Teachers Talk Radio

Rewarding Learners, Part II: A Primary School Perspective - Thursday Late, Late Show

Chris is joined by Primary School teacher Paul Foster to discuss the similarities and differences between rewarding learners in primary school and post-16 education.

SEND policy in Europe, Personal development in schools: The Twilight Show with Tom Rogers

Tom Rogers is first joined by Dr Nicola Crossley, to explore SEND policy and approach in the UK vs Germany/other countries and how they deliver it as well as looking at some of the big issues in this area of late. In the second half of the show, Tom is joined by Carly Holness to look at personal development in schools and how they can best deliver this for all students.

The school attendance answer? - 'Meeting the needs of all learners?': Points of View

A bumper panel of Yasmin Omar, Carl Smith, Lucy Trimnell, Tom Rogers and Tarjinder Gill discuss the words of actor Anna Maxwell Martin this week who voiced her dislike for schools 'punitive' behaviour policies and said that schools should look to 'meet the needs of all students' to ensure they want to attend school.

£88m Extracurricular Funding - What It Means To the Arts: The Saturday Lunch Show with Michael Wright

Michael and guest Jenetta Hurst delve into the government's commitment to funding Extracurricular Activities. They explore its implications for the Arts, address related challenges, and share insights on fostering a culture of Extracurricular within educational institutions.

Teaching and imposter syndrome: The Twilight Show with Tom Rogers

Tom Rogers is joined by special guest Thomas Keegan (senior leader) to discuss the issue of imposter syndrome in the teaching profession. What is it? How can it be managed? Is it worse in teaching and why? How can leaders help teachers who suffer from it? What is the answer? All these points and more in this show. 

Still male, pale and stale? Literature study in 2025: The Morning Break with Liz Webb and Kate Tully

Now back in the swing of term, Liz and Kate debate the lack of diversity in the English Literature curriculum, citing research that reveals a startling bias, particularly at GCSE, to the “male, pale and stale”.

Teacher Online Harassment: The Saturday Breakfast Show with Darren Lester

How should teachers manage online harassment? What is the answer? is there one? Darren explores. 

Back to school blues? No thanks: The Twilight Show with Phin

Phin helps you get set for the new school year! 

The teacher standards - How do we help our ECT's succeed?: The Late Show with Claire Bills and Beejesh Deva

Claire and Beejesh explore the teacher standards, effectiveness of the ECT programs and give their top tips for mentoring and succeeding in an ECT year. Essential listening for mentors, ECTs and anyone involved in training the next generation of teachers!

Exit tickets - Life after teaching: The Twilight Show with Louise Pickering

Louise Pickering talks to Mike Leaman about why teachers leave and what comes next.