The trio put on their Christmas jumpers and recap some hilarious moments of their week. Pondering their upcoming Christmas tactics and presents, Ben, David and Sam discuss some of the guidelines around Christmas and the festivities – before Dav

School Trips

Dec 6th, 2018 44m 41s

Ben, David and Sam discuss some of their favourite trips from their school days, and recall some comedy moments from their recent trips as teachers. Plus, they recall some highlights from their school week. And, I’m sure if you didn’t know alre

You teach primary, but you're a bloke?

Nov 27th, 2018 35m 39s

HWRK magazine's official podcast finally goes live with episode 1, featuring the likely lads – Ben King, David Keyte and Sam Stewart – who dive straight into the subject of men teaching in primary schools in their own authentic, no holds barred

The EduTwitter Bubble

Sep 22nd, 2019 42m 42s

The boys talk all things EduTwitter, the highs the lows and the downright annoying.

Teaching Two Years In

Apr 28th, 2019 31m 11s

The boys tackle the question of what they’ve needed to remember after their training! So, what have you changed two years in?

All About Books

Apr 21st, 2019 56m 11s

The HWRK teacher A team talk all things books with acclaimed children’s author Vashti Hardy.

Timetables - what makes the cut?

Mar 24th, 2019 49m 45s

Ben, David and Sam discuss the concept of timetables and what subjects truly matter in schools. Falling back on their own front line experiences, they highlight lessons that should and shouldn't be making the grade when it comes to the national

What Makes A Good Teacher

Mar 3rd, 2019 36m 15s

The Likely Lads return to dive into the subject of what makes a good teacher. Is it nurture or nature? Are sound educators simply born with a flare to engage young people? How important is the influence of their own teachers growing up? And did

When Teaching Stops and Parenting Starts

Jan 27th, 2019 29m 53s

Ben, David and Sam discuss the difficulties of being a full-time teacher and parent, and how best to tackle both roles without impacting on the other. Plus, they discuss Activity Passports and Sam’s inability to carry a laptop across a classroo

Why Leave Mid-Year?

Jan 20th, 2019 34m 34s

This week the boys are joined in studio by their first guest, Year 4 teacher Shannen Doherty, to discuss the issue of teachers leaving school mid-year and the impact it has on both the departing educator’s career and the school and students lef

Teacher Retention Crisis

Jan 5th, 2019 42m 19s

This week Ben, David and Sam tackle the issue of teacher retention. With recent studies showing that around 30% of newly qualified teachers leaving the profession within the first five years, the panel discuss what this means for the profession