Teachers Talk Radio

Innovation in financial education: Talk Money Week Pt 2

Hannah Wilson discusses innovation in financial education with 3 expert guests.
Guests are Lisa Davis, Senior Policy and Propositions Manager at the Money and Pensions Service, Paul Street and Emma Mahon are financial education experts from the Just Finance Foundation. They all bring their knowledge and experience as teachers to deliver financial education programmes that support schools across the UK.
Paul has been working on financial education with JFF since early 2020. Prior to this, he spent over 30 years working in primary education as a teacher, a school leader and headteacher in Hampshire. Paul now works with schools across the midlands, the East of England and Wales, helping them to implement financial education resources into the school curriculum.Emma has spent 11 years teaching in primary schools in London as a class teacher and middle leader including being a PSHE coordinator for 6 years. She currently lives in Surrey and joined the JFF team in Surrey supporting schools across London and the South East to establish financial education within their curriculum using the Lifesavers programme.
Don't miss this great conversation and remember to check out the JFF at https://www.justfinancefoundation.org.uk/talk-money-week
 

TTR Special: Darren Northcott, National education officer for NASUWT on behaviour, exclusions, pay and the future of teaching

Tom Rogers interviews Darren Northcott from the NASUWT teaching union and asks him about the criticism of NASUWT during the recent pay dispute, how NASUWT is trying to help members on the issue of behaviour and particularly teacher abuse and the future of the profession and how the union aims to help teachers stay in teaching. 

Simple tricks to make teaching life easier: The Sunday Twilight Show with Maud

How do we make life easier for teachers? By streamlining. What is streamlining in education? Streamlining is ensuring that decision making and processes are optimal, that there is no time wasting, that all decisions are evidenced in their efficiency. It can be done with a democratised decision-making, problem-defining and an overhaul effort to focus on learning first.

Why is financial education so important?: Talk Money Week Pt 1

Tom Hopkins-Burke is joined by Craig De Vos from GamCare and Hayley Foulkes-Coyne from the Just Finance Foundation to discuss 'Loot boxes and skin betting' - why is financial education so important now and for the future?
Find out more about the Just Finance Foundation at https://www.justfinancefoundation.org.uk/

Teaching Guy Fawkes: The Saturday Breakfast Show with Darren Lester

Using Guy Fawkes as a case study, Darren considers how to teach controversial topics at school level.

Sustainable Minds. Shaping Tomorrow’s Minds: The Late Show with James Radburn

In this episode, we engage in a profound dialogue with Emily, a passionate advocate for sustainability education. Emily shares insightful perspectives on weaving sustainability into the fabric of school curriculum, transcending traditional teaching paradigms. She emphasizes the transformational power of experiential learning, community engagement, and a creative, purpose-driven approach to education. Amidst the conversation, Emily also addresses the hurdles schools face, offering thoughtful strategies to navigate these challenges. It's not merely about imparting knowledge; it's about nurturing hope, empowering the young minds, and fostering a culture of proactive change towards a greener, sustainable future. Tune in for an enlightening discussion that explores the essence of sustainability in education, and how it plays a pivotal role in shaping the conscientious citizens of tomorrow.

Alternative Provision: Successes and Challenges: The Twilight Show with Maxine H

I am joined by five AP leaders to talk about what makes their school so special. Individualised curriculum, personal growth and teamwork are common themes. Listen to the end for a call for national support, funding and change to enable them to continue to thrive and meet the needs for the most vulnerable students in our system. 

Is Evidence-Informed practice important? The Friday Morning Break with Poppy Gibson

In this episode, Poppy is joined by educator Benjamin Maddison. Benjamin shares his journey from secondary school teacher into Higher Education, and the theme that runs through is the importance of research and evidence in helping inform practice. Ben and Poppy also talk about mince pies and the need for teachers to always be learners too.

AI in our classrooms - useful friend or our ultimate replacement?: Education Tonight with Brent and Adam

With Artificial Intelligence dominating the headlines again, Brent and Adam (plus some great guest callers) delve into the relationship between AI and teaching - how will it develop? Will it be positive? What is going to change imminently?

Teacher Training How To Manage Workload and Wellbeing: The Twilight Show with Hannah Wilson

Joined by Farzana Akthert a chemistry teacher and lead trainee and early career development teacher supporting trainees and new teachers in the profession. We discuss how to manage behaviour, set boundaries, build resilience, manage workload, find help and support. Along with much more so you can thrive and not just survive.