Teachers Talk Radio

Carl Smith talks to former inspector and ASCL General Secretary, Brian Lightman about the latest proposals to reform Ofsted. Brian has some brilliant insights and really helpful suggestions for a way forward after the consultation.

Join Famida Choudhary as she delves into the heart of teaching with Jinal Savla, exploring the challenges, joys, and lessons that shape educators. From fostering inclusion to creating impactful learning experiences, this episode is filled with real stories and insights to inspire teachers everywhere.

How can teachers best engage parents and guardians? Graham first spoke to Angelica Ugo Macdestiny about this topic, and finished by sharing suggestions for teachers inviting parents to observe an open class.

Dave is joined by Dr Joanna Williams for a wide ranging conversation on the Philosophy of Education, the purpose of teaching and the role of knowledge in the curriculum. 

In this episode Ben White, school leader, research enthusiast and education writer is joined by Dan Boorman in his TTR series ‘Classroom Chronicles' which explores this theme with teachers and school leaders from across our schools.

Morgan and Tod dive into Charlie Munger's Mental Models and the concept of latticework with guest Andrew Wilkinson, exploring how these principles apply to educational leadership. With an intriguing twist, they analyze the role of incentives and engage in a lively debate on how to help Gen Z teachers thrive within traditional school structures. Insightful, thought-provoking, and packed with leadership wisdom- this episode looks at how we can take lessons learned from other sectors and apply them to education.

Toby and Max, both avid bikers and motorcycle instructors chat about their riding experiences, training young people to ride and the implications for further education and learning.

Rae and Lianne discuss revision and study leave. 

Khanh Duc Kuttig's show featured a conversation around learning from substitute teaching with guest Philip Adams.

Alun Ebenezer talks to Tom Rogers about recent media coverage of his claims that we are 'hiding behind words like wellbeing and safe spaces' and 'mollycoddling kids'. Alun also shares his own behaviour philosophy as well as key behaviour policies in the classrooms in his school.