Teachers Talk Radio

Everything you wanted to know about SEND and SEMH: The Lunch Show with Samuel Lickiss

In this week's episode I talk to SJ Shepherd, a teacher at an SEMH specialist school, and Elizabeth Lickiss, who heads post-16 services for a group of SEND schools. We discussed a wide variety of questions, including managing students on school trips, accommodating diverse needs the classroom and encouraging students who are reluctant to write to engage with learning. 

A History of Childhood: The Saturday BreakfastShow with Darren Lester

Darren discussed the rapidly evolving concept of childhood from agricultural to industrial to post industrial societies.

Parenting a child with SEND: The Friday Morning Break with Poppy Gibson

In this episode, Poppy is joined by two parents and passionate advocates for SEND, Marie Martin and Beth Wilson. Marie and Beth shared their journeys with their children and reflect on where school provision has or has not been able to meet their children's needs. Questions around what teachers can do, and also what parents can do to build a supportive network, and discussed, and Marie and Beth reflect on what self care looks like as a busy parent of a child with SEND.

PE US Style: The Late Late Show with Paul Hazzard

Join Paul as he chats with PE teacher Valeri Cheseldine who talks of her passion for teaching and early years physical education.
Valeri's passion for PE and teaching is enormous and infectious and discussion explores health, well-being, improving PE provision in schools and much, much more.
 
Valeri can be found as Mrs. Cheseldine at @pe_cheseldine on X.
As usual you can find me, Le Prof (TTR Host) at @Arkle123 on X.

At Risk Teachers: The Late Show with Lucy Neuburger

Lucy talks to Joe Seaton, Former English Manager & Deputy Director at British Council Afghanistan 2016 - 2020. He is campaigning to support former BC teachers who are currently stranded in Afghanistan and Pakistan

Suicide and Mental Health Support for Children with Ben West: The Twilight Show with Hannah Wilson

Joined by Ben West an award-winning mental health campaigner, author, TV presenter focussed on improving mental health awareness, support and suicide prevention in the UK. We discuss the stunning statistics regarding how many students are suffering with their mental health. What schools can do differently to support students and break the stigma around mental health and get them talking. As well as initiatives that are having positive effects and where to get support. 

What was normal when you started teaching that isn’t normal now?: The Late Show with Tom Rogers

Tom is joined by Ali Messer, History ITT lead, and Simon Horbury, experienced primary school teacher, to discuss what was normal when they started teaching and what's normal today. Ali started teaching in 1981 and Simon in 1997, so both share plenty of insights into what it was like then and now, with plenty of amusing anecdotes thrown in for good measure.

Is there a place for fiction in History?: The Tuesday Late Late Show with Emily Edwards

Join me, Emily Edwards, to discuss the role that historical fiction can play in History classrooms and how to make the most out of this type of fiction.

Students’ Aspirations in London and the UK: The Late Late Show with Rae

How does a London education impact young people's views of their futures and their place in the world? How can London schools make use of their geographical privilege and resources? Are school in the wider UK doing enough to close the cultural and aspirational gaps? Classroom teachers Rae and Anna discuss the differences between students' academic and career aspirations in London and the rest of the UK, with contributions from a primary teacher in the North West and a South London careers advisor. 

The End of the English Major: The Monday Morning Break with Khanh Duc Kuttig

In this conversation, my guest, Dr Marcel Hartwig, shares with us why a humanities degree is valuable, and how project-based learning helps students develop the soft skills, critical thinking and creativity.