Claire Bills is joined by two special guests to discuss the book 'The A to Z of Primary Maths'. The first guest is Kate Frood, the author of this brilliant John Catt publication. The second guest is deputy headteacher Charlotte Lever. Together, they share lots of insights, strategies and nuggets of advice for teachers of primary Maths. Remember, you can get Kate Frood's book on the John Catt website and use the code JCTTR2425 to get 20% your purchase - happy reading! 

Christopher talks with former teacher, teacher-trainer and researcher Kate Fox about non-formal literacy practices in Tanzania.

Larbi Arbaoui from Morocco joins me for a conversation about engaging students with creative writing in ELT (English Language Teaching).

On The Weekly Review, Lianne Lax, John Gibbs and Brent Poland discuss hot topics in the week's news with host, Paul Hazzard.  Show production by Lianne Lax. This week's stories: Labour Party Conference 2024: Breakfast club trial to launch in April Catherine McKinnell, Schools Minister seeks to improve inclusion in the education workforce Education Secretary wants regular curriculum change (little to no inclusion with panel members!) Labour’s teacher recruitment pledge Work experience plan - apprenticeships Wider SEND reforms suggested by BP Lisa Nandy Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport - art, sport & music at heart of schools & communities Trust boss: Time to review ‘archaic’ teaching hours limit https://schoolsweek.co.uk/trust-boss-time-to-review-archaic-teaching-hours-limit/ Is teaching suffering an identity crisis? https://www.tes.com/magazine/analysis/general/is-teaching-suffering-an-identity-crisis Shows Reviewed: The Role of PE in Schools Today: The Friday Late Show with David Brown Trends in SEND: The Friday Twilight Show with Claire Cannon The SENCOs survival kit: The Friday Morning Break with Carl Smith Building Writing Stamina: The Late Late Show with Rae and Lianne

Xander talks to Jack Brown of TLMaths about the ins and outs of A-Level; on entry requirements, why students fail courses, and how to optimise teaching strategies and schemes of work to best support students who have chosen your subject.

Darren takes on RFT, one of the most complex theories he's discussed to date, and talks about how the concept of relational frames can help with all knowledge acquisition, not just language.

Dave will be joined by Dr Gary Stidder, Dr Vicky Randall and Will Swaithes to discuss all things Physical Education. What is the role of PE in schools today, particularly in terms of the post-COVID educational world? How should the subject be taught and what should the ultimate outcome be for students studying PE at primary and high school level? Join Dave as he discusses this, and more, with some of the leading voices in the PE curriculum in England today.

SEND is an ever-changing landscape. For those with a SEND specific role such as SENCo there are always demands from a range of sources. It can feel hard to get ahead.  In this show, Claire takes a close look at where things are and what trends we are likely to see as the year progresses.

Hear experienced SENCO Mary Mindham explaining how to stay sane and even enjoy the role of being a SENCO. Find out why Mary says you're a SENCO not SENDO!

Brent Poland (@BrentPoland1) and Lianne Lax (@R_6andtherest) as they discuss debt accrued when training to be a teacher - should this be written off if you stay in education for a certain amount of time? Has teaching really changed that much? Are the new fads just putting more pressure on students? And ... is there ever enough PPA time?