On The Weekly Review, panellists, Lianne Lax and John Gibbs discuss hot topics in the week's news with host, Paul Hazzard.

Show production by Lianne Lax.

This week's stories:

We need a common vision for childhood so all pupils can flourish - https://tinyurl.com/28awbuus

Lesson prescription, teacher autonomy & trust - https://tinyurl.com/5n7phazh

Ofsted annual report: education and social care serving most children well, but system pressures bite for most disadvantaged - https://tinyurl.com/ydw9vbv6

Shows Reviewed:

How can music unlock creativity and build life skills in students?

Join Mr. Sherwin Jeremy Atkins, a dynamic music educator and Head of Performing Arts, as he shares how music inspires young minds, fosters creativity, and shapes lifelong learners.

Darren looks at the difference beween learning and performance and how performance is often used as a poor proxy for learning.

Tired of school leadership advice? Try this anti-guide to school leadership and find out how not to be a head (or school leader) instead.

Beejesh chats with Deep Singh Ghataura about the current state of assessment in schools, the psychometrics understanding behind assessment, the downstream effects of assessment and what great assessment which brings joy to schools looks like.

Dani talks to bestselling author Kate Jones about her new book, Feedback: Strategies to Support Teacher Workload and Improve Pupil Progress. They explore practical, evidence-based tips for giving feedback that truly makes a difference for students while easing teacher workload. This show is brought to you in partnership with John Catt Educational. 

In part one of Curriculum Conversations, Hannah Wilson @ArtTeacherHWN and Lucy Neuburger @LuEliz1989 reflect on 10 years of the current National Curriculum and their hopes for the 2025 Curriculum and Assessment Review.

In part two, Hannah and Lucy ask the question "what would your 'dream curriculum' look like if you were in charge?"

Tom Rogers runs through they key parts of the recent DFE survey release on the working lives of teachers. What were the key takeaways? What are teachers currently thinking? Tom is joined by TJ Watson, a lead practitioner of Science based in London, to share his takes on the data. 

Ngo Duc Huy and I discuss the challenges faced by early career English language teachers in Vietnam and share an insightful and interesting conversation about the teaching landscape in the country.