Worst fads you've ever seen? JP reveals one of his... "They wasted BILLIONS on interactive whiteboards"

Mini whiteboards are now the big thing - He questions why the money wasn't spent on these. What do you think?

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Ofsted has lost interest in educating children Most children in social care have special needs, in many cases conditions that they were born with – physical, mental or both.

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NEW: Former Ofsted Chief Inspector Amanda Spielman has launched a scathing attack on current inspector Sir Martyn Oliver in The Spectator.

She claims Oliver “has little interest in education” and warns that “almost all real scrutiny” of what schools teach has been stripped back.

Inclusivity in the classroom! "Learn their names: a simple step to inclusivity"

Eve explains how she sees learning names or preferred names is key to fully inclusive classrooms - What do you think?

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Pressure what Pressure?: The Sunday Breakfast Show with Phin | Teachers Talk Radio We talk mental health (of course) and how we can be more compassionate in the classroom, alongside all those regular features you know and love.

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Laugh & Learn - How Humour Transforms Higher Education: The Twilight Show with Timea Kadar | Teachers Talk Radio In this show, Timea talks with lecturer Rafael Dos Santos about the role of humour in higher education: why it works (neuroscience, dopamine, belonging and retention), how to use it intentionally (timing, storytelling, affiliate/self‑deprecating humour, props, games and icebreakers), and how to avoid pitfalls (sarcasm, cultural sensitivity and targeting humour). They share practical tips for starting small, building confidence and using tools like AI to brainstorm suitable, safe ideas. The show also highlights partners and resources, including AQA examiner opportunities and Hachette Learning professional development titles; catch the full episode and other Teachers Talk Radio shows at ttradio.org.

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The phone call home - Problem or Partnership?: The Late Show with Sarah Wilkinson Crute | Teachers Talk Radio In this show, Sarah speaks with Head of Year Jack Macey about transforming the dreaded phone call home into a tool for building relationships and improving student outcomes. They discuss practical tips for teachers - especially early career teachers - including making positive calls, keeping conversations factual and brief, scripting key phrases, using colleagues for support, and handling defensive or disengaged parents. The episode highlights research linking parental engagement to better progress and stresses that consistent, warm communication can build trust between school and home.

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New host incoming! Mehmet Ali Zekay, London based Maths Teacher, joins Team TTR - debut show tonight at 6pm with link here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=wSs9...

Rae's thought for the day: "Why do teachers need an authenticator app to log into their work accounts? Are we the Pentagon? Tech has failed and I can now do zero (0) work (other than marking!) to prepare for next week"

Resonate teachers? What security protocols do you have in your school? 👇

What makes effective school governance?

This was part of a conversation between Lee Pace and Andy Chell last week, you can catch up in full here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=5aaC...

#schools #education #governors #teacherlife #teachertok #teachersoftiktok

The Role of Personality in Online Language Learning: The Saturday Breakfast Show with Darren Lester | Teachers Talk Radio Darren looks into recent research published by Liang et al into the role that personality plays in online language learning and considers how we can apply the concept of "personality types" to our own teaching and learning. 

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Beyond the Classroom - How Outdoor Learning Builds Character and Wellbeing: TTR Special | Teachers Talk Radio Host Tom speaks with Nigel Miller, CEO of Active Learning Group, about how outdoor education ranging from forest school and bushcraft to coastal coasteering and mountain expeditions supports student wellbeing, resilience and personal growth. They discuss practical benefits for teachers and pupils, inclusive facilitation, residential experiences, cost-effective ways to get started, and where to find more information at activelearninggroup.co.uk.

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Sunday blues?: The Sunday Breakfast Show with Phin Adams | Teachers Talk Radio We talk blues and how it may be the search for perfection behind it, alongside your regular features to set you up with returning to the classroom tomorrow *if you are*

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University Employment in South Korea: The Sunday Social In this week's show, Martin Sketchley has a chat with Joseph Steven Van Dorn about what university teachers should consider when working in South Korea.

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Who Would want to Be a Head of Year...Seriously?! : Friday Morning Break Show with Carl Smith | Teachers Talk Radio Carl chats to experienced Head of Year, Adam Perry about what they job is really like. A really interesting insight for anyone who is or has been head of year, is thinking they might like to be a year head or is in need of appointing one.  Is it the toughest job in the school? Why do people still do it?

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Phone Calls Home, Humour in Pedagogy, Head of Year, Having an Off Day Welcome to another edition of Soundbites and Insights, your digest of the biggest shows to hit the TTR airwaves in recent weeks. Never miss a show by subscribing to Teachers Talk Radio via our Weekly Newsletter Soundbites and Insights. This edition is supported by Hachette Learning and AQA.

TTR newsletter is out now!

Have a read and a listen - Phone Calls Home, Humour in Pedagogy, Being a HOY, Having an Off Day

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Is Ed Tech over? Sweden returns to book-based learning - will the UK follow suit? : Points of View In an article from the BBC earlier this week, it was reported that the Swedish government is moving away from its reputation as as one of Europe’s most tech-...

Points of View kicking off at 10am this morning: "Is Ed Tech over? Sweden returns to book-based learning - Will the UK follow suit?" www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZGRT...

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What is effective school governance?: The Late Late Show with Lee Pace | Teachers Talk Radio Lee Pace and guest Andy Chell explore modern school governance: what governing bodies actually do, how to distinguish strategic oversight from day-to-day operations, and why effective challenge and triangulation matter. They discuss the roles of chairs, clerks, link governors and parent trustees, recruitment by skills, learning walks, horizon scanning for future policy changes, and practical tips for clearer reporting and stronger governor–school relationships.

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Stricter home schooling rules prompt warnings about overstretched councils: Points of View | Teachers Talk Radio Stricter home schooling rules are on the way but are councils anywhere near ready? This week on Points of View, we unpack the government’s plans to introduce a national register of home-educated children and tighter oversight of families. Supporters say it’s about safeguarding vulnerable children and preventing tragedies. Critics warn it risks intrusive state overreach and puts impossible pressure on already overstretched local authorities. With rising numbers of children leaving schools - many linked to SEND pressures and mental health concerns, we ask: Are schools failing too many children? Is home education becoming a necessity, not a choice? Can councils realistically monitor thousands more families? And where should the balance lie between parental rights and child protection? On the panel: Tom Rogers, Lucy Trimnell and Carl Smith.

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I Was Looking For A Job, And I Found A Job | Teachers Talk Radio Join Michael Wright on The Sunday Lunch Show has he discusses applying for teaching jobs, green and red flags when getting a feel for a school, interview technique and how to make sure you are applying for schools that fit your own values and ethics. A must listen for those, ECT's in particular, who are job hunting!

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TR's thought for the day - "Stop saying they didn't teach you that in school, yes they did, you were talking!"

Any thoughts? Let us know 👇

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How far should schools go in addressing needs that sit outside education? This Thursday, Tom Rogers is joined by Rachel Egbulonu, deputy headteacher in the London Borough of Newham, to explore one of the biggest questions facing sc...

Tomorrow night at 8pm - Join us for what I'm sure will be a VERY interesting conversation with the Points of View Panel.... www.youtube.com/watch?v=1z8a...

Parental engagement in primary RSE & PSHE: TTR Special with Kapow Primary | Teachers Talk Radio Tom Rogers is joined by Alice Faulkner and Zoe Higgins to discuss why Parental engagement is a vital – and sometimes challenging – part of delivering effective RSE and PSHE in primary schools. In this live discussion brought to you with Kapow Primary, we explore how schools can build trust, communicate clearly with families, and ensure parents feel informed and involved in what their children are learning. We’ll discuss why parental engagement matters so much in RSE and PSHE, what meaningful communication with parents should look like, and how schools can respond to common misconceptions about the curriculum. The conversation will also look at the practical realities of the new statutory guidance, including how schools can share curriculum resources, consult parents effectively, and maintain transparency without overwhelming families. The discussion will also cover key topics such as puberty education, the distinction between relationships education and sex education, and parents’ withdrawal rights, as well as the growing importance of engaging parents around the online world and digital safety. Whether you’re a subject leader, classroom teacher, or school leader, this session will offer practical ideas for building a clear and confident RSHE communication strategy with parents. Join the live conversation and share your views in the chat.

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Rae's thought for the day - "Cover? That is a YOU problem!"

Rae argues that too often teachers are being expected to cover for absent colleagues, what do you think? What's your experience? 👇

#teaching #cover #absence #teacherlife #teachertok #teachersoftiktok

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"New teaching job red flags" - What are yours?

Michael Wright discussed his tips for teachers looking for new jobs this job seeking season yesterday, you can catch up here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=iRGU...

#teaching #jobseeker #teacherlife #teachertok #teachersoftiktok

Teaching on an Off Day - How Educators Keep Going: The Late Late Show with Seema Aggarwal | Teachers Talk Radio Some days, teachers walk into the classroom carrying more than just their teaching materials. This show explores what it means to teach on an “off” day; the quiet challenge of showing up with energy, focus, and presence when you don’t quite feel like yourself. We’ll look at the pressure that comes with that reality, but also the unexpected upside: how the act of stepping into the role can sometimes lift us, ground us, and even help us through. It’s an honest conversation about the strain, the resilience, and the surprising opportunities hidden in the harder days.

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