Teachers Talk Radio

Inspection Ready - Less Stress, More Impact!: The Sunday Twilight Show with Sarah Kate Towlson

Join Sarah Kate Towlson on Teachers Talk Radio as she welcomes Shona O'Callaghan and Kealan Barron to discuss school inspections. This episode unpacks what inspectors look for, how to prepare with impactful lesson planning and data-driven teaching, and strategies to approach inspections with confidence and purpose. A must-listen for teachers and school leaders!

Vision for Childhood, Teachers & Trust, Ofsted Must do Better: The Weekly Review

On The Weekly Review, panellists, Lianne Lax and John Gibbs discuss hot topics in the week's news with host, Paul Hazzard.
Show production by Lianne Lax.
This week's stories:
We need a common vision for childhood so all pupils can flourish - https://tinyurl.com/28awbuus
Lesson prescription, teacher autonomy & trust - https://tinyurl.com/5n7phazh
Ofsted annual report: education and social care serving most children well, but system pressures bite for most disadvantaged - https://tinyurl.com/ydw9vbv6
Shows Reviewed:
Christmas Presence instead of Christmas Presents: The Twilight Show with Claire Cannon
How can great assessment bring joy to schools: The  Sunday Late show with Beejesh Deva
Curriculum Conversations: The Late Show with Hannah Wilson and Lucy Neuburger

The Sound of Learning, Transforming Education Through Music: The Saturday Lunchtime Show with Famida Choudhary

How can music unlock creativity and build life skills in students?
Join Mr. Sherwin Jeremy Atkins, a dynamic music educator and Head of Performing Arts, as he shares how music inspires young minds, fosters creativity, and shapes lifelong learners.

Learning vs Performance: The Saturday Breakfast Show with Darren Lester

Darren looks at the difference beween learning and performance and how performance is often used as a poor proxy for learning.

Christmas Presence instead of Christmas Presents: The Twilight Show with Claire Cannon

Most people will say that spending time with people who matter is up there in terms of priorities, especially at Christmas.
So why is there such a focus on buying something for your class?
I don't think we need to buy gifts for our students - instead we should prioritise "presence". In this show I reflect on the power of spending quality time with our students, the benefits this has for engagement and also how it can support wellbeing.

How not to be a head: The Morning Break with Carl Smith

Tired of school leadership advice? Try this anti-guide to school leadership and find out how not to be a head (or school leader) instead.

How can great assessment bring joy to schools: The Sunday Late show with Beejesh Deva

Beejesh chats with Deep Singh Ghataura about the current state of assessment in schools, the psychometrics understanding behind assessment, the downstream effects of assessment and what great assessment which brings joy to schools looks like.

Feedback that works - with Kate Jones. The late late show with Dani Walley

Dani talks to bestselling author Kate Jones about her new book, Feedback: Strategies to Support Teacher Workload and Improve Pupil Progress. They explore practical, evidence-based tips for giving feedback that truly makes a difference for students while easing teacher workload. This show is brought to you in partnership with John Catt Educational. 

Curriculum Conversations: The Late Show with Hannah Wilson and Lucy Neuburger

In part one of Curriculum Conversations, Hannah Wilson @ArtTeacherHWN and Lucy Neuburger @LuEliz1989 reflect on 10 years of the current National Curriculum and their hopes for the 2025 Curriculum and Assessment Review.
In part two, Hannah and Lucy ask the question "what would your 'dream curriculum' look like if you were in charge?"

The 'Working Lives of Teachers and Leaders' survey results analysis: The Late Show with Tom Rogers

Tom Rogers runs through they key parts of the recent DFE survey release on the working lives of teachers. What were the key takeaways? What are teachers currently thinking? Tom is joined by TJ Watson, a lead practitioner of Science based in London, to share his takes on the data.