Teachers Talk Radio

Mock Exams: How tough should they be? Thursday Late, Late Show with Chris Wilkinson

Join Chris as he explores the role mock exams play in preparing students for the real thing. In this episode, he reflects on the timing, difficulty, marking, and consistency of mocks, considering how they can best support progress while maintaining challenge and fairness. Along the way, he shares insights and perspectives from fellow educators who have contributed to the discussion.

Why Teachers Are Leaving: Points of View

Panel discussion on Teachers Talk Radio exploring a YouGov poll, rising recruitment but worsening retention, and the everyday realities driving staff out of classrooms.
Panelists Tom Rogers, Liz Webb, Jo Fox, Rae Whitehouse, Carl Smith and Lucy Trimnell debate workload, behaviour, accountability (Ofsted), pay and support staff pressures, and share personal experiences about the emotional and practical strains of modern teaching.
The show also highlights solutions discussed by the panel - better funding, clearer boundaries, improved maternity provisions and a less punitive inspection culture alongside announcements for Teachers Talk Connect and Hachette Learning resources.

Using Technology With Your Students: The Sunday Social with Martin Sketchley and Claudia Tumba

In this week's show, Claudia Tumba and Martin Sketchley chat about how technology can be used with your students, either remotely or within the classroom.

Staff strike at Rochdale school over 'violent and abusive' behaviour: TTR Special Report

Tom Rogers talks to NASUWT executives Jac Casson and Rachel Knight about the nine-day strike at a high school in Rochdale, citing 'violent and abusive' behaviour from pupils. The Teachers' Union members at St Cuthbert's RC High School in Rochdale have begun their nine day strike action outside the school on Shaw Road at 8am on 24 February. NASUWT have said that strike action will take place between from 24-26 February, 3-5 March and the 10-12 March.

Are School Uniform Policies Stuck in the Past?: Points of View

Should boys be allowed to wear skirts in primary schools? Following comments from Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson, the debate around school uniform policy, gender expression and the role of schools has reignited. On this episode of Points of View, we explore the issue from multiple angles - not culture-war headlines, but what this actually means for teachers, school leaders and families.

Engaging in pedagogy - Using action research to develop effective practice: The Twilight Show with Tony Harwood

Ade Magaji, Associate Professor at the University of Greenwich, chats to Tony about action research. He explains how his team supports teachers to develop a model of action research in order to develop their teaching practice.

“You Knew What You Signed Up For!”: The Morning Break with Liz Webb, Rachel Gilyeat and Kate Tully

The provocative cry of those who have never set foot in a classroom since their own school days is enough to set any teacher’s teeth on edge. Join Liz, Kate and Rachel as they discuss the realities of the modern classroom from the perspective of those at the coalface - which can shock even the most seasoned of educators!

Can we pin the stressor?: The Sunday Breakfast Show with Phin

We talk about stress and how to pin what the stressor is, alongside a host of regular features.

The MENA perspective of Retention and Recruitment: The Saturday Breakfast Show with Darren Lester

Darren looks at a study examining beginner teacher recruitment and retention across Egypt and the UAE.

Teaching in a war zone - How has 4 years of war affected education in Ukriaine?: The Friday late show with David Brown

Dave Brown speaks to Ukranian teachers Karolina, Anastasiia and Olya on how the war has affected the lives of teachers and students after 4 years of conflict.