Teachers Talk Radio

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.

New Year, Same old CPD? The Sunday Lunch Show with Michael Wright and Jen Hurst

In their first show of 2026, Michael Wright and Jen Hurst discuss CPD, the relevancy of it for career development, effective CPD and how good CPD should be transformative, galvanise teaching staff and be focused towards improving teacher practice for the students only. 

The Holiday Hustle - The unpaid, unseen work teachers do: The Twilight Show with Michelle Hinds

With guest Coshia Belvet, the show explores the realities behind the holidays from the teachers’ perspectives. It highlights the need for teachers to work throughout the holidays to meet the demands of the curriculum, students’ needs and external agencies. Whether or not there’s a light at the end of the tunnel, or room for work life balanced was also discussed.