Teachers Talk Radio

Yasmin and Bagha plus lots of callers discuss the large numbers of children out of education and the reasons for it as well as an extensive focus on the debate around silent corridors. 

Teacher burnout was the main subject of conversation when I talked to Gloria E. Montiel from Mexico.

In this week's episode I talk to SJ Shepherd, a teacher at an SEMH specialist school, and Elizabeth Lickiss, who heads post-16 services for a group of SEND schools. We discussed a wide variety of questions, including managing students on school trips, accommodating diverse needs the classroom and encouraging students who are reluctant to write to engage with learning. 

Darren discussed the rapidly evolving concept of childhood from agricultural to industrial to post industrial societies.

In this episode, Poppy is joined by two parents and passionate advocates for SEND, Marie Martin and Beth Wilson. Marie and Beth shared their journeys with their children and reflect on where school provision has or has not been able to meet their children's needs. Questions around what teachers can do, and also what parents can do to build a supportive network, and discussed, and Marie and Beth reflect on what self care looks like as a busy parent of a child with SEND.

Join Paul as he chats with PE teacher Valeri Cheseldine who talks of her passion for teaching and early years physical education. Valeri's passion for PE and teaching is enormous and infectious and discussion explores health, well-being, improving PE provision in schools and much, much more.   Valeri can be found as Mrs. Cheseldine at @pe_cheseldine on X. As usual you can find me, Le Prof (TTR Host) at @Arkle123 on X.

Lucy talks to Joe Seaton, Former English Manager & Deputy Director at British Council Afghanistan 2016 - 2020. He is campaigning to support former BC teachers who are currently stranded in Afghanistan and Pakistan

Joined by Ben West an award-winning mental health campaigner, author, TV presenter focussed on improving mental health awareness, support and suicide prevention in the UK. We discuss the stunning statistics regarding how many students are suffering with their mental health. What schools can do differently to support students and break the stigma around mental health and get them talking. As well as initiatives that are having positive effects and where to get support. 

Tom is joined by Ali Messer, History ITT lead, and Simon Horbury, experienced primary school teacher, to discuss what was normal when they started teaching and what's normal today. Ali started teaching in 1981 and Simon in 1997, so both share plenty of insights into what it was like then and now, with plenty of amusing anecdotes thrown in for good measure.

Join me, Emily Edwards, to discuss the role that historical fiction can play in History classrooms and how to make the most out of this type of fiction.