The Education Podcast
Martin and Rob discuss the main policy issues affecting education in England. Along the way we‘ll look at Early Years, Schools, Leadership, Exams, FE/HE. Inspection, Pensions and much more.
Episodes
Tuesday Jan 23, 2024
Education Podcast #4.1
Tuesday Jan 23, 2024
Tuesday Jan 23, 2024
We're back!
In this episode,
Martin talks about what the cold and snowy weather means for you in the Here and Now
and in our new section Hey Martin! we look at the 23 Workload Tasks announced by the DfE.
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Monday Sep 18, 2023
Education Podcast #3.9
Monday Sep 18, 2023
Monday Sep 18, 2023
Join Martin and Rob as we discuss...
GCSE and A Level examination results
Induction, The Early Career Framework and what it means for mentors
And we bust those "Threshold" myths
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Monday Aug 14, 2023
Education Podcast #3.8
Monday Aug 14, 2023
Monday Aug 14, 2023
In this episode Rob and Martin discuss:
the latest teacher and support staff pay situation
the Early Career Framework and Induction
And we bust some of those 'gift-giving' myths.
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Wednesday Jul 05, 2023
Education Podcast #3.7 - Early Years Special
Wednesday Jul 05, 2023
Wednesday Jul 05, 2023
This month is our Early Years Special, with Letitia McCalla our Early Years lead joining Martin and Rob to talk about:
The launch of our Early Years Charter
Ratios and Qualifications, and the Government's proposed changes
And we bust some working hours myths
Contact the team on EducationPolicy@Community-TU.org
Contact the Early Years team on EarlyYears@Community-TU.org
Friday Jun 16, 2023
Education Podcast #3.6 (Pensions 2)
Friday Jun 16, 2023
Friday Jun 16, 2023
Join Rob, Martin and special guest Janine for the second part of our pensions special
In this episode we look at
Applying for your pension
Auto-Enrolment pension rules
Ill health pensions
And we bust some more pension myths.
Contact the podcast team at EducationPolicy@Community-Tu.org
For more details on pensions please visit our website or give your regional team a ring.
https://community-tu.org/mymembership/advice-centre/
Friday May 26, 2023
Education Podcast #3.5 (Pensions 1)
Friday May 26, 2023
Friday May 26, 2023
Join Rob, Martin and special guest Janine, as we look at what is happening in world of education.
In this special episode we look at exams and assessment and all things pensions before busting some of your pension myths.
This is the first of a two part episode. Please look out for part 2 coming in June.
Tuesday Apr 25, 2023
Education Podcast #3.4
Tuesday Apr 25, 2023
Tuesday Apr 25, 2023
In this episode Rob and Martin look at
The Teacher Pension Consultation and catch up on Teacher Pay
We look at Contracts and Teaching outside your speciality in “Your Working Life”
And we bust some resignation date myths
Get in touch with the podcast by emailing us at EducationPolicy@Community-TU.org
Thursday Mar 30, 2023
Podcast Short - Teacher Workload - March 2023
Thursday Mar 30, 2023
Thursday Mar 30, 2023
In this episode, Martin takes a brief look at Teacher Workload.
What do teachers have to do?
What do teacher not have to do?
What about DfE and Ofsted?
If you want to contact the podcast, please email us at educationpolicy@community-tu.org
Tuesday Feb 28, 2023
Education Podcast #3.2
Tuesday Feb 28, 2023
Tuesday Feb 28, 2023
Once more the Education Podcast takes a look at what's going on in with Education in England.
In this month's episode, Martin & Rob look at:
Teacher Pay
Primary Assessment and GCSE and A Level Exams
Health and Safety in School Buildings
Bank Holidays in our mythbusters
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As always, please do get in touch with us on educationpolicy@community-tu.org or go to the website for more details.
Monday Jan 30, 2023
Education Podcast #3.1
Monday Jan 30, 2023
Monday Jan 30, 2023
Welcome to January 2023
In this month's podcast - what is going on in Education?
Join Martin and Rob as we look at...
What happens when there is adverse weather - snow - heatwaves - floods...?
What about if the setting is closed because of industrial action?
We discuss this and more and we bust some myths around medical dismissal.
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The Education Podcast
Do you work in Nurseries, Schools, Colleges, Universities? Then this is the podcast for you!
Find out what is happening in education - from the latest meetings in Westminster, to employment advice, to support and workload strategies, to busting those education myths...
All wrapped up in an easy to listen to half an hour.
Get involved - send us your questions- we'd love to hear from you!