On The Weekly Review, Lianne Lax and Brent Poland discuss hot topics in the week's news with host, Paul Hazzard.  Show production by Lianne Lax. This week's stories: Most primary teachers would not consider secondary https://www.tes.com/magazine/news/primary/most-primary-teachers-would-teach-in-secondary-school Italy revives policy of failing badly behaved pupils to ‘bring back respect’ https://www.theguardian.com/world/2024/sep/26/italy-pupils-grades-for-conduct-law Do we actually need teaching and learning policies? https://www.tes.com/magazine/teaching-learning/general/do-schools-actually-need-teaching-and-learning-policies Shows Reviewed: Teaching in the USA:  Thursday Late, Late Show with Chris Wilkinson What Do We Want From The Curriculum Review?: Education Tonight with Adam & Brent The Saturday Show Live with Jamie Clark: SEND and Writing (featuring Martin Ferguson)

Join James Radburn as he is in conversation with Ayesha Allen, a Principal of an online Alternate Provision supporting students who struggle to access in-person education. With over 14 years of experience in teaching and leadership, Ayesha shares insights into how digital platforms are transforming education for vulnerable learners, including those with SEND and Emotionally Based School Avoidance (EBSA). They discuss the alarming rise in children missing from school, the intersection of tech and parenting, and why teachers need to adapt to modern education needs. Tune in for a future-looking conversation on how technology is reshaping the way we educate every child.

Dr. Tristan Middleton discusses the role of the special education coordinator (SENCO) in schools and the challenges they face. The SENCO is a mandated role in state schools in the UK and is responsible for overseeing the provision for children with special educational needs (SEN) and supporting the development of teachers. However, the role of the SENCO is open to debate, with discussions about whether they should be part of the school's leadership team. The conversation also explores the impact of school exclusions on students with SEN and the need for a more inclusive approach to behavior management. In this conversation, John and Dr. Tristan Middleton discuss the importance of nurturing and inclusive approaches in schools. They explore the role of leadership in creating a nurturing culture and the need for whole-school approaches. They also touch on the concept of nurture groups and their effectiveness in supporting students with social, emotional, and mental health needs. The conversation highlights the negative impact that exclusion and isolation rooms can have on students and emphasizes the importance of building a sense of community in schools. Overall, the conversation emphasizes the need for a shift towards nurturing and inclusive practices in education.

Adam (@aspence81) and Brent (@BrentPoland1) explore the DfE's call for teachers, and others, to provide their thoughts on the current curriculum.   In part 2 they shed light on the shortage of TAs in our schools and the working conditions they endure along with analysis of their remuneration packages.

Chris is joined by guest John Lawson to explore the key differences between education in the USA and the UK.

Michelle is joined by two experienced teachers - Mrs Denise Kai-Samba and Mrs Eunice Taylor - to delve into what teaching is really like on the day to day. They explore the highs, the lows and everything in between. 

The show you've been waiting for all week.  Lucy @LuEliz1989 and Paul @Arkle123 talk to Katie Campbell and Olivia Plattman from The Economist Education Foundation about their Topical Talk lessons that are available, free to all. Katie was a primary school teacher and specialist leader of education. Olivia was a religious studies teacher where her passion was helping students to think critically, speak confidently and listen with an open mind. They work at the Foundation to produce and promote lessons, teaching and good practice in media literacy. Visit Topical Talk to explore the incredible range of free resources available from the Economist Education Foundation here. 

Hannah and Lucy discuss teaching ethics: Do we as teachers have to be morally appropriate at all times in public? How could you add an ethics twist to your lesson? Let us know and join in the show. How do you teach kids to make logical and rational decisions based on facts? Is that a skill you can learn? It's the Late Show with @ArtTeacherHWN and @LuEliz1989    

An array of incredible guests discuss the importance of reading for learning across the curriculum. Guests are: Annie Vincent - Head of English and Literacy Coordinator Rebekah Ricketts - Head of English and AHT Nick Fullarton - Reading Solutions UK reading development consultant Sarah Jackson-Buckley - Head of History and Literacy coordinator This show was produced in partnership with Reading Solutions UK.  Reading Solutions UK is the home of DreamBox Reading Plus - the online reading development programme. Create stronger readers in your school from Key Stage 2 to beyond GCSE using Reading Plus’s evidence-based, adaptive technology. Reading Plus accurately assesses your students’ skills gaps and places them on a personalised learning pathway built to accelerate their strengths and improve on their areas for development. You can try the programme with a free 4 week pilot today! Search ‘Reading Solutions UK’ to find their website and request your free pilot.

Tom is joined by Mike Watson and Chris Redding as they discuss their experiences of moving schools fairly frequently. Mike has had 7 schools in 20 years, Tom 10+ in 18 and Chris is onto his 6th. They discuss how each career move had its pros and cons, when school moves went wrong and what they learnt along the way. They talk about whether there is stigma around teachers who are more nomadic or whether it's time to embrace teachers who chop and change a lot. All packed into this conversation. If you are a teacher considering staying, leaving, quitting or battling on, this is the one to listen to.