Teachers Talk Radio

Exam preparation and Myth busting in Maths exams: TTR Special with OCR Maths

In this essential episode for maths teachers, we delve into effective GCSE exam preparation and bust some of the biggest myths around assessment with experts Neil and Caroline from OCR Maths. Hosted by the dynamic duo of Tom Rogers and Kathryn Clark, the conversation explores:
Embedding exam prep across the academic year
Building familiarity with question papers and command words
Using examiner reports and OCR’s ExamBuilder tool
Maximising the impact of mock exams and diagnostic data
Making the most of formula sheets
The life cycle of an exam paper: how they’re written, marked, and graded
The real story behind grade boundaries
With practical tips, clear insights, and a few laughs along the way, this episode is your maths department's guide to preparing students for success.
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The impact and value of hosting modern language assistants in UK schools: The Late Show with Darren Lester and British Council Schools

Darren Lester hosts a brilliant panel discussion on the value of modern language assistants in UK schools. Guests include Amy Flynn, Marie Masse, Liz Collison, Clare Williams and an extra special appearance from college student Freya who shares the person impact that working with an MLA is having on her academic success. Find out more about employing an MLA at your school or college here. 

Classroom Chronicles - What’s the Point of Assessment?: The Late Show with Ben White

Ben White’s guest, headteacher and author Matt Evans, shares thought-provoking insights on how assessment shapes students’ self-perception. He challenges the usefulness of ‘summative’ and ‘formative’ labels, arguing they can be misleading. They also explore future trends in schooling—why so many of us predict similar shifts—and take a sharp look at Ofsted’s proposed new assessment system. Spoiler: it’s probably not reliable enough for its intended purpose. Yet, despite all that, it’s still wrapped up on an optimistic note—with Matt’s favourite story.

Leading with Purpose: The Saturday Lunch Show with Famida Choudhary

Leading with Purpose: How can school leadership drive lasting impact? with special guest, Barry Cooper.

School exclusions and crime, parental whatsapp groups: Points of View

In this weeks Points of View - Tarjinder Gill, Will Mercer and Yasmin Omar discuss the biggest stories from the week gone by including a research report claiming a link between school exclusion and crime and police arresting a couple involved in a whatsapp chat about a school and their leadership team. 

Virtual Reality & Virtual Worlds: The Sunday Lunch Show with Graham Stanley

On today's show, I talk about Education in Virtual Reality (VR), Augmented Reality (AR), Mixed Reality (MR) and Extended Reality (XR), and I speak to Maryam Mirshahnasab about her research and teaching in VR. The show finishes with a brief discussion about Virtual Worlds.

Gifted? The shift to Enrichment, Challenge and Equity: TTR Special - Michelle Hinds with Morgan Whitfield

Michelle Hinds is joined by John Catt author and fellow TTR host Morgan Whitfield to discuss her new book 'Gifted? The shift to enrichment, challenge and equity'. Michelle and Morgan explore what giftedness truly means, looking at practical solutions to stretch and challenge students of all abilities and ways to overcome the barriers to equity. Circus themed chapters set the foundation for engaging, relevant and enlightening discussions framed by historical background information. You can get a copy of Morgan's book here. Use the code JCTTR2425 for 20% off at the checkout. 

Asking for Help: The Saturday Breakfast Show with Darren Lester

Why do we find it so difficult to ask for help and how can we overcome that? Join Darren's shallow dive into the psychology behind help and how to get better at seeking it.

What is the state of SEND in the English education system today?: The Late Show with Dave Brown

Dave talks to Mehal Shah, Kelly Wilkie and Stephani Pistorius about the current situation with SEND across the English education system today and what teachers can do to make their lessons more inclusive. 

Jog On: should there be more PE in schools?: The Morning Break with Carl Smith

Listen to a PE teacher who has taught in state comprehensives for over 20 years about why it's an absolute joy to be a PE teacher and what we can do to get more children and young people to enjoy physical activity and sport. 
This is not the usual political soundbite about inspiring the next generation or a plea for extra funding, this is about how individuals can make a difference and why anyone thinking of becoming a PE teacher should take the leap.