Teachers Talk Radio

When Teachers Thrive - Wellbeing in the classroom and the staffroom: Thursday Late, Late Show with Chris Wilkinson

Join Chris as he reflects on staff culture in education, exploring how collaboration, recognition, and wellbeing shape the everyday experience of teaching. From the staffroom to the classroom, this episode focuses on why feeling supported and valued matters more than ever.

Language Education and Technology: The Late Late Show with Graham Stanley

How has technology in education changed over the years? My guest, Alan Bray, gives his perspective from when he first started using computers in the classroom in the 1980s until the present day. 

Preparing For An Inspection: The Sunday Social with Michael Wright

Join Michael Wright for the Sunday Lunch Show where he discusses how to prepare for inspections in a variety of education settings including what to be mindful of, feelings towards inspections and how to overcome challanges.

PBIS - An Acronym for Behaviour: The Saturday Breakfast Show with Darren Lester

Darren looks at the PBIS method of behaviour management and how Ohio used it both to improve behaviour in its schools and to create a recognition system for schools working to improve behavioural outcomes.

What's the point of a Grade 5?: The Late Show with Sarah Wilkinson Crute

This show looks beyond the numbers to question what target grades really mean in English secondary schools. Exploring progress, pressure, and pupil identity, it asks how one number can shape teaching, learning, and expectations—and whether it truly measures success. 

Revise & Shine - Translating Cognitive Neuroscience into Classroom Strategy: The Twilight Show with Louise Marie

Louise Marie meets with Melissa Tynegate to discuss the research behind and strategies for effective revision!

School values: The Late Show with Claire Bills and Beejesh Deva

What is the role of values in schools- primary and secondary, how do school values and British values work, what about what parents values and schools don’t align? Beejesh and Claire discuss.

Second Week Back Mental Health Hour: The Twilight Show with Phin

We kick off 2026 with some regular features and SOME BIG NEWS! Not to be missed.

Is it Time Up for Grammar Schools?: The Morning Break with Carl Smith

Carl chats to Dr Nuala Burgess about whether this is the right time to phase out the remaining grammar schools.

Primary teachers strike over 'knives and assaults': Points of View

The Panel discusses the BBC reporting that staff at two primary schools in Greater Manchester have gone on strike over claims their reports of violence and daily assaults are being ignored by senior leadership.
Teachers at Lily Lane Primary School in Moston and Ravensfield Primary School have walked out following claims that pupils have been biting and kicking staff, throwing furniture and, bringing knives to school.
One of teachers told the BBC nothing is being done to protect children and staff. Members of The Teachers' Union (NAWUST)are set to strike three days a week throughout January.