Teachers Talk Radio

This week, Adam Spence (@aspence81) and Brent Poland (@BrentPoland1) explore the nitty gritty of attendance.  What's behind poor attendance and how schools can get children into school. In part 2 they take a close look at where responsibility, for various aspects of schooling, lies across parents, school and pupils. And in the final segment they explore ‘slebs who were once teachers’. It’s a fascinating list(en).

Join Chris as he shares his strategies for sparking engagement at the beginning of the class and leaving a lasting impression at the end.

Hannah Wilson @ArtTeacherHWN chats to Rachel McFarlane about her new book The ‘A-Z of Diversity and Inclusion' published by @JohnCattEd Primary?  Post Primary?  This show and the book brings you invaluable, practical information you can apply to your school today. This show is brought to you in partnership with John Catt Educational, publishers of professional development books and resources that support great teaching and learning in schools around the world. Level up your professional development today and visit johncattbookshop.com to explore the full range of titles. Use the code JCTTR2425 on the link below for 20% off your order!  https://www.johncattbookshop.com/?utm_medium=affiliate&utm_source=advert&utm_campaign=teachers_talk_radio_24_25

Toby and Dr Poppy Gibson discuss the minimal steps a teacher can take to boost their happiness, self-esteem and well-being. From experiencing the new and sharing it in Mind Palaces to tooth-brushing affirmations, there is bound to be a new tip to choose from! 

Michelle Hinds and Tom Rogers host a show with a panel of experts to discuss the usefulness and impact of reading assessments at key stage 3 in English, with particular exploration of Reading Solution UK's software - Reading Plus. You can get a 4 week free pilot of Reading Plus here.  Guests on the show are: Charlotte Brabants - Whole School Literacy Coordinator Nick Mills - Reading Solutions UK consultant Christopher Vowles - English teacher

Tom is joined by Ross McGill to discuss his latest book, published via Bloomsbury, 'The Teacher Toolkit Guide to Feedback'. The show is an engaging exploration of the 9 key strategies for assessment in the classroom and offers plenty of practical examples that teachers can apply to their classes today.  Find out about orange box marking, the KFC approach, non verbal feedback cues and much more. If you enjoy the show, why not grab a copy of Ross’s book from the Bloomsbury website and use the code TTRGTF to get 30% off. Buy the book on the Bloomsbury website here: https://www.bloomsbury.com/uk/teacher-toolkit-guide-to-feedback-9781801995252/

Khanh Duc and Roy Blatchford discuss some of the magic of great classrooms, with insights from his book The A-Z of Great Classrooms. Find out how arrivals, environment, globe and culture contribute to the magic of teaching and learning!

Neurodivergent parent, Kate, speaks about her experience of home educating two boys with autism / ADHD.

On The Weekly Review, panellists, Lianne Lax, Lucy Neuburger and John Gibbs discuss hot topics in the week's news with host, Paul Hazzard.  Show production by Lianne Lax. This week's stories: It’s time to put talk at the heart of learning https://www.tes.com/magazine/analysis/general/oracy-should-be-central-to-every-subject-in-curriculum Best start in life (part 3) https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/best-start-in-life-a-research-review-for-early-years/best-start-in-life-part-3-the-4-specific-areas-of-learning Strong foundations in the first years of school https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/strong-foundations-in-the-first-years-of-school/strong-foundations-in-the-first-years-of-school The BBC Young Musician line-up shows that music education is in crisis https://www.thetimes.com/article/b09b5097-651d-4b79-bc3d-49373d0f99f4?shareToken=5f3803773a35f6eacb7f560e7992adab Shows Reviewed: The Legacy of Covid in Our Schools: Education Tonight The Attendance Surgery: The Morning Break with Carl Smith Interview Insight: The Late Show with Lucy Neuburger & Hannah Wilson Wanderlust and Wisdom: The Journey to Excellent Teaching Communities Friday Lunch Show with Morgan Whitfield and Tod Brennan

In the first of two episodes looking at the research into reading for pleasure, Darren talks about the Cultural Capital needed to improve reading for pleasure rates and looks at the role adults can play in helping children develop a love for reading.