Join the Tes team as we pick over the highs and lows of 2018, discuss our people of the year, and predict what to expect in 2019.

And don't miss our specially commissioned festive jingle from Geoff Barton, general secretary of the Association of School and College Leaders.

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Join the Tes team as we discuss Ofsted's idea of giving schools just 150 minutes' notice before inspectors arrive at the gates.

We also consider concerns that teachers may not be using the most up-to-date evidence about how to teach children how to spell.

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There has been "a war" on teacher talk over the past decade, says Andy Tharby, English teacher and author of ‘How to Explain Absolutely Anything to Absolutely Anyone: The Art and Science of Teacher Explanation'. In this episode, he discusses the value of teacher talk and what teachers can do to communicate more effectively in the classroom.

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In this week's podcast Dame Ruth Silver talks to Sarah Simons about the changing face of FE leadership.

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Join the Tes team as we discuss the week’s biggest talking points in the world of education. Firstly, we talk about Ofsted's 2018 annual report, and the spotlight it put on the controversial practice of "off-rolling". We discuss whether schools could cope without teaching assistants, and look at new evidence about the impact of parental engagement on pupils' outcomes. Tune in and enjoy. 

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In this week's podcast Ben Verinder, founder and managing director of Chalkstream an education focussed research, strategic planning and public relations organisation, chats with TES columnist Sarah Simons about the 42 day rule.

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