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Live talk radio for teachers. Breaking news and analysis.
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On The Weekly Review, panellists, Lucy Neuburger, Brent Poland and Christopher Vowles discuss hot topics in the week's news with host, Paul Hazzard. Show production by Lianne Lax. This week's stories: Teachers face ‘alarming’ rise in verbal and physical abuse from pupils https://www.tes.com/magazine/news/general/teachers-face-alarming-rise-verbal-physical-abuse-pupils Why we must address emotional wellbeing at primary level https://www.tes.com/magazine/analysis/specialist-sector/why-we-must-address-emotional-wellbeing-primary-level Heads’ leaders call for primary tests to be scrapped https://www.tes.com/magazine/news/general/heads-leaders-call-primary-tests-be-scrapped Social media impact is ‘largest challenge’ within girls’ schools, teachers say https://www.irishnews.com/news/uk/social-media-impact-is-largest-challenge-within-girls-schools-teachers-say-VLLSCESLVJO53M5XEIKLN5O2XI/ Shows Reviewed: The Power of Relationships and Values (and a BIG idea)! The Friday Twilight Show with Claire Cannon Classroom Crazes Part 2: The late late show with Dani Walley Accessibility in Maths with OCR Maths: The Late Show with Tom Rogers and Kathryn Clark The Holiday Dilemma: To Work or Not to Work? The Late Late Show with Rae and Lianne
Darren talks about using formative assessment data to encourage our young people's responsibility for their own learning. (Content warning: Brief mention of parent death. Please skip the first 15 minutes if this is triggering for you).
Have you ever heard people say their job does not feel like work because they enjoy it so much? This is often based on their personal values being aligned with those of their role and employer. Sophie W joins me as we discuss how values help us to connect and what better way to support our pupils, particularly those with SEMH needs than to give them a sense of belonging and connection. Listen all the way through for a BIG idea from Sophie - she has some radical plans for what to do when you are struggling to find a school where your values match theirs!
Morgan and Tod dive deep into the essential components of curriculum design—exploring powerful knowledge, core values, progression, and the importance of diversity and representation. They unpack the why, how, and who behind crafting a curriculum with clear intent, and how intentional design shapes the learning journey. From understanding the goals of education to ensuring inclusivity, this conversation offers valuable insights for educators and curriculum designers looking to make a meaningful impact on their students. Tune in for a thoughtful discussion on the power of purposeful curriculum!
Brent Poland (@BrentPoland1) and Adam Spence (@aspence81) engage in a debate about whether academies have reached their conclusion and what the future holds. Joining in on the debate is Dr Pam Jarvis @Dr_Pam_Jarvis A show not to be missed.
Join co-hosts, Tom Rogers @Rogershistory and Kathryn Clark @arithmaticks as they explores all things accessibility in maths with Caroline Hodgson and Neil Ogden from @OCR_Maths
Part 2 of Classroom Craze: Trends That Transformed or Tumbled? This week Dani dives into two of the most hotly debated educational trends of the past decade: Learning Styles and Growth Mindset. Are we truly wired to learn better as visual, auditory, or kinesthetic learners, or is this a myth that’s held classrooms back? And does fostering a growth mindset really unlock student potential, or has it been oversimplified into a buzzword? With insights from research and real classroom experiences, this episode explores the strengths, weaknesses, and impact of these ideas on education today.
In a fascinating show, Lucy Neuburger @LuEliz1989 and Hannah Wilson @ArtTeacherHWN remind teachers of the skills, capabilities and competencies that come as part of the job and make us highly employable.
Rae and Lianne discuss the age-old question that plagues teachers everywhere: Should we use our holiday time to complete work tasks, or is it better to switch off completely? 
Join Toria as she speaks to Liz Stevenson, headteacher of an independent special school.  She has worked previously as a teacher, leader and school improvement support in both the primary and secondary sector.
Will Mercer talks to special guest design and tech specialist Richard Brown about building a D and T curriculum.
Teacher Seda Yaman joins me from Turkey to talk about fostering self-confidence and other ways to empower learners.
On The Weekly Review, panellists, Lucy Neuburger, 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: Why we need research-informed teaching that’s specific to primary https://tinyurl.com/7wby8u46 Michael O'Leary doubles down on teacher comments, as Harris calls words 'crass and ill-informed' https://tinyurl.com/jd7kbpbm Ofsted proposes assessing schools on 10 areas of performance https://tinyurl.com/2k8t7mcz Shows Reviewed: SEND Crisis & Parents & Teacher Conflicts: Education Tonight International Men's Day: The Late Late Show with Chris Wilkinson Eco Educators - Shaping the Future: The Late Show with Tom Rogers, Harry Waters and SOS-UK Teachers as Learners - A Conversation with International Colleagues: The Friday Twilight Show with Claire Cannon
Krupa and Nazya are joined by Isaac Akinde, a Business Teacher teaching in a secondary school. This refreshing and authentic conversation offers some key strategies on creating optimal classroom environments for neuro-diverse learners.
This conversation explores the research conducted by Dr. Nicky Wright on adolescent communication, focusing on parent-teen relationships and the use of technology, specifically head cameras, to observe interactions. The discussion highlights the challenges of studying adolescents, the importance of nonverbal communication, and the potential for using AI to analyze emotional expressions. The ultimate goal of the research is to support mental health in adolescents by improving communication between parents and teens. In this conversation, Dr. Nicky Wright discusses her research on parent-teen interactions, focusing on using games to enhance communication, the surprising amount of data collected, and the emotional dynamics between parents and adolescents. She highlights the importance of understanding gender differences in emotional expression and the impact of technology on communication. The discussion also discusses the misconceptions surrounding adolescent conflict and the need for effective communication strategies in educational settings. Dr. Wright emphasizes the potential for translating research findings into practical guidelines for parents and educators.
This week, Brent Poland (@BrentPoland1) and Adam Spence (@aspence81) explore the SEND crisis. In part 2 they take a close look at parents and teacher conflict.
This week Chris (@Chris_W1987) dedicates his show to International Men's Day and he's joined by Brent Poland (@BrentPoland1) and Paul Hazzard (@Arkle123) to discuss key issues around men and teaching. Together they explore the impact of teaching on men's well-being and look at some of the ways in which mental health can be improved.
When parents get involved with their child's school, whether from chatting to their child's teacher to volunteering for the PTA, it can boost attendance, improve behaviour and elevate academic success - proving that when parents engage, students thrive. Join Tom Rogers and a brilliant panel of guests as they discuss how and why parental engagement in schools matters - what difference does it really make? Guests are; Pat Sowa ( Educational coach and trustee at Parentkind), Sian Lewis (Head of parental engagement at Parentkind) and Caroline Hayward (PTA community team at Parentkind).  Parentkind are a national charity representing parent views and voice and championing parental participation in education and school life. By fostering strong school-parent partnerships, we can boost student attendance, improve behaviour, and enhance academic performance. When parents actively participate, students thrive! Join the movement that's reshaping education for the better. Visit Parentkind.org to learn more about reaping the rewards of working in partnership with parents.
Kathryn is joined by Shane Leaning, Shanghai-based organisational coach. Shane supports international schools globally and is passionate about empowering school leaders to develop cultures that support learning and development for all.
In this special one off show, Tom Rogers and Harry Waters are joined by special guest Sachin Bhopal-Myers, a 19 year old climate activist, who talks about his personal journey to climate activism and his role in the Teach the Teacher Campaign by SOS-UK.  In this show, they discuss: 1. Climate Education: The benefits and importance of equipping students with the knowledge and skills to understand and address the climate and ecological crisis. 2. Youth-Led Initiatives: Highlighting the power of student-led movements and activism in driving climate action within education. 3. Sustainability in Schools: Exploring how schools and educators can integrate sustainability into their teaching practices and school culture. Find out about how the Teach the Teacher Campaign is impacting schools in the UK and the world and how you can support it and enhance your students knowledge around climate change and the opportunities for them to get more involved in this conversation.   
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