Teachers Talk Radio

Headship - Reflections of a New Headteacher: The Twilight Show with Maxine

Maxine talks to inspirational headteacher Bex Owen about her journey from pupil to NQT, Deputy Head, Acting Head and finally her appointment as Substantive Head at the same school. Looking back over the past 12 months, reflecting on school culture, the highs, challenges and learning as a school leader and offering advice to new, aspiring and acting head teachers. 

Early intervention in the early years: The Late Late Show with Kari Anson

Kari chats with Sarah Johnson an accomplished education professional and parent of 4 children; 3 of whom have additional needs. Together they share the importance of early intervention in the Early Years and Sarah's battle to receive a diagnosis of cerebral palsy which has now prompted a national campaign to reform the rules around disabled blue badges for under threes.

Challenging Behaviour: The Monday Late Late Show with Toby Doncaster

Managing 16-19yr olds requires ingenuity, creativity and a dash of magic.
Join Toby and Kwaku Dzidzornu as they discuss top tips for the classroom.
 

How can students maximise their potential?: The Twilight Show with Aramide Oluwa

Live from Nigeria - Aramide chats with special guest Damilare, a fellow teacher in Nigeria, about his experience with helping students reach their potential. 

So, Who Wants to be a Teacher, Anyway?: The Sunday Late Show with Christopher Vowles

Christopher talks to former MFL teacher and current educational researcher Dr Emily Macleod in how young people view teaching; whether they regard it as a high status career; and what attributes characterise those who enter the profession.

Coaching for Teachers: The Twilight Show with Graham Stanley

On today's show, I spoke to Tatjana Slijepcevich in Belgrade, about how coaching for teachers can be a great thing to do.

Exam Stress : The Saturday Breakfast Show with Darren Lester

Darren discusses exam stress and what we can do to help our young people (and ourselves!) to deal with it.

A Year's Review in Literacy and Everything: The Late Late Show with Sean mackay

Tonight I talked through my school year, looking at what has gone well in Literacy and teaching and what has not. I also talked about the literacy initiatives that have succeeded and failed and also what has happened in teaching this year for me.

We need to do more to support in-school transition: The Twilight Show with Claire Cannon

Emma Leigh-Currill joins me with some fabulous tips and practical strategies that we can use to support transition within the same school e.g. Y3-4, 7-8, 9-10 and so on. She talks passionately about supporting "the humans first" - parents and school staff are just as impacted by transition as students.
Let's do more to support everyone at in-school transition points. There will be huge benefits around attendance, behaviour and progress which is what we all want for our young people.

Is asking what schools are for a waste of time? The Friday Morning Break with John Gibbs

Have I been wasting my time? Is asking what schools are for a distraction from the task of running schools well? My guest, David Thomas OBE, CEO of Axiom Maths, Co-Founder of Oak National Academy, and former head teacher, thinks so. Listen to our discussion as we debate this view.