A bumper panel of Yasmin Omar, Carl Smith, Lucy Trimnell, Tom Rogers and Tarjinder Gill discuss the words of actor Anna Maxwell Martin this week who voiced her dislike for schools 'punitive' behaviour policies and said that schools should look to 'meet the needs of all students' to ensure they want to attend school.

Michael and guest Jenetta Hurst delve into the government's commitment to funding Extracurricular Activities. They explore its implications for the Arts, address related challenges, and share insights on fostering a culture of Extracurricular within educational institutions.

Tom Rogers is joined by special guest Thomas Keegan (senior leader) to discuss the issue of imposter syndrome in the teaching profession. What is it? How can it be managed? Is it worse in teaching and why? How can leaders help teachers who suffer from it? What is the answer? All these points and more in this show. 

Now back in the swing of term, Liz and Kate debate the lack of diversity in the English Literature curriculum, citing research that reveals a startling bias, particularly at GCSE, to the “male, pale and stale”.

How should teachers manage online harassment? What is the answer? is there one? Darren explores. 

Phin helps you get set for the new school year! 

Claire and Beejesh explore the teacher standards, effectiveness of the ECT programs and give their top tips for mentoring and succeeding in an ECT year. Essential listening for mentors, ECTs and anyone involved in training the next generation of teachers!

Louise Pickering talks to Mike Leaman about why teachers leave and what comes next.

What does it mean to really know something? In this show, Timea and her guests, Dr Kevin Campbell-Karn and Dr Tom Ritchie, dive into assessments that mirror professional practice, sharing innovations and provocations from across the sector.

Timea discusses the importance of Student belonging with guests Dr Tom Ritchie and Inca Hide-Wright, and looks at examples of good practice in this area.