Teachers Talk Connect 2027 - 6th March 2027 in Manchester. Join us.

Is Ofsted Inspecting Standards or School Effectiveness?

A selection of the Nikon Comedy Wildlife Awards 2026 finalists – from a shortlist featuring a caiman wearing a wig, a leopard doing a handstand, a strutting white-tailed eagle and a polar bear appeari...

Why are teachers in England resigning at a much higher rate than the international average and what would persuade them to stay?According to the OECD figures...

As readers of my blogs will know, I’m a passionate advocate for developing teaching techniques with precision; I believe in strong routines and clear boundaries for assertive behaviour management; I’m...

What does it really mean to make an assessment fair and accessible to every learner without compromising academic rigour?We explore Universal Design in asses...

Alt: Joey Friends: Going Into The Map

Lee is joined by Greg Bottrill to discuss the state of education. Greg has some very passionate and thoughtful views on education. Lee and Greg will be delving deep into the way power structures enter the classroom.

Homework has long been a bone of contention between home and school. A report in the TES this week reports that “Homework is Vanishing” as teachers set less ...

Is primary school the ideal time to begin learning another language?Darren Lester and Tom Rogers are joined by Language Angels founders Francesca and Paolo t...

Five boroughs - different stories. Analysis by James Waterson

Hearing the very personal words from those who knew them both so well and hearing about their compelling characters and engaging personalities gave an intimate insight into their humanity

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AI is already changing how young people learn but are students learning to understand it, or simply learning to use it?In this special live show, Tom Rogers ...

A Guide to Double Marker for GCSE English Language and Literature Mock Examinations Welcome to Double Marker, an assessment system designed by No More Marking to resolve the workload crisis of…

From the first time I watched the film Educating Rita I identified with Rita. I recognised her as someone caught between two worlds and that resonated. I didn’t really understand why or exactly wha…

The increasing need in the classroom is taking away the time needed for teachers to think, plan and teach their lessons well. It has to be much simpler.

That this House marks Sickle Cell Awareness Month and draws attention to the continuing shortfall of blood donors from Black and ethnic minority communities and its direct impact on patients living…

The Government has announced that forty-two new Young Futures Hubs are to open across England – including in Knowsley and in Greater Manchester

Five more North East districts are to get new Young Futures Hubs to give 10-18-year-olds – and up to 25 for those with SEND - better access to mental health support, employment opportunities and crime prevention services

Part One: What is the point of school if everyone is so dumb?

This connection between Reform UK in the North East and the far-right group Patriotic Platform is a worrying development

I am a proud Smoggie. I grew up with that identity and everything that comes with it

The education secretary has committed to fully funding this year's teacher pay rise following lobbying by the National Education Union, Schools Week understands

In this show, Darren shares his own experience with depression and anxiety (and how a school experience led to finally getting diagnosed) before looking at the wider research into depression, anxiety and burnout among teachers.

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