Teachers Talk Radio

Supporting teachers and protecting careers with Edapt

Tom Hopkins Burke is joined by Alistair Wood, the CEO of Edapt, for an extensive conversation about unions and the protections they offer. 
What do Edapt do?
Why do school staff decide not to get protection?
Five tips for teachers to protect themselves and their careers
NDAs - should you ever sign one?
What services and opportunities can Edapt offer?
If you are interested in an Edapt monthly or annual subscription, then you can use the codes TTRMONTHLY or TTRANNUAL to get 10% off. Visit edapt.org.uk to find out more.

Positivity and CPD - Embedding Deliberate Practice: The Late Late Show with Kathryn Taylor

I discuss Gurdeep Singh's work with his learning and teaching working group this past year in his school; Using elements of research/reading, seeing examples from other school and in-school feedback/discussion to identify ‘deliberate practice’ to support teacher practices and professional development. 

Do non-core subjects have more value than core subjects: The Twilight Show with Hannah Wilson

The show explores the value that non-core subjects bring to students development. Why are they viewed as secondary choices to core subjects when the creative industry is the biggest growing job sector in the UK. How they can be the building blocks to building student confidence. Joined by screen writer and director Liam Borrett to discuss what benefits it can give students and the disappointment of seeing art centres in further education decline. Isn't it time we promote finding a job you love rather than a job for money? 

Supporting teachers who are victims of abuse and assault: The Late Show with Tom Rogers

Tom is joined by NASUWT executive member Wendy Exton - she has been a victim of assault in schools and shares her story. Wendy has since been diagnosed with PTSD and now works supply teaching. Other guests call in to share their experiences. Alistair from Edapt is on hand to offer key legal and statutory advice to all teachers and leaders who are considering responses to assault in the classroom. And here's something special for Teachers Talk Radio listeners during September. Use the codes 'TTRANNUAL' or 'TTRMONTHLY,' and you'll receive a 10% discount on a subscription. With Edapt, you could save over £80 compared to an equivalent union membership.

’Re-engaging learners: The Morning Break with Marie Greenhalgh’

Rolland Chidiac and I discuss the barriers to attendance and some ways to support learners to engage again with education.

Motivation for Teachers: The Twilight Show with Maud

We often talk about how to motivate students, but it seems that with the current teacher retention crisis, we need to ask ourselves: How can we motivate teachers to stay in the profession? Maud is exploring the crisis and offering ideas to find a solution from the classroom upward.

Safeguarding best practice: The Sunday Social with Anna Hudson

Anna is joined by Pip, an experienced DSL, to discuss all things safeguarding in schools. What are the things to do or not to do when it comes to safeguarding as a teacher? What are the most common safeguarding errors? How do the best schools approach safeguarding? 

ECTs share their advice: The Lunch Show with Samuel Lickiss

This week, I am joined by Daniel Rosier and Danie Cave, two fantastic early career teachers, who share their experiences and advice from their PGCE course. 

School Libraries, Raising The Profile: The Late Late Show with Sean Mackay

Tonight, Sean talks to two amazing school librarians, Rachel Huskisson and Bridget Hamlet, about how to raise the profile of school libraries and how to make yours the beating heart of the school.

Wellbeing in the Primary Classroom: The Late Show with Lucy Neuburger

Lucy is joined by teacher and author Adrian Bethune to discuss his book 'Wellbeing in the Primary Classroom: The updated guide to teaching happiness and positive mental health'. In the discussion; strategies for wellbeing in primary schools, the challenges, the solutions and so much more. You can grab a copy of the book here via Bloomsbury Education: https://www.bloomsbury.com/uk/wellbeing-in-the-primary-classroom-9781801992121/