Teachers Talk Radio

We talk about stress and how to pin what the stressor is, alongside a host of regular features.

Darren looks at a study examining beginner teacher recruitment and retention across Egypt and the UAE.

Dave Brown speaks to Ukranian teachers Karolina, Anastasiia and Olya on how the war has affected the lives of teachers and students after 4 years of conflict. 

Louise Marie meets with Shane Leaning to discuss how to lead, coach and implement change effectively.

Carl chats to experienced Assistant Principal and SENCO about what the SEND proposals in the education white paper really mean for the people working in schools.

Should schools restrict toilet breaks during lessons? Or are tighter policies necessary to maintain behaviour, safety and learning time? In Points of View, we explore one of the most heated and surprisingly complex debates in schools today. From safeguarding and vaping concerns to dignity, medical needs and student trust, where should the line be drawn? Are strict policies about consistency and standards? Or do they risk undermining student wellbeing? As always, we platform different perspectives and invite respectful challenge. Expect strong opinions, practical realities, and plenty for teachers, leaders and parents to reflect on.

Famida Choudhary is joined by Cat Chowdhary for a thought-provoking discussion on what real progress in lessons truly means. Moving beyond task completion and content coverage, the conversation explores progress as a shift in thinking — from “then” to “now.” Drawing on research, the gradual release model, adaptive teaching, and evidence-informed feedback practices, the show examines how clarity, questioning, and student response drive meaningful learning. A reflective and practical discussion for teachers and leaders committed to ensuring progress is measured by understanding — not just performance.

Fewer children are reading for pleasure than ever before. Screens are louder. Notifications are faster. Attention is shorter. So in a world of endless scrolling, does sitting down with a book still matter? In this World Book Day special, we ask the difficult questions: Does reading for pleasure really shape success? And do events like World Book Day create lasting change - or just a moment of enthusiasm? One bold claim. An honest debate. If you want to succeed, read.

Darren discusses how collegiality is not the same as congeniality, and it something that must be deliberately fostered in the workplace.

Join Chris as he challenges the way we think about homework, reframing it from an afterthought into a powerful part of learning. In this episode, he explores how purposeful, well-designed homework can build confidence, deepen understanding, and turn small moments of practice into real progress.