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641 episodes - English - Latest episode: 7 months ago - ★★★★ - 7 ratingsYour invite into education’s busiest newsroom. Join Tes reporters and news editors as we discuss the big school stories of the week and what they mean for teachers. We give you the inside track on our latest exclusives and prepare you for what’s ahead. Relevant, irreverent and occasionally slightly shambolic. Essential listening for anyone interested in schools.
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Podagogy - Season 9, Episode 1 - John Hattie takes on the Visible Learning critics
January 21, 2020 23:00 - 40 minutes - 37.1 MBJohn Hattie wrote one of the most famous books in education: Visible Learning. It was dubbed the 'holy grail' of teaching on its release, but has since attracted criticism. In this podcast, professor Hattie answers his critics, explains his view on education and pinpoints what he thinks will truly make teachers great. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Tes News: Sats, Ofsted and STRB
January 17, 2020 15:55 - 20 minutes - 18.6 MBSats malpractice, a rocky road for Ofsted in the year ahead, and concerns over headteacher pay See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Jane Larsson and child protection | Tes International
January 16, 2020 10:38 - 25 minutes - 23.1 MBTes head of content Ed Dorrell talks safeguarding and child protection with Jane Larsson, executive director of the Council of International schools and chair of the International Taskforce on Child Protection
Tes International podcast: Jane Larsson and child protection
January 16, 2020 09:38 - 25 minutes - 23.1 MBTes head of content Ed Dorrell talks safeguarding and child protection with Jane Larsson, executive director of the Council of International schools and chair of the International Taskforce on Child Protection See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Tes Scotland Podcast, Episode 5: John Swinney
January 15, 2020 18:10 - 1 hour - 57.6 MBEducation secretary and deputy first minister John Swinney talks about his most ‘magnificent’ teacher, why he joined the SNP as a schoolboy, what he does on his son’s parents’ night, why education is so different from his old finance brief, the criticism he regards as ‘total rubbish’, and the biggest successes and shortcomings of his time in the job. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
News - Ofsted, mental health and wellbeing
January 10, 2020 18:00 - 25 minutes - 23.6 MBThe latest edition of education’s favourite podcast See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
The Tes Behaviour Podcast - Episode 3 - how to use rewards right
January 08, 2020 18:45 - 37 minutes - 34 MBThere is more to rewarding students than simply handing out stickers. We hear from a behavioural psychologist and a foundation stage teacher about effective strategies See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Mark Leppard | Tes International
January 07, 2020 12:00 - 18 minutes - 17 MBWelcome to the first Tes International Podcast. Fortnightly, Tes head of content Ed Dorrell will interview a leading figure from the world of international education, exploring the challenges and joys of the burgeoning sector. First up is Mark Leppard, head of the British School Al Khubairat in Abu Dhabi, and chair of British Schools in the Middle East.
The Tes International Podcast - Mark Leppard
January 07, 2020 11:00 - 18 minutes - 17 MBWelcome to the first Tes International Podcast. Fortnightly, Tes head of content Ed Dorrell will interview a leading figure from the world of international education, exploring the challenges and joys of the burgeoning sector. First up is Mark Leppard, head of the British School Al Khubairat in Abu Dhabi, and chair of British Schools in the Middle East. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Tes Podcast: Christmas special 2019
December 20, 2019 00:00 - 21 minutes - 19.3 MBJoin the Tes editorial team as we look back on the top stories of 2019 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Mathematips - December - Dr Cathy Smith
December 18, 2019 18:45 - 43 minutes - 40.1 MBIn the latest Mathematips podcast, Lucy Rycroft-Smith meets Dr Cathy Smith to delve into the world of mathematical knowledge See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Tes Scotland Podcast, Episode 4: Chris Smith
December 18, 2019 01:00 - 1 hour - 69.7 MBFormer teacher of the year Chris Smith tells us about the quality every teacher needs, bombing in front of 600 pupils, the perfect class size, how everyone can succeed in maths, why more teachers should open up about their own mental health, and the false dichotomy between ‘traditional’ and ‘progressive’ education. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
How to maximise the impact of TAs (sponsored)
December 16, 2019 19:00 - 33 minutes - 31.1 MBTeaching assistants play a hugely important role in the classroom. But the extent of their impact depends on a number of factors. In this edition of the Tes podcast, we speak to Sally Franklin, senior teaching fellow at the University College London’s Institute of Education, and Kate Gowing, Senco at Westmeads Community Infant School in Kent. Franklin explains how the level of support given by TAs is fundamental to how their impact can vary, while Gowing explains how her school puts this in...
Leadership podcast: why we should love the research lead
December 16, 2019 18:55 - 43 minutes - 39.7 MBIn the latest Tes Leadership podcast, Rebecca Foster talks to Wellington College's Carl Hendrick about the importance of the research lead role See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Tes News: Election special
December 13, 2019 17:10 - 17 minutes - 16.2 MBJoin the Tes editorial team as we look at what last night’s election result could mean for schools and teachers. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Podagogy - Season 8, Episode 5 - Why peer learning is more effective than you think
December 11, 2019 00:00 - 34 minutes - 31.5 MBWhile some say it causes behaviour issues and wastes time, new research suggests peer learning can be one of the most effective tools in the classroom, claim two academics See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Tes News: Pisa, trusting teachers, and going part-time
December 06, 2019 17:00 - 17 minutes - 16.2 MBThe latest edition of education’s favourite podcast See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Podagogy: how important are A-level subject choices?
December 04, 2019 14:00 - 28 minutes - 39.3 MBResearcher Catherine Dilnot talks us through her work on the effect of A-level subject choices - and the magic of maths For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
Podagogy - Season 8, Espiode 4 -how important are A-level subject choices?
December 04, 2019 14:00 - 28 minutes - 26.2 MBResearcher Catherine Dilnot talks us through her work on the effect of A-level subject choices - and the magic of maths See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Tes News: emptying primary schools and no-notice Ofsted inspections
November 29, 2019 17:42 - 17 minutes - 15.9 MBJoin the Tes editorial team as we discuss the problem of declining numbers of primary pupils and how Ofsted inspections could get even tougher See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Podagogy - Season 8, Episode 3 - Can we really teach creativity, with professor Bill Lucas
November 27, 2019 00:00 - 47 minutes - 43.2 MBThe perception of creativity among some teachers is that it cannot be taught or assessed – or that is separate to knowledge – that’s all wrong, says Professor Bill Lucas. He explains why we can and should teach creativity, and explains the research that shows we can get better at being creative. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
News: The teacher vote, private schools and pisa
November 22, 2019 17:00 - 20 minutes - 18.3 MBJoin the Tes news team as we discuss topics including what the Labour manifesto means for schools (including private schools) and the results of the Tes survey showing how teachers will vote in the general election. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
FE: the AoC conference and WorldsSkills LIVE
November 22, 2019 15:41 - 17 minutes - 16.3 MBIn this week’s Tes FE podcast, Stephen Exley, Julia Belgutay and Kate Parker talk about the Association of Colleges' annual conference and WorldSkills LIVE which both took place earlier this week – including the FE commissioner's suggestion that college board chairs should be paid, the news recent insolvencies have seen interest rates on loans taken out by colleges rise, and what the Institute for Fiscal Studies' director makes of the recent general election pledges for FE. Tune in and enjoy ...
How to upgrade your teaching CV
November 21, 2019 14:00 - 19 minutes - 18.1 MBYou’ve checked the spelling, ditched Comic Sans, but what else can you do to make sure your CV really hits the high notes? In this special careers edition of the Tes Podcast, Grainne Hallahan speaks to Nick Soar, executive principal at St John's Wood and executive principal at Tottenham for the Harris Academy, about what he looks for in an application. Find more advice on how to advance your teaching career at https://www.tes.com/jobs/careers-advice (tes.com/jobs/careers-advice) See aca...
Tes Podagogy - Season 8, Episode 2 - Caren Gestetner ‘Even the best schools aren’t immune from gender bias’
November 20, 2019 11:30 - 34 minutes - 31.6 MBIn the latest episode, researcher Caren Gestetner explains how a new programme is setting out to remove harmful stereotypes from schools for good See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Tes Scotland Podcast, Episode 3: Maureen McKenna
November 20, 2019 11:30 - 1 hour - 55.9 MBGlasgow education director Maureen McKenna tells us why she didn’t like school, the best thing that ever happened to teaching in Scotland, why she rejects recent criticism of Scottish education – and the astonishing sexism she faced as a basketball referee. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Tes Podagogy - Caren Gestetner ‘Even the best schools aren’t immune from gender bias’
November 20, 2019 11:30 - 33 minutes - 46.6 MBIn the latest episode, researcher Caren Gestetner explains how a new programme is setting out to remove harmful stereotypes from schools for good For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
News podcast - Pay, PRUs and teaching without Ofsted
November 15, 2019 18:30 - 21 minutes - 19.7 MBWeekly news and analysis from the Tes news team See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Podagogy – Season 8, Episode 1 – how to teach handwriting with Jo Atkinson
November 13, 2019 13:00 - 45 minutes - 42 MB“There are so many stages that need to be gone through before a child is at a stage when they are ready to sit and write at a desk,” explains Jo Atkinson, research fellow in the school of psychology at Leeds University and lecturer in the school of applied health professionals at the University of Bradford. Speaking on the latest episode of Tes Podagogy, she explains in detail how complex a skill handwriting is and why the way EYFS professionals and primary teachers facilitate its developmen...
Maths podcast: Cognitive conflict and restructuring
November 10, 2019 18:45 - 41 minutes - 37.9 MBIn this episode, Lucy Rycroft-Smith talks to early years mathematics expert Dr Sue Gifford about overcoming contradictions and confusion See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
The Tes Podcast: Ofsted, funding and MFL revival plans
November 08, 2019 15:10 - 16 minutes - 15.6 MBThe latest edition of education's favourite policy podcast See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Behaviour podcast: TAs and behaviour
November 03, 2019 19:00 - 27 minutes - 25.6 MBGrainne Hallahan talks to Sally Franklin, senior teaching fellow from University College London Institute of Education, about making the most of another adult in the room See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
FE Podcast: General election promises, UTCs, and the Tes FE Awards
November 01, 2019 12:08 - 21 minutes - 20 MBIn this week’s Tes FE podcast, Stephen Exley, Julia Belgutay and Kate Parker look at what the Conservative, Labour and Liberal Democrats plans are for further education, the decline of University Technical Colleges, and 2020's Tes FE Awards See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
The challenges facing special schools (sponsored)
October 27, 2019 20:00 - 24 minutes - 22.9 MBSpecial education is going through a difficult time. For starters, the sector has been struggling with a lack of funding in recent years. At the same time, it’s been adapting to a new code of practice. And, as in the rest of the education sector, there are problems with recruitment and retention. But with no dedicated teacher training route for special education, there are additional questions as to whether staff are equipped to support children with such complex needs. The government has ...
News: Funding exclusive and what makes homework good
October 25, 2019 17:11 - 15 minutes - 14.2 MBJoin the Tes editoral team as we discuss our exclusive story into school funding problems, and the latest research into the benefits of homework. We also discuss the links between knife crime and school exclusions, and how school toilet policies can pose a health risk. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Leadership podcast: the challenge of curriculum planning
October 23, 2019 15:14 - 36 minutes - 33.1 MBIn the latest episode, Rebecca Foster talks to assistant head Ruth Ashbee about how to choose which knowledge to prioritise and why it’s important to accept you don’t know it all See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
News - 18 October - Middle leaders and teacher presenteeism
October 18, 2019 16:26 - 15 minutes - 14.5 MBThe latest edition of education's favourite policy podcast. Join the Tes editorial team as we discuss reasons why middle leaders don't wish to become heads, and why nearly half of teachers turn up for work when they're ill. We also talk about what happens when teachers are let off the leash in the classroom. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Tes FE podcast: Ofsted monitoring visits, FE commissioner reports and Colleges Week
October 17, 2019 15:32 - 14 minutes - 13 MBIn this week’s Tes FE podcast, the Tes FE team talk about an investigation into Ofsted monitoring visits of new apprenticeship providers, three new reports published by the FE commissioner, and the positivity in the sector thanks to annual Colleges Week. Tune in and enjoy. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Tes Scotland Podcast, Episode 2: Rowena Arshad
October 16, 2019 18:01 - 40 minutes - 37.1 MBJoin Henry Hepburn and Emma Seith as they talk to Professor Rowena Arshad about growing up in Malaysia, racism in education, why we must cast the net wider for teachers – and what schools can learn from Kung Fu Panda See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Podagogy - Season 7, Episode 6 - slang and standard English with Rob Drummond
October 16, 2019 00:00 - 41 minutes - 37.6 MBThere are a group of pupils in your school who are at a disadvantage you may have never considered. It impacts their access to the curriculum, their social interactions and their self-esteem. And the worst thing is, schools tend to make things worse, not better. These pupils are those who do not have a strong background in ‘standard English’ This is the view of Rob Drummond, reader in sociolinguistics a Manchester Metropolitan University, and head of youth language, at the Manchester Centre ...
Tackling the problem of hard-to-fill roles (sponsored)
October 13, 2019 19:00 - 26 minutes - 24.2 MBIt’s an inescapable truth that not all job vacancies were created equal. There will always be roles that will take more time or effort to fill. In this podcast, Grainne Hallahan looks at what leaders can do to recruit teachers in shortage areas. Her guests are Liz Cloke, head of secondary at Tenby International School in Malaysia, and Hannah Boydell, an HR administrator at Rendcomb College. The podcast was produced in association with smartMatch. smartMatch is Tes's team of dedicated recru...
Tes Podcast: Offrolling exclusive and farewell to Helen
October 11, 2019 15:37 - 17 minutes - 16 MBJoin the Tes editorial team as we discuss the document that lifted the lid on an academy trust's controversial ideas for boosting its Progress 8 scores. We also talk about big regional differences in allocations by DfE of extra funding for schools. And we bid a fond farewell to reporter Helen Ward and look back over a career of almost 20 years with Tes. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Podcast: The importance of arts and culture education (sponsored)
October 10, 2019 10:46 - 31 minutes - 29.2 MBGiving children the chance to engage in arts and culture-related activities - from attending the theatre to learning musical instruments and everything in between - can be highly rewarding for both pupils and teachers. It's not just about providing a bit of light relief from 'core' teaching, either, but about helping young people have the chance to develop new skills, gain new interests and broaden their understanding of the world, and potentially point them on a career path they might have ...
Podagogy - Season 7, Episode 5 - attachment-aware teaching with Professor Peter Fonagy
October 08, 2019 22:00 - 44 minutes - 40.7 MBTeachers are becoming ever-more comfortable talking about attachment when it comes to students who have experienced trauma, but attachment-aware practice should not just be used with the most vulnerable - every child would benefit, according to Professor Peter Fonagy. Speaking on this week's Podagogy podcast, the head of psychology and language sciences at University College London, explains that attachment is a fundamental part of successful teaching that needs more consideration See ac...
How to navigate the highs and lows of your NQT year (sponsored)
October 08, 2019 18:00 - 28 minutes - 26.1 MBGrainne Hallahan is joined by two leaders to discuss the highs and lows of their first years in teaching. Although both now experienced educators, both acknowledge the struggles they faced in their first year. Douglas Wise, assistant principal at the Duston School in Northampton, talks about the Dunning-Kruger effect. Jo Facer, headteacher of Ark School in Soane, explains why experiencing other schools can help broaden your understanding of teaching. This podcast was produced in associati...
News - 3 October - Tories v Labour on Ofsted
October 04, 2019 12:13 - 19 minutes - 18.1 MBIn the latest episode of education's favourite podcast: how plans to abolish Ofsted could bring election misery for Labour, and how artificial intelligence could replace GCSEs. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Tes FE podcast
October 04, 2019 07:00 - 17 minutes - 16.4 MBTes columnist Sarah Simons is joined by Marie Greenhalgh, head of post-16 and lead for special education needs and disability at Inclusion Hampshire. They discuss teaching post-16 learners with SEND – at Greenhalgh's college, she ditched the usual subjects in favour of skills that young people might find useful as they transition to adulthood. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Podagogy - Season 7, Episode 4 - Why we need to level up our understanding of video games, with Dr Peter Etchells
October 02, 2019 13:00 - 39 minutes - 36.5 MBGaming has a bad reputation, with accusations ranging from warping young minds to inspiring mass shootings, but the data doesn’t back these ideas up, says Dr Peter Etchells See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
News - 26 September - Sats results, Ofsted, Labour and GCSEs
September 27, 2019 03:00 - 16 minutes - 15.3 MBIn the latest edition of education's favourite podcast, the Tes team looks at Sats and phonics test results, Labour policy on education, the new Ofsted framework and an exam board's higher-than average grades in English Language See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Tes Scotland Podcast: Welcome to the Tes Scotland Podcast
September 26, 2019 14:11 - 23 minutes - 21.4 MBHenry Hepburn and Emma Seith talk about their most memorable stories for Tess, their favourite fictional teachers and what’s on the horizon for Scottish education in the next year. “Seize the day!” See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.