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A Choir In Every School
Join Michael Wright for the Sunday Lunch Show as he chats with Debbie Kent, Choir Director and Deputy Lead for Devon Music Hub about national campaigns to…
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Lucy Powell - Let's move away from 'dog eat dog' culture in education: Points of View
This week, the Education Secretary hosted a summit attended by heads, college principals, mayors, business leaders and a small number of representatives from…
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Michael Mosbacher - “We’re spending too much educating those who don’t want to learn”: Points of View
Michael Mosbacher in The Telegraph posed a controversial question: “Are we spending too much educating those who do not want to learn?” The question was linked…
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How does it feel to be back?: The Saturday Social with Phin
We talk headspace and green places. Not to be missed.
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Depression and Anxiety in Teachers: The Saturday Breakfast Show with Darren Lester
In this show, Darren shares his own experience with depression and anxiety (and how a school experience led to finally getting diagnosed) before looking at the…
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Teaching Intensive English Courses: The Sunday Social
In this week's show, Claudia Tumba and Martin Sketchley talk about teaching intensive English courses.
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Are trusts democratic?: The Late show with Beejesh Deva
Beejesh Deva and special guest co host Michael Wright discuss the idea of trusts serving and representing their local communities and how well they do this. Is…
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The 11+ Arms Race?: Points of View
The 11+ is supposed to identify academic potential. But what happens when success in the test increasingly depends on how much preparation a family can afford…
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How Teachers Create Impact that Travels: The Lunch Show with Famida Choudhary
Famida Choudhary is in conversation with educator Crystal Frommert as we explore what it really means to be a teacher in an ever-changing educational…
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Hopes For The New Year: The Sunday Late Show With Toby Doncaster
Join Toby and Piers Gledhill as they discuss their hopes and dreams for the new academic year. What changes do they expect and how can they make them happen?
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Autistic boy who brought replica knife to school has exclusion quashed by High Court: Points of View
A 10-year-old autistic boy who brought a replica butterfly knife into school has had his permanent exclusion quashed by the High Court. The object was passed…
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Are half of teachers really planning to quit?: Points of View
Almost half of teachers surveyed by the Liberal Democrats say they are considering leaving the profession within the next five years, while more than three…
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Making the Most of ITT Lectures: The Saturday Breakfast Show with Darren Lester
In this show, Darren discusses how perfectionism can stand in the way of being a great teacher, and how we shouldn't prioritise lived experience of the…
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Policing Packed Lunches: Points of View
In the week where the saga of “Oreogate” hit our social media feeds, former Great British Bake Off judge Dame Prue Leith has entered the debate, calling for…
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What skills make an effective school leader? Exploring empathetic leadership: The Twilight Show with Tony Harwood
Primary school teacher and senior leader Oliver Hembrough joins the Twilight Show to give his thoughts on what effective school leadership looks like. Where is…
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Sabbatical Story - Lessons Learned From the Sidelines: The Sunday Lunch Show with Michael Wright
Join Michael Wright for his first show of the academic year, where he discusses his experiences from a recent sabbatical. He also shares lessons learned from…
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Meta Glasses and Consent: The PSHE Update Episode 1
In this first episode, PSHE lead and educator Clare Price discusses the use of Meta Glasses and considers how this can be used to cover consent, disability…
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Back to Work We Go: The Saturday Breakfast Show with Darren Lester
On this week's show, Darren explores the lliterature behind holiday rest and considers what we can do to protect our wellbeing in the first few weeks back to…
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Is climate change going to alter the school year? : Points of View
2026 has seen a summer of consecutively record-breaking temperatures in the UK, leading experts, school leaders and parents to reflect on the possible changes…
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GCSE Results - Proof of Higher Standards or a System Failing Too Many?: Points of View
Sir Nick Gibb says this year’s GCSE results prove that the education reforms introduced under Michael Gove are working. He points to stronger mathematical…
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Differentiation Made Doable: Practical Strategies for Every Classroom | The Lunch Show with Famida Choudhary
Differentiation doesn’t have to mean creating a different lesson for every learner. In this conversation, Famida Choudhary is joined by educator and district…
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Channel 4's ‘The Great ADHD Myth?’ – The Experts Respond: TTR Special with Tom Rogers
Following the broadcast of Channel 4’s controversial documentary The Great ADHD Myth?, Tom Rogers is joined by Naomi Fisher, Joanna Moncrieff, Lucy Johnstone…
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GCSE Results Day Teachers Reactions: Points of View
Across the UK, after an anxious wait, thousands of students have flocked back to school to receive their GCSE results. Results days are full of emotions…
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How to get the new school year off to a good start: Points of View
A new academic year offers the chance for a fresh start - whether you're joining a completely new school or returning to one you already know. Tonight on…
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Do Teachers Make Good Learners?: The Saturday Breakfast Show with Darren Lester
As teachers, we should have all the tips and tricks to be ideal learners. But is that the case? In this show, Darren explores the research into…
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Dreading going back to school? What does that really mean?: Points of View
The summer holidays are coming to an end and for some teachers, the thought of going back to school brings more than just the usual end-of-holiday blues. So…
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What Gamified Reading Does For Readers: The Saturday Breakfast Show with Darren Lester
Darren looks at research by Li and Chu (2021) which analysed a specific platform for gamifying reading. While many would argue that reading doesn't need to be…
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Is 'disadvantaged' a useful label? Constructing an inclusive curriculum: The Twilight Show with Tony Harwood
Meena Wood joins Tony to share her thoughts on inclusivity in education. Drawing on her wealth of experience as a former teacher, Principal, HMI and now…
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Should primary schools really be predicting which children will become NEET?: Points of View
Primary schools could be asked to identify children at risk of becoming NEET – not in education, employment or training – years before they actually leave…
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Are teachers entitled to a private life? : Points of View
Teachers are expected to uphold the highest standards of professionalism, both inside and outside the classroom. But where should the line be drawn between…
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Do We Belong Here?: The Saturday Breakfast Show with Darren Lester
The concept of belonging to a group is a vital part of adolescent development. In this show, Darren looks at why young people are so desperate to belong…
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Toilet Rules, Silent Lessons & Reflection Rooms: Did Athena Academy Trust Actually Go Too Far?
A BBC Panorama investigation has put the spotlight on the Athena Learning Trust after parents, pupils and former teachers raised concerns about its behaviour…
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Does the summer holiday really need to be six weeks long? : Points of View
The summer is finally upon us! Teachers are decompressing. Students are celebrating. Holiday companies have tripled their prices. Childcare arrangements become…
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Teaching English in China, Japan and Korea: The Sunday Social
In this week's show, Claudia Tumba and Martin Sketchley have a chat about teaching English in China, Japan and Korea.
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What's really behind the rise in school exclusions?: Points of View
Permanent exclusions continue to rise across England, but why? Are schools dealing with the consequences of increasingly difficult home lives, weaker parental…
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The Alpha School Debate: Is AI about to reinvent education?: The Late Show with Tom Rogers
Alpha School has become one of the most talked-about education models in the world. Supporters say AI-powered learning can dramatically improve outcomes while…
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Exploring the Brat Aesthetic: The Saturday Breakfast Show with Darren Lester
The term "brat" has been reclaimed by a subset of young people and social media influers and turned into an aesthetic that some sociologists claim prioritises…
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Should the Education Secretary be a teacher? : Points of View
With a new Prime Minister comes a new cabinet, and this week we saw Lucy Powell replace Bridget Phillipson as Secretary of State for Education. As the 8th…
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Belonging or Boundaries? The Behaviour Debate: The Late Show with Tim Smale
Tim Smale is joined by Jayne Lowe OBE, the DfE's Attendance and Behaviour Ambassador, for his final show of the year: Belonging or Boundaries? The Behaviour…
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AI, Engineering and Coding at 14 - Is Key Stage 4 about to change forever?: The Late Show with Tom Rogers
The government has announced plans to introduce new technical education pathways for Key Stage 4 from 2028, allowing pupils to study subjects such as AI…
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Schoolboy accused of stabbing teacher after asking her to check his work: Points of View
A teacher allegedly attacked in her own classroom. Increasing reports of abuse against school staff. Many teachers say the job has become more dangerous than…
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Designing Effective A level English Literature NEA Work: The Sunday Late Show with Christopher Vowles
Christopher offers an insight into how he manages the teaching and supervision of A level English Literature NEA work in the department he leads; presents a…
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How much more can schools do?: The Late Late Show with Lee Pace
Lee and his guest David Perkins discuss the events of 2025/26 and the additional pressures placed on schools!
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Tsarturday Breakfast: The Saturday Breakfast Show with Darren Lester
In this show, Darren looks at the role of ministers and tsars in education, considering what the roles involve and how the government can use them to work more…
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Listening beyond the answer - Creating space for children's authentic voices: The Lunch Show with Famida Choudhary
What happens when we stop listening for the "right" answer and start listening to truly understand? Join host Famida Choudhary as she welcomes educator and…
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Rethinking Education: Building a Modern School for a Changing World – Introducing Ohana
Join Tom Rogers and Tim Smale for a special show with Charu Kashyap, Founder & CEO of The O Education Group, as they explore whether traditional models of…
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Not I, Robot: The Saturday Breakfast Show with Darren Lester
In this show, Darren reacts to the news of a New York school district planning to implement a robotic teacher from Autumn 2026and considers what teaching and…
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The Late Show with Konstantinos Pappas: Creating Belonging in Higher Education: How Do We Help Every Student Thrive?
In this episode, Konstantinos is joined by Dr Hatie Mapudzi to explore what it really means for students to feel that they belong in higher education…
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Violence and Bullying in Schools - A German View: The Saturday Breakfast Show with Darren Lester
In this show, Darren looks at how schools in Germany approach the issues of school violence and bullying, drawing on research conducted in 2020.
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Teachers Get 3.5%... But Should Academy CEOs Earn More? Points of View
Teachers are getting a 3.5% pay rise. Academy trust CEOs could soon face government approval before taking jobs paying more than £174,000. The changes have…
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A Curriculum for the Future?: The Twilight Show with Paula Delaney
For decades, we’ve asked whether young people are ready for the world of work. But perhaps we’ve been asking the wrong question. Is our education system still…
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Moving schools; Is The Grass Always Greener And Does The Perfect School Actually Exist? The Late Show with Beejesh Deva
Beejesh and a special guest discuss whether it is a wise idea to jump ship from your current school, explore teachers' expectations about what schools should…
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Is isolation in schools protecting learning or harming children?: Points of View
A BBC investigation has revealed that one pupil spent more than half an academic year in an isolation booth, with other students reporting being removed from…
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Summer of discontent? Gained time, proms, heatwaves and other arguments!: The Twilight Show with Tony Harwood and Yannick Berland
Yannick and Tony talk about the more contentious issues that crop up in the summer term. Is gained time fairly used? Are Proms a rite of passage or a right…
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One million children referred for mental health support - Anxiety the main reason: Points of View
One in every ten children in England was referred to mental health services last year, with anxiety now the single biggest reason. Referrals have almost…
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Juggling balls in teaching?: The Sunday Breakfast Show with Phin
We talk the fine balancing act and how to come out ok, just ok. Not to be missed. A mental health hour that is needed more than ever.
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What Makes Teaching in Korea Rewarding: The Sunday Social
In this week's show, Claudia Tumba and Martin Sketchley have a chat about English Language Teaching in South Korea.
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Is prom attendance a right of passage for all students?: Points of View
Is prom attendance an absolute rite of passage, or is it a privilege to be earned? On todays Points of View, we are looking into one of the most hotly…
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Left Behind in Plain Sight - Why White working Class pupils Are Falling Behind: The Morning Break with Carl Smith
Carl takes us through the evidence for why white working class pupils are so behind other groups in society and what effect this is having on our society. He…
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Is it cooler: The Sunday Breakfast Show with Phin
Do outside variables make a difference inside? We talk stress and the regular features.