Teachers Talk Radio

Tim Smale speaks with men’s coach Ryan Parke about why male wellbeing often goes unspoken, the role of hormones like testosterone, and stark suicide and health statistics for men.

They explore practical, evidence‑based strategies - diet, sleep, exercise, vitamin D, and reduced alcohol - that can improve mental and physical health, and discuss how teachers and schools can better support boys and male staff through conversations that preserve capability, teamwork and engagement.

Louise Marie meets with Mr Metacognition, Nathan Burns, to discuss what metacognition actually is, the research underpinning it, classroom strategies, curriculum design and CPD!

Parent Ellie Miles and SEND campaigner Paul Ridley join Tony for an honest discussion about the current issues in SEND and their opinions on the reforms recently announced by the government.

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Teacher wellbeing has fallen to its lowest level since 2019, according to the 2025 Teacher Wellbeing Index from Education Support. The findings paint a stark picture across the profession: 76% of education staff report feeling stressed, while 36% are at risk of probable clinical depression. Almost half (49%) say their working environment negatively affects their mental health, and 40% feel they need more support from their school.

So, what role do school leaders play in improving staff wellbeing and what practical changes could make the biggest difference? In this live Points of View discussion on TTR, we’ll explore the latest data and debate what school leaders can realistically do to support their staff.

On the panel: Rae Whitehouse, Gulcin Sesli, Rich Walkden, Tom Rogers and JP.