No Rules?: The Late Show with Tim Smale
In this live show Tim is joined by Michael Everett, an educator whose career has taken him from challenging secondary schools in England to international schools in Qatar and Brunei. Together they ask a genuinely provocative question: what would you build if you started from scratch? It is a conversation about what school is actually for, and who gets to decide.
Educational binaries: Is there a compromise? The Twilight Show with Tony Harwood and Yannick Berland
Headteacher Jonathan Sands joins Yannick and Tony to talk about the big binaries! Is DI the only way or is there room for discovery? Do we need rules or are relationships enough? The 'prog' vs 'trad' debate. A reasonable argument or simply a tool for division and toxicity?
Graphic Novels in the Classroom:The Sunday Late Show With Huma Mirza & Toby Doncaster
Hosts Huma and Toby talk with teachers John and Richard about why graphic novels matter in schools, how they encourage reading for pleasure, and how they support inference, vocabulary and cross-curricular learning from science to history.
The episode includes practical classroom examples, age-appropriate suggestions (from wordless picture books to manga and teen titles), evidence on learning impac
Gender, Performance and Test Anxiety: The Saturday Breakfast Show with Darren Lester
Darren looks at the research into the differences, and similarrties, in how test anxiety presents itself in boys and girls.
The Myth of the Good Teacher-Why We Should stop Beating Ourselves Up: The Friday Morning Break Show with Carl Smith
This is a show for teachers everywhere. Teachers who are exhausted. Teachers who feel under pressure. teachers who feel like they are failing. In other words, all teachers, all the time.
Carl explains why the myth of the good teacher is quietly taking the joy out of the job and why we need to embrace the idea of the good enough teacher to rediscover it.
Should Schools Teach Patriotism? Flags, Kings & the Curriculum Debate: Points of View
Reform has unveiled plans for a “patriotic curriculum” — including flying the Union Flag in every school, displaying portraits of the King, and reshaping history teaching to focus more heavily on British achievements. Supporters say it’s about restoring national pride, identity and balance in education. Critics argue it risks politicising the classroom and narrowing how history is taught. So where
Built for Yesterday? Are Schools Failing the Future?: The Late Show with Tim Smale
Join us for a Late Show special in which Tim sits down with Peter Hyman: former Downing Street speechwriter, co-founder of School 21, and one of the most persistent voices in England for genuine curriculum reform. Together they`ll tackle oracy, the growing crisis around boys in education, whether teachers are part of the problem, and the almost one million young people currently classified as NEET
Teacher Development: The Wednesday Late Show with Graham Stanley
On today's show, I look back at last week's IATEFL conference and discuss some practical tips for teacher professional development.
"Reward Over Sanction" - The Headteacher who says he cut suspensions by 85%: The Twilight Show with Tony Harwood and Yannick Berland
Hosts Tony and Yannick chat with headteacher Jonathan Sands about his people-centred approach to behaviour management, explaining a ‘reward over sanction’ house-points system that dramatically reduced suspensions and improved attendance and engagement.
The show explores tensions between restorative and punitive approaches, centralised behaviour systems, teacher trust and autonomy, and the debate b
Is the sun out in your classroom?: The Sunday Breakfast Show with Phin Adams
We talk if the sun is actually shining and do things get better? Let's talk it out..
The Final Countdown: the Anxiety, the Burn Out and the Apathy - The Morning Break with Liz Webb
It’s nearly exam season and the countdown, post-Easter, has truly begun. The pressure is on. Revision classes are running before school, after school, lunchtimes. Material is being revisited, practice papers are being circulated, students are requesting psychic predictions of paper content.
The holy grail of the fabled study leave experienced by their predecessors is within touching distance and y
"I don't know where to start!" The Saturday Breakfast Show with Darren Lester
Darren looks into the research behind availability and access to information and considers what this means for student research projects.
What does the future of education look like in England?: The Friday Late Show with David Brown
Dave Brown speaks to Mehal Shah about the Every Child Achieving and Thriving white paper on education. What does the future of SEND provision look like, how will teaching potentially change in the next 10 years and what are the major barriers to achieving the vision set out by the white paper?
Literacy: Liberating Lives Beyond Reading to Empowerment | The Saturday Lunch Show with Famida Choudhary| Teachers Talk Radio
In this show, Famida is joined by De'Shawn Washington to explore “Literacy: Liberating Lives.” Moving beyond phonics and technical skills, the conversation examines how reading can shift from obligation to genuine engagement. Drawing on research, classroom practice, and real-world challenges, the show highlights the growing literacy and communication gap, the importance of fluency and comprehensio
Teaching inclusivity, identity and respect through courageous classroom dialogue: The Twilight Show with Mehmet Ali Zekay
Mehmet speaks with Eve, an English leader passionate about creating truly inclusive classrooms where every student feels seen, heard and valued. Known for her willingness to address challenging topics-from identity and culture to LGBT+ issues and misogyny-Eve shares how she creates safe, honest spaces or meaningful dialogue.
University Employment in South Korea: The Sunday Social
In this week's show, Martin Sketchley has a chat with Joseph Steven Van Dorn about what university teachers should consider when working in South Korea.
Telegraph article claims ‘left wing policies’ risk keeping violent pupils in schools: Points of View
This show responds to a Telegraph exclusive claiming progressive policies of managed moves, pressure not to exclude and inclusion practices may keep violent pupils in mainstream schools. The hosts discuss media bias, teacher safety, the limits of inclusion, and how managed moves and alternative provision actually work.
They explore possible fixes including clearer boundaries, better funding and su
How far should schools go in addressing needs that sit outside education?: The Twilight Show with Tom Rogers
Deputy head Rachel, working in a primary school in Newham, discusses how schools are responding to needs beyond education, including poverty, food insecurity, toileting and family instability.
She outlines practical approaches - home visits, strong induction, clear behaviour policies that involve parents, pastoral teams, wellbeing programmes and community partnerships - and argues that building re
Pressure what Pressure?: The Sunday Breakfast Show with Phin
We talk mental health (of course) and how we can be more compassionate in the classroom, alongside all those regular features you know and love.
Laugh & Learn - How Humour Transforms Higher Education: The Twilight Show with Timea Kadar
In this show, Timea talks with lecturer Rafael Dos Santos about the role of humour in higher education: why it works (neuroscience, dopamine, belonging and retention), how to use it intentionally (timing, storytelling, affiliate/self‑deprecating humour, props, games and icebreakers), and how to avoid pitfalls (sarcasm, cultural sensitivity and targeting humour). They share practical tips for start
The phone call home - Problem or Partnership?: The Late Show with Sarah Wilkinson Crute
In this show, Sarah speaks with Head of Year Jack Macey about transforming the dreaded phone call home into a tool for building relationships and improving student outcomes.
They discuss practical tips for teachers - especially early career teachers - including making positive calls, keeping conversations factual and brief, scripting key phrases, using colleagues for support, and handling defensiv
The Role of Personality in Online Language Learning: The Saturday Breakfast Show with Darren Lester
Darren looks into recent research published by Liang et al into the role that personality plays in online language learning and considers how we can apply the concept of "personality types" to our own teaching and learning.
Who Would want to Be a Head of Year...Seriously?! : Friday Morning Break Show with Carl Smith
Carl chats to experienced Head of Year, Adam Perry about what they job is really like. A really interesting insight for anyone who is or has been head of year, is thinking they might like to be a year head or is in need of appointing one.
Is it the toughest job in the school?
Why do people still do it?
What is effective school governance?: The Late Late Show with Lee Pace
Lee Pace and guest Andy Chell explore modern school governance: what governing bodies actually do, how to distinguish strategic oversight from day-to-day operations, and why effective challenge and triangulation matter.
They discuss the roles of chairs, clerks, link governors and parent trustees, recruitment by skills, learning walks, horizon scanning for future policy changes, and practical tips
Stricter home schooling rules prompt warnings about overstretched councils: Points of View
Stricter home schooling rules are on the way but are councils anywhere near ready? This week on Points of View, we unpack the government’s plans to introduce a national register of home-educated children and tighter oversight of families. Supporters say it’s about safeguarding vulnerable children and preventing tragedies. Critics warn it risks intrusive state overreach and puts impossible pressure
I Was Looking For A Job, And I Found A Job
Join Michael Wright on The Sunday Lunch Show has he discusses applying for teaching jobs, green and red flags when getting a feel for a school, interview technique and how to make sure you are applying for schools that fit your own values and ethics. A must listen for those, ECT's in particular, who are job hunting!
Sunday blues?: The Sunday Breakfast Show with Phin Adams
We talk blues and how it may be the search for perfection behind it, alongside your regular features to set you up with returning to the classroom tomorrow *if you are*
Teaching on an Off Day - How Educators Keep Going: The Late Late Show with Seema Aggarwal
Some days, teachers walk into the classroom carrying more than just their teaching materials. This show explores what it means to teach on an “off” day; the quiet challenge of showing up with energy, focus, and presence when you don’t quite feel like yourself. We’ll look at the pressure that comes with that reality, but also the unexpected upside: how the act of stepping into the role can sometime
The Narratives of Why We Teach: The Saturday Breakfast Show with Darren Lester
Darren looks at why it's so important for teachers to tell their stories od why we chose to enter the profession.
Setting the Example - Teachers, Uniforms & Classroom Culture: The Twilight Show with Tony Harwood and Yannick Berland
On this show, Tony and Yannick discuss whether teachers should model the same rules they set for students. They cover dress code and uniform expectations, gender differences in standards, homework and workload, classroom behaviour, recruitment and the challenge of maintaining positivity in the profession.
The conversation combines practical examples, listener comments and reflections on balancing
Consultants, Edugurus & Influencers: Help or Hindrance?: The Late Show with Beejesh Deva and Claire Bills
Beejesh Deva, Nathan Gynn and Claire Bills explore the growing world of consultants, edugurus and social‑media influencers in education. They explore how these figures interact with schools, the costs and opportunity costs involved, and the tension between useful, research‑based support and one‑off or misapplied advice.
The conversation covers the shift from local authority provision to academies,
Raising the Green Flag - Can schools really afford not to?: The Late Show with Tim Smale
In this show, Tim sits down with Simon Lightman, teacher, philosopher, researcher, and the driving force behind a cross-sector open letter to Parliament calling for curriculum renewal. Together, they ask one of the most pressing questions facing schools today: can education really afford to keep treating sustainability as an optional extra?
“This Is a School, Not a Workhouse” - Inside Union Claims in the Llantwit Major Dispute: TTR Special with Tom Rogers
Industrial action at Llantwit Major High School has brought issues of workload, behaviour and funding into sharp focus. The NASUWT has raised concerns about staff safety, excessive workload and working conditions, while school leaders and the local authority point to financial pressures, falling pupil numbers and ongoing negotiations. In this show, we speak to a NASUWT representative Sharron Daly
What Job Should You Have in Korea?: The Sunday Social
In this week's show, Claudia Tumba and Martin Sketchley chat about what job English teachers should consider when applying to work in South Korea.
Violent pupil behaviour ‘under-reported’ and AI generated teacher harrassment: Points of View
The panel (JP, Rae Whitehouse, Lucy Trimnell, Yasmin Omar and Tom Rogers) explore various stories emerging from the upcoming NASUWT annual conference. Reports of rising violence in schools – and claims that incidents are being under-reported or even discouraged – have sparked serious concern across the profession. The NASUWT warns that some teachers face regular physical injury, while inconsistent
'We will never acquiesce to the quiet curse of low expectations' - Our thoughts on the framework: The Twilight Show with Tony Harwood and Yannick Berland
On 13th March, Sir Martyn Oliver defended robust criticism from many in the profession that the new OFSTED framework unfairly penalises schools in disadvantaged areas. He says context should not trump outcomes. Tony talks to his guests about their opinions on the comments and the framework.
Vulnerabilities in Teaching, Part II - Putting yourself out there: Late, Late Show with Chris Wilkinson
Join Chris as he explores the vulnerability of putting yourself out there in teaching, from applying for promotions to stepping into leadership roles. This episode reflects on the discomfort, self-doubt, and awkwardness that can come with being seen differently by colleagues, and why these moments often matter more than we realise.
The Good, the Bad and the Nerdy - Are Teacher Stereotypes in Popular Culture Divisive?: The Morning break with Liz Webb, Rachel Gilyeat and Kate Tully
From a young age, we are constantly exposed to depictions of teachers in books, films and TV series: the nurturing Miss Honey, the chaotic maverick Dewey Finn, the firm-but-wise Mr Feeny… but how accurate - or constructive - are these depictions when it comes to understanding the real people inside the profession? The Morning Break team are back to talk shop - join the conversation!
Gamification: What can Zelda teach us about learning? The Wednesday Late Show with Graham Stanley
What can Zelda teach us about learning? Listen in for more about gamification and teaching and learning.
Whose curriculum is it anyway? Western Models In Global Contexts: The Wednesday Twilight Show with Michelle Hinds
Who really decides what our students learn and why?
In this episode, I’m joined by Stephanie Martin to unpack one of the most pressing questions in international education: Whose curriculum is it anyway? Together, we explore the global dominance of Western education models and what this means for identity, culture, and power in schools around the world.
Are these curricula a gateway to opportunity
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