Teachers Talk Radio

Should we shut up? - SEND, disadvantaged, behaviour and social mobility: The Twilight Show with Tony Harwood

Yannick (Music Teacher) returns to Tony's show to discuss recent comments by social mobility commissioner Alun Francis:
You can read those comments in this Schoolsweek article: https://schoolsweek.co.uk/shut-up-complaining-about-poverty-social-mobility-chair-tells-heads/ 

The Great GCSE English Language Exam Review: The Wednesday Late, Late Show with Toby Doncaster

Toby, Emily and Roberto have an in-depth discussion about this year's GCSE English Language exams. Where the themes accessible to learners? How could the papers be improved? What developments can teachers make to reach more learners? 
All these questions and more are discussed in this scintillating radio show. 

Have you seen this #%@! ?: Private School VAT despair, 9000 WhatsApp messages, Managed moves

Tom, Nathan, Yasmin and Rae discuss the latest news from the education world. 
An opinion piece in the Standard newspaper complaining about Labour's VAT policy pricing some parents out of private schools.
A headteacher who uncovered a student WhatsApp group that had 9000 messages unread in one night.
A policy for managed transfer of excluded students - forcing academies to take more students on managed moves. 
 
 

Teaching 'Grit' and 'Horror Toilets': Points of View

Tom Rogers, Rae Whitehouse and Lucy Trimnell discuss the latest news and views in the education world. They discuss whether grit can be taught and news that 25% of secondary parents and 12% of primary parents have concerns over the condition of school toilets. 

Is educational leadership a cult?: The Late Show with Beejesh Deva and Claire Bills

In this show, Claire Bills and Beejesh Deva explore the rise of short-term implementation, the spread of teaching fads, and the growing commitment to the science of learning. They also unpack how AI is reshaping school leadership—for better or worse. A sharp, questioning take on what’s driving decisions in our schools.

Small Wins: The Saturday Breakfast Show with Darren Lester

Darren talks about why it's important for us, and our young people, to celebrate small wins on the road to success.

Immersive learning: Star-studded learning and inspiring careers, with Madame Tussauds

Career-related learning isn’t just about picking a future job — it’s also about building essential life skills like communication, teamwork, problem-solving, and creativity. In this inspiring show, we roll out the red carpet at Madame Tussauds London to explore how immersive experiences can motivate students and help them develop the skills they need to discover a range of career paths. By engaging with the stories behind celebrity achievements and iconic moments, students can gain valuable insights into what success can look like across different industries.
Hosts: Chris Heath Robinson and Mo Ozsoy 
Guests: Emily Weston, Danielle Clancy-Shelton and Jo Kinsey

The Headteacher's Survival Kit: The Morning Break with Carl Smith

Listen to this fascinating chat between two experienced school heads about how to survive and thrive in the role. This is great listening for anyone interested in being a school leader and what its like being in the 'big chair'.

AI, Assessment and History teaching: The Late Show with Tom Rogers

Tom is joined by assessment expert Daisy Christodoulou to discuss all things AI and Assessment with special focus on History teaching. They discuss how No More Marking are revolutionising the marking landscape using AI tools. More than that, they talk about how mark schemes are flawed, the best sort of exams and when Tom experimented with Chat GPT and marking with Year 8 last year. This is an unmissable chat if you are interested in the present and future of assessment in schools. 

When Authenticity Gets Uncomfortable: Can You Stay Real When It Gets Real?

In this episode of the Wednesday Twilight Show, Michelle is joined by the inspiring and experienced school leader Jenniece Anderson for a powerful conversation on authentic leadership. From navigating pressure to staying true to your values, Jenniece shares real-world challenges, meaningful insights, and practical tips you can apply right away. Tune in and discover how leading with authenticity can transform not just your leadership, but your whole school culture. Don’t miss it!