Teachers Talk Radio

In tonight's episode, Darius Lee, a primary school teacher and avid video-gamer, and I, discuss the appeal of video games. Why are they so addictive? Do young gamers do well at their studies? The answers will surprise you.

The Times report that parents whose children have moderate mental health and developmental needs are set to be stripped of their legal right to certain supports under plans being considered by ministers. Legal documents that guarantee extra support for children with special needs are to be restricted to those with the most severe and complex requirements. Under the proposals, the legal rights granted to parents over their child’s support would instead be taken over by schools, which would deal with councils and the government directly. Our panel discusses on Points of View: Liz Webb, Lucy Trimnell and Tom Rogers.

In the first Saturday Breakfast of 2026, Darren talks about the resorative impact of holidays and how frighteningly quickly the positive benefits can disappear.

Tom Rogers is joined by Jim Gamble to discuss the recently published and much talked about Mossbourne Safeguarding Review. He chaired the Case Review Panel, established by the City and Hackney Safeguarding Children Partnership (CHSCP), to provide oversight and scrutiny of the review.

Highly experienced and award winning advisor Ruth Swailes joins Tony to chat about the misconceptions in early years education, specifically around play and developmentally appropriate practice. With her vast experience of primary education, you can expect this to be an interesting and illuminating conversation.