Best Ofsted Podcasts (2024)

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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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Talking Early Years: June O'Sullivan and Ofsted (Wendy Ratcliff & Sam Sleeman-Boss) 39:11

8d ago39:11

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Getting into your Ofsted Groove! In this podcast I talk to Wendy Ratcliff and Sam Sleeman-Boss from Ofsted about the Big Listen, refreshed handbooks, new complaints procedure and the research review series and how they are feeling about the Ofsted Academy and the future of Ofsted. While there are some things they cannot answer yet, like how will Of…

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What are Ofsted going to do next? 57:36

1M ago57:36

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In this episode, Amy and Adam revisit Ofsted's Big Listen and explore their proposals. Are their suggestions and next steps corporate wool, or do they represent a concrete attempt to improve and rebuild trust?

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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

1:33:10

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

23h ago1:27:53

1:27:53

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

1:17:39

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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Language and Learning – Supporting EAL Pupils in Mathematics 39:57

4h ago39:57

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Episode 201: In this episode of Thinking Deeply about Primary Education, we explore how to support pupils who use English as an additional language (EAL) specifically in mathematics. For EAL learners, mathematics presents unique challenges—from understanding language-heavy instructions to grasping abstract concepts. With thoughtful strategies, teac…

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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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Dating as a social worker 42:33

1h ago42:33

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This week, our hosts discuss dating as a social worker - does being a social worker throw up additional complications when dating? Would you date a fellow social worker? Would you 'swipe right' on someone connected to a client? And if you're already in a relationship, does being a social worker affect it? Join the conversation, every Friday morning…

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

6m ago1:32:21

1:32:21

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

1:30:26

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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Episode #33: TITLE HAS BEEN REDACTED TO PROTECT PRIVACY 33:40

12h ago33:40

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Edward, Laura and Chris are back with another deep dive into the bottomless pool of the Early Years! This week, we're still dealing with some audio issues (sorry, at least Edward's done his best to make the whole thing listenable-to), but we've got a packed podcast, as Laura gives you a tune-up when it comes to complaints, Chris refreshes his vodka…

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

1d ago2:41:35

2:41:35

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

1:54:50

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

3d 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

1:27:30

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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Time to Look – A Primary Art Field Guide 59:17

7d ago59:17

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Episode 200: In this episode of Thinking Deeply about Primary Education, I'm joined by Naomi Pilling as we dive into the world of primary art education. Art is more than a subject—it's a critical tool for self-expression and creativity. Join us as we explore how to bring this vital subject to life in the classroom, whether you're an art enthusiast …

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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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Exploring the Legacy of Tim Brighouse 56:54

5d ago56:54

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Amy is away so Adam is joined by Adam Robbins, David Cameron (not that one) and Professor Mick Waters to discuss their new book exploring the legacy of Tim Brighouse. They cover the current relevance of his work including a focus on the impact of the London Challenge and similar schemes elsewhere.

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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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Episode #32: Not All The Segments Are Gonna Work 28:07

8d ago28:07

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It's another week and another episode of the Brunch, recorded live at Hopscotch HQ. Covering everything happening in the Early Years world every episode, the team from Hopscotch Early Years Consultancy make keeping up with the latest trends in the sector as fun as a night out with your besties! This week, the team are beset by technical difficultie…

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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

9d 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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Episode 68: Routines, Reading, Room Leaders & Change! 20:51

9d ago20:51

20:51

Twinkl Private Early Years answers your early years practitioners problems! This episode covers: What methods do you use to improve daily routines? What does reading look like for different ages What characteristics do you look for in a room leader? How do you cope with a room change in private nurseries? Want to see more from the Twinkl Private Ea…

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

10d ago1:30:24

1:30:24

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 questions that keep me thinking 2:03:31

13d ago2:03:31

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TDaPE Conference, London: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-thinking-deeply-about-primary-education-conference-tickets-1033614898987?aff=oddtdtcreator Episode 199: In this special episode of Thinking Deeply about Primary Education, I take a look back at the last 100 or so episodes, revisiting some of the most thought-provoking questions from my inte…

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Should it be illegal to use a phone on school grounds? 47:32

12d ago47:32

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In this episode, Adam and Amy dive into a recent move by a Labour MP to toughen the rules around children accessing mobile phones and addictive content. They also discuss discover learning and 'what makes an outstanding lesson?' Tune in and share!

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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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Will AI completely change the way we do social work? 46:04

12d ago46:04

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This week, our hosts discuss the benefits of AI in social work, as well as the problems they feel it could cause. What are the concerns about the ethical and practical applications of AI, and do we risk some people getting left behind? Join the conversation, every Friday morning with Social Work Radio - created by social workers, for social workers…

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

12d 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

13d 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

1:01:17

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

1:29:05

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

17d 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

16d ago1:18:13

1:18:13

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

17d ago1:29:32

1:29:32

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

18d ago1:28:58

1:28:58

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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Strategies for Success in Leadership 48:49

23d ago48:49

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Episode 198: Leadership and School Culture – with John O’Neill In this episode of Thinking Deeply about Primary Education, Stuart Welsh is joined by John O’Neill, Rector of The High School of Glasgow. With nearly a decade of leadership experience at the school, John shares invaluable insights into building a positive school culture, managing change…

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

19d ago1:23:03

1:23:03

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

19d ago1:30:03

1:30:03

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

19d 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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Do teachers need to stop moaning? 56:00

24d ago56:00

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Adam and Amy discuss whether or not teaching is still a good carrer and answer questions from the listeners, including ones about tracking knowledge over time and calling a class back to silence.

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