Teachers Talk Radio

Designing Tasks that Challenge: The Late Show with James Radburn

In this episode, we explore the intricacies of task design in education. Joined by Alex Bedford, Lauren Meadows, and Elliot Morgan, we unpack how well-constructed tasks can enhance learning, minimising distraction and get children to think hard. Drawing on key educational theories, this episode provides a comprehensive look at how to challenge students appropriately and even explore how to use technology to amplify learning outcomes.
Whether you're interested in creating more engaging learning experiences or integrating technology effectively, this episode offers valuable insights into making educational tasks more impactful. Tune in to transform your educational strategies and help your students achieve deeper understanding and lasting knowledge.

Making EHCP applications a whole lot easier: The Twilight Show with Claire Cannon

Got lots of EHCP applications to do? Needs assessment requests taking hours (or even days) of your time? 
Join me as I share some tips to help you reduce your workload around needs assessment requests and also how you can use the law to help you get your LA to agree them. I also bust some of the myths around what you 'should' do before applying and unlawful reasons for refusing to assess.
Share with your SENCO colleagues to help their wellbeing.

Grammar! Are rules meant to be broken? The Twilight Show with Michelle Hinds

Michelle is joined by special guest Angela Slack to discuss the teaching of grammar in schools. 

Teaching First Aid to meet National Curriculum requirements with Resus Rangers: The Late Show with Hannah Wilson

Hannah Wilson is joined by Stephen Clifford-Franklin from Resus Rangers, who provide Quality First Aid Workshops, Assemblies & Educational Resources for Teachers of Primary School Children across the UK. They explore what the requirements are and what opportunities Resus Rangers can provide to meet them. Find out more at resusrangers.com.

Corridor controversy - rules, decor, 'schools as prisons': The Late Show with Tom Rogers

Tom is joined by Alex Rawlings, primary headteacher, plus assorted teacher-callers who share their views on the recent controversy regarding this corridor. Does corridor decor matter? Is it a reflection on school culture? Where does school design fit in with school performance? Listen to this discussion to find out! 

Instructional Coaching: The Twilight Show with Adam Kohlbeck

In this show, Adam is joined by Paul Cline, a teacher and Professional development lead from Suffolk. Adam and Paul discuss all things Instructional coaching, getting to the crux of the similarities and differences between approaches including the facilitative to directive spectrum and the crucial role of awareness and diagnostics.
 

Looked After Children: the Sunday Social with Anna Hudson

Anna Hudson and her guest Toya Dunscombe explore the challenges and barriers facing looked after children in the education and care systems, and suggest a few things teachers can do to help them.

Enhancing Teacher Collaboration: The Monday Late Late Show With Toby Doncaster

Toby and Piers Gledhill talk about how to make pair-teaching work in the classroom, whether it's with TAs, mentees or teachers. We also look at the culture of isolation and discuss how to make teaching more inclusive and open.

Practical advice for pupil wellbeing:The Monday morning break with Marie Greenhalgh

In this show Kirsten and I discuss definitions of well-being, key strategies that teachers can implement in their classrooms and some of the challenges that teachers face in prioritising pupil wellbeing alongside academic achievement.

Why does diversity in history teaching matter? The Late Show with David Brown

David is joined by Josh Perry Garry the 2022 National Diversity Award winner, Head of History, author and public speaker. In this show they discuss what diversity in the History curriculum means, what a truly diverse curriculum looks like and why it matters.