Teachers Talk Radio

Darren looks at research from South Africa about the benefits of using group chats for professional development.

There are few more important things we do in schools than shape the aspirations of the next generation. This engaging podcast explores what's it's like to do that job and what young people in 2025 say they'd like to be when they grow up.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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. 

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”.

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

Phin helps you get set for the new school year!