Christopher talks with former teacher, teacher-trainer and researcher Kate Fox about non-formal literacy practices in Tanzania.

Larbi Arbaoui from Morocco joins me for a conversation about engaging students with creative writing in ELT (English Language Teaching).

On The Weekly Review, Lianne Lax, 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:

Labour Party Conference 2024:

• Breakfast club trial to launch in April

Trust boss: Time to review ‘archaic’ teaching hours limit

Shows Reviewed:

• The Role of PE in Schools Today: The Friday Late Show with David Brown

Xander talks to Jack Brown of TLMaths about the ins and outs of A-Level; on entry requirements, why students fail courses, and how to optimise teaching strategies and schemes of work to best support students who have chosen your subject.

Darren takes on RFT, one of the most complex theories he's discussed to date, and talks about how the concept of relational frames can help with all knowledge acquisition, not just language.

What is the role of PE in schools today, particularly in terms of the post-COVID educational world?

How should the subject be taught and what should the ultimate outcome be for students studying PE at primary and high school level?

Join Dave as he discusses this, and more, with some of the leading voices in the PE curriculum in England today.

SEND is an ever-changing landscape. For those with a SEND specific role such as SENCo there are always demands from a range of sources.

It can feel hard to get ahead.  In this show, Claire takes a close look at where things are and what trends we are likely to see as the year progresses.

Hear experienced SENCO Mary Mindham explaining how to stay sane and even enjoy the role of being a SENCO. Find out why Mary says you're a SENCO not SENDO!

Brent Poland (@BrentPoland1) and Lianne Lax (@R_6andtherest) as they discuss debt accrued when training to be a teacher - should this be written off if you stay in education for a certain amount of time?

Has teaching really changed that much? Are the new fads just putting more pressure on students?

And ... is there ever enough PPA time?

Sabina Mammadova and I talk about teacher education, being away from home and how working abroad has made us better, and stronger teachers.