Tes News

ITT Diversity and Zahawi on White Paper

April 22, 2022 16:00 - 22 minutes - 30.2 MB

Hello and welcome back to the tes news podcast. We're back after the Easter break to discuss: Nadhim Zahawi quizzed on the White paper Why Grammar schools are trying to form Grammar only MATs Why teaching still has a diversity problem Talking on this pod: Joshua Morris - Tes Video and Podcast Producer Callum Mason - Tes Reporter Dan Worth - Tes Senior Editor

How can schools bring modern languages to life? | Sponsored

April 20, 2022 15:00 - 34 minutes - 47.2 MB

When you think of studying a language what springs to mind? Perhaps the idea of testing out new-found linguistic skills somewhere further afield, or experiencing a culture in a way that was previously inaccessible? For many it's a subject that's brimming with possibilities and excitement. But with a packed curriculum full of vocabulary and grammar, how can teachers ensure that the magic of foreign languages doesn't fall by the wayside? In the UK the number of students choosing to study...

Featuring | Tes Podagogy with Kate Parker

April 14, 2022 16:00 - 23 minutes - 31.8 MB

Welcome back to the tes news podcast. We're currently on Easter break, so while we stuff ourselves with chocolate eggs, we're hosting some of our other great audio content at tes. This week we're featuring the tes podagogy podcast, hosted by tes features writer Kate Parker. In this series she interviews leading academics to discuss their research and take deep dives into some of the big issues facing teachers today. In this featured episode, she's talking to Dr. Mark Hardman. If you enjoy thi...

Education Insights Expert Panel - White Paper and Covid impact analysis

April 08, 2022 16:00 - 1 hour - 86 MB

Hello and welcome back to the tes news podcast - I'm tes podcast producer Joshua Morris We’re currently on Easter break, and will be returning the week after next, to catch you back up on the latest education news and analysis. So, while our news team are taking a well-deserved break from their podcast duties this week, we have a special edition for you featuring a unique new webinar format. As I mentioned last week, as part of the new Tes Magazine Insights series, editor Jon Severs was joine...

White and Green Paper Special Part 2 | Analysis

April 01, 2022 16:00 - 26 minutes - 35.8 MB

Hello and welcome back to the tes News podcast. This week, to help get across all of our coverage of the white and green papers, we’re running two episodes. One with our analysis team and one with our news team. You’re listening to the analysis special, where senior editors Dan Worth and Grainne Hallahan sat down to discuss the big analysis features to come out of the papers.

White and Green Paper Special Part 1 | News

April 01, 2022 15:55 - 20 minutes - 28.5 MB

Hello and welcome back to the tes News podcast. This week, to help get across all of our coverage of the white and green papers, we’re running two episodes. One with our analysis team and one with our news team. You’re listening to the news special, where reporters John Roberts and Callum Mason sat down to discuss the big news stories to come out of the papers.

Tes White Paper Debrief

March 28, 2022 20:00 - 55 minutes - 51.1 MB

A special Tes panel discussion of experts debate the Department for Education's new White Paper and what it will mean for schools and teachers.

Tes White Paper debrief

March 28, 2022 20:00 - 55 minutes - 51.1 MB

A special Tes panel discussion of experts debate the Department for Education's new White Paper and what it will mean for schools and teachers.

How can schools tackle eco-anxiety in young people? | Sponsored

March 27, 2022 16:00 - 46 minutes - 63.2 MB

In this edition of the Tes podcast, senior editor Simon Lock meets lecturer, researcher and climate-aware psychotherapist, Caroline Hickman, to discuss eco-anxiety, which she warns, is a growing mental health concern, especially prevalent among children and young adults. In her latest research, Hickman asked 10,000 young people aged between 16 and 25 about their feelings towards climate change: 60 per cent reported saying they felt “very” or “extremely” worried about climate change, while 4...

Should students have internet access during exams?

March 25, 2022 16:00 - 19 minutes - 26.8 MB

Hello and welcome back to the tes news podcast On this week's episode we discuss: https://www.tes.com/magazine/news/specialist-sector/fears-special-school-funding-postcode-lottery (Fears of special school funding 'postcode lottery') https://www.tes.com/magazine/leadership/tips-techniques/why-schools-should-share-job-interview-questions-applicants# (Should schools share questions with candidates ahead of the interview?) https://www.tes.com/magazine/analysis/general/students-should-be-given-acc...

How technology is helping schools improve accessibility | Sponsored

March 22, 2022 17:00 - 32 minutes - 44.8 MB

Every student is unique, with different strengths, abilities and requirements – but all deserve to have their learning needs met. Offering support to children with more complex needs is not always straightforward, though, with a lack of funding and limited support from external agencies often cited as obstacles to improving SEND provision. So, how can schools support these students and ensure they have the same opportunities for learning as others? One answer is to look to technology. Duri...

How to deal with being micromanaged

March 18, 2022 16:00 - 24 minutes - 33.4 MB

Welcome back to the tes news podcast On this week's episode we discuss: Some schools believe they're facing their highest teacher absences since the start of the pandemic How you can deal with being micromanaged through effective communication

Oak Academy, teacher pay and schools in Ukraine

March 11, 2022 17:00 - 23 minutes - 31.7 MB

Hello and welcome back to the Tes News Podcast On this week's episode we discuss: Oak National Academy to become new UK online academy quango Teacher pay for ECTs could rise to £30,000 The devastating impact of the Russian invasion on international schools in Ukraine

The power of sound: how to use audio in the classroom | Sponsored

March 07, 2022 16:00 - 33 minutes - 46.6 MB

When it comes to setting up your classroom space, there is a lot to think about. There's the configuration of the desks, the design of your reading corner, and of course, wall displays. But how much attention do you pay to the use of sound in your room? The noises in a classroom can have a huge impact on learning, so focusing on the audio arrangements could have just as much impact on students as the design of the visual or physical elements. That's according to podcast guests Gary Sprackle...

Schools ditch Gazprom over war in Ukraine

March 04, 2022 16:00 - 19 minutes - 26.5 MB

Welcome back to the Tes News Podcast On this week's episode we discuss: Why some schools are calling on the government to sever ties with Russian energy provider Gazprom Why the NEU withdrew a statement on the conflict Legal questions around Covid-19 now that the legal requirement to self-isolate is gone How can you use power effectively as a school leader?

The special school places problem

February 25, 2022 16:00 - 16 minutes - 22.4 MB

Welcome back to the tes news podcast. On this week's episode we take a fresh look at a couple of stories we've covered in previous episodes: The Government's latest 'living with covid' guidance The Special schools places problem that should be at the top of the DfE's SEND review agenda

What does 'living with Covid' mean for schools?

February 18, 2022 16:00 - 20 minutes - 28.5 MB

Welcome back to the tes news podcast In this week's episode we discuss: New DfE guidance, published in full this week, to safeguard political neutrality in schools What ‘living with covid’ means for schools DfE consultation on proposed changes to broaden the scope of the teaching regulation agency’s powers Why UK schools could widen their recruitment options by looking abroad to international teachers

PE as a core subject, NEU pension strikes, Matt Hancock on dyslexia

February 11, 2022 17:00 - 30 minutes - 41.5 MB

Welcome back to the tes news podcast In this week's story packed episode we discuss: https://www.tes.com/magazine/news/general/ps63k-month-bills-soaring-energy-prices-hit-schools (Soaring energy bills) could https://www.tes.com/magazine/news/general/energy-bills-force-schools-staff-cuts-gamble# (hit school recruitment) Teachers walk out over pensions https://www.tes.com/magazine/news/general/teachers-walk-out-over-pensions-historic-strike (in 'historic' strike) ITT applicationshttps://www.tes...

Could school trips help boost student mental health? | Sponsored

February 06, 2022 07:00 - 29 minutes - 41.1 MB

Returning to semi-normal school life after almost two years of interruption has been a huge challenge for school staff, from the logistics of bubbles and closures, to the mental hurdle of mixing in person with so many people again after long periods at home. It’s understandable, then, that school trips may not have been top of teachers’ and leaders’ lists of priorities of late. But could they actually provide a much-needed boost to pupil mental health in these particularly challenging times?...

Levelling up, Extending the school day, and Early Career Framework

February 04, 2022 16:00 - 24 minutes - 34 MB

Welcome back to the Tes News Podcast In this week's episode we discuss: Matilda Martin shares all you need to know on what the https://www.tes.com/magazine/news/general/levelling-what-schools-need-know# (government's levelling up white paper )could mean for education. The Welsh government's https://www.tes.com/magazine/news/general/need-know-wales-plans-extending-school-day (extended school day pilot), which will see over 1,800 learners in 13 schools and one college benefit from five hours of...

Boosting students' literacy: how can tech help? | Sponsored

February 03, 2022 16:00 - 31 minutes - 43 MB

Two school principals consider how technology can be harnessed to engage young people in reading, in this podcast sponsored by Pickatale

Tes Wellbeing Report 2022, and is Digital Assessment on the Horizon for the IB?

January 28, 2022 16:00 - 19 minutes - 27.4 MB

Welcome back to the Tes News Podcast In this week's episode we discuss: https://www.tes.com/magazine/news/general/less-2-5-teachers-feel-confident-their-role (The key findings of the Tes Wellbeing Report 2022) - Availablehttps://www.tes.com/for-schools/content/staff-wellbeing-report-2022 ( here in full for download ) Senior Editor Dan Worth's interview with International Baccalaureate Director General Olli-Pekka Heinonen, where Heinonen revealed that the https://www.tes.com/magazine/news/spec...

Nadhim Zahawi profile, Rising school energy bills and KCSIE changes

January 21, 2022 16:00 - 22 minutes - 31.5 MB

Welcome back to the Tes News Podcast In this week's episode we discuss: News editor Charlotte Santry's prfile of Education secretary Nadhim Zahawi Astronomical school energy bills Possible upcoming changes to the KCSIE document - including social media checks

How the arts can help when it comes to levelling up (sponsored)

January 18, 2022 16:00 - 30 minutes - 41.5 MB

It is the most disadvantaged pupils who have been most affected by the coronavirus pandemic, evidence suggests. https://www.suttontrust.com/our-research/covid-19-and-social-mobility-impact-brief/ (Research by The Sutton Trust) shows that children from more affluent backgrounds are more likely to have had regular online lessons and more support in their schooling during the lockdowns. In the past year or so, a range of initiatives has been announced by the Department for Education that aim to ...

Teacher shortages, SEND Magnet schools and Tackling grade inflation

January 14, 2022 16:15 - 18 minutes - 25.4 MB

Welcome back to the Tes News Podcast In this week's episode we ask: What plans, if any, are in place to address the issue of teacher shortages? Will the long-awaited SEND review help to address the issues faced by 'magnet schools' ? Is now the right time to address grade inflation, or is it better left to next year?

Aspiring education leaders: what are your options? | Sponsored

December 01, 2021 11:00 - 38 minutes - 53 MB

Three education leadership experts discuss how teachers can decide if they're ready to step up to school leadership, and the best ways to go about doing it, in this podcast sponsored by The University of Manchester.

How education technology can help transform reading for pleasure | Sponsored

November 25, 2021 11:00 - 30 minutes - 41.9 MB

When it comes to reading for pleasure, there can be a sense that nothing beats a good, old-fashioned paper book. But does this assumption overlook the benefits that technology can bring to the process? In this episode, host Zofia Niemtus meets Rachel Revell, associate principal at Oasis Academy Wintringham and senior national curriculum lead at Oasis Community Learning, and Ian Turner, a reading development consultant. Both guests are big advocates of using smart technology that can track and...

How teacher collaboration can boost climate education | Sponsored

November 01, 2021 14:00 - 34 minutes - 47.3 MB

In this podcast, sponsored by the British Council and coinciding with COP26, experts explain the importance of sharing best practice on climate change teaching and specifically why taking a holistic and outward-looking approach can bring teaching about climate change and sustainability to life. This bonus episode features Claire Mackay, an EAL (English as an additional language) teacher at St Patrick’s Primary School, in Glasgow, and a leader of international learning for Glasgow City Council...

Has online learning given Stem subjects a new lease of life? | Sponsored

October 18, 2021 17:30 - 40 minutes - 55.5 MB

In recent years STEM education has struggled to attract enough new teachers and has https://www.tes.com/news/more-black-teachers-needed-improve-stem-attainment (failed to appeal to a diverse range of students). But with the increased use of technology in schools, and the new found prominence of scientists and engineers brought about by the pandemic, could a career in STEM have taken on a new appeal? In this podcast two Stem specialists talk about why these subjects have previously struggled t...

How mental health training can help close attainment gap | Sponsored

October 11, 2021 15:15 - 41 minutes - 57.1 MB

In this podcast sponsored by Thrive, we discuss why mental health support in schools needs to be a top priority if the government wants to progress with ‘levelling up’. We take a close look at a school that has successfully embedded mental health in its provision, the Thomas Arnold Primary School. And in conjunction with the school’s acting headteacher Holly Pottle, we hear from clinical psychologist, author and DDP consultant and trainer Kim Golding, who has over 30 years’ experience workin...

GCSEs 2022: Podcast analysis special

October 01, 2021 16:00 - 54 minutes - 74.5 MB

Join Tes exam experts Grainne Hallahan and Catherine Lough alongside expert voices from the sector including Geoff Barton of ASCL, Alison Peacock of the Chartered College of Teaching, Laura McInerney of Teacher Tapp and AQA's Colin Hughes.

Zahawi in, Williamson out. So what is next for schools?

September 17, 2021 16:00 - 12 minutes - 17.5 MB

Listen as the Tes newsteam react to this week's major reshuffle and look ahead to what a government without Gavin Williamson or Nick Gibb will mean for schools.

How to build a better learner, with John Dunlosky

September 17, 2021 15:00 - 48 minutes - 67.3 MB

In this bonus episode, Tes senior editor Simon Lock meets Professor John Dunlosky to discuss his 2013 research ‘Strengthening the student toolbox’, to see how schools can best use the information today. The interview appears in print in the 17 September issue of https://www.tes.com/magazine (Tes Magazine). In the conversation, John mentions a piece of research entitled ‘https://eprints.soton.ac.uk/449677/ (The benefits of successive relearning on multiple learning outcomes)’, by Philip Higham...

What works when it comes to wellbeing? Part 2 – Jaime Smith

August 18, 2021 07:00 - 31 minutes - 43.9 MB

How can schools genuinely help support staff mental health and wellbeing? In the second of a two-part bonus series on wellbeing, Tes senior editor Simon Lock speaks to Jaime Smith, director of mental health and wellbeing in schools at the Anna Freud Centre, to find out how leaders can support and retain their staff come September. Jaime Smith will be speaking at the E-ACT Ideas Conference, ‘Mental health in schools - where next?’ in partnership with Tes on 7 October 2021. Find out more about ...

What works when it comes to wellbeing? | Part 1 - Professor Willem Kuyken

August 13, 2021 07:00 - 29 minutes - 40.3 MB

What really works when it comes to student mental health and wellbeing? In the first of a two-part bonus series on wellbeing, Tes senior editor Simon Lock speaks to Willem Kuyken, Oxford professor of mindfulness and psychological sciences, to find out what really works when it comes to student wellbeing. Professor Willem Kuyken will be speaking at the E-ACT Ideas Conference, ‘Mental health in schools - where next?’ in partnership with Tes on 7 October 2021. Find out more about this free even...

GCSE Results Expert Panel 2021

August 12, 2021 12:45 - 46 minutes - 63.3 MB

Listen to the Tes expert panel as we discuss the main headlines from today, including how results have reflected the attainment gap.

Tes Expert Analysis Podcast: 2021 A level Results

August 10, 2021 13:00 - 53 minutes - 72.8 MB

Join a team of education experts as they discuss inflation at the top grades, the challenges of restoring 2019 outcomes and what these results mean for equality between disadvantaged pupils and their peers.

Looking back on year of 'unprecedented disruption'

July 23, 2021 14:45 - 23 minutes - 32.1 MB

The Tes news team also discuss the teacher pay freeze, record absence rates last week and the future of Oak academy.

10 Questions with Lucy Kellaway

July 16, 2021 15:45 - 47 minutes - 65.7 MB

Lucy Kellaway, co-founder of Now Teach, speaks to Tes about her ideal staffroom, the teachers who inspired her and why teacher retention helps pupils.

Confusion over Covid rules in last week of term

July 16, 2021 15:15 - 23 minutes - 32.3 MB

In this week's Tes News Podcast: The Tes news team look at DfE Covid guidance for final week of the school year when bubbles will be relaxed

Teacher training, Covid safety and 2022 exams

July 09, 2021 15:45 - 29 minutes - 41 MB

Join the Tes team as we discuss controversial changes to teacher training, how schools will adapt to Covid safety changes and why the new Ofqual chief regulator isn't keen on changes to exam papers in 2022.

When will school bubble rules end?

July 02, 2021 15:15 - 23 minutes - 32.1 MB

The news team also discuss hard-hitting reports from the National Audit Office and Headteachers’ Roundtable

Rebates, pupil activism and 'stealth cut'

June 25, 2021 16:30 - 23 minutes - 32.5 MB

The Tes news team discusses the latest on exams, Ofsted's school activism warning, and the DfE cut hitting the poorest pupils

GCSE grading pressures, Ofsted and Covid testing

June 18, 2021 14:45 - 24 minutes - 33.9 MB

The Tes news team discuss the latest stories of the week, including how teachers are being put under pressure to change grades, the aftermath of Everyone's Invited as Ofsted appeared at the Education Select Committee, and how Covid testing trials in schools could prove a perilous 'gamble'

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