Teachers Talk Radio

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Is it time to scrap or save homework?: Points of View

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2026/10/05

Homework has long been a bone of contention between home and school. A report in the TES this week reports that “Homework is Vanishing” as teachers set less and family lives make its completion increasingly difficult. And this is before debates over content, time taken, level of challenge, too much vs too little and access to resources are considered. Times have changed. More young people are living in homes where both parents need to work and time together is built around after-school care and

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61:28

Creating the Dynamite Lesson: The Sunday Late Show...

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2026/10/04

In this episode, Toby talks to Hayley Carlyon about creating lessons which engage, entice and motivate learning. We go from the importance of building relationships to discussing activities and strategies that work in the classroom.

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54:50

U-turns and times of change?: The Saturday Social

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2026/10/04

We talk how to cope when things change in and outside the classroom.

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91:48

What Motivates the Teacher?: The Saturday Breakfast...

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2026/10/03

In this show, Darren looks at a UK Teacher forum and discusses what the participants say keeps them in the profession.

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62:43

How Universal Design could change assessment: TTR...

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2026/10/01

What does it really mean to make an assessment fair and accessible to every learner without compromising academic rigour?Hosted by Tom Rogers and Christopher Vowles, we explore Universal Design in assessment and AQA's work to identify and remove unnecessary barriers that prevent students from demonstrating what they truly know and can do. The special guest is Louise Badham. We’ll look at what Universal Design means in practice, the barriers that can exist within exams and assessments, and how

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68:57

A Level Music: A Subject in Decline?

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2026/09/29

Join Michael Wright for his Sunday Lunch Show with guest Ed Watkins as they discuss the continued decline of A-Level music in education and why it's happening. Ed will also share his insights into his research on how music students have been graded compared with other subjects.

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87:20

The Golden Window - Why Primary School is the best...

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2026/09/28

Is primary school the ideal time to begin learning another language? Darren Lester and Tom Rogers are joined by Language Angels founders Francesca and Paolo to explore why children aged 5–11 may have a unique advantage when learning languages. They discuss brain development, pronunciation, confidence and the wider benefits for memory, problem-solving and cultural awareness. Drawing on Francesca’s 27 years in the classroom, the conversation also examines how primary teachers can deliver engaging

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73:00

Every child can! Closing the adventure gap: TTR Special

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2026/09/28

Too many children are missing out on the experiences beyond the classroom that build confidence, independence and a sense of belonging. Can the new Every Child Can programme help close that participation gap and bring an end to the enrichment “postcode lottery”? Tom Rogers is joined by Nigel Miller from Active Learning Group to explore the value of residential trips, outdoor learning and screen-free adventure. They discuss the barriers preventing schools from offering these opportunities, how the

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9:42

Breast Cancer in men, boys and muscles and resources...

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2026/09/28

In this third episode of the PSHE Update, PSHE Educator Clare Price considers the importance of teaching about breast cancer in men, supporting staff when planning lessons about the danger of boys obsessing about muscles and how we can update our lessons on online safety to include AI. Articles referenced: Campaigner praises Coronation Street male breast cancer storyline - BBC News https://breastcancernow.org/ Boys and men are obsessing over muscle. Doctors are worried - BBC Reel Experience

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93:00

What is a Montessori Education? The Sunday Late Show...

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2026/09/27

Christopher talks with Montessori parent, Steve Lawrence, and Montessori teacher, Rhianna Hayllor, about the philosophy and practice of Montessori education in the UK and beyond.

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54:51

Is September Done?: The Sunday Social with Phin

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2026/09/27

We talk getting to the end of September and how you can help yourself feel better, if you need to.

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63:42

Is there a future for A Level Music?: The Late Show...

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2026/09/27

Dave talks with Music Curriculum Head Stuart McSweeney about the serious issues facing A Level Music in the state education sector; what is causing its decline and what can be done to change the current trajectory.

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67:30

Teaching - The professions where nothing is ever good...

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2026/09/27

Teachers would agree that it is important to develop their practise. But is this sometimes going too far? Are you a teacher working very hard for significant extra hours beyond your contract, pushing yourself to be better, only to be told in observations and appraisals that it's not good enough? In this show, Yannick and Tony reflect on the line between accountability and the need to improve and the feeling that no matter what you do, it won't be seen as sufficient . Teachers have high expectations

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91:27

Satisfied Teachers Are Better Teachers: The Saturday...

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2026/09/26

In this show, Darren continues to look at how teacher wellbeing can lead to better job performance as he explores the literature which links job satisfaction to teaching outcomes.

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69:45

Navigating AI, Digital Literacy and Technological...

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2026/09/25

AI is becoming increasingly embedded in education, but the pace of change can make it difficult to separate genuine opportunity from hype, risk and pressure to keep up. In this show, Paula is joined by Nicole O’Connor and Louise Kerr to explore what AI and digital literacy could look like in practice. We’ll consider how AI is already being used by pupils, teachers and schools, what young people might need to understand about it, how schools can approach technological change thoughtfully, and whether

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67:08

Attendance - Have We Reached the New Normal: The...

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2026/09/25

Carls chats to two assistant principals about whether we can ever win the battle on attendance. He considers whether this has become a problem for society rather than just for schools.

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77:58

The AI Gap in the Classroom - Using it vs...

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2026/09/22

AI is already changing how young people learn but are students learning to understand it, or simply learning to use it? In this special live show, Tom Rogers and Matthew Wemyss are joined by Emma Staves and Rehana Al-Soltane from the Raspberry Pi Foundation to explore why AI literacy belongs in every classroom - not just in computing. In this show, discussion will include: • What AI literacy actually means • How teachers can help students question AI-generated information • The biggest

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113:12

Are young people ‘snowflakes’ or is mental distress...

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2026/09/21

An independent review into mental health, ADHD and autism, conducted by Professor Peter Fonagy, has found that there has been a real rise in mental distress amongst the younger generation, with anxiety, depression, self-harm and eating disorders the most common challenges facing our young people. The review came as a result of a claim by then-health secretary Wes Streeting that young people were over-diagnosed and "written off".Last year, a BBC report found many GPs also had concerns about

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74:52

Needs over Neets? Vital early indication or unhelpful...

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2026/09/20

Ruth Swailes joins Tony on the Twilight Show to talk about a huge problem in UK education and how best to approach it: The almost one million UK NEETs (not in education, employment or training). Ruth will being her own rich experience, both personal and professional, as we talk about the dangers of labelling and stereotyping children and young people based on their background when we look to identify risk factors to future career success and wellbeing. With Ruth's highly child-centred approach and

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68:33

From Judgement to Growth: When Teacher Coaching Is...

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2026/09/19

Join me, Famida Choudhary, on The Lunch Show in conversation with educational leader Jahida Janna as we explore how instructional coaching can move beyond evaluation to become a meaningful opportunity for teacher development.Drawing on Jahida’s action research, we unpack the relationship between trust, teacher self-efficacy and sustained classroom improvement. What makes feedback genuinely developmental? How can coaches challenge teachers without undermining their confidence? And what role do

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