Teachers Talk Radio

How can a Unified Approach to Digital Skills and Computing Benefit both a School and a MAT?: The Late Show with Harry Waters and Apps for Good

In this one off special, guest host Harry Waters explores how Apps for Good, a provider of free introductory computing courses for primary and secondary students, can support schools to provide innovation in their digital offer to students. Guests include Emma Darcy and Leonie Molloy. Book a call with the Apps for Good team here if you want to explore the opportunities showcased in this show.
Apps for Good give schools free introductory computing courses. The courses are for everyone, including those who aren't computing teachers, and they're fully equipped with resources mapped to the UK Computing Curriculums. Students will develop essential and digital skills by working in teams to create a prototype 'app for good'. Visit www.appsforgood.org to find out more!

Celebrating Pride in Schools: The Late Late Show with Rae

How can schools recognise and celebrate Pride month and why is it so important for our students that we continue to do so in the current climate?Host Rae shares experiences and insights with guest Neil Dhanda, an Assistant Headteacher who has taught in London schools for 18 years and help build pupil Pride groups who have led assemblies, discussed school policies and even planned a staff INSET. Callers include a Nottingham teacher discussing the recent document released by the Diocese addressing LGBTQ+ students and Pride month in schools, and one of Rae's own former students sharing his memories of the success and value of their school's Pride group.

Active learning strategies in the EFL classroom: The Monday Morning Break with Khanh-Duc Kuttig

Khanh-Duc and Tasneem Dalal share active learning strategies to keep students engaged in the classroom, talking about graphic organisers, think-pair-share, and problem-based activities.

'Middle Management Matters': The Twilight Show with Sarah Kate Towlson

'Middle Management Matters' explores the pivotal role of middle leaders in education today. Hosted by passionate linguist and experienced middle leader, Sarah Kate Towlson, this podcast features insightful discussions with senior and middle leading experts: Magnus Cowie, Gillian Cowie, and Ed Selvey. Tune in to uncover strategies, challenges and celebrate successes in educational leadership.

Supporting the Visually Impaired: The Twilight Show with Graham Stanley

Special Needs teacher, Lucy Mardel, talks about her work supporting the visually impaired in UK schools.

University Unlocked: The Late Late Show with Chris Wilkinson

Chris highlights the vital skills beyond exams that are needed for university success and calls for their immediate integration into A-levels!

Lead like a champion: The Wednesday Twilight show with Michelle Hinds

In this episode,  special guest Olly Lewis and I discuss the importance of leaders creating learning organisations through ongoing personal and professional development for themselves and their staff. We explored: The challenges and rewards; the barriers and ways to overcome them. Listen and share your thoughts!

The School Trip Debate: The Late Show with Lucy & Nathan

Lucy Neuburger and Nathan Gynn talk to clinical psychologist Naomi Fisher and teacher Nathan Burns about the Twitter/X storm currently blowing around school trips.
Do you exclude ...?
Do you include ...?
Listen in as passions rage and debate rumbles.

(Don't) Be A Teacher, They Said: The Late Late Show with Kathryn Taylor

I discuss my personal experiences of working in education over the past two decades, specifically as a secondary teacher for the past 17 years. It’s changed, I’ve changed, and the world has changed. I’ll be reflecting on some of these changes and considering whether things have got better or worse.

Creativity in the classroom: The Late Late Show with Toby Doncaster

Pete Dunford joins Toby to talk about encouraging creativity, embracing the unusual, breaking the mold and offering critique, not criticism. Listen in to see how we could build trust and understanding in the classroom.