Teachers Talk Radio

Reading Intervention in schools: The Late Late Show with Sean Mackay

On tonight's show I talked to the amazing Alice Visser-Furay about creating a small, focused reading intervention. We talked about decoding, fluency, comprehension, motivation, vocabulary and how to measure impact. 

Staff Strike over 'Morning Welcome' and 'Draconian Measures'

Tom and Hannah talk to staff at Longsands Academy about what they say are 'draconian measures' introduced to the school's morning routine.
Staff talk openly and frankly about the pressures they are under and the reasons they feel forced to resort to strike action.
Listen and watch out for part 2.

Students not bringing pens to lessons? Big deal or big nothing?: The Late Show with Tom Rogers

Tom explores recent social media controversy around hos teachers and schools should react to students turning up to lessons without pens. Should they be sanctioned? Should they just be given a pen? Have times changed? Is that change for the better or for the worse? Tom is joined by a panel of 3 to discuss; Julie Clarke, Simone Lively and Tony Sciantific. They offer their views on this issue whilst discussing the wider issues of respect and responsibility in schools and society. 

All Things Year 6: The Monday Twilight Show with Adam Kohlbeck

Tayla Roostan is an accomplished and experienced teacher with four years of experience in Year 6.
Tayla and Adam will be discussing all things Year 6 and the unique challenges of the final year of Primary education.

Barriers to work experience: The Monday Morning Break with Marie Greenhalgh

Listen back as Carly and I explore barriers to work experience for young people with SEND, neurodiversity and mental health needs and what we can do to encourage and support them, including developing work place behaviours

Inclusion matters: The Sunday Social with Anna Hudson

Anna discusses how we navigate the systems that support children with special educational needs and disabilities. Her guest is Debs Hollingsworth, a teacher, senior leader and SENDCO in north London. 

How do you bring joy to schools by working with the community?: The Sunday Late show with Beejesh Deva

Beejesh talks with Dave McPartlin about how schools can work with the community to bring more joy to the students, staff and the community which the school serves.  They discuss how you dare to dream big, how bringing multiple facets within the community into one space benefits everyone and how you get a team on board with big ideas.

Moving on: The Saturday Breakfast Show with Darren Lester

After 12 years, Darren leaves his school for a new teaching adventure. In this episode of Saturday Breakfast Show, he reflects on his experience of leaving his current school for pastures new.

A year in the life of a teacher: The Friday Twilight Show with Claire Cannon

Harriet Swabey and joins me for a conversation about "a year in the life of a teacher" - full of highs, lows, funny bits and some great tips for supporting the needs of students as well as our own wellbeing.
Apart from needing a never ending supply of tissues and spare glue lids, find out why Harriet was dressed completely in yellow for a day and also hear about her skills on the Y5 lunchtime football team (plus a cameo appearance from her dog, Buzz)!

Election Special, What are Primary School Leaders Interested In?: The Late Show with Claire Bills

Claire is joined by Emily Brown and Amy Storer both experienced Primary School leaders as they chat about what Primary Education could be like under the next government.