Teachers Talk Radio

Talk Less, Teach More - How Reducing Teacher Talk Time Transforms Learning: The Saturday Lunch Show with Famida Choudhary

In this show of Teachers Talk Radio, host Famida Choudhary is joined by English educator Kais Saidi to explore the impact of reducing Teacher Talking Time (TTT). Together, they unpack why talking less can lead to deeper learning, stronger student independence, and more effective differentiation. A practical, reflective conversation on structure, student agency, and designing lessons where learning does the work.

Self Directed Learning and the Implications for CPD: The Saturday Breakfast Show with Darren Lester

Darren explored different models of self-directed learning and considers why we should think about our own self direction as more and more CPD moves online.

First Week Back Mental Health Hour: The Twilight Show with Phin Adams

We talk apathy at this time of the year and what to do to keep your motivation topped up as a teacher. How do you get through that January blues? Dodecadecompress! We talk it out here.

Sixth Form - The Transformative Years?: The Late Show with Tim Smale

Tim talks to guest Daniela Schillaci, a current Head of Sixth Form and teacher of DT, to discuss all things Post 16. From the Curriculum Review and the pressures faced by Sixth Forms to the impact Sixth Form can have on the resilience of our young people. Together Tim and Daniela will look to the future and then Daniela will face the terrifying Quick-Fire Quiz.

Higher Education Trends to watch in 2026: The Twilight Show with Timea Kadar

Timea Kadar sets the scene for 2026 by spotlighting the current and emerging higher education trends worth watching. She's been digging into papers and articles from HE organisations, government, and regulatory bodies, as well as insights from mastermind groups. Join Timea and add your thoughts on what trend in higher education you think will matter most in 2026.

Ofsted’s New Era - School Leaders React: The Late Show with Tom Rogers

Tom Rogers is joined by two school leaders who have recently experienced OFSTED inspections under the new grading system. What was it like? What information would help other school leaders? What were the positives and problems with the inspections in their current form? Has anything really changed? Guests are Steve Ellis, current MAT CEO, and Simon Botten, Executive Headteacher.

Has Gaming Taken Over? The Late Show With Toby Doncaster

In tonight's episode, Darius Lee, a primary school teacher and avid video-gamer, and I, discuss the appeal of video games. Why are they so addictive? Do young gamers do well at their studies? The answers will surprise you.

Children ‘to lose right to Send support’ except in severe cases: Points of View

The Times report that parents whose children have moderate mental health and developmental needs are set to be stripped of their legal right to certain supports under plans being considered by ministers. Legal documents that guarantee extra support for children with special needs are to be restricted to those with the most severe and complex requirements. Under the proposals, the legal rights granted to parents over their child’s support would instead be taken over by schools, which would deal with councils and the government directly. Our panel discusses on Points of View: Liz Webb, Lucy Trimnell and Tom Rogers.

It's Like We Were Never Away: The Saturday Breakfast Show with Darren Lester

In the first Saturday Breakfast of 2026, Darren talks about the resorative impact of holidays and how frighteningly quickly the positive benefits can disappear.

The Mossbourne Safeguarding Review: TTR Special

Tom Rogers is joined by Jim Gamble to discuss the recently published and much talked about Mossbourne Safeguarding Review. He chaired the Case Review Panel, established by the City and Hackney Safeguarding Children Partnership (CHSCP), to provide oversight and scrutiny of the review.