NEW: Former Ofsted Chief Inspector Amanda Spielman has launched a scathing attack on current inspector Sir Martyn Oliver in The Spectator. She claims Oliver “has little interest in education” and warns that “almost all real scrutiny” of what schools teach has been stripped back.

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Just out as a podcast, I explore ongoing industrial action at a South Wales school... teacherstalkradio.podbean.com/e/this-is-a-...

NEW: @zackpolanski.bsky.social, speaking at NEU conf, calls for the abolition of OFSTED to loud ovation: "It's time for a different approach - one that recognises real learning that can't be measured only be standardised testing...and, by the way, that also means abolishing Ofsted" he says.

NEW: The NEU conference has just voted unanimously in favour of 'motion 8' to oppose the new Ofsted framework. It calls on the exec to "campaign for the abolition of Ofsted" and campaign for it to be replaced with a new "collaborative, proportionate, and improvement-focused" system. (SchoolsWeek)

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Jenny kicks off the day @ttradioofficial.bsky.social in Manchester Don't lose focus on the good stuff in your own school

@mattwalby.bsky.social talking about a significant turning point *before* 1066 @ttradioofficial.bsky.social

The fabulous @studymaths.bsky.social talking to us all about inner and outer tasks… what are you asking the students to do on the surface? But what is the mathematical idea that it really uncovers? #TTRConnect

Today was so great 🤩 Thank you to all the speakers and attendees. Thank you to the rest of the @ttradioofficial.bsky.social Connect team and to @rogershistory.bsky.social for bringing us back together again 💪

Just a few days away! Still a few free tickets available.... bsky.app/profile/ttra...

Just a few days away! Still a few free tickets available.... bsky.app/profile/ttra...

3 days to go! 🤩 Free teacher tickets still available... The full programme for TTR Connect 2026 is here and it’s happening this Saturday in Manchester. www.ttradio.org/connect2026

Delighted to have @janeteachesscience.bsky.social speaking the Science strand at Connect in 7 days time! www.ttradio.org/connect2026

Sounds fantastic - I can’t make this one but would highly recommend it!

@tmarstonht.bsky.social Hi Tim! Did you know we have a brilliant FREE teachmeet event coming up in just 10 days time in Manchester? Check it out and get your free ticket here: www.ttradio.org/connect2026 Hope to see you there :)

“When did teachers stop getting a proper lunch break?” Have staffrooms gone? At what point did “break” stop meaning break? 👇 How long is your lunch at school?

A slight change of wording is a quick win to ask more engaging questions. Here are a few simple examples.

Talk Preview - Join Michelle Hinds in the English Strand at TTR Connect in Manchester! Have you got your ticket yet? We are just 2 weeks away 🤩 Details here: www.ttradio.org/connect2026

Teachers Talk Connect 2026 is just two weeks away! Are you coming? tickets are free and all teachers/educators welcome :) link in comments for speaker info and tickets...

The @ttradioofficial.bsky.social Connect event on 14th March in Manchester is looking to be absolutely brilliant! In the Maths Strand you'll hear from the wonderful teachers below, along with some brilliant main stage speakers. The event is totally FREE! Tickets at: www.ttradio.org/connect2026

Looking forward to this, can’t wait to see everyone!

Michael Gove Unfiltered: Curriculum, EBacc, Behaviour, Ofsted & Teacher Retention www.youtube.com/watch?v=uhy9... @ttradioofficial.bsky.social

If you haven't caught up with this yet, you should. It was incredibly sad to listen to and a real warning for the short and medium term for teacher safety and a plea to leaders to back teachers properly in these situations so they can be safe. www.youtube.com/watch?v=mIB4...

4 weeks today! TTR Connect 2026 - Tickets are free www.ttradio.org/connect2026

Significant reaction to this one, "Tewkesbury teachers strike over abusive pupil behaviour: Interview with Wendy Exton NASUWT" www.youtube.com/watch?v=1r9x...

I’ll be interviewing this teacher on Friday

The English Strand at TTR Connect 2026! So far, we have announced eight speakers with many more to come! Check them out here: www.ttradio.org/english26 and get a free ticket here: www.ttradio.org/connect2026

Look, if the class collectively seem to like a teacher and the teacher says they like them too, but the behaviour in the classroom is poor and lots of children feel unsafe or unable to learn, then I’m sorry to say this isn’t ‘good relationships’ in action. Don’t be fooled.

Oracy talks! Classroom talk shapes learning. This teacher-led oracy strand focuses on practical approaches to help every pupil find their voice. Come and listen to Suzi Telford, Claire Price at TTR Connect 2026 in the oracy strand! Get your FREE ticket now: ttradio.org/connect2026

Teachers Talk Connect is soon upon us! Saturday 14th March 2026 in Manchester, Teachers Talk Radio brings you our huge annual CPD and networking extravaganza, and it's free for all teachers. Get your free ticket here: lnkd.in/eygxK3tP More information here: lnkd.in/ecJ2RscN

What is the Hachette Learning Academy? @rogershistory.bsky.social had the opportunity to talk with Clare MacCallum about this amazing resource for teachers at Bett Global last week. Find out more here: www.hachettelearning.com/hac... @hachettelearning.bsky.social

Another great teacher speaker in the Science Strand for TTR Connect 2026 - @MissDownie2! Join us in Manchester on Saturday 14th March 2026 here (for free): ttradio.org/connect2026

So good see the @ttradioofficial.bsky.social team always a delight guys ♥️🙏

This happens A LOT tbh bsky.app/profile/ttra...

Opportunity still knocks! We are still seeking speakers in the Maths, RS, Primary Strands for Connect 2026 - Get in touch if you want to speak by filling in the form on this page: www.ttradio.org/connect2026

Looking forward to @ttradioofficial.bsky.social Maths Strand on Saturday 14th March in Manchester. I will be talking about preparation for #ALevelMaths so hope to see you there! And best of all the ticket's free! See post below

Opportunity still knocks! We are still seeking speakers in the Maths, RS, Primary Strands for Connect 2026 - Get in touch if you want to speak by filling in the form on this page: www.ttradio.org/connect2026

History Strand Speaker: The fantastic Head of History and Politics Dr Sarah Bremner will be speaking in the History Strand at TTR Connect 2026! Join us in Manchester on Saturday 14th March 2026 here (for free): ttradio.org/connect2026

Happy New Year!! Wishing you and yours a wonderful 2026 personally and professionally - Thanks for being part of our 2025 journey 😃 We can't wait to spend time with you again this year with TTR shows resuming this Saturday! www.ttradio.org/ #nye #hny #newyear #2026 #education #ttradio #teachertok

Apply to speak at TTR Connect 2026! www.ttradio.org/connect2026

Not all good questions are open. Not all closed questions are shallow. Robbie Coleman explains why starting with intent — assess or extend — is a better place to begin. open.spotify.com/episode/2a3A... @ttradioofficial.bsky.social

The complaints culture in schools is now out of control. The threshold is way too low for firing in emails or calls and expecting affirmative responses. It seems it has become the main pastime in some people’s lives. I don’t know how school leadership teams with it tbh.

New opportunities to let your teaching voice out into the world! We at @ttradioofficial.bsky.social want you! Do you fancy joining a 50 strong community of teachers supporting other teachers? Host your own regular show on TTR - We are particularly interested in new voices. www.ttradio.org/contact

So proud of being part of this! The end of edutwitter changed a lot but this shows there are still #teachers out there connecting You can even follow @ttradioofficial.bsky.social here too! And as always you can listen live 🎧

The great 'isolations rooms' debate: The Twilight Show with Tom Rogers www.youtube.com/watch?v=HxPw...

Hmm.

@jamesallanatmos.bsky.social Hi James, is there a way i can get in touch with you?

NEW: Staff are set to strike for six days in December and January over a trust’s virtual teacher who delivers remote maths lessons to secondary pupils. Star Academies‘ Valley Leadership Academy rolled out a “virtual teacher” (VT) for its top set year 9 to 11 maths classes in September (Schoolsweek)