It may well be the summer holidays and the Eurovision Song Contest is not due again until May 2016, but as featured in the Ideas in Education episode 'The Growing Demand for EAL' or English as an Additional Language, we have set you a short mus

The Growing Demand for EAL

Jul 23rd, 2015 44m 41s

The demand for English to be taught as an additional language (EAL) in schools across the UK is a growing. According to the National Association for Language Development in the Curriculum (NALDIC), more than one in six pupils are learning Engl

NQTs; Do you still love teaching?

Jul 10th, 2015 28m 52s

As we draw close to the end of the academic year, Andy McColl is in conversation with Ross Powell, an NQT at a primary school in Wiltshire about reaching the end of his first year in education.Ross was also the very first guest to appear on Id

Dr Maggie Philbin – Talking Teens, Tech and Television

Jun 26th, 2015 44m 59s

Maggie Philbin has become a household name during an extensive career, from her early days as a co-presenter of Multi-Coloured Swap Shop, demonstrating a vast number of innovations on Tomorrow’s World from the world’s first mobile phones to sup

Gay and Teaching…Are You In or Out? Part Two

Jun 12th, 2015 44m 39s

Gay and Teaching…Are You In or Out? Part TwoIn this episode, Andy McColl is in conversation with a teacher and a former tutor as they discuss some the issues they have encountered being gay and working in teaching. Plus, the important role ev

Gay and Teaching...Are You In or Out? Part One

May 29th, 2015 40m 50s

We explore some of the issues encountered by teachers who are lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender (LGBT). What help and guidance is available for people working in education when trying to tackle homophobia? Plus, what impact did Section 28

Special: Five Worst Things Parents Can Say to Their Teenage Son or Daughter Ahead of Exams

May 17th, 2015 1m 56s

What should parents say to give encouragement to their teenage child ahead of exams to help focus their mind and calm their nerves?Ideas in Education presents the five WORST things a parent could ever say. Take note if you like living in a tid

Education; Powerhouse of Creativity or Exam Factory?

May 14th, 2015 29m 10s

In this episode, Andy McColl is in conversation with Gareth Lewis, a former Assistant Head Teacher, National Development Co-ordinator at ASDAN Education and blogger about his belief that the current exam system in schools is letting students do

Who Watches the Watchmen? - Part Two

May 1st, 2015 22m 19s

In this episode, Rhys is in conversation with Nigel Giles, a former headteacher with more than 30 years of experience working in education. "To simply give one overall grading is at best simplistic, at worst? Shoddy." "Ofsted rules by fear. It

Preview: Who Watches the Watchmen? - Part Two

Apr 24th, 2015 1m 26s

In part two, due on Friday 1st May, hear the view of a head teacher with more than 30 years' experience of Ofsted inspections. Part one - Rhys Giles in conversation with an Ofsted Inspector is still available to download.

Who Watches the Watchmen? - Part One

Apr 17th, 2015 28m 30s

In this episode, Rhys Giles is in conversation with Mary Myatt, a former teacher who trained to become an Ofsted Inspector.“I never, ever forget that I’m an unwelcome presence, but you’re not judging teachers, I’m judging aspects of their prac

Our Top 10 Fictional Teachers

Apr 2nd, 2015 26m 50s

In this episode, we're giving the real teachers a bit of a rest as Andy McColl is joined by Show My Homework's Emily Milward to chart the Top 10 Fictional Teachers. How many of your favourites will feature? Read Emily's blog post here: http://

Making a Drama out of Teaching

Mar 20th, 2015 24m 42s

Nick Buckingham is a Media teacher at a Further Education College in Northamptonshire. He talks about his techniques in the classroom to help his students get as much practical experience as possible. Also, his great admiration of teachers in s

Back to the 80s - Life After Teaching

Mar 6th, 2015 26m 8s

In this episode, Andy McColl is in conversation with former English teacher Elizabeth Whycer about her experience teaching at schools in north London during the 1980s before and after the National Curriculum was introduced. Also, her love of ph