Episodes

  • Writing, Play and the Machine: The Saturday Breakfast Show with Darren Lester
    Feb 7 2026

    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.

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    1 hr and 33 mins
  • AI in the Global Classroom: The Twilight Show with Matthew Wemyss
    Feb 6 2026

    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.

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    1 hr and 1 min
  • Why Governance Matters (Even if you're not a governor)
    Feb 6 2026

    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.

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    1 hr and 6 mins
  • Authenticity - why being yourself is good for you: The Twilight Show with Maxine
    Jun 30 2023

    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.

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    1 hr and 7 mins
  • Rethinking Discipline - Helping Young People Thrive: The Late Show with Tim Smale
    Feb 5 2026

    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.

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    1 hr and 30 mins
  • Teaching and Learning Without Barriers - Accessibility and disability in higher education: The Twilight Show with Timea Kadar
    Feb 5 2026

    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.

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    1 hr and 2 mins
  • The Global Teacher Shortage: The Late Late Show with Graham Stanley
    Feb 5 2026

    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.

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    1 hr and 8 mins
  • Ofsted consultants, social media bans and rules vs relationships - What is the next educational spat?: The Twilight Show with Tony Harwood
    Feb 4 2026

    On the Twilight Show, host Tony and guests Yannick Berland and Zoe Enser discuss current issues facing schools: the new Ofsted framework and how it accounts for context, the debate over a social media ban for under-16s, and the role of Ofsted-style consultants. They examine the balance between relationships and classroom management, trust intervention, and the high-stakes nature of inspections, sharing practical reflections from inside schools.

    The conversation highlights tensions between accountability and context, concerns about student wellbeing and technology, and the challenges leaders face when choosing external advice. The episode invites teachers to contribute their experiences and join future discussions.

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    1 hr and 10 mins