Teachers Talk Radio

OFSTED - The Latest: The Late Show with Tom Rogers

Tom Rogers is joined by Rob Bruce of the Leadership Skills Foundation and Phil Wood, Professor of Education at Nottingham Trent University. They discuss todays announcements regarding changes to OFSTED inspections. They look at the new OFSTED 'report card' in detail, including the new areas to be assessed and how inspections might work with regards to these, including the 5 point sliding scale from cause for concern to exemplary. What are the possible pitfalls of this new system? Are there any positives? Listen to find out! 

Leading Literacy to Empower Every Student: The Late show with Danielle Walley

Leading Literacy to Empower Every Student with special guest Andy Sammons.

Time Management for Students: The Wednesday Late Late show with Toby Doncaster

In tonight's show, I chat about time management, particularly if you're a student. How can you balance a study workload and still have a social life? What can you do when you feel overwhelmed?

Critical Thinking: The Sunday Lunch Show with Graham Stanley

How to promote critical thinking for kids with special guest Stephanie Simoes.

'Languages on Life Support: Saving MFL and EAL in the Global Classroom': The Sunday Twilight Show with Sarah Kate Towlson

In this episode, we tackle the crisis facing Modern Foreign Languages (MFL) and English as an Additional Language (EAL) in schools. With declining language uptake, funding challenges in higher education institutes and a growing need for multilingual education globally, what can we do to turn the tide? Host Sarah Kate Towlson is joined by Silvia Bastow and Gemma Donovan, two leading experts in language education and acquisition, to discuss the realities, challenges and solutions for keeping languages alive in the classroom. From policy shifts to leadership strategies, this is a must-listen for educators, leaders and language advocates working in our increasingly multilingual schools.

How does HR shape the heart of a school? The Saturday Lunch Show with Famida Choudhary

Join Famida Choudhary as she explores the vital role of HR in education with Sylvia Ram, an experienced HR leader with a passion for fostering positive school culture and staff well-being. Discover how HR influences teacher retention, recruitment, and professional growth, creating an environment where educators feel valued and supported. From building thriving school communities to addressing key challenges, this episode offers valuable insights for school leaders and educators alike.

Teach like a Dungeon Master: The Saturday Breakfast Show with Darren Lester

Darren leans into his geeky roots and thinks about what lessons teachers can bring from the TTRPG world into their classrooms beyond gamifying their curricula.

Coaching for Teachers: The Late Show with Dave Brown

Dave chats to leading Coach Michele Miller about what coaching is, how it can be utilised for improving teaching performance and demonstrates how a good coaching session works. 

What's great teaching today? Discussing 'that' viral teaching video: The Late Show with Tom Rogers

Tom discusses a recent teaching video by Pritesh Raichura and the responses to it from across the profession, his guest is Zeenat, Head of social sciences (sociology and psychology teacher)/ucas co-ordinator, previously head of year 9 in the UAE. Naureen Khalid also calls in. 

Neuroscience Techniques: The Sunday Lunch Show with Graham Stanley

My special guest, ESL teacher Irina Suarez from Argentina, talked about using Neuroscience techniques in the classroom. We also talked about the impact of AI on students and teachers towards the end of the show.