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Sep 20, 2024 • 1h 8min
What is Restorative Practices in Schools? The Friday Morning Break with John Gibbs
Dr. Nicola Preson explains why restorative practice is compatible with discipline and boundaries. We look at the origin of restorative practice as well as its strengths and limits.
Dr. Nichola Preston began her career in the Thames Valley Police Force, She has also been a school teacher specializing in children with special needs. Nicola is now a senior lecturer in special educational needs.

Sep 19, 2024 • 1h 1min
TTR Bake off Special! Thursday Late, Late Show with Chris Wilkinson
Join Chris as he explores the Bake-Off inspired challenge of adapting one lesson for diverse, multiple groups.

Sep 19, 2024 • 59min
Should Mobile Phones Be Banned?: Education Tonight
As a large academy chain takes the decision to ban mobile phones, Adam @aspence81 and Brent (@BrentPoland1) dial up a storm in their exploration of whether it's the right or wrong decision.
Should more schools do the same, they ask.
In part 2 they debate the importance of Geography in the light of celebrity, Kerry Katona's comments that "Geography is pointless" and kids should be taught "real-life skills."

Sep 19, 2024 • 1h 21min
Do We Care Enough About The Option Subjects?: The Twilight Show with Michelle Hinds
An open discussion on attitudes towards option subjects in secondary schools. Join me with special guests Ms.Lacey Robicheau, experienced teacher of English and Ms Remi Guei, skilled and passionate dance teacher.

Sep 18, 2024 • 49min
Generation AI: The Wednesday Late, Late Show with Toby Doncaster
In this episode, I talk about my journey into using generative AI and the possible uses of AI in the classroom, as well as look at the negative side of this new, exciting tool.

Sep 18, 2024 • 1h 1min
Growing research informed practice: The Late Late Show with Kathryn Taylor
Kathryn is joined by Claire Harley, EdD student, history teacher and Assistant Principal: Curriculum. We discuss research-informed practice and teachers’ lived experiences of educational research in a range of contexts.

Sep 17, 2024 • 1h 33min
Neuroaffirming practices in the classroom: The Late Show with Hannah Wilson and Lucy Neuburger
On Tonight’s Late Show, Hannah (@ArtTeacherHWN)v& Lucy (@LuEliz1989) chat to @SocAnxPod23 about neuroaffirming practices in the classroom.
Join them to learn more about supporting neurodivergent learners.

Sep 15, 2024 • 1h 31min
Back to School as a New Parent: The Sunday Late Show with Amanda Kinsley-Smith
Amanda and her guests, Janine Crawford-McMorran and Paula Cummings, discuss the joys and challenges of balancing being a new parent with being a teacher and school leader.

Sep 15, 2024 • 1h 32min
Critical Citizenship: The Sunday Lunchtime Show with Graham Stanley
Eugenia Carrión joins me from Argentina to talk about Critical Citizenship.

Sep 15, 2024 • 39min
Bad HW, Class Sizes, Poor Behaviour: The Weekly Review
On The Weekly Review, Lucy Neuburger, John Gibbs and Christopher Vowles discuss hot topics in the week's news with host, Paul Hazzard.
This week's stories:
Her daughter asked her to ban homework in California
https://www.thetimes.com/world/us-world/article/why-california-is-poised-to-ban-excessive-homework-sz0569lv7
UK primary class sizes among biggest in industrialised world
https://www.theguardian.com/education/article/2024/sep/10/uk-primary-class-sizes-among-biggest-in-industrialised-world-report-finds
Pupil behaviour will get worse, teachers warn
https://www.tes.com/magazine/news/general/pupil-behaviour-in-schools-will-get-worse-say-teachers
Shows Reviewed:
Teaching Primary Writing: The Twilight Show with Adam Kohlbeck
Teacher wellbeing tips: The Late Show with Hannah Wilson and Lucy Neuburger
Creativity Across the Curriculum: The Late Late Show with Rae and Lianne
The 3 Rs: Education Tonight