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 Literacy Coordinator

Nick Mills - Reading Solutions UK consultant

Christopher Vowles - English teacher

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 approach, non verbal feedback cues and much more.

If you enjoy the show, why not grab a copy of Ross’s book from the Bloomsbury website and use the code TTRGTF to get 30% off.

Buy the book on the Bloomsbury website here: https://www.bloomsbury.com/uk/teacher-toolkit-guide-to-feedback-9781801995252/

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!

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

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:

Shows Reviewed:

• The Legacy of Covid in Our Schools: Education Tonight

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.

Do you hold multiple leadership roles? Perhaps you are considering taking on an additional responsibility?

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 seeking to focus your teaching career, tune in for valuable insights and inspiration!

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

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% according to recent studies."