Best Lester Graham Podcasts (2024)

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Eco Educators - Shaping the Future: The Late Show with Tom Rogers, Harry Waters and SOS-UK 1:27:13

17m ago1:27:13

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In this special one off show, Tom Rogers and Harry Waters are joined by special guest Sachin Bhopal-Myers, a 19 year old climate activist, who talks about his personal journey to climate activism and his role in the Teach the Teacher Campaign by SOS-UK. In this show, they discuss: 1. Climate Education: The benefits and importance of equipping stude…

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Teaching under difficult circumstances: The Sunday lunchtime show with Graham Stanley 1:29:57

15m ago1:29:57

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Large classes, demotivated students, a lack of resources, a shortage of teachers, social problems. On today's show, I talked about these and other difficult circumstances that teachers and educational systems face, and looked at some solutions that have been implemented or which teachers could adopt.…

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Reading Decline, Effective Teachers, Exam Doom: The Weekly Review 44:02

3m ago44:02

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On The Weekly Review, panellists, Kathryn Taylor, John Gibbs and Lianne Lax discuss hot topics in the week's news with host, Paul Hazzard. Show production by Lianne Lax. This week's stories: Report finds ‘shocking and dispiriting’ fall in children reading for pleasure https://www.theguardian.com/books/2024/nov/05/report-fall-in-children-reading-for…

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Self Affirmation : The Saturday Breakfast Show with Darren Lester 1:29:22

1h ago1:29:22

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Darren looks at two studies which demonstrate the educational benefits of self-affirmation exercises in schools.By Teachers Talk Radio

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Teachers as Learners - A Conversation with International Colleagues: The Friday Twilight Show with Claire Cannon 1:27:04

26m ago1:27:04

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As teachers, we focus our energy on our students. But what about when we become the learners ourselves? Join me in discussion with Martin and Christina as we take a look at how the Swedish system works. How does no Ofsted sound to you? And less rigidity in general? We also talk about the success of relational approaches and challenge fears about “l…

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TTR Special: Remembrance in Schools with Paul Reed 38:52

23m ago38:52

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In a one off pop up show, Tom Rogers talks to legendary military historian Paul Reed about Remembrance in Schools.By Teachers Talk Radio

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Why doesn't anyone want to be a senior leader anymore?: The Morning Break with Carl Smith 1:00:35

11m ago1:00:35

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This episode will appeal to anyone who might be interested in becoming a senior leader in a school as well to those already in senior leadership positions who may be wondering where the next leaders are coming from. It is full and frank and gets to the heart of the issues while also holding out hope and inspiration for the future.…

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Why Schools Could Benefit from Fewer English Lessons- is less more? Friday Lunch Show with Morgan Whitfield and Tod Brennan 1:32:30

13m ago1:32:30

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In this episode, we explore the evolving role of English in the curriculum with guest Zoe Enser- expert educator, English specialist and author. Zoe explores how adding time to a subject does not necessarily improve outcomes. English is vital so how do we engender a love for the subject? How can disciplinary literacy be effectively integrated into …

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Using Technology Responsibly & Tuition Fees: Education Tonight 1:01:30

3m ago1:01:30

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This week, Brent Poland (@BrentPoland1) and Adam Spence (@aspence81) explore the use of technology in the classroom. How responsible is teachers' use of technology? How can AI have a responsible impact on teaching and learning? In part 2 they discuss the news that tuition fees are to rise and the impact that will have on education.…

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Classroom craze: Trends that transformed or tumbled?: The Late Late Show with Danielle Walley 1:00:01

2d ago1:00:01

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Join Dani as we dive into the biggest teaching trends of the past decade! Dani unpacks which classroom innovations made a real impact and which ones fizzled out, sharing stories, insights, and honest reflections from educators. Listen in for a fresh perspective of how trends such as cooperative learning and Direct Instruction have shaped today's cl…

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Tougher schools, easier schools - Myth or reality?: The Late Show with Tom Rogers 1:13:07

10m ago1:13:07

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Tom is joined by special guest Phil Naylor (Author of 'Some Schools are harder than others' - published via John Catt Educational) to discuss what makes some schools tougher to teach in than others and what could entice a teacher to go and teach in one of these schools. Phil reflects on his experience teaching in schools in Blackpool for 25 years, …

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Clear the Path - Fewer Admin Tasks, Better Teacher-Student Connections: The Sunday Twilight Show with Sarah Kate Towlson 1:33:10

18m ago1:33:10

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Sarah Kate Towlson hosts an insightful episode of Teachers Talk Radio titled: 'Clear the Path: Fewer Admin Tasks, Better Teacher-Student Connections.' This show delves into the challenges of teacher workload, focusing on how reducing non-teaching administrative tasks can foster deeper, more meaningful connections between teachers and students, espe…

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Armed with only a whiteboard and a pen - Teaching without tech: The Sunday Social with Toria Bono 1:25:06

8m ago1:25:06

1:25:06

Toria explores the concept of teaching without any technology with special guest Darren Leslie.By Teachers Talk Radio

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Racism, Protests, Lanyards: The Weekly Review 41:57

32m ago41:57

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On The Weekly Review, panellists, Lucy Neuburger, John Gibbs and Brent Poland discuss hot topics in the week's news with host, Paul Hazzard. Show production by Lucy Neuburger. This week's stories: Teacher felt 'worthless' after facing discrimination - as report warns racism is harming profession https://news.sky.com/story/teacher-felt-worthless-aft…

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Pupil Voice, Choice and Agency - The Saturday Social with Will Mercer 1:27:53

11d ago1:27:53

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Will talks with educator Jason Bentley about why and how children can direct and reflect their own learning. They talk about how teachers can create the conditions to encourage children agency, and Jason argues that this is an essential part of what education should be. They also discuss the challenges and opportunities of teaching children for an …

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The reason of reasoning : The Saturday Breakfast Show with Darren Lester 1:17:39

19m ago1:17:39

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Darren talks about the history of reasoning and why it's an important skill to develop in our classes.By Teachers Talk Radio

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What are International Schools for? The Friday Morning Break with John Gibbs 1:06:16

14m ago1:06:16

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In this conversation, Dr. Neela Choudhury, head of the senior school at the British International School of Washington, DC, shares her insights on international education, discussing the cultural differences in educational values, the flexibility of curricula, and the importance of parental involvement. She highlights the unique challenges and rewa…

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OnlyTeaching: The Late Show with Hannah Wilson and Lucy Neuburger 1:32:21

6m ago1:32:21

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Would you do reality tv as a teacher? Hannah Wilson @ArtTeacherHWN & Lucy Neuburger @LuEliz1989 talk about side hustles for teachers and there are some quite unusual ways of making money discussed. Not to be missed.By Teachers Talk Radio

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Ready or Not: How prepared are teachers for the challenges of inclusive teaching and learning? The Wednesday Twilight Show with Michelle Hinds 1:30:26

35m ago1:30:26

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Michelle and special guest Sheniel Smith engaged in an insightful, thought-provoking, and passionate discussion on the true meaning of inclusion, the barriers to its successful implementation, and the roles of all stakeholders. Join the discussion!By Teachers Talk Radio

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School exclusions and behaviour: The Late Show with Tom Rogers 2:41:35

1d ago2:41:35

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In a bumper 2.5 hour wide ranging conversation, Tom discusses the thorny issue of exclusions in schools with special guests Andrew Old and David Urwin. Andrew is a renowned teacher and blogger, David is an experienced teacher in AP settings. Both share some contrasting views about exclusions in UK schools: Why do exclusions happen? Have exclusions …

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Erasmus: What Have We Lost? The Sunday Late Show with Christopher Vowles. 1:54:50

1d ago1:54:50

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Christopher talks with Dr Charlotte Goddard, Daniela Leahy, Sára Gilíková and Christine Lester about the Erasmus experience for teachers, students and educational institutions.By Teachers Talk Radio

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Perspectives on SEND from a neurodivergent SENCO: The Twilight Show with Claire Cannon 1:21:14

2d ago1:21:14

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SEND needs continue to rise - both numbers of students and complexity of need bringing huge challenges to schools.But what about when your SENCO is neurodivergent themselves?Anita Hempenius shares her lived experiences and suggests strategies that we can all use in our classrooms. She also talks about why she took her own child out of school and th…

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Uphill Battle, S&E Learning, Pessimistic Narratives: The Weekly Review 43:33

17d ago43:33

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On The Weekly Review, panellists, Lucy Neuburger, John Gibbs and Brent Poland discuss hot topics in the week's news with host, Paul Hazzard. Show production by Lianne Lax. This week's stories: Investigation: Disadvantaged school leaders’ uphill battle https://shorturl.at/v1B8M Nurturing Social and Emotional Learning Across the Globe https://tinyurl…

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Reading for Pleasure 2 : The Saturday Breakfast Show with Darren Lester 1:27:30

4d ago1:27:30

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Darren picks up where he left off last time and talks about how we can encourage children to read for pleasure.By Teachers Talk Radio

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OFSTED A History 1976-2018: The Late Show with David Brown 1:30:26

5d ago1:30:26

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Dave is joined by Dr Ian Luff in a fascinating conversation about the history of OFSTED. Learn where it originated from, when and why it came into existence and the controversial impact it had on education in its first 25 years.By Teachers Talk Radio

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Genuine Engagement with SEN Interventions: The Friday Late Show with Morgan Whitfield and Tod Brennan 1:29:29

5d ago1:29:29

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In this wide-ranging and frank conversation, Director of AEN Ian Young shares strategies to foster authentic engagement among students with special educational needs. We discuss how best to support students, families, and communities to thrive—and there’s even an accidental TMZ/paparazzi moment!By Teachers Talk Radio

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Empty schools, falling rolls and bullying in teaching: Education Tonight 1:17:05

5d ago1:17:05

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This week, Brent Poland (@BrentPoland1) is joined by Paul Hazzard (@Arkle123) deputising as host for Adam Spence (@aspence81). In part 1 they explore the implications of falling rolls and how schools and individuals will cope with the predicted decline in school age population and what that will mean for budgets, pupils-teacher ratios and the schoo…

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The power of Teacher Expectations: The Late Show with Hannah Wilson 1:29:11

6d ago1:29:11

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This week Hannah explores Teacher Expectations. It's a fascinating discussion about the Pygmalion effect, growth mindset and how unconscious bias can affect your students. Don't miss the section about involving that vital group - parents.By Teachers Talk Radio

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Research in ELT: The Sunday Lunchtime Show with Graham Stanley 1:17:54

6d ago1:17:54

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My guests on today's show were Dr. Priscilla Riffo-Salgado and Neil Arias of the Network of Chilean Research in ELT (RICELT), and we spoke about the role of research in the teaching and learning of English, and how it connects to practice.By Teachers Talk Radio

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Into 2025 - The hottest AI trends in education: The Late Show with Tom Rogers 1:37:47

8d ago1:37:47

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Tom has an authentic and detailed conversation about AI in education with three AI enthusiasts. Guest panelists are Clara Lin Hawking (Head of AI at Globeducate), Mike Driver (Psychology teacher) and John Dolman (Media teacher). In this conversation: What apps are Mike and John using in the classroom? What practical examples of classroom use can th…

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Leaving Teaching - A Journey from the Classroom: The Late Late Show with Rae and Lianne 1:02:23

8d ago1:02:23

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Lianne is ill, so lonely Rae laments the state of teaching in 2024 and chats with guest Kusam about her journey from teaching English in mainstream secondary schools to tutoring full-time. Lots of top tips about job searches, budgeting and how to use teaching skills and experience to create a fulfilling and sustainable work-life balance.…

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Wellbeing – How Do We Survive the Autumn Term?: The Sunday Social with Toria Bono 1:30:50

23d ago1:30:50

1:30:50

“You have an identity outside of teaching!” Toria Bono (@Toriaclaire) talks to Shelly Cousins (@andthoughshebe1) and Tom Rogers (@RogersHistory) about how to manage the long autumn term. Shelly is assistant head of English and head of psychology at a secondary school in Somerset. She is passionate about teaching and learning as well as staff wellbe…

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The Benefits of Early Challenge: The Sunday Late Show with Amanda Kinsley-Smith 1:30:24

10d ago1:30:24

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When is the right time to take on extra challenges? Amanda and her guest, Shauna Blaney, talk about the benefits and potential pitfalls of getting out of your comfort zone and taking on additional challenges early in a teaching career.By Teachers Talk Radio

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Joyful Schools, Irish Secrets, Let's Hear Your Feedback: The Weekly Review 43:40

10d ago43:40

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On The Weekly Review, panellists, Claire Cannon, Christopher Vowels and Brent Poland discuss hot topics in the week's news with host, Paul Hazzard. Show production by Lianne Lax. This week's stories: Dame Alison Peacock: ‘Create a place where joy can happen’ https://www.tes.com/magazine/leadership/tips-techniques/dame-alison-peacock-school-leadersh…

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The Attendance Problem: Education Tonight 1:01:14

12d ago1:01:14

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This week, Adam Spence (@aspence81) and Brent Poland (@BrentPoland1) explore the nitty gritty of attendance. What's behind poor attendance and how schools can get children into school. In part 2 they take a close look at where responsibility, for various aspects of schooling, lies across parents, school and pupils. And in the final segment they exp…

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Classroom Starters and Puds: Begin Bold, Bring it Home! Thursday Late, Late Show with Chris Wilkinson 1:00:17

25d ago1:00:17

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Join Chris as he shares his strategies for sparking engagement at the beginning of the class and leaving a lasting impression at the end.By Teachers Talk Radio

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The A-Z of Diversity and Inclusion: The Late Show with Hannah Wilson 1:08:46

27d ago1:08:46

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Hannah Wilson @ArtTeacherHWN chats to Rachel McFarlane about her new book The ‘A-Z of Diversity and Inclusion' published by @JohnCattEd Primary? Post Primary? This show and the book brings you invaluable, practical information you can apply to your school today. This show is brought to you in partnership with John Catt Educational, publishers of pr…

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Well-being 101: The Wednesday Late Late Show with Toby Doncaster 1:01:17

14d ago1:01:17

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Toby and Dr Poppy Gibson discuss the minimal steps a teacher can take to boost their happiness, self-esteem and well-being. From experiencing the new and sharing it in Mind Palaces to tooth-brushing affirmations, there is bound to be a new tip to choose from!By Teachers Talk Radio

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The importance of assessment in Key Stage 3 English - Exploring the usefulness and impact of reading assessments: TTR Special with Reading Solutions UK 1:29:05

16d ago1:29:05

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Michelle Hinds and Tom Rogers host a show with a panel of experts to discuss the usefulness and impact of reading assessments at key stage 3 in English, with particular exploration of Reading Solution UK's software - Reading Plus. You can get a 4 week free pilot of Reading Plus here. Guests on the show are: Charlotte Brabants - Whole School Literac…

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The Teacher Toolkit Guide to Feedback: The Late Show with Tom Rogers 1:19:18

23d ago1:19:18

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Tom is joined by Ross McGill to discuss his latest book, published via Bloomsbury, 'The Teacher Toolkit Guide to Feedback'. The show is an engaging exploration of the 9 key strategies for assessment in the classroom and offers plenty of practical examples that teachers can apply to their classes today. Find out about orange box marking, the KFC app…

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The A-Z of Great Classrooms - The Monday Morning Break by Khanh Duc Kuttig 1:18:13

25d ago1:18:13

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Khanh Duc and Roy Blatchford discuss some of the magic of great classrooms, with insights from his book The A-Z of Great Classrooms. Find out how arrivals, environment, globe and culture contribute to the magic of teaching and learning!By Teachers Talk Radio

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Autism & ADHD - A parent's perspective: The Sunday Lunchtime Show with Graham Stanley 1:29:32

1M ago1:29:32

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Neurodivergent parent, Kate, speaks about her experience of home educating two boys with autism / ADHD.By Teachers Talk Radio

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Oracy, Early Years, Music Crisis: The Weekly Review 37:30

17d ago37:30

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On The Weekly Review, panellists, Lianne Lax, Lucy Neuburger and John Gibbs discuss hot topics in the week's news with host, Paul Hazzard. Show production by Lianne Lax. This week's stories: It’s time to put talk at the heart of learning https://www.tes.com/magazine/analysis/general/oracy-should-be-central-to-every-subject-in-curriculumBest start i…

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The Pros and Pros of Reading for Pleasure (1) : The Saturday Breakfast Show with Darren Lester 1:28:58

1M ago1:28:58

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In the first of two episodes looking at the research into reading for pleasure, Darren talks about the Cultural Capital needed to improve reading for pleasure rates and looks at the role adults can play in helping children develop a love for reading.By Teachers Talk Radio

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Doing the Double - Holding Multiple Leadership Roles: The Friday Twilight Show 1:23:03

19d ago1:23:03

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Do you hold multiple leadership roles? Perhaps you are considering taking on an additional responsibility? Kate Haden has two leadership roles; she is both Deputy Head and SENCO. She joins me to discuss the pros and cons of this plus everything in between. Kate shares some fascinating insights into how holding dual roles helps her see connections a…

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Wanderlust and Wisdom: The Journey to Excellent Teaching Communities Friday Lunch Show with Morgan Whitfield and Tod Brennan 1:30:03

1M ago1:30:03

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In this episode, the superb and sagacious Nigel Davis shares his journey in international teaching. We explore common misconceptions, the unique benefits, and the challenges of working abroad, while offering a deeper look into professional development opportunities in global education settings. Whether you're considering expanding your horizons or …

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The Attendance Surgery: The Morning Break with Carl Smith 1:00:33

1M ago1:00:33

1:00:33

Carl Smith talks to the 'attendance doctor' and assistant principal, Gemma Bentley, about her tips for getting tip-top attendanceBy Teachers Talk Radio

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The Legacy of Covid in Our Schools: Education Tonight 1:07:29

1M ago1:07:29

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Adam Spence (@aspence81) and Brent Poland (@BrentPoland1) debate the legacy of Covid in our schools with Steve Bladon. They also explore the benefits of quality air in classrooms - "Clean air is scientifically proven to improve cognition, reduce allergy and viruses. Why wouldn’t you want clean air in classrooms? You could reduce absent by 20% accor…

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Interview Insight: The Late Show with Lucy Neuburger & Hannah Wilson 1:36:21

1M ago1:36:21

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Hannah Wilson @ArtTeacherHWN & Lucy Neuburger @LuEliz1989 talk about interviews! Everyone has stories, good and bad, about interviews they've done. They explore the questions sensible and ridiculous that candidates are asked and answer the question - What do you think teachers should be required to do during an interview?…

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Talking leadership! What advice would you give to a middle leader starting out in their role?: The Late Late Show with Danielle Walley 1:01:57

21d ago1:01:57

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In her debut TTR show, Dani discussed top tips for leaders, reflects on past mistakes and answers questions about how leaders can navigate tricky situations! Dani gives 5 top tips: 1. You don’t have to know it all! 2. Listen. 3. Lead by example. 4. You can’t / shouldn’t change everything in one go. 5. Protect your people.…

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