Teachers Talk Radio

Teach and Thrive Learning Circles: The Saturday Breakfast Show with Darren Lester

Darren talks about TTLCs and how they can be used to embed teacher-centric wellbeing into your CPD provision.

Taking Breaks and Strategies to Recharge: Thursday Late, Late Show with Chris Wilkinson

Join Chris as he explores why teachers need meaningful breaks in their day. From quick resets to lasting habits, he shares research and practical tips to help educators recharge, refocus, and thrive

Digital Technologies and Innovative Learning Models: The Late Late Show with Graham Stanley

On today's show, I talked to Iain Cook-Bonney from New Zealand about his innovative work with digital technologies in primary schools. 
The interactive story (The Snark) Iain talked about is here and the penguin colony lesson plan is here.

Teacher Engagement - What if it came first?: The Twilight Show with Michelle Hinds

In The Wednesday Twilight Show with Michelle Hinds,  she explores what schools could look like if teacher engagement were the starting point,  not the afterthought. From leadership habits that spark motivation to stories of schools transforming through trust and purpose, this episode dives into how energised teachers create inspired learners.
 
 

Has Teacher Accountability Gone Too Far?: The Twilight Show with Tom Rogers

Peter Cole, Simon Powell and Becky Allen join Tom Rogers to discuss all things teacher accountability in schools - Has it gone too far? Under discussion; Lesson observations, Learning Walks, Work Scrutiny, Data, Exam Results, Pupil Voice, Parent Voice, League tables and lots besides.

The Curriculum and Assessment Review: Points of View

Rae Whitehouse, Carl Smith and Liz Webb discuss the release of the Curriculum and Assessment review and its contents.

From Teacher to Principal: The Morning Break with Carl Smith

Today's Friday Morning Break Show with Carl Smith:
From Teacher to Principal: What they don’t tell you on NPQH with guest Will Teece

Student mental health across Key Stages 2 and 3 - What are the issues and how do we move forward?: The Twilight Show with Tony Harwood

Highly experienced ex primary headteacher and governor Kate Owbridge joins Tony to talk about the issues around the worrying decline in student mental health through primary and onto secondary school.

Reading for Pleasure - Not Just for the Kids: The Saturday Breakfast Show with Darren Lester

Darren discussed The University of Nottingham's announcement of closure of its language courses, before moving onto the topic at hand: how you can justify reading when you've so  many other things to do.

Gossip in schools and mental health: The Twilight Show with Phin Adams

We talk the effect of gossip in school and how to manage your mental health through our three regular features!