Teachers Talk Radio

Leading Change: The Wednesday Twilight Show with Michelle Hinds

A frank and reflective discussion with Vice Principal Chris Simmons on the impact of leadership on staff motivation and pupil outcomes.

Notes from the Prep Room, a Science Technician's view: The Late Late Show with Kathryn Taylor

Gill Batsman shares her experiences and reflections about her science technician role in a secondary school as we discuss the joys,  the challenges and the graft of supporting practicals in science, and wider school life.

Who'd be a Headteacher? The Twilight Show with Adam Kohlbeck

Join Adam in conversation with Swabra Lloyd as they discuss the joys and pitfalls of being a Headteacher and what moving from Deputy to Head really entails. From setting vision and ethos to balancing staff wellbeing with unapologetically high standards, the job of Headteacher is vast and challenging, but as Swabra explains, deeply rewarding and very much worth it!

Cold Calling: The Late Show with Tom Rogers

Cold Calling - the TLAC questioning strategy that has got everyone talking this week. Tom explores what cold calling is and why it has stirred such strong reactions from across the education world. What questioning strategies do teachers use in the classroom and where does cold calling fit in? Is it really as problematic as it's critics suggest or are they right in their concerns that it is a whole class strategy suitable for all students? Tom is joined by guest callers including Zainab, Zach, Mar and many more who all share their views. 

What can we learn from our student teachers? The Sunday Late Late Show with Amanda Kinsley-Smith

Amanda talks to guests Sara Burns and Jess Hawthorne about their experiences during their teacher training year and the advice they would give those considering going into teaching as well as those who have been teaching for a while or are current school leaders. How can we collaborate and learn from each other most effectively?

Arts in Education: The Lunch Show with Chris Passey

Join Chris in conversation with Jo Tompkins as they talk about how crucial the arts are in education and its impact on our most vulnerable students. 

MOOCs in Teaching & Learning: The Saturday Twilight Show with Graham Stanley

Liliya Morska talks about her use and research using MOOCs (Massively Open Online Courses) in her teaching at university with students in Poland and Ukraine.

Y6-7 transition - How can we support our pupils? The Twilight Show with Claire Cannon

Year 6-7 Transition. Two experienced SENCOs - Katie Hall (secondary) and Emily Smith (primary) share their thoughts on what works well in two very different schools.
Hear from Emily about primary schools inviting secondary SENCOs in to meet students in Y5 as well as Y6 and Katie explains how she has set up a bespoke provision to support Y7s with EHCPs. 
From both, some great tips and advice around the power of relationships and  collaboration plus my usual wellbeing word for the weekend.

'The Evil of Authoritarian Education' The Friday Morning Break with John Gibbs

This week's guest is a former teacher, now Chair of Education at the University of Birmingham. We discuss his essay: 'The Evil of Authoritarian Education. Banality and Compliance in the Neo-Liberal Era'

Perfect Partners: The Late Late Show with Sophie Smith-Tong

How do we create the perfect teaching partnership? Sophie invites her partner teacher Beth Ewin in to explore what makes the dream teaching team and how to manage those challenging moments when the partnership breaks down.