Teachers Talk Radio

Silence is consent: The Monday Morning break with Marie Greenhalgh

Please listen to this powerful and important show as Eileen talks about her experiences growing up and the 'papercuts of racism.'

Drugs, vapes and risk taking behaviours: The Sunday Social with Anna Hudson

Anna has a topical discussion about some of the current challenges facing schools around drug taking and vaping. Guests include John Rees. 

The Power of Codified Teaching: The Late Show with James Radburn

In this episode of "The Late Show with James Radburn," we explore the power of codified teaching with our special guest, Bruce Robertson, an experienced headteacher from Scotland renowned for his innovative approaches and dedication to improving teaching and learning.
Join us as we delve into why we need to codify learning, how this helps educators engage with educational research, and the balance between avoiding a tick-box mentality and fostering meaningful conversations about great teaching. We also discuss the benefits of codified teaching, its impact on student outcomes, and how it is embraced differently by novice and experienced teachers. Looking to the future, we consider what innovations could further enhance teaching and learning.
Tune in and talk it out for an enlightening discussion that promises to inspire and inform educators at all stages of their careers.

Is there an identity crisis in teaching? The Friday Twilight Show with Claire Cannon

Does "being a teacher" define who we are? Do we have a separate personal and professional identity or are they inextricably linked? Jack Clifford and Emma Cooper share two very different stories about how holding a teaching role has influenced (or not) their identity as people. Balance, authenticity (along with plenty of analogies) are key themes that they discuss.

Effective learning and the science of recall. The Friday Morning Break with John Gibbs

My guest is Professor Shana Carpenter from Oregon State University. Shana is an expert in the science of learning, a writer, and a school adviser in the USA. We discuss memory, recall, and the use of pre-questioning.

Tackling digital poverty, promoting digital literacy, making education accessible: The Late Show with Tom Rogers, James Radburn and Easy4u

How can 1-1 devices transform the learning in a school? What support can a provider like Easy4u offer to make the transition to 1-1 devices work for you? What can the impact be? Join in with this riveting discussion about all things edtech with Simon Tarry and Sagar Mulji from Easy4u, plus special guest Laura Knight (digital innovation lead). Find out more about what Easy4u can offer you at https://www.easy4u.school/get-in-touch

Mental Health and Wellbeing in the EYFS: The Late Late Show with Sophie Smith-Tong

Matt Bawler is the Head of Early Years alongside being a Children’s Mental Health and Growth Mindset Specialist. Sophie and Matt explore mental health in those early days, the barriers we face as practitioners as we try to develop skills in this area and discuss how we can overcome them.

The Detention Free School with Positive Behaviour Management: Wednesday Twilight Show with Morgan Whitfield

A utopian fantasy? Or a very possible future? Positive behaviour management creates a learning environment built on mutual respect and understanding. Join pastoral lead Lewis Baillie to discuss how we can foster the best school culture for students to thrive. 

Raw Marks Madness: The Late Show with Hannah Wilson

Joined by Art teacher, Peter James, I'll be discussing the process of giving Art & Design students their raw marks following the JCQ rules and the effect this is having on both students and staff.
Does the process need to be reformed?
Come and join the debate.

Enrichment Programmes: The Late Late Show with Rae

Host Rae and guest Daniel Santangelo, Director of Enrichment and Out of School Time Learning, discuss the importance of education beyond the current school day model and what makes a successful extracurricular programme.