Teachers Talk Radio

Mobile phones in schools: The Late Show with Tom Rogers

Tom discusses the latest govt statements regarding mobile phones and their wish to 'ban them'. His special guests are Steve Chalke, former UN advisor and founder of the Oasis charitable trust and Glynn Potts, Headteacher in Manchester. There's listener call ins to in this riveting show discussing one of the most controversial topics in education today.

The Faster Reading Project: The Late Late Show with Ritchie Slack

Join me on a solo show where I explore the impact of The Faster Reading Project and explain how impactful it has become in improving reading scores and ages for students in KS3.

Emotions in the classroom: The Monday Morning Break with Khanh-Duc

In this episode, Anna Hasper and I discuss the emotional dimensions of learning and teaching.

Why is teacher-led training so important: The SundayTwilight Show with Maud

On Saturday the 7th of October I attended the 1st edition of the MFL face to face Teach Meet icons in Manchester.
It was a great event with volunteers who came to share their wisdom on important aspect of teaching Modern Foreign Languages as well as some useful tips.
The contributors were representative of the profession, men and women all passionate about education and lifelong learning.
From the new GCSE exam requirements to vocabulary and listening strategies, the speakers gave us some precious guidance to embed motivation into teaching.

How to build your antiracist classroom: The Sunday Social with Shaniqua Edwards Hayde

In this one-off special, Shaniqua talks to Orlene Badu about her new book - 'How to build your antiracist classroom'. Listen as they explore the key themes of antiracism in education today. You can get 25% off the book via the Sage Website here by using the code TTR25 on checkout: https://us.sagepub.com/en-us/nam/how-to-build-your-antiracist-classroom/book279620

Harness Success Through PE: The Sunday Lunch Show with Krupa and Nazya

If you harness your physical and mental wellbeing, then the success this breeds knows no bounds! An insightful discussion with Lauren Weston on how the focusing on physical health alongside academia can bring out the best.

Stepping into leadership: The Late Show with James Radburn

Dive into the intricate world of educational leadership with our special guest, Matthew Moore, who transitioned from a Computing Teacher to a KS2 Lead. This episode delves deep into the challenges and rewards of stepping into leadership roles within primary education. From understanding the balance between teaching and leading to the nuances of curriculum design, we explore it all. Whether you're an aspiring leader, a seasoned educator, or someone passionate about the transformative power of education, this episode promises rich insights and inspiring discussions. Tune in and navigate the pathways of leadership with us!

Class issues in the classroom: The Twilight Show with Maxine H

A discussion of bias against working class pupils in English schools, following on from Sally Weale's article in the Guardian. Should we refer to children from low income families as "under resourced" or "disadvantaged"? 
Examining the terminology, bias and class issues in our schools.

GCSEs and home schooling: The Friday Morning Break with Poppy Gibson

Today, Poppy is joined by researcher Lucie Wheeler who explains the pathways, benefits and challenges of taking GCSE exams as a home educated student. Lucie discusses 'IGCSEs' and shares her own experiences in supporting her daughter in finding a pathway with her GCSEs. Poppy also quizzes Lucie what were the most taken, and least taken, GCSE subjects in 2023? Find out here!

Schools for the Deaf: The Friday Morning Break with Poppy Gibson

In this  brilliant episode, Poppy is joined by Paul Burrows, Headteacher of Royal School for the Deaf Derby. Paul helps explain what day to day teaching in a deaf school is like, and speaks more generally on the differences between special education and mainstream schooling.