
They Behave For Me
Welcome to They Behave For Me, a podcast brought to you by Adam Boxer and Amy Forrester covering all things education: politics, curriculum, Teaching and Learning and much more. Join us for thought provoking ideas, concrete strategies and plenty of jokes. Press subscribe to get TBFM every Friday!
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Latest episodes

Mar 15, 2024 • 45min
Episode 17: Should I apply to be a head of department?
Topics include the debate over clipboards in teaching, effective classroom seating plans, interpreting texts like biblical stories, buttock exercises for health, and navigating leadership opportunities in education

Mar 8, 2024 • 57min
Episode 16: What are parents saying about attendance?
Discussion on financial education, importance of attendance, disparity in student absences, and challenges faced by schools. Exploring the impact of fines on attendance, contrasting views on school penalties, and the need for innovative solutions in education sector.

Mar 1, 2024 • 1h 2min
Episode 15: What should you do if your school sucks?
Exploring dysfunctional schools, interviewing tips, and Labour's anti-misogyny plans. From deadlines in schools to evaluating school quality. Also, waistcoats, feedback in interviews, and supporting students with empathy. Light-hearted banter and playful closing remarks.

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Feb 23, 2024 • 1h 3min
Episode 14: Why you should ban phones in schools
The podcast discusses the impact of mobile phones on social behavior in teens, highlighting the link between phone use, social media, and decreased face-to-face interactions. It explores the influence of technology on social interactions and delves into the neuroscience of associations formed by constant phone presence. The speakers also talk about the challenges of implementing a school phone ban, admiring Vic Goddard's courage in making such a decision.

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Feb 9, 2024 • 1h 4min
Ep 13: Top tips for job applications, and how to use YOUR VOICE
This podcast episode covers top tips for job applications, handling interviews, and demonstration lessons. They also discuss vocal coaching for general wellbeing and teaching. Additionally, they address the problem of what to do when a student refuses to leave the classroom.

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Feb 2, 2024 • 1h 3min
Episode 12: What's going on with behaviour and how do you feel about brushing children's teeth?
The podcast discusses Labour's proposal to introduce teeth brushing in schools and alarming statistics about behavior. They also talk about the challenges of accessing dental care and the importance of teaching tooth brushing. The hosts share their experiences of losing their voice and discuss behavior in schools with high deprivation. They explore teachers' tolerance for students chatting in class and emphasize the importance of demonstrating appropriate behavior and giving objective feedback to students.

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Jan 26, 2024 • 1h 3min
Episode 11: What's going on at Michaela Community School?
In this episode, the hosts discuss behavior policies and the fallout from the lack of a prayer room at Michaela Community School. They emphasize the importance of holding the line and debate fairness vs. consistency in enforcing school rules. They also highlight the negative impact of derogatory comments and the need for better communication management.

Jan 19, 2024 • 40min
Episode 10: Should teachers put their qualifications on the door?
In this episode, Adam and a lergy-stricken Amy play the education version of shoot/shag/marry and debate student aspirations and whether teachers should be putting their qualifications on the doors of their classrooms. Tune in and share!

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Jan 12, 2024 • 54min
Episode 9: Moments matter - how do we fix the attendance crisis?
The podcast explores traditional and progressive education, the attendance crisis in schools, and the importance of moments. They discuss the misunderstanding of educational terms, skepticism towards funding transparency, and the impact of AI technology. The significance of attendance officers in addressing attendance issues is also highlighted.

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Jan 5, 2024 • 48min
Episode 8: How do you get INSET to work?
Hosts discuss their thoughts on the new year, their dislike for Christmas, and their skepticism towards New Year's resolutions. They also talk about the TikTok algorithm, changes in the education system, the importance of funding in schools, and provide tips for making INSET days work.
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