Teachers Talk Radio

Join Aaron and I as we talk about music and how it can support our wellbeing, develop our confidence and live in the moment. " Music helps us to be ourselves"

In this episode, Poppy is joined by inspirational Year 4 teacher Nick Huxley, who shares his recent Masters dissertation research study with us. Nick talks about what doing a Masters whilst being a teacher was like, and how research makes him feel empowered. Are you thinking about engaging in postgraduate study? Listen to this show and you may just be convinced to go for it!

Welcome to another enlightening episode with your hosts, Brent Poland and Adam Spence. In today's deep dive, we unravel the intricate web of the Private Finance Initiative (PFI) crisis in British schools. Beginning with a concise overview of PFIs in education, Brent and Adam navigate the repercussions on school budgets, providing real-life examples and anecdotes from educators on the front lines. Breaking down the complexities of PFI financial structures, they analyze the long-term implications and challenges schools face in meeting these obligations. The hosts explore government responses, potential policy changes, and alternative funding models.

  Michelle Hinds and guests, Hope Fashina, Lauren Bassett, and Ewan Goddard, discuss the strengths and areas for development in teaching training provision today. A frank and reflective discussion.

Anna Hudson discusses the future of PSHE in schools with two guests; Malarvilie Krishnasamy and Oscar Pimlett.

Harry Waters joins us as guest as we chat about actions that help nudge environmental awareness and sustainability issues in our learning spaces.

Maud attended a conference organised by Laura Molway at Oxford University, in the department of Education on Friday the 16th of February. Here is what she has learnt on how to engage learners in their language learning journey.

Brent and Adam explore whether teachers either collectively or individually have more power to negotiate better pay, terms and conditions. 

Picking up from where the Personal and Professional Development show left off in January, Darren discusses mindset, soft/hard skills and review cycles.

This week on my show, I talk about all the things that have kept me in the job for 21 years and why I still love teaching...and a few things that annoy me too.