Teachers Talk Radio

Misogyny in schools, Teachers managing violence in schools: Points of View

In this episode of Points of View on Teachers Talk Radio, Yasmin Omar, Lucy Trimnell and Rae Whitehouse tackle some of the most pressing and complex issues facing education this week. They begin by discussing the rise of misogynistic attitudes among young people, exploring the impact of pornography, social media influences, and figures like Andrew Tate, while debating the roles of parents, schools, and wider society in addressing these challenges. The conversation also covers the increasing burden placed on schools to manage societal problems and the limitations teachers face without sufficient support or resources. Later, the panel examines a case from the United States where a school stabbing incident raises urgent questions about teacher responsibility during violent events, the expectations placed on staff, and how schools can and should respond to serious safeguarding issues. Throughout the show, the hosts offer honest reflections on their professional experiences, frustrations, and hopes for a more supportive and realistic approach to safeguarding and education in an increasingly complicated world.
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What is a school's proper place in the smartphone debate?: The Late Show with Ben White

Ben hosts his latest Classroom Chronicles as he delves into the debate on smartphones in education with guest Damian McBeath. 

The Science of Learning in Practice: The Sunday Lunch Show with Graham Stanley

Find out about more about the Science of Learning with special guest Dr Carolina Kuepper-Tetzel from the University of Glasgow. We speak about how teachers can apply this to their classrooms, particularly when it comes to spaced practice and retrieval practice.

The new Ofsted: The Morning Break with Carl Smith

Carl talks to guest Brian Lightman about the New Ofsted. The Ofsted consultation deadline is on Monday 28th April but an exciting new vision has been proposed by some of the country's leading educationalists. This show explores their recommendations with one of its authors and considers whether this is something the profession get really get behind.

From Silos to Systems: Reclaiming Agency with AI in Education. The Late Show with Clara Hawking

Join Clara Hawking and guests Darren Coxon and C. Huron Böke as they discuss AI in education.

What can narrative non-fiction bring to the teaching of primary history? The Late Show with Christopher Vowles

Christopher talks with researcher and primary school teacher Dr Emma Simpson about the contribution that narrative non-fiction can make to the history learning of primary school children.

Language, Literacy and Equity: Are We Reaching Every Learner? The Saturday Lunch Show with Famida Choudhary

Join Famida Choudhary as she explores the world of language, literacy, and equity with Elena, a passionate and experienced EAL (English as an Additional Language) leader. Together, they discuss how language shapes access to education, the power of multilingualism, and how schools and families can better support EAL learners. Packed with practical insights and real-world strategies, this episode is a must-listen for educators and parents committed to building inclusive, empowering learning spaces.

Lads! Lads! Lads!: The Saturday Breakfast Show with Darren Lester

After reflecting on Pope Francis' attitudes towards education, Darren looks at the research into working class boys' attitudes towards education and considers how attempt to make school more accessible to them may not align with what they actually need.

Talking all things Maths from Reception to A Level: The Friday Late Show with David Brown

Dave is joined by Phil Herd, Rob Burgess and Janice Storch to look at maths across the Key Stages and discuss the issues facing the subject and what excellent progress looks like from primary school right up to A Level. 

Power up your Questioning: TTR Special with Bruce Robertson

Khanh Duc Kuttig and James Radburn co host a one off show featuring author and leader Bruce Robertson to discuss his new John Catt Book - Power up your Questioning. On this show they discuss the nuts and bolts of classroom questioning, how to ask great classroom questions and the pitfalls too. Bruce shares a range of questioning strategies to support teachers in any classroom. You can get 20% this and any book on the John Catt website by using the code JCTTR2425.