Teachers Talk Radio

Teachers Talk Radio

Live talk radio for teachers. Breaking news and analysis.

Episodes

July 12, 2025 81 mins

Darren explores the concept of teacher identity and politics through the lens of liberationalism.

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Timea discussed AI in learning and teaching with her guests Dr Noman Mahtab, Subject Lead at LCCA, and Dr Med Kharbach, the founder of Educators Technology. Based on Noman's research 32% of higher education lecturers use AI in teaching, but 77% have never received formal training on it. The guests shared examples of ethical use of AI in teaching, tools they use, how AI can encourage creativity, and the importance of inst...
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Claire Bills and Beejesh Deva dive into the big question: should schools ever do things just for Ofsted? They unpack the new framework, challenge the idea of inspection vs. support, and explore what really drives meaningful change in schools. Beejesh puts Claire on the spot with some tough scenarios about what she’d do as a head! Thought provoking and  refreshingly honest.

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In this special one-off Teachers Talk Radio show, Kathryn Clark is joined by a brilliant panel of guests to explore the future of GCSE Maths. With curriculum reform and assessment reviews on the horizon, what should GCSE Maths look like by 2030?

Kathryn is joined by Neil Ogden and Amy Jones, Maths Subject Advisors from OCR, and James Butterworth, Head of Maths at Truro School. Together, they explore the key questions: What maths sh...

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Following part 1, where Tom sat down with AI and assessment expert Daisy Christodoulou, Tom is joined this time by History education trust lead Ben Walsh to discuss his take on developments in this area. 

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Seema discusses this contended topic with Kent Valentine (Director & London Office Leader at Oliver Wyman) and Adrian Sledmere (Lecturer, ex-Kings College London and UAL). Using academic sources is an expectation in UK higher education; this conversation will explore how important the integration of academic sources are in teaching, whether academic sources are outdated, the risk of not using them and what constitutes credible ...

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Carl and special guest Rebecca Thomson discuss alcohol and the teaching profession - Does teaching have a drinking problem? 

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Join Famida Choudhary in conversation Ros Wilson as they explore how to embed creative writing and vocabulary development into the daily routine of ESL classrooms. In this show, Ros shares decades of insight on the power of talk, the importance of structured oracy, and how purposeful language exposure can transform writing outcomes for multilingual learners. From classroom routines to story-based vocabulary games and the role of fa...

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Luke Attridge, Head of Drama and doctoral researcher, joins Darren to discuss the place of arts generally (and drama specifically) in both schools and society.

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In this show, we dive deep into the complexities of school culture with headteacher and education researcher Dr John Morris. Drawing on his doctoral work and real-world leadership experience, John explores what “culture” really means in schools beyond slogans and quick fixes.

Together with host Tony Harwood, the discussion ranges from leadership blind spots and subcultures within staff teams to the unintended messages sent by archi...

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Joining Liz and Kate on the show is lecturer and director, Tim Seyfert, who eloquently shares his passion projects outside of the classroom, advocating the importance of a healthy work-life balance and how to achieve this alongside the everyday demands of teaching. Interweaved with the usual anecdotes, honesty and humour, enjoy “Teachers in the Wild”.

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How can schools move beyond one-off eco-lessons and genuinely embed sustainability in the heart of their curriculum and culture?

In this episode, Caroline Hall and Adam Sumner join us to explore how primary schools can empower pupils to think critically about their role in the world—without overwhelming them. From tackling the common barriers to making sustainability part of everyday teaching, to building a meaningful journey throu...

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Social mobility commissioner Alun Francis OBE sits down with Tom Rogers to discuss disadvantage, poverty and the SEND crisis in the UK. In a far ranging interview, they discuss London vs the rest of the UK when it comes to achievement and the reasons for the differences as well as trauma informed practice in schools. 

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Dave talks to William Wadsworth and Dale Banham about the research behind effective revision and how it can be best utilised to improve student attainment. 

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With student numbers reportedly falling and concerns mounting over subject visibility, this Teachers Talk Radio show explores the current state of Sociology in secondary and post-16 education and it's incredible hidden value. Host Tom Rogers is joined by guests Sunny Gunessee and Tom Genillard to discuss the headline data on student uptake, the role of careers guidance in shaping perceptions, and how schools can reposition the subj...

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Ben is joined by Professor Becky Allen to discuss all things AI in schools. 

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In this one off show, we speak to Estonia’s Minister of Education, Kristina Kallas, to find out what’s behind the country’s reputation for having one of the best education systems in Europe.

We explore how teachers are trained, paid, and supported in Estonia — and how that compares to the UK. From classroom teaching methods and SEND provision to workload, behaviour, and the role of support staff, this is a chance to hear what works...

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Join Michelle Hinds and her inspiring guests. Rohima Miah, Lucy Warren, Tamara Akotuah, and Ewan Goddard for a powerful reflection on the Authentic Leadership series. In this lively and honest conversation, they peel back the layers of leadership, diving deep into the courage it takes to be vulnerable, the importance of accountability, and the reality that true leaders are always growing, learning, and evolving. If you’re ready for...

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Join Famida Choudhary as she explores how evidence-informed instruction can empower teachers to teach smarter—not harder. In conversation with Jake Cowling, this show dives into how cognitive science and explicit teaching strategies can transform classroom practice. From retrieval routines to adaptive instruction, discover how research-backed methods can boost learning outcomes without overloading teachers or students.

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Khanh-Duc and special guest Apapan talk about teacher education in Thailand.

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