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Too hot to Learn? Heatwave hits UK schools: Points of View
As temperatures continue to soar across parts of the UK and Europe, schools are once again facing difficult decisions about how to respond to extreme heat…
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When it's sunny is it better?: The Sunday Breakfast Show with Phin
We talk sun and mental health. Join in!
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What do governments get wrong about young people and why?: The Friday late show with Dave Brown
Dave chats with youth political activist Kole Gjikolaji on a range of topics concerning youth political voice including AI in schools, taxation of private…
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Starmer's Education Report Card - Pass or Fail?: Points of View
Keir Starmer has resigned so for this edition of Points of View, we examine Labour's record on education after two years in government. When Labour came to…
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Pedagogy Before Technology?: The Twilight Show with Paula Delaney
Join Paula Delaney and Charlotte Bleakley as they explore technology, learning and decision-making in schools. Their discussion will span personalised…
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Have government expectations of school attendance become impossible?: Points of View
Improving attendance has been the obsession of both the government and Ofsted since 2020, leading to pressure being heaped on schools - and subsequently…
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High Expectations: The Late Show with Sarah Wilkinson-Crute
The discussion revolves around high expectations not being seasonal. They don't end when exams finish or when the sun comes out. Every lesson, every day and…
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Suck It Up, Buttercup: The Sunday Lunch Show with Michael Wright
Join Michael Wright for the Sunday Lunch Show with guest James Stevenson as they discuss what it is to be resilient in today's educational climate. With staff…
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Teaching as scholarship: The Late Show with Konstantinos Pappas
In this show, Konstantinos is joined by Dr Frania Hall to discuss the value of teaching as scholarship in higher education. Together, they explore evaluation…
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Is there really a recipe for an Outstanding Lesson?: The Lunch Show with Famida Choudhary
Every educator has heard the phrase "outstanding lesson," but what does it actually mean? Is it about engagement, creativity, differentiation, technology, or…
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Fact to the Future! Powering Up Primary Non‑Fiction: The Twilight Show with Louise Marie
Louise Marie meets with Marie Zarro to discuss how to introduce non-fiction texts to the primary classroom!
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Inspiring or demoralising? Our thoughts on effective leadership: The Twilight Show with Tony Harwood and Yannick Berland
Yannick and Tony talk about how they have been managed and how they have managed others throughout their 25-year careers. They reflect on how their experiences…
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What are the most popular GCSE and A-level subjects in 2026?: Points of View
As new summer exam entry data lands following the government’s landmark curriculum and assessment review, we ask: are England’s secondary schools on the brink…
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Do boys really learn differently?: The Late Show with Beejesh Deva and Claire Bills
Join Beejesh and Claire to discuss if Gareth Southgate really does know best about how boys and girls learn.
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Belonging in Schools - England's Hidden Crisis?: The Late Show with Tim Smale
This week on The Late Show with Tim Smale, Tim is joined by Darren Goode, Assistant Principal for Inclusion, for a conversation about belonging in schools…
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Stress and meaning?: The Sunday Breakfast with Phin
We talk how to make meaning out of stress. Join me!
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Under the Watchful Eye: The Saturday Breakfast Show with Darren Lester
In this show, Darren explores the psychology of being observed as a teacher. Drawing on research by Ali et al., he examines why lesson observations can provoke…
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Girls in the Game: Tackling Misogyny, Body Confidence & Belonging in School
Why do so many girls disengage from sport during their school years and what can schools do to change that? In this special Teachers Talk Radio show in…
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Are behaviour policies draconian?: The Late Late Show with Lee Pace
Lee will be joined by Tom and Keiran, teachers in an SEMH school for boys. They will be considering behaviour policies in schools, how to find a sensible…
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Teacher 'pulled sickie' to go on stag do abroad: Points of View
A teacher who “pulled a sickie” to attend a stag do in Portugal, lied about illness, and later ripped pages from his passport to cover his tracks has avoided a…
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Neurodiverse Wellbeing: The Sunday Late Show With Toby Doncaster
In this thoughtful and practical discussion, Toby and Jo Hrabi will consider the pressures neurodiverse learners may face in busy educational environments…
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Self-esteem and stress?: The Sunday Breakfast Show with Phin
We talk stress and self-esteem. Are the two linked? Can one get better without the other? Let's talk it out...
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Is teaching getting harder? Part 2: The Twilight Show with Tony Harwood and Yannick Berland
Yannick and Tony conclude their discussion on the perceived increase in demand of the profession on teachers . They draw on surveys of UK teachers as well as…
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Parental Self Efficacy and Exam Stress: The Saturday Breakfast Show with Darren Lester
In this show, Darren explores the relationship between parental self-efficacy and student exam stress. How much does a parent's confidence in supporting their…
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Where did our first jobs go? Friday Morning Break Show with Carl Smith
Carl asks why so many young people are economically inactive according to the Milburn report. He explores whether schools or teachers are to blame or whether…
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Connected - Focusing on `Me` and `We`: TTR Special with Rachel Johnson
Tim Smale talks to Rachel Johnson, chief executive of PiXL and author of Connected: Focusing on `Me` and `We`. Her big idea is simple: to thrive, young people…
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Why is prejudicial abuse rising in schools?: Points of View
Suspensions for racist, homophobic, transphobic and ableist abuse in schools have risen sharply but what’s really behind the trend? On this week’s Points of…
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What’s Really Causing Teacher Burnout?: Points of View
Teachers are exhausted, overwhelmed and, in many cases, walking away from the profession. But what is really behind the rise in teacher burnout? Is it…
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Educational AI: Tool or Tyrant? The Late Show with Christopher Vowles
Christopher talks with computer science academic and university teacher Dr Jeremy Straub about the recent history of Artificial Intelligence; its impact on our…
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How can you de-stress?: The Sunday Breakfast Show with Phin
We talk how to de-stress in the classroom. Join us!
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Can Task Design Limit Cheating?: The Saturday Breakfast Show with Darren Lester
Darren explores whether better task design can reduce cheating in schools and assessments. Drawing on the research of Wenzel and Reinhard (2020), he examines…
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Is teaching getting harder?: The Twilight Show with Tony Harwood and Yannick Berland
Yannick and Tony reflect on the changes in the profession with reference to 10 key areas, and give an opinion for each on whether they have got better or…
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Teach Like Your Heart Is On Fire: The Late Show with Tim Smale
What does it mean to teach with your heart truly in it? This week on The Late Show, Tim Smale and Khanh-Duc Kuttig are joined by the amazing Christian Mba…
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The "Bedroom Generation" - Is the UK writing off young people?: Points of View
Nearly one million young people in the UK are currently out of education and work. Alan Milburn’s explosive new report warns of an "economic catastrophe"…
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Test Anxiety and School Avoidance: The Saturday Breakfast Show with Darren Lester
Darren explores the relationship between test anxiety and school avoidance, examining how anxiety around exams and assessment can contribute to absenteeism…
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Make it make sense: Why are we more interested in banning books than banning social media? - The Morning Break with Liz Webb
In March, Index on Censorship reported on a school in Greater Manchester that had pulled 200 books from the school library shelves after the Head raised an…
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A Culture of Threat: Misogyny, Masculinity, and Modern Schooling: The Twilight Show with Louise Pickering
Louise Pickering meets with Vivienne Porritt OBE to discuss: The concept of masculinity The impact of social media on boys and men The research/evidence behind…
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Feedback in the classroom: 50+ strategies to improve learning without increasing workload
In this special Teachers Talk Radio show, brought to you in partnership with Hachette Learning, hosts Tom Rogers and Sarah Wilkinson Crute are joined by…
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Is Wellbeing Weaponised in Toxic Schools? : Points of View
Teacher wellbeing is at its lowest since 2019. Education Support’s Teacher Wellbeing Index reports that 76% of teachers report high levels of stress, while 36%…
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International School Leaders' Guide to AI: The Twlight Show with Matthew Wemyss
How do you lead a school on AI when you're operating across multiple curricula, multiple countries, and a staff team that turns over every few years? This…
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Teaching Respect Through Belonging: The Lunch Show with Famida Choudhary
In this Teachers Talk Radio show, host Famida Choudhary is joined by Cara Zelas to explore how respect in early childhood classrooms is not simply a rule to…
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Creativity in the classroom: The late show with Konstantinos Pappas
Konstantinos discusses with guest Dr Jonathan Wright how creativity is taught in higher education, exploring risk-taking, imagination, feedback, AI…
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How Strict Should Schools Be in 2026?: The Twilight Show with Tom Rogers
In this show, Tom Rogers speaks to Welsh headteacher Alun Ebenezer about discipline, behaviour, boundaries and the growing debate over whether schools have…
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Clockwork Classrooms - Solutions for smoother running lessons: TTR Special with Carmel Bones
Join Tom Rogers and Dave Brown for a Teachers Talk Radio special with experienced teacher and author Carmel Bones discussing her new book, Clockwork…
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Imposter Syndrome & Perfectionism in High Achievers : The Saturday Breakfast Show with Darren Lester
In this show, Darren explores the hidden pressures faced by high-achieving students, focusing on the growing impact of imposter syndrome and perfectionism in…
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So You Want To Be a Teacher: The Friday Morning Break Show with Carl Smith
Do you think you'd make a good teacher? Are you thinking of becoming a teacher? Teaching wants you, but do you want teaching? Carl tells you what the brochures…
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Pickets, Flags & GCSE Panic: London School Strike Divides Everyone: Points of View
At Connaught School for Girls in Waltham Forest, frustrated students are directly confronting teachers in the third week of strikes. With GCSE preparations…
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Why do schools struggle to achieve excellence?: The Twilight Show with Donavere Benjamin-Mahon
Great schools don't happen by accident. Behind every turnaround story is a leader who understood that sustainable improvement isn't just about strategy; it's…
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The Reality Shock of Teaching: Points of View
A major new study has revealed that nearly a quarter of newly-qualified teachers in England never actually enter the profession after training. Researchers…
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Teaching on the Brink? Matt Wrack on Funding, Strikes and the Future of the Profession: The Late Show with Tom Rogers
Tom Rogers is joined by Matt Wrack, General Secretary of the NASUWT, for a special one-off conversation on the biggest issues facing teachers right now. With…
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Watching to Learn: The True Purpose of Lesson Observation: The Twilight Sow with Michelle Hinds
Michelle sits down with David Didau to challenge the myths around lesson observations. Who are they really for, and are they working? A sharp…
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Interventions to Reduce Exam Anxiety: The Saturday Breakfast Show with Darren Lester
In this second show in his series on exam pressure, Darren explores what the research says about reducing student anxiety in assessments. Drawing on…
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How far should schools go? Revision sessions, intervention sessions, exam season
A school letter has sparked controversy after making extra GCSE revision including weekends compulsory, with consequences for absence. But where is the line…
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What is great RE teaching? Practice, Purpose and Curriculum: TTR Special with Joe Kinnaird
In this special Teachers Talk Radio show, brought to you in partnership with Hachette Learning, hosts Tom Rogers and Charlotte Newman are joined by Joe…
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Do Worksheets Deserve Their Bad Reputation? The Saturday Lunch Show with Famida Choudhary
In this show of Teachers Talk Radio, Famida Choudhary is joined by Amir Taron Ayres to rethink one of education’s most debated classroom tools — worksheets…
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How far should schools go? Revision sessions, Intervention sessions, Exam season: Points of View
A school letter has sparked controversy after making extra GCSE revision — including weekends — compulsory, with consequences for absence. But where is the…
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Final push?: The Sunday Breakfast Show with Phin Adams
We talk how to make meaning out of stress in the classroom.
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Blank Canvas - What Would You Do If There Were No Rules?: The Late Show with Tim Smale
In this live show Tim is joined by Michael Everett, an educator whose career has taken him from challenging secondary schools in England to international…
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Educational binaries: Is there a compromise? The Twilight Show with Tony Harwood and Yannick Berland
Headteacher Jonathan Sands joins Yannick and Tony to talk about the big binaries! Is DI the only way or is there room for discovery? Do we need rules or are…
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Graphic Novels in the Classroom:The Sunday Late Show With Huma Mirza & Toby Doncaster
Hosts Huma and Toby talk with teachers John and Richard about why graphic novels matter in schools, how they encourage reading for pleasure, and how they…