In this episode of Rethinking Assessment: The Late Show with James Radburn, we tackle whether traditional assessments still hold up in a world increasingly shaped by technology and AI. Our guest, Scott Hayden, Head of Teaching, Learning, and Digital at Basingstoke College of Technology, shares his expertise in transforming educational practices thr…

This week my guest Dennis Sherwood describes the exams appeals process. Dennis is a writer, systems analyst and government adviser who campaigns for a better understanding of exam results. This is an illuminating discussion and essential listening for all teachers and parents.Af Teachers Talk Radio

Chris talks with Afsan Redwan about overcoming the challenges of partial sightedness in educational leadership.Af Teachers Talk Radio

I am joined by @TheNormalHead who has just started his second headship and @kateowbridge who has been a head for 20+ years as we reflect on how primary heads start the year well and the challenges this unique job offers!Af Teachers Talk Radio

On tonight’s Late Late Show with Piers Gledhill and Sharon Lambert, we dive deep into the challenges and opportunities of re-engaging with education after the summer break. Our discussion will focus on creating a welcoming and supportive environment for learners in Further Education (FE), especially those who may have had a negative schooling exper…

Michelle is joined by Rak Patel, Director of Sports and Stephen Batchelor, former Olympian, to discuss the hurdles schools face developing sports in education. Together they have a frank discussion about sports provision in UK schools.Af Teachers Talk Radio

Tom is joined by Dr Mary Bousted, former General Secretary of the NEU, Flora Cooper, executive headteacher and Maths teacher James Neophytou. They discuss a dramatic few days in the History of OFSTED with the immediate cessation of one word OFSTED grades.Af Teachers Talk Radio

Join Hannah and Lucy as they discuss the recent Ofsted news and all things fads. Also on YouTube - https://youtube.com/watch?v=M3M7lgE8QfkAf Teachers Talk Radio

Andrew Alcock began his teaching career several years ago but, for various reasons did not complete his NQT year. Now he is back in the classroom, completing the ECF. Tonight, we discuss Andrew’s unique perspective on teaching and professional development.Af Teachers Talk Radio

Beejesh talks to Adam Robbins about how Middle leaders can make decisions, set culture and provide CPD which brings joy to their teams and students.Af Teachers Talk Radio

English teacher Belen Albarracin joined me to talk about the exciting collaborative projects she does with her learners, including TED-ED Talks and interactive choose-your-own-adventure stories.Af Teachers Talk Radio

'Getting CPD Right' hosted by Sarah Kate Towlson, featuring special guests Carole Noble, Assistant Head of Teaching and Learning and Dean Williams, Assistant Head. The show delves into best practices for Continuing Professional Development (CPD) in both public and private education, highlighting the hurdles and challenges that school leaders, in th…

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On the last Saturday off the summer, Darren plans his goals for the term, talks through effective goal setting processes and gives you the space to join in and come up with your own goals for the next 16ish weeks.Af Teachers Talk Radio

Carl chats with Neil Rawes, an experienced secondary vice principal, about whether hope is making a comeback in schools. They discuss signs that life in schools may be getting better again ranging from the pay award to Ofsted reform and the forthcoming curriculum review.Af Teachers Talk Radio

Morgan and Tod discuss the wonderful whirlwind that is starting at a new school. They explore how it's more than just the initial insets and inductions—it's about deep acculturation and truly investing in the school's vision. How can a school make new staff feel valued and seen. Schools can create opportunities for extended training, leveraging dat…

Tom Rogers and Hannah Wilson host a one off special supported by Futurum Careers to discuss the career aspirations of young people, particularly in the areas of STEM (Science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) and SHAPE (social sciences, humanities and arts for people and the economy). Two incredible guests join the conversation; Julia Blac…

In this episode, Rory Braddell shares with us the ins and outs of instructional design. We hear about the ADDIE model of the instructional design process, the roles in an instructional design team, and how materials created by AI lack that human element.Af Teachers Talk Radio

Christopher talks with author, academic and zine-maker Dr Jeanne Scheper about the zine as a medium facilitating individual creative freedom; its connections with protest movements and alternative subcultures; and its value as a teaching tool in the university seminar room.Af Teachers Talk Radio

Marina Falasca from Argentina joins me to chat about her work as a teacher, teacher trainer, curriculum designer, and researcher, especially when it comes to integrating EdTech to enhance students' learning experiences and outcomes.Af Teachers Talk Radio

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On The Weekly Review, Lucy Neuburger, John Gibbs and Brent Poland discuss hot topics in the week's news with host, Paul Hazzard. This week's stories: ‘Too many of us have reached our critical mass of disruptive students’ https://www.tes.com/magazine/teaching-learning/secondary/teachers-reaching-burnout-disruptive-students-behaviour-schools Miss Pop…

Jamie is joined by teacher guest Zach Groshell to discuss all things DI and instructional coaching.Af Teachers Talk Radio

Darren takes a look at what leadership is compared to what we think it is and thinks about why it can be so difficult to evaluate the efficacy of a leader.Af Teachers Talk Radio

Brent (@BrentPoland1) and Paul (@Arkle123) examine discuss this year's GCSE results and examine the exam system to find out if it's fit for purposes. Tonight's guest is Sammy Wright.Af Teachers Talk Radio

Tom hosts solo as he explores the do's and don'ts for starting out in a new school. He talks about his own personal experiences of starting in new schools and then delves into teachers shared wisdom on how to make the best possible start in a new place of work.Af Teachers Talk Radio

Marie talks to Emily Sharpe about the various ways in which teachers can support deaf students.Af Teachers Talk Radio

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This week on The Weekly Review Lianne Lax and John Gibbs join Paul for discussion on the top stories from the week in education. This week's stories: Google and Selena Gomez partner to fund teen mental health in the classroom https://www.independent.co.uk/news/google-ap-selena-gomez-mental-health-united-states-b2595295.html Should we abolish exams?…

Darren looks at the research into prior learning and thinks about why we need to be more deliberate about our elicitation of it in our teaching.Af Teachers Talk Radio

This week my guests are Cassie Edmiston and Paul Grady. We discuss the work of the Prison Education Trust and Paul's journey from prison to being a successful artist.Af Teachers Talk Radio

For one night only, Education Tonight features the dazzling dynamic duo, Lucy & Hannah, as they cast an eye over what we can learn from the Paris Olympics.Af Teachers Talk Radio

Can you teach critical thinking? Should you? What is fake news? How should we instruct students to handle online information? Should we? This is a far ranging debate featuring Claire Fox (Director of the Institute of Ideas), Dan Sohege (Director of Stand for All), Kirsty, Paul and Alistair (all classroom teachers) + some callers too.…

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Hannah Wilson, Lucy Neuburger, Kathryn Taylor and Brent Poland dissect the week's important news stories. Special educational needs system in England in ‘utter disarray’, says ombudsman After the riots: The role of schools in healing our communities How quality CPD could help solve the teacher recruitment crisis Shows of the week include: Education…

Xander talks to Mark Ravenwood about teacher recruitment and retention under Labour’s educational initiatives, and why record numbers are both leaving the profession and failing to qualify. To what extent will the 20% VAT levied on independent schools affect the state sector? Will students with SEND be particularly vulnerable? And how can teachers …

Amarbeer Singh Gill joins Jamie Clark for a conversation around strengthening the student toolbox as they explore the power of research based learning practices.Af Teachers Talk Radio

Darren returns after a summer break with a dazzling show focused on feedback. Why do we give feedback? What are its uses? What are the best ways to give feedback?Af Teachers Talk Radio

Brent Poland and Paul Hazzard talk to Daniel Kebede General Secretary, National Education Union NEU about the government's 5.5% pay award. Daniel Kebede - @DanielKebedeNEU In the second half of the show Matt Pinkett tells the duo what he can do to help schools manage toxic masculinity and perhaps formulate a response to the present unrest across th…

Tom Rogers discusses the recent protests and riots that have taken place across the UK. What should schools do? How should schools react? Tom is joined by headteacher Laura Parker who shares her plans for September in light of recent events, including her schools focus on character education. Yasmin Omer, a Science teacher in London, shares her tak…

Beejesh talks with Kalil Rouse on how great pastoral systems bring joy to schools. They unpack the underpinning values and principles behind great systems, how great schools use both restorative and punitive measures, how to have a great restorative conversation and much more.Af Teachers Talk Radio

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Three top stories from this week's news are discussed in the Weekly Review with John Gibbs, Claire Cannon and host Paul Hazzard. Teacher misconduct cases ‘driven up’ by parent complaints I quit teaching for my side hustle Teacher mums who leave profession fuelling shortages Shows reviewed this week are: Nurturing Belonging and Self-Expression in Pr…

Do you make your students laugh? Is this something that helps or hinders? When are the jokes not funny? My guest, Hannah Robinson, is asking these questions in her research for a PhD. After teaching year 7 and 8 Maths, Hannah realised that humour was part of her teaching persona and wanted to learn more. Listen to how her research is going in a fas…

Sarah Desilva is a Primary School Teacher and Equalities Lead in a North London primary school. Sarah and Sophie discuss how educators might nurture belonging and self-expression in primary school settings and beyond.Af Teachers Talk Radio

Hannah is joined by her sister Vikki Rolls to discuss what it's like being a teacher and maintaining a family life - how to balance it all amidst the highs and lows.Af Teachers Talk Radio

Tom is joined by Sara Shabir who this week 'went viral' around the world following her gifting of a set of personalised crochet dolls to her Primary school class at the end of the school year. We find out why she did it, how long it took her and reaction of students and colleagues alike. In Part 2 of the show, Charlotte, Vicky, both SEN/Interventio…

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On today's show, I talked to Tamires Gama from Brazil about her experience of online learning and teaching.Af Teachers Talk Radio

Jamie is joined by Science teacher and homework enthusiast Jo Castelino to talk about how to ensure students gain the most they can from completing homework. The discussion includes interesting insights into the pros and cons of homework in general; how long should students spend on homework? What should they do? What happens when students don't co…