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Loose EndsSimon Armitage, Paula Hawkins, Ria Lina, Bill Ryder Jones, Stuart MaconieLoose Ends is the guest of Durham Brass Festival this week, providing flugelhorns, euphoniums and an enthusiastic audience at the newly refurbished 110 year old Redhills Miners Hall, once known as "the Pitman's Parliament". Far from brassed off to be with him is the poet laureate Simon Armitage who finds exactly the right words to describe the magic of brass music but then admits to never having won a game of Cluedo. Perhaps unsurprisingly the thriller writer Paula Hawkins tells us she was something of a Cluedo ace in her youth but these days sticks to reconnoitring ideas for places...2025-07-1934 min
Gibraltar TodayNew Commissioner, Opposition on Budget, NASUWT, Mental Health Hub, Youth Summit, Summer SportsCommander Owain Richards has been sworn in as Commissioner of the Royal Gibraltar Police in a ceremony at the convent today. Cdr Richards is the first Commissioner to be appointed from outside Gibraltar since Alan Castree in 1997. He brings with him nearly three decades of policing experience, having served in both Dyfed-Powys Police in Wales and in London's Metropolitan Police Service. Our News Editor Christine Vasquez was at the swearing in ceremony.After speaking to the Chief Minister about his Budget Speech yesterday, we asked Leader of the Opposition Keith Azopardi for his reaction, particularly with th...2025-07-0136 min
They Behave For MeWhat have the unions ever done for us?In this episode, Amy and Adam are joined by Neil Butler. Neil has dedicated his life to teachers' workload and conditions as a veteran activist for the NASUWT. Tune in for a discussion that spans half a century of union activism and changes in the professionalism and standards in schools 2025-06-2049 min
requires improvement040// NEU Annual Conference 2025: Books and/or bombs? The answer may surprise you!On this episode of Requires Improvement we host a roundup of the highlights of NEU Annual Conference 2025, discussing motions for national postal ballot on teacher pay, support staff, amalgamation with NASUWT, Ukraine, Palestine, Disarming Education. Hosted by Lee and joined by Steven, Charlie and Nik.
Recorded on 9th May 2025 - Bridget released the STRB report on 22nd May 2025!
Links:
https://www.mishcon.com/news/mishcon-de-reya-secures-consent-order-for-nasuwt-to-reopen-general-secretary-nominations
https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2025/may/27/uk-teaching-union-leadership-election-challenger-emerges-matt-wrack-neil-butler
Previous Episode on School Elections: https://soundcloud.com/user-889935108/037-assessing-our-new-slt-overlords?si=17d20f4791ee43f3a652a8f304ecfe04&utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social...2025-05-291h 28
The Daily School Leaders BriefingOfsted Rethink Possible Amid Pressure, Tougher Terms Urged for MAT BailoutsWelcome to The Daily School Leaders Briefing. Today's essential update for UK school leaders covers a potential significant shift in Ofsted's timeline for new inspections and a call from a former academies minister for stricter conditions on financial bailouts for academy trusts.Key Briefings Inside:1. Ofsted May Postpone Roll-out of New School Inspections Until 2026: We explore reports suggesting Ofsted is considering delaying the introduction of its new inspection framework, featuring controversial report cards and a five-point grading scale, until January 2026, instead of the planned November 2025 launch. Understand the context: this follows significant backlash from the...2025-05-1209 min
Solidarity & More742 — Tax the rich | Trump speeds power grab | Trans rights: defy the "guidance" | MoreSolidarity 742, 7 May 2025. Articles:
NASUWT General Secretary: an appointment masquerading as an election
Against tariff wars, workers’ unity
"Scientifically illiterate ruling", say doctors
The benefits of Brexit?
Scrap the benefit cuts!
Ukraine signs minerals deal with the US
Students join university cuts fight
Defy the EHRC non-guidance!
Unions move to defend trans members
Solidarity? No, you’re just a proxy
The dogs that didn’t bark
Unions are central to eco-policy
Schools and the “guidance” documents
Trump speeds power-grab
Different roads to autocracy
May Day in the USA
Israel goes for “conquer” and “hold”
Reform wins are a warning
Workers’ Liberty debates the year ahe...2025-05-092h 32The Daily School Leaders BriefingPay Increases, a £800m Funding Gap and a Union Election Twist...Welcome to The Daily School Leaders Briefing for Tuesday, April 29th, 2025. Today's essential update for UK school leaders covers stark financial warnings about unfunded pay rises and an unexpected development in the NASUWT teaching union's leadership election. Key Briefings Inside:1. £800 Million School Funding Gap Warning Amid Pay Rise Speculation: We report on alarming analysis from the Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS) projecting an £800 million shortfall between school funding increases and rising costs this year, should potential teacher (~4%) and support staff (3.2%) pay rises be approved without additional government funding. Understand the context: the go...2025-04-2810 minThe Daily School Leaders BriefingOfsted Signals Report Card Changes, Wrack Takes NASUWT HelmWelcome to The Daily School Leaders Briefing for Tuesday, April 22nd, 2025. Today's essential update for UK school leaders covers a significant development regarding Ofsted's controversial inspection reforms and confirms new leadership at the NASUWT teaching union.Key Briefings Inside:Ofsted Signals Rethink on Inspection Report Card Proposals: We report on Ofsted acknowledging for the first time that its proposed new inspection report card grading approach needs "simplifying" and that revisions are being considered. This follows strong criticism highlighted in an "Alternative Big Consultation" by former inspectors, where 90% of respondents rejected the planned five-point scale across 11...2025-04-2209 minThe Daily School Leaders BriefingNASUWT Pay Strike Threat & Abuse ConcernsWelcome to The Daily School Leaders Briefing for Saturday, April 19th, 2025. Today's essential update for UK school leaders focuses on significant developments from the NASUWT teaching union's annual conference, covering potential industrial action over pay and concerning findings on pupil behaviour.Key Briefings Inside:NASUWT Threatens Strike Ballot Over Pay and Funding: We report on outgoing NASUWT General Secretary Dr Patrick Roach's statement confirming the union would ballot members for industrial action if the government ignores a potential School Teachers' Review Body (STRB) recommendation for a pay rise above the DfE's initial 2.8% proposal. Learn about...2025-04-1911 minThe Daily School Leaders BriefingPupil Violence Surge & Gender Law ClarityWelcome to The Daily School Leaders Briefing for Friday, April 18th, 2025. Today's essential update for UK school leaders covers alarming new data on pupil violence against staff and the significant implications of the recent Supreme Court ruling on the legal definition of "woman".Key Briefings Inside:Shocking Rise in Pupil Violence Against Teachers (NASUWT Survey): We report on disturbing findings from a NASUWT teaching union survey revealing that 2 in 5 teachers experienced physical abuse or violence from pupils in the past year. Explore the specific data on being hit, punched, kicked, or spat at, and the...2025-04-1809 minThe Daily School Leaders BriefingStress Levels Soar and No Teacher Pensions!?In this briefing:Teacher Stress & Workload Crisis (NEU Research): We unpack the alarming findings from a recent NEU teaching union survey highlighting pervasive stress within the profession. Discover the data showing nearly two-thirds of teachers frequently stressed, linked directly to excessive working hours that often exceed directed time. Explore the reported impact on teachers' personal lives, wellbeing, and ability to switch off, alongside connections drawn in the report to increased staff sickness, turnover, and doubling-up of responsibilities. Hear the perspective of NEU General Secretary Daniel Kebede on the "immense toll" and the union's calls for change, contrasted...2025-04-1414 min
Woman's HourExtremism in schools, Julie Bindel, The Great GatsbyHundreds of children were caught up in riots with well over 100 arrested and a number charged last summer after the murder of three children in Southport. Since then far right extremism and racism in schools has intensified - an everyday experience in primary and secondary schools, according to the teachers union, the NASUWT. The top priority at their annual conference next week is a motion on behaviour and school safety with the agenda citing problems caused by the Southport riots. Patrick Roach, General Secretary of the NASUWT joins Nuala McGovern.Frances Mayli McCann stars as Daisy Buchanan...2025-04-1456 min
New In EventsDemocratization of Content: Making events more inclusive for allAlistair Turner, author of the IBTM Trends Report and Sammy Connell, head of the conferences and events team at NASUWT - The Teachers’ Union join Shonali in the podcast booth at IBTM World 2024. Alistair provides a positive outlook on the current state of play of the events industry and introduces a new concept - the democratization of content. It's a trend that's seeing planners find new ways to bring their event agendas to wider audiences through innovation and new ideas. Sammy backs-up the democratization of content trend by telling Shonali how NASUWT features creches at al...2025-04-1027 min
A Better Deal For Scotland’s TeachersProf Glasier on Women's HealthIn our ninth episode, NASUWT Policy Official Tara Lillis speaks to Professor Anna Glasier, the Women's Health Champion, about the national women's health plan, remaining stigma around women's health, the role of education and how we can collectively work to create strategic change.
NASUWT Code of Conduct:
The NASUWT is committed to ensuring that all members, representatives, staff, visitors, contractors and other third parties behave in a courteous manner at all times when engaged in work for or on behalf of the Union. Aggressive, offensive, intimidatory, disrespectful or other unacceptable behaviour will not be tolerated.2025-04-0119 min
Solidarity & More738 — Rally labour movement against Starmer: Stop the cuts. Don't cut us, tax the rich! | MoreSolidarity 738, 26 March 2025. Articles:
Coup in the USA
Tax top wealth, stop the cuts!
A movement not a moment
Restore ceasefire! Peace!
Dumbing down America for dictatorship
The Maga takeover in microcosm
Defending Duterte... and Chinese “democracy”
Israel has had enough of Netanyahu
Women’s TUC backs decriminalisation
Free Mahrang Baloch! Free Balochistan!
Draft constitution will not subdue fears in Syria
Beyond EVs to eco-aware transport
Street protests defy Turkey’s clampdown
Like People’s Assembly, but not quite
Fear and loathing in the Trump regime
Scrap 50% rule now
The cruelty of shrivelled souls
Debate: Against cuts and against trashing Ukraine
Lambeth ba...2025-03-292h 40
The Breakdown®The Breakdown - 22nd February 2025 The Breakdown - 22nd February 2025 - Presented by John Murphy:Fontaines DC - 'It’s Amazing To Be Young'Brian D’Addario - 'Till The Morning'John Glacier - 'Dancing In The Rain' Youth Lagoon - 'Gumshoe (Dracula From Arkansas)'Perfume Genius - 'No Front Teeth' (feat. Aldous Harding)Jensen McRae - Praying For Your DownfallTreble 7:Mamalarky - '#1 Best Of All Time'Royel Otis - 'Oily Heart'Selena Gomez - 'Call...2025-02-251h 58
Raise Your Vibes PodcastWhy it's best being part of a Trade Union now, more than ever.Send us a textThis was a video podcast which I had recorded previously and felt it was important to have it as a digital podcast.With the Global impact of Covid 19 many people are finding themselves, lost torn, betrayed, confused and angry by the government or the political system around them. Now is the time to join a Trade Union if you aren't a part of one because they are they to help and support you into having a voice. This is my personal story of how the NASUWT in the UK helped me...2025-02-1535 minA Better Deal For Scotland’s TeachersRoz Foyer on Building Scottish Trade UnionismIn our eighth episode, NASUWT National Official Mike Corbett speaks to Roz Foyer the General Secretary of The Scottish Trade Union Congress about the pandemic, the far right, education and how to build Scottish trade union.
NASUWT Code of Conduct:
The NASUWT is committed to ensuring that all members, representatives, staff, visitors, contractors and other third parties behave in a courteous manner at all times when engaged in work for or on behalf of the Union. Aggressive, offensive, intimidatory, disrespectful or other unacceptable behaviour will not be tolerated.
2025-01-1029 min
Listen! With Frank Mitchell5187: LISTEN¦ Will Fine Gael or the budget airline he leads feel the impact of Ryanair boss Michael O'Leary's comment on teachers, at an event this weekend? Frank spoke to teaching union rep Justin McCamphill from the NASUWTWill Fine Gael or the budget airline he leads feel the impact of Ryanair boss Michael O'Leary's comment on teachers, at an event this weekend? Frank spoke to teaching union rep Justin McCamphill from the NASUWT Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-11-1110 minWoman's HourWeekend Woman’s Hour: Dr Hilary Cass, Meera Syal & Tanika Gupta, SEND teacher training, Sophie Kinsella, ContraceptionDr Hilary Cass, now Baroness Cass, led a four year review into children’s gender identity services in England. Her final report concluded that children had been let down by a lack of research and "remarkably weak" evidence on medical interventions, and called for gender services for young people to match the standards of other NHS care. In an exclusive interview Nuala McGovern gets Dr Hilary Cass’s reflections six months on from releasing her landmark report.A Tupperware of Ashes is a play which follows an ambitious Michelin-Star chef, Queenie, played by Meera Syal. It's a fami...2024-10-1653 minWoman's HourSharon D Clarke, SEND teacher training, Black nurses in historySharon D Clarke is a triple Olivier award-winning actress currently starring in two separate TV series: My Loverman on BBC One and Ellis on Channel 5. In November she’s playing the role of Lady Bracknell in The Importance of Being Earnest at the Lyttelton Theatre in London. Sharon joins Krupa Padhy to talk about her new roles and what black representation on stage and screen means to her.Mums say that the UK’s system for children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) is broken. An opinion poll from Opinium commissioned by Woman's Hour for a prog...2024-10-1157 minA Better Deal For Scotland’s TeachersDarren Northcott on The UNCRCIn our seventh episode, NASUWT National Official Mike Corbett speaks to Darren Northcott the NASUWT National Official for Education about the UNCRC. They delve into all aspects of it from the basics to the implications for behaviour management.
NASUWT Code of Conduct:
The NASUWT is committed to ensuring that all members, representatives, staff, visitors, contractors and other third parties behave in a courteous manner at all times when engaged in work for or on behalf of the Union. Aggressive, offensive, intimidatory, disrespectful or other unacceptable behaviour will not be tolerated.
2024-09-2329 min
NSPCC Learning PodcastTeaching sex and relationships education with Talk RelationshipsSafe and effective sex and relationships education (SRE) plays a vital role in preventing abuse. However, teaching SRE can be challenging. According to a 2022 NASUWT and NSPCC survey, 46% of teachers say they don’t feel confident teaching sex and relationships education.
In this podcast episode, actor and Childline ambassador Natalie Dormer is joined by two teachers to talk about what it's like to teach sex and relationships in secondary schools. They discuss the challenges teachers may face when teaching SRE, as well as practical solutions to these problems.
You can read this episode’s transcript on the...2024-09-0934 minGibraltar TodayTeacher’s Union Action, GFA Friendly, Queen’s Cinema Site, Spanish WorkersThe Teachers Union, NASUWT, says it is in dispute with the Government over what it considers to be worsening pupil behaviour at Westside School, and claims to have secured a mandate for industrial action. The Government however says it remains engaged with union representatives on the concerns they have raised, and is working actively to resolve all matters. Our reporter Jonathan Sacramento has been following the story.Jose Mari Ruiz had just returned from a press conference held by the GFA ahead of their friendly against Andorra tomorrow. They spoke about the importance of finally bringing i...2024-09-0336 min
The StandardOfsted one-word grading scrapped, now what?It’s been announced that the one and two-word Ofsted ratings for schools will be scrapped with immediate effect. The Government said the change, which follows the suicide of head teacher Ruth Perry in 2023, was needed to reduce the high stakes for schools and give parents a better picture.Darren Northcott, National Official for Education at NASUWT, gives his reaction and discusses whether the changes go far enough. In part two, the Standard’s culture writer, Vicky Jessop, joins us to discuss why Oasis fans across the country have been left f...2024-09-0214 minA Better Deal For Scotland’s TeachersLeanne McGuire on Education CutsIn our sixth episode, NASUWT National Official Mike Corbett speaks Leanne McGuire the chair of the Glasgow City Parents Group on the back of their successful march against education cuts.
NASUWT Code of Conduct:
The NASUWT is committed to ensuring that all members, representatives, staff, visitors, contractors and other third parties behave in a courteous manner at all times when engaged in work for or on behalf of the Union. Aggressive, offensive, intimidatory, disrespectful or other unacceptable behaviour will not be tolerated.
2024-07-2628 minA Better Deal For Scotland’s TeachersJordan Daly on LGBT Inclusive EducationIn our fifth episode, NASUWT Policy Official Tara Lillis speaks to Scottish campaigner and co founder of the Time For Inclusive Education (TIE) charity.
NASUWT Code of Conduct:
The NASUWT is committed to ensuring that all members, representatives, staff, visitors, contractors and other third parties behave in a courteous manner at all times when engaged in work for or on behalf of the Union. Aggressive, offensive, intimidatory, disrespectful or other unacceptable behaviour will not be tolerated.
2024-05-2041 min
Psychology in the ClassroomSupporting Teacher Wellbeing with Dr Charl EmmersonDr Charl Emmerson is an Organisational Psychologist who has worked in schools and researches wellbeing in schools. In this interview we are discussing teacher wellbeing at both an individual level and an organisational level. WIth top tips of teachers and leadership on creating a supportive culture. In addition we discuss how SEND impacts teacher wellbeing Key papers/links: NASUWT study findings on pupil behaviour: https://edexec.co.uk/verbal-and-physical-pupil-abuse-skyrockets-in-the-past-year-says-nasuwt-report/ Importance of teacher-pupil relationship: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10648-011-9170-y Pupil wellbeing - teacher wellbeing: https://www.sueroffey.com/wp-c...2024-05-0835 min
The Unteachables Podcast#59: Struggle with boundaries as a teacher? This one sentence will change absolutely everything about how you see them, and hold them.Struggle with boundaries as a teacher?Safe to say you're not alone on that one.These stats are scary:(NASUWT survey Nov 2023)87% of teachers say their workload has increased in the past year.Teachers are working 54 hours a week on average (you just know some are working 40, and some are working 70!!)83% of teachers believe their job has adversely affected their mental health over the past yearSo why don't we just say no more? Push back?Say that we simply won't work on the weekend because we have a...2024-04-2314 minWoman's HourBiba exhibition, Pupil behaviour, Australian politician Georgie Purcell, Breaking the cycleNearly one in five teachers working in England has been hit by a pupil, according to a new BBC commissioned survey of 9,000 teachers. The survey, gathered between February and March this year, also found that 15% of secondary school teachers say they have experienced sexual harassment from a pupil when working at a school. The teacher workforce is predominantly female, 76% of teachers are women. Nuala McGovern is joined by Dr Patrick Roach, General Secretary of teacher’s union NASUWT.
It’s 60 years since the first Biba shop opened and the Fashion and Textile Museum in London have just opened a new...2024-03-2857 min
Teachers Talk RadioWhy has there been a decline in student behaviour in schools?: The Late Show with Tom RogersTom Rogers is joined by a range of guests to discuss the key reasons for the decline in behaviour in schools. This show was driven by the evidence base around this - including surveys by the UK Government, NASUWT, Teacher Tapp and more that all cite increased levels of poor behaviour in schools. Amongst the reasons discussed are; Social Media, Phones, Parenting, Lack of support from parents, entitlement, lack of SEND support, curriculum, mental health crisis, increase in trauma, super strict schools, covid, lack of special schools and lower societal expectations. Guest callers include Katie Waissel, Adam Woodward, James...2024-03-121h 36
MrCVMy FIRST TEACHER CONFERENCE 2 Years after the PANDEMIC @NASUWTWebsite #conference #vlog #teacher#fypJoin this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCS66FTLiAOPqOwztChapH4Q/join
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This was my first conference since the pandemic and before the pandemic, I used to go quite often. I have been with the NASUWT since the start of my teacher career, and I can definitely recommend them.
It is good to be part of a union as a teacher or if you're professional as you...2024-03-0214 minA Better Deal For Scotland’s TeachersPam Duncan-Glancy on the Current Challenges in Scottish Education.In our fourth episode, NASUWT National Official Mike Corbett speaks to Shadow Cabinet Secretary for Education and Skills and MSP for Glasgow Pam Duncan-Glancy.
NASUWT Code of Conduct:
The NASUWT is committed to ensuring that all members, representatives, staff, visitors, contractors and other third parties behave in a courteous manner at all times when engaged in work for or on behalf of the Union. Aggressive, offensive, intimidatory, disrespectful or other unacceptable behaviour will not be tolerated.
2024-02-1629 minA Better Deal For Scotland’s TeachersMike Corbett on The NASUWT Scotland in 2024In our second episode, NASUWT Scotland Organiser speaks to NASUWT National Official and former classroom teacher Mike Corbett on the plans for the year ahead for the NASUWT in Scotland.
NASUWT Code of Conduct:
The NASUWT is committed to ensuring that all members, representatives, staff, visitors, contractors and other third parties behave in a courteous manner at all times when engaged in work for or on behalf of the Union. Aggressive, offensive, intimidatory, disrespectful or other unacceptable behaviour will not be tolerated.
2024-01-3127 min
HEP TalksThe Education Brief: 9 December 2023The Education Brief: Saturday 9 December 2023 - Top stories include:
An Ofsted inspection was found to have significantly contributed to the tragic death of headteacher Ruth Perry.
The UK government won't confirm a deadline for addressing the RAAC crisis in schools until the new year.
Exam board OCR is set to launch the first GCSE to be assessed solely on screen in 2025.
NASUWT accused the Education Secretary of deliberately frustrating the teacher pay process for next year.
This week’s deep dive:
England’s PISA 2022 results
We’ll...2023-12-0911 min
Unlearn Something17. Supply Teachers: Balancing Rights, Responsibilities and PayHello!Welcome back to the next episode the Unlearn Something podcast - thanks for being here!This week we discuss the tough job of supply teaching in today's school climate. We cover some of the pay options, what supply teachers are entitled to in terms of holiday pay and daily rates, along with the good and the not so good of having more flexibility as a Supply Teacher in schools. Show NotesNASUWT Supply Teacher / Agency Worker advice: https://www.nasuwt.org.uk/advice/supply-teacher/agency-workers-regulations.htmlNEU Supply Teachers: Agency w...2023-12-031h 03A Better Deal For Scotland’s TeachersSara Medel Jiménez on Anti-Racism and Trade UnionismIn our second episode, NASUWT Scotland Policy Official Tara Lillis speaks to NASUWT activist and classroom teacher Sara Medel Jiménez. She is also a member of the Scottish Trades Union Congress Black Workers Committee.
NASUWT Code of Conduct:
The NASUWT is committed to ensuring that all members, representatives, staff, visitors, contractors and other third parties behave in a courteous manner at all times when engaged in work for or on behalf of the Union. Aggressive, offensive, intimidatory, disrespectful or other unacceptable behaviour will not be tolerated.
2023-12-0133 minTeachers Talk RadioTTR Special: Darren Northcott, National education officer for NASUWT on behaviour, exclusions, pay and the future of teachingTom Rogers interviews Darren Northcott from the NASUWT teaching union and asks him about the criticism of NASUWT during the recent pay dispute, how NASUWT is trying to help members on the issue of behaviour and particularly teacher abuse and the future of the profession and how the union aims to help teachers stay in teaching.
2023-11-0756 min
A Better Deal For Scotland’s TeachersTom Bennett on Behaviour ManagementIn our first episode, NASUWT National Official Mike Corbett speaks to behaviour management specialist Tom Bennett. Tom was a teacher in the East End of London for thirteen years. Currently he is the Director and founder of researchED, an Independent Behaviour Advisor to the Department for Education and recently chaired their Behaviour Management Group.
NASUWT Code of Conduct:
The NASUWT is committed to ensuring that all members, representatives, staff, visitors, contractors and other third parties behave in a courteous manner at all times when engaged in work for or on behalf of the Unio...2023-10-0624 minTeachers Talk RadioSupporting teachers who are victims of abuse and assault: The Late Show with Tom RogersTom is joined by NASUWT executive member Wendy Exton - she has been a victim of assault in schools and shares her story. Wendy has since been diagnosed with PTSD and now works supply teaching. Other guests call in to share their experiences. Alistair from Edapt is on hand to offer key legal and statutory advice to all teachers and leaders who are considering responses to assault in the classroom. And here's something special for Teachers Talk Radio listeners during September. Use the codes 'TTRANNUAL' or 'TTRMONTHLY,' and you'll receive a 10% discount on a subscription. With Edapt, you...2023-09-181h 37
The Rundown by PoliticsHomeHow many education secretaries?Chair of the education select committee and Conservative MP Robin Walker, general secretary of teaching union the NASUWT Dr Patrick Roach and co-founder of teacher survey app Teacher Tapp Laura McInerney join PoliticsHome’s Alain Tolhurst to discuss the impact of a revolving door of education secretaries, and questions about performance of the Department for Education.
Presented by Alain Tolhurst, produced by Nick Hilton for Podot, edited by Laura Silver
2023-09-1530 minMrCVMy FIRST TEACHER CONFERENCE 2 Years after the PANDEMIC @NASUWTWebsite #conference #vlog #teacherIf you like what I am doing, support me on patreon and help me to continue to focus on building more content.
https://www.patreon.com/mrcv
This was my first conference since the pandemic and before the pandemic, I used to go quite often. I have been with the NASUWT since the start of my teacher career, and I can definitely recommend them.
It is good to be part of a union as a teacher or if you're professional as you get to meet other teachers or professionals in your field.
I hope you enjoy this video and...2023-08-1014 minHEP TalksThe Education Brief: 17 July 2023Keeping you up to date with what is happening in education.
Top stories include:
Members of the NASUWT teaching union in England have voted in favour of industrial action
The proportion of key stage 2 pupils reaching the expected standard in all three areas of reading, writing and maths is unchanged from last year, showing no recovery to pre-Covid levels.
The government has accepted a recommendation of a 6.5% oat ruse for teachers, but will only provide extra funding for 3%.
Fewer than one in five governors believe their...2023-07-1715 min
Gibraltar TodayFinancial intelligence, pensioners' conventionThe Financial Intelligence Unit processed 3,503 reports in 2022 after receiving 3,942 the previous year. Over the past 2 years, the vast majority of reports on suspicious activity came from gaming – around 83%. 11% came from DLT providers in 2021, this went down to 8% in 2022. Money laundering was the most common suspected criminality (85% in 2022) followed by fraud (10% in 2022). Jonathan Scott spoke to the GFIU Director Edgar Lopez.The Joint Pensioners' Convention of Gibraltar was formed with the aim of helping to improve the lives of pensioners in the community. It's comprised of four groups - the Senior Citizen's Association, Unite the Union, the NA...2023-05-2218 minHEP TalksThe Brief: 17 April 2023Monday 17th April 2023 - Top stories include:
NASUWT will re-ballot teachers for strikes after members voted to reject the government’s pay offer.
The EEF will be evaluating the impact of Sadiq Khan’s £130 million emergency FSM scheme.
Many schools remain unsure about how to implement a key government pledge that all schools provide a 32.5-hour minimum school week.
This week’s deep dive:
WalkThrus - explained!
We’ll also tell you what’s happening at HEP this week and what we’ve been watching, listening to, and reading!2023-04-1712 min
Academy of IdeasShould teachers strike during an education crisis?Recording of the Academy of Ideas Education Forum discussion at Accent Study Centre, London on 28 February 2023
INTRODUCTION
Following the recent announcement of industrial action by teachers, a Spectator column asked ‘Should teachers really go on strike?’. It argued that teachers are not nearly as enthusiastic about strike action as union leaders claim. While 53% of NEU members in England voted in the ballot, less than 50% of NASUWT members did, meaning the NASUWT ballot failed to meet the legal threshold to strike.
So how widespread is support for the strikes among educators and public, and does publ...2023-03-061h 15
Academy of IdeasShould teachers strike during an education crisis?Recording of the Academy of Ideas Education Forum discussion at Accent Study Centre, London on 28 February 2023
INTRODUCTION
Following the recent announcement of industrial action by teachers, a Spectator column asked ‘Should teachers really go on strike?’. It argued that teachers are not nearly as enthusiastic about strike action as union leaders claim. While 53% of NEU members in England voted in the ballot, less than 50% of NASUWT members did, meaning the NASUWT ballot failed to meet the legal threshold to strike.
So how widespread is support for the strikes among educators and public, and does public support matter? Some who have trad...2023-03-061h 15
Socialist Think Tank PodcastsJeremy Corbyn and Heather Wood join us for Socialist Night Live 21 - Durham Miners' GalaFor the second year running, the biggest socialist gathering in Europe will not be going ahead. So we will bring you a little of the Miners' Gala feel with messages from trade unionists, brass bands and political speeches! It's not the Gala, but it's the next best thing!
Jeremy Corbyn MP, former Labour Leader
Heather Wood
Alan Mardghum (Durham Miners' Association)
Mary Foy MP
Dan Draper (Director of the Big Meeting)
Ken Loach (2 time Palme D'Or winning Director)
Lynn Gibson (Women's Banner Group)
NASUWT Riverside Band2023-02-281h 36
Two Mr Ps in a Pod(Cast)Episode 135: LO - To Know Your Freddo-nomics!We are back with another packed episode to help you get through the longest month of the year! In this episode, Mr P shares the disappointing news about the NASUWT ballot results, discuss the latest article that suggests a third of teachers who have qualified since 2010 have left the teaching profession, explain the real-term pay cut for staff through Freddos, Mr P shares a new tech tool that has the potential to save teachers loads of time, the Other Mr P has some funny alternative names for things and Mr P share some embarrassing things that have to highly...2023-01-161h 05
HEP TalksThe Brief: 16 January 2023Monday 16th January, 2023 - Top stories include:
Ofsted has admitted that its complaints policy “is not working” and will be reviewed.
Teachers’ Union NASUWT failed to meet the threshold for strike action.
Absence rates hit 14.3 percent across all schools at the end of last term, mainly due to illness.
The DfE has updated the non-statutory ‘Teaching online safety in schools’ guidance.
This week’s deep dive:
London Councils’ report on managing school places
And…
Looking forward to 2023 with the HEP Team
We’ll also tell you what’s happening at HEP this week and...2023-01-1609 min
HEP TalksThe Brief: 25 April 2022Monday 25 April - Top stories include:
A new poll by the NASUWT teachers’ union confirmed a significant culture of sexual harassment and misogyny in classrooms.
Education Secretary Nadhim Zahawi expressed his views on education in front of Parliament.
Schools are facing logistical issues around exam season due to the end of free COVID testing and unclear government guidance.
Polling by Teacher Tapp revealed that only 14 percent of Early Career Teachers and 9 percent of mentors think the ECT training is a good use of time.
Due to Covid-related exam invigilator shortages, schools are training staff members to step in.
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UCU Northern Region PodcastIndustrial Action: Strike, Ballots, Action short of a strikeIn this episode, we speak to trade union reps about industrial action. Speaking to us are Matt Perry from Newcastle University UCU on the Trade Union Act and why they are re-balloting; Laura Campbell from Durham University UCU about their ballot results and strike action; Andy Feeney from Northumbria University UCU talks about the issue of workload - a key part of their industrial action campaign; John Hall from the NASUWT talks about a long running strike at Furrowfield School in Gateshead; and the National Education Union's Brian Metcalf tells us about the attacks on pensions in the independent sector.2021-12-1537 min
'Mon The WorkersDisability History Month and Invisible Disabilities with Unison and NASUWTOn this episode of 'Mon the Workers we are joined by Tony Slaven, Vice Chair of the STUC Disabled Workers' Committee and Helen Auld, Scotland Vice President of NASUWT.Helen and Tony talk about their own experience of living with invisible disabilities, neurodivergence and mental health, and what people can do to help raise awareness of the impact of living with a hidden disability.Hosted by Karina Liptrot and Euan McLaren and edited by Karina Liptrot. Don't forget to follow us at @ScottishTUC on social media.2021-12-1518 minSocialist Think Tank PodcastsThank You Day Special - Workers need a pay riseHost, Paul Daly (NASUWT and Socialist Think Tank) and panellists supply teacher Rachel Lozinski (NASUWT) and nurse Angela Hankin (UNISON) introduce some guests who want to thank key workers for their work through the pandemic as well as demand a much needed and well earned pay rise. Panellists describe what it was like to live through the pandemic as eye witnesses to very different experiences of PPE shortages, chaotic governance and tragedy.
Contibutors
Dr Patrick Roach (NASUWT General Secretary)
Dr Rosena Allin-Khan MP
Christine Fletcher (Durham County Council)
Samantha T...2021-07-041h 11
#morethanajobS1E11: Jonathan Gullis MP - Member of the Education Select CommitteeJoin us as we chat with Jonathan on his journey from the Classroom to the Commons.
*Jonathan calls for Mary Bousted & Kevin Courtney to resign or at least debate him on #Morethanajob
*Is there a breakdown in respect in society?
*Fundamental British Values
*Are universities woke?
*Banning mobile phones in schools
*PGCEs & teacher training
It is our absolute pleasure to welcome a very special guest to the Morethanajob podcast. We are joined by Jonathan Gullis MP. Jonathan was elected as the Member of Parliament for Stoke-on-Trent North, Kidsgrove and Talke in 2019. Previously he worked as a secondary school teacher in B...2021-04-1648 min
Hiraeth - Welsh Politics#Senedd21 Policy Challenge: EducationIn this episode in our series of analysing the biggest policy portfolios ahead of the Senedd 2021 election, we tackle the education brief.
After a particularly tough year for all education providers during the COVID pandemic, what awaits schools and their new curriculum when face to face teaching resumes full time? Will university funding continue to be a thorny issue for whoever fills the ministerial office vacated by Kirsty Williams? To discuss Matt and Ceri are joined by Martin Johnes (Professor of History at Swansea University), Belinda Loveluck Edwards (NASUWT) Dr Rachel Hughes (Glyndwr University) and Rajvi Glasbrook Griffiths (Acting Headteacher...2021-04-1153 min
The Anti-Racist EducatorKeeping That Door Open: In Conversation with Michelle Codrington-RogersIn this episode, Melina interviews Michelle Codrington-Rogers, the first Black president in British trade union history. Michelle shares with us her journey from truly knowing herself thanks to Saturday schools, to getting hooked to activism as the Black Students Officer, and rising even higher in the teacher trade union ranks in the midst of a global pandemic and the resurgence of the Black Lives Matter movement.
Michelle is a Black British queer teacher of citizenship and PSHE at a large secondary school in Oxford. As a teacher, she first became a member of the NASUWT – the Te...2021-03-2956 minSocialist Think Tank PodcastsWomen in Trade Unions - Celebrating International Women's DayThe Women's Banner Group host a discussion with Beth Farhat (TUC) Laura Daly (Unite), Lisa Collins (Usdaw), Deb Eggleston (NASUWT), Vonni Hardman (NEU), Cat Cray (RMT) and Rehana Azam (GMB)2021-03-071h 12
Non Contact TimeMeeting 7 - The Government Guidance and RubricsData: Discussing the latest government guidance issued to schools. Teaching and Learning: Kirsten @Teach_Music_LDN explains rubrics and we discuss the benefits and how subjects may use these ideas to improve teaching, learning and assessment. Pupils Causing Concern: Kirsten shares one of her stories. AOB: Shout outs and an introduction to Ellis from Prime8 who will be sharing a fantastic free resource for students at KS1, 2 and 3. Check out our Patreon! Bonus content and early access to our weekly episodes, plus a free Non Contact Time badge for...2020-07-081h 07
The James Whale ShowThe James Whale Show | Schools are reopeninWhole year groups will be put into bubbles; pupils will have staggered breaks and there will be no assemblies when schools fully reopen. We hear from Dr Caroline Johnson, Conservative MP for Sleaford and North Hykeham and Member of the Education Select Committee and Darren Northcott, National Official for Education at the NASUWT Teachers Union. NTIA survey results show that 51.6% pubs will not be opening on July 4. Michael Kill, CEO Nighttime Industries Association tells us more.
See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.2020-07-0318 minThe James Whale ShowThe James Whale Show | Schools are reopeninWhole year groups will be put into bubbles; pupils will have staggered breaks and there will be no assemblies when schools fully reopen. We hear from Dr Caroline Johnson, Conservative MP for Sleaford and North Hykeham and Member of the Education Select Committee and Darren Northcott, National Official for Education at the NASUWT Teachers Union. NTIA survey results show that 51.6% pubs will not be opening on July 4. Michael Kill, CEO Nighttime Industries Association tells us more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-07-0318 min
Listen! With Frank Mitchell4740: LISTEN¦ MLAs have backed calls for mandatory autism training for teachers. But how would it work and would it add to teachers' existing workload? Frank heard from Justin McCamphill of the NASUWT and Kerry Boyd, CEO of Autism NIMLAs have backed calls for mandatory autism training for teachers. But how would it work and would it add to teachers' existing workload? Frank heard from Justin McCamphill of the NASUWT and Kerry Boyd, CEO of Autism NI Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-02-0616 min
Education International EdVoicesEnding LGBTI discrimination in schools | Dr Debbie HaytonLGBTI teachers are often subject to discrimination and harrassment at their workplace. How we can overcome this and make schools safe for everybody is at the heart of our discussoin with Dr Debbie Hayton, NASUWT National Executive member.2020-02-0407 min
requires improvement006// Where do we go from here? Post-election debriefRequires Improvement has returned for 2020 with hosts Lauren, Nick, Charlie and Lee as they take stock of the situation following the UK General Election of 2019. Some personal reflections on this important event are followed by requires improvement insights into school funding, sexism in vintage BBC history clips, the poor showing from the NASUWT in the recent GE and a focus on one particular newly elected Tory MP who was a school rep for the aforementioned union. The episode concludes with a reflection on what we can do going forwards (hint: build the union!)
References to articles/podcasts mentioned in this...2020-01-301h 00
requires improvement004// Why be a school governor? Faith Schools, Election, Play as Pedagogy feat. Vivian004// Why be a school governor? Faith Schools, Election, Play as Pedagogy feat. Vivian
In this episode the Requires Improvement hosts welcome our 2nd guest - Vivian talks to us about his experiences of being a Primary Governor and we expand the conversation to consider some of the debates around faith schools in the UK.
In our inimitable fashion we kick things off with a look at the forthcoming general election, solidarity with striking teachers at home and abroad, the issue of play in schools and a quick look atthe NASUWT - another teaching union here in the UK.
Don't forget...2019-11-171h 15
The Nolan Show.@BBCNolan reveals head teachers in NI have received letter from Dept. of Education telling them that plans to implement bullying strategy now on holdThe Nolan Show can reveal that head teachers in Northern Ireland have received a letter from the Department of Education, telling them that plans to implement the 'Addressing Bullying in Schools Act' were now on hold. The letter says Teaching unions are not happy, and want an indefinite hold on its introduction. Stephen spoke to Justin McCamphill from the NASUWT.2019-09-1605 min
Careers TalkCareers Talk: Routes into teachingWe talk to the teaching union NASUWT about training and increasing competition in the profession. Plus, the UK doctor shortage, rising charity vacancies and why a quarter of all employees plan to leave their jobs this year2010-06-0740 min