Authenticity is a series of choices.

One of the main causes of emotional rest deficit is wearing a "mask", acting how we think we need to in order to fit in/be successful/be liked.

This is a major issue for teachers and school leaders.

Join host Famida Choudhary as she explores the evolving expectations placed on teachers today and the often unseen cognitive and emotional load they carry. Drawing on research, real classroom stories, and practical strategies, the show reflects on how educators can respond sustainably—by simplifying practice, protecting professional wellbeing, and focusing on what truly matters for learning. A thoughtful and supportive conversation for teachers navigating the realities of modern education.

Darren is joined by maths teacher and Director of Learning Neil Barton to discuss why Darren is so vehemently anti-AI and what the research has to say about AI tools in the classroom.

What happens when AI isn’t a pilot or a policy, but something thousands of teachers and students are expected to use well? Matt is joined by Richard Human, Head of AI for a global network of schools, to talk about AI in the global classroom. We’ll look at what it really takes to support and upskill thousands of staff and students in AI across different countries and school systems. What scales, what quickly falls apart, and what schools learn when AI becomes part of everyday classroom practice rather than a strategic ambition.

Carl chats to experienced school governor, Professor David Price, about why school governance matters and what constitutes good governance and bad governance is our schools today.

Are rewards and sanctions helping young people thrive, or holding them back? In this show, Tim is joined by behaviour specialist Andy Baker to challenge how we think about discipline in schools. Drawing on nearly two decades of experience across education, care, and foster settings, Andy unpacks why behaviour is communication, what empathetic approaches look like in practice, and how a shift in mindset can transform outcomes for students and teachers alike.

This show explores how inclusive pedagogy, curriculum design, digital accessibility, and institutional culture can create more equitable learning environments across higher education. We move beyond compliance to discuss practical strategies for embedding accessibility into everyday teaching and learning, informed by lived experience and sector-wide insight. Our guests are Dr Sambhavi Chandrashekar, Chair of the Global Leadership Council at the International Association of Accessibility Professionals, and an internationally recognised advocate for inclusive learning technologies.

The global teacher shortage. Why is it happening? What are the consequences? What keeps teachers in the profession? With input from guests Shrouk Anany, Alicia Lara, Alejandra Lucía, and Ashish Sharma.