Teachers Talk Radio

Should parents should have the right to take their children out of school during term-time?: Points of View

Join the panel of Lucy Trimnell, Rae Whitehouse, Yasmin Omar and Carl Smith as they discuss this weeks speech by MP Rupert Lowe where he suggested that parents should have the right to take their children out of school during term-time for a limited number of days.

Teacher Wellbeing in Policy and Practice: The Saturday Breakfast Show with Darren Lester

Darren talks about the importance of festivals and teaching their origins before moving onto the main topic of his show - Why wellbeing isn't about removing the negative but is about amplifying the positive.

Half-term reset?: The Twilight Show with Phin Adams

We talk about if half-term is genuinely a reset. 

Introduction to Teaching - Making Teacher Training Work: TTR Special

Join us for this one off special hosted by Huma Mirza and Khanh Duc Kuttig as they explore the new book - "Introduction to Teaching: Making Teacher Training Work" Barnaby Lenon and Tracey Smith have teamed up to give new teachers a great introduction into training for their career. Combining their expertise and years of experience, together they explore the basics of teacher training in England, how best to prep for training, assessment, behaviour management, subject knowledge and structuring lessons while also covering topics such as trends and measuring success.

Writing & AI: The Late Late Show with Graham Stanley

How is generative AI changing what we think of as writing? It could be said that what is happening to writing right now due to AI is a fundamental shift in the definition of the writer and the process of writing. This is characterised by significant practical benefits and profound ethical and existential anxieties.

Why do some students hate AI?: The Late Show with Ben White

Ben White is joined by teacher and writer Martin Griffin for a role-reversal episode, with Martin leading the questions and Ben in the interviewee’s chair. Together, they explore Ben’s story, what drives his work in schools, and what he’s learned over his career. The conversation turns to the rise of AI in education—why a large minority of students say they hate it, what lies behind their concerns—and then gets practical: responding to specific questions about which uses are condoned (for staff and/or students), what we should teach staff, students and parents about AI, and how teachers can handle the challenges it poses for genuine independent learning, especially around homework.

From Global #MeToo Advocate to School Board Trustee: The Late Show with Christopher Vowles

Christopher talks with global #MeToo advocate and Palo Alto School Board trustee Rowena Chiu about her experience as a Harvey Weinstein survivor, the politicisation of US education, and the work of US School Boards.

#TeacherQuitTok: The Saturday Breakfast Show with Darren Lester

Darren talks about the phenomenon of teachers discussing their "quitting stories" on TikTok and asks where the line is between owning your personal story and creating a positive impresson of the profession.

Conflict, Climate Change, Migration and Emergencies - Making sense in the Classroom: With the British Red Cross

In this special show, host Nathan Gynn speaks with Grant Hoyle, William Spencer and Rebecca Taylor about The Programme of Humanitarian Education - an inspiring initiative from the British Red Cross that helps young people understand the human stories behind global crises. From conflict and migration to climate adaptation and first aid, the conversation explores how schools can empower students to act with empathy, resilience, and confidence in an increasingly complex world. Nathan and his guests discuss how this long-standing humanitarian movement continues to stay relevant, how educators can embed these vital topics into their classrooms, and why developing future generations of humanitarians has never been more important.

Is it possible to be evidence informed when it comes to SEND?: The Late Show with Beejesh Deva and Claire Bills

Claire and Beejesh discuss whether being 'evidence informed' is possible when it comes to special educational needs.