Teachers Talk Radio

Nomadic teachers - Can you move schools too many times?: The Late Show with Tom Rogers

Tom is joined by Mike Watson and Chris Redding as they discuss their experiences of moving schools fairly frequently. Mike has had 7 schools in 20 years, Tom 10+ in 18 and Chris is onto his 6th. They discuss how each career move had its pros and cons, when school moves went wrong and what they learnt along the way. They talk about whether there is stigma around teachers who are more nomadic or whether it's time to embrace teachers who chop and change a lot. All packed into this conversation. If you are a teacher considering staying, leaving, quitting or battling on, this is the one to listen to. 

The A to Z of Primary Maths: The Twilight Show with Claire Bills

Claire Bills is joined by two special guests to discuss the book 'The A to Z of Primary Maths'. The first guest is Kate Frood, the author of this brilliant John Catt publication. The second guest is deputy headteacher Charlotte Lever. Together, they share lots of insights, strategies and nuggets of advice for teachers of primary Maths. Remember, you can get Kate Frood's book on the John Catt website and use the code JCTTR2425 to get 20% your purchase - happy reading! 

What does literacy learning look like in Tanzania?: The Late Show with Christopher Vowles

Christopher talks with former teacher, teacher-trainer and researcher Kate Fox about non-formal literacy practices in Tanzania.

Creative Writing in ELT: The Sunday Lunchtime Show with Graham Stanley

Larbi Arbaoui from Morocco joins me for a conversation about engaging students with creative writing in ELT (English Language Teaching).

Party Pooping, 1265 Hrs, Teacher ID crisis: The Weekly Review

On The Weekly Review, Lianne Lax, John Gibbs and Brent Poland discuss hot topics in the week's news with host, Paul Hazzard.  Show production by Lianne Lax.
This week's stories:
Labour Party Conference 2024:
Breakfast club trial to launch in April
Catherine McKinnell, Schools Minister seeks to improve inclusion in the education workforce
Education Secretary wants regular curriculum change (little to no inclusion with panel members!)
Labour’s teacher recruitment pledge
Work experience plan - apprenticeships
Wider SEND reforms suggested by BP
Lisa Nandy Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport - art, sport & music at heart of schools & communities
Trust boss: Time to review ‘archaic’ teaching hours limit
https://schoolsweek.co.uk/trust-boss-time-to-review-archaic-teaching-hours-limit/Is teaching suffering an identity crisis?https://www.tes.com/magazine/analysis/general/is-teaching-suffering-an-identity-crisis
Shows Reviewed:
The Role of PE in Schools Today: The Friday Late Show with David Brown
Trends in SEND: The Friday Twilight Show with Claire Cannon
The SENCOs survival kit: The Friday Morning Break with Carl Smith
Building Writing Stamina: The Late Late Show with Rae and Lianne

On the Level about A-Level: The Saturday Social with Xander Lofts

Xander talks to Jack Brown of TLMaths about the ins and outs of A-Level; on entry requirements, why students fail courses, and how to optimise teaching strategies and schemes of work to best support students who have chosen your subject.

Relational Frame Theory : The Saturday Breakfast Show with Darren Lester

Darren takes on RFT, one of the most complex theories he's discussed to date, and talks about how the concept of relational frames can help with all knowledge acquisition, not just language.

The Role of PE in Schools Today: The Friday Late Show with David Brown

Dave will be joined by Dr Gary Stidder, Dr Vicky Randall and Will Swaithes to discuss all things Physical Education.
What is the role of PE in schools today, particularly in terms of the post-COVID educational world?
How should the subject be taught and what should the ultimate outcome be for students studying PE at primary and high school level?
Join Dave as he discusses this, and more, with some of the leading voices in the PE curriculum in England today.

Trends in SEND: The Friday Twilight Show with Claire Cannon

SEND is an ever-changing landscape. For those with a SEND specific role such as SENCo there are always demands from a range of sources.
It can feel hard to get ahead.  In this show, Claire takes a close look at where things are and what trends we are likely to see as the year progresses.

The SENCOs survival kit: The Friday Morning Break with Carl Smith

Hear experienced SENCO Mary Mindham explaining how to stay sane and even enjoy the role of being a SENCO. Find out why Mary says you're a SENCO not SENDO!