Teachers Talk Radio

Branwen Jeffreys - Reporting from the frontlines of education: TTR Special

Tom Rogers is joined by BBC education editor Branwen Jeffreys for a discussion on her journalism during the Ruth Perry inquest, BBC impartiality, BBC education coverage and much more.

Does Culture Really Eat Strategy for breakfast?: The twilight show with Maxine

School culture, what is it. why is it important and who creates it? I talk about how leadership defines school culture and I am joined by Sara who explains the important role teachers play in creating the culture of their schools. Plus, learn how Drucker never actually said  "Culture eats strategy for breakfast" - this is a famous mis-quote. 

Graphic Novels in the EL Classroom: The Monday Morning Break with Khanh-Duc Kuttig

Khanh-Duc Kuttig and Laura McWilliams discuss the use of graphic novels to develop reading interest and skills in the language classroom.

Creativity in our classrooms: The Friday Morning Break with Poppy Gibson

In this episode, Poppy is joined by 2 special guests- Headteacher Luke Talmage, and Primary art Consultant Adele Darlington. Poppy, Luke and Adele question what creativity really is, and discuss whether anyone can 'be creative' and what the impact of creativity in our schools has on pupils, staff, communities and the wider world.

One's finger on the teacher's pulse: The Sunday Twilight Show with Maud

We hear about the teacher retention crisis, low teacher morale, the rise in mental health issues in young people, school buildings crumbling because of the 1950s RAAC concrete, heavy workload and the pressures of OFSTED. So how are teachers doing? Maud's is taking advantage of her half term holiday to express the joys and difficulties that teachers face on a daily basis

Interviews - A Case Study: The Saturday Breakfast Show With Darren Lester

Darren talks about what the Year of the Dragon has in store and then discusses the interviews he's been on this week.

The A-Z of Secondary Leadership: The Late Late Show with Paul Hazzard

The complex world of school leadership is discussed in depth as Paul and Andy Hunter explore his new book - The A-Z of Secondary Leadership.
Andy's personality, experience and wisdom shine through in the podcast as they do in the book.
The book is written in an easily accessible format and style with, as expected from the title, chapters laid out alphabetically.
Andy explains some of his chapter titles and how the book was written and formatted.  Chapter titles include:  Zebras, Listening, Vulnerability and intriguingly Questing.
"People need to know who their leaders are."
"Leadership must be underpinned by courage."

Boomers to Bloomers: How much has pupil behaviour changed over the years? The Twilight Show with Michelle Hinds

On today's show I engaged in an honest and open discussion on classroom behaviour and BFL approaches then and now with special guest, Coshia Belvet. Lots of practical classroom management takeaways. Behaviour is a form of communication. Check it out!

Lessons from the Head's Office with Brian Walton: The Late Show with Hannah Wilson and Sage Publications

This show is brought to you in partnership with SAGE education.
Step inside the headteacher's world with Teachers Talk Radio as Hannah engages in a riveting conversation with Brian Walton, the seasoned headteacher and author of "Lessons from the Head's Office." In this unmissable episode, Brian peels back the curtain on the realities of school leadership, sharing candidly about the challenges and triumphs that come with steering a school community.
From the nuances of managing finances and navigating change, to fostering inclusion and building resilient teams, Brian's insights are both enlightening and relatable. His anecdotes, ranging from crises like collapsing drains to the peculiar complaints about purple carrots, paint a vivid picture of the unexpected hurdles headteachers face.
Listeners will find themselves both chuckling and nodding along as Brian discusses the delicate balance of maintaining well-being amidst the pressures of the role, and the importance of rebellious leadership in forging one's own path.
Whether you're a budding headteacher, an educational professional, or simply intrigued by the inner workings of schools, this episode offers a wealth of wisdom and practical advice. And for those who've ever wondered about the impact of Ofsted or the latest edtech fads, Brian's pragmatic take is a breath of fresh air.
Tune in to Teachers Talk Radio for this compelling dive into the heart of educational leadership, where passion meets pragmatism, and the journey is just as important as the destination! #ttradio

What's supply teaching really like in 2024?: The Late Show with Tom Rogers

Tom is joined by two current supply teachers, Beth and Stuart, who share their experiences of working on supply. Beth shares her story of working as a supply teacher in 15 different London schools since September, including some shocking behaviour incidents she has had to face. Stuart is an experienced supply teacher, on his third 'stint'. He shares his positive and negative experience and includes some advice for supply teachers and leaders who support them.