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Welcome to They Behave For Me, a podcast brought to you by Adam Boxer and Amy Forrester covering all things education: politics, curriculum, Teaching and Learning and much more. Join us for thought provoking ideas, concrete strategies and plenty of jokes. Press subscribe to get TBFM every Friday! TBFM is powered by Carousel Learning

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In this episode, we are joined by Charley from the Sutton Trust to explore whether and if the "best" schools take their fair share of students on free school meals or with SEND. Not to be missed!

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Recent Guests

Charley O'Regan
School Engagement Leader
Sutton Trust
Episode: Do the "best" schools take their fair share of disadvantaged students? With Charley O'Regan
Jo Castelino
Science teacher; author of The Homework Conundrum; former head of science and homework lead
Independent educator / author
Episode: What's the point of homework? With Jo Castelino
Raj Chande
Senior Research Associate at the National Institute of Teaching; former classroom teacher and educator
National Institute of Teaching; Mossbourne Community Academy
Episode: Can AI give teachers quality feedback? With Raj Chande
Matthew Evans
Chief Executive of the Atholston Trust, experienced head teacher, writer and educational blogger.
Atholston Trust
Episode: What does it mean to be a school leader in 2026? With Matt Evans
Tom Bennett
Founder of ResearchEd and the UK government's school behaviour advisor
ResearchEd
Episode: What have we got wrong about behaviour? With Tom Bennett
Jon Hutchinson
Regional Director for the East of England within the Reach Foundation
Reach Foundation
Episode: Does anyone still care about curriculum? With Jon Hutchinson
Liz English
Principal at Houstone School
Houstone School
Episode: What do you get if you cross a startup with a turnaround? With guest Liz English
Dylan Wiliam
Professor known for his work on formative assessment and educational research.
Episode: What is formative assessment, and why should anybody care? With professor Dylan Wiliam
Natasha Plaister
Statistician at FFT Education Datalab.
FFT Education Datalab
Episode: What can educational statistics tell us about the classroom and policy? With Natasha Plaister

Hosts

Adam Boxer
Host of They Behave For Me; Carousel Learning (promotion context in show)
Amy Forrester
Co-host of They Behave For Me; Carousel Learning (promotion context in show)

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 111 ratings
  • Sound quality of guests not always up to scratch but enjoyable pod when you can hear it

    Love the show but disappointed with Carl Hendrick’s sound quality. Enjoy all the nerdy content that Adam and Amy bring us each week :)

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Steff1509
    United Kingdom8 months ago
  • Great content - mixed sound

    Love the content but please can Adam get a better mike/sound quality. Amy’s is fine!

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Cate C72
    United Kingdoma year ago
  • Disappointing

    I came to this after hearing some excellent interviews of Adam Boxer on other shows. Have skipped around thru several eps but cannot listen anymore. By Episode 41 the sound quality has not improved at all, they talk on top of music so that you can’t hear what they say, parts keep skipping and they just waffle on. They need to invest in some better microphones and actually listen to what they are putting out as a final product.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    zomojo
    Australiaa year ago
  • Listen on your way to school

    It is great to hear educators talking shop and not holding back. Sometimes the episodes may need the “E” but there are not many teachers I know that don’t swear. A fun and helpful educational podcasters for teachers and educators across the globe. Go on - give it a listen.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    LuluSLR
    United Kingdom2 years ago
  • Fran

    Honest, insightful and funny. I listen on Monday mornings driving to school and it always gives me ideas to try out plus makes me laugh. Thank you Adam and Amy.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    FWA40
    United Kingdom2 years ago

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Guests and topics are seen as intelligent and relevant in education space.
Great content - mixed sound, hosts deliver nerdy edu content though mic quality varies.
Educator-focused discussions and practical ideas are valued by listeners.
Some listeners critique audio quality and occasional production issues.
Sound quality of guests not always up to scratch but enjoyable pod when you can hear it.

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Talking Points

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Should we invite parents into lessons? Question time!
Q: Is there value in inviting parents into lessons?
Yes, there can be value when done for the right reasons and with careful planning to avoid undermining classroom routines; the hosts acknowledge it can illuminate what a healthy learning environment looks like and help align parental expectations with real practice.
What's the point of homework? With Jo Castelino
Q: What should teachers consider when designing effective homework?
Know the purpose, align with classroom learning, ensure tasks are appropriately challenging, and provide feedback and reinforcement across time to support long-term memory.
What's the point of homework? With Jo Castelino
Q: How did you change your approach to homework during COVID?
I shifted from vague, choice-heavy menus to retrieval-based tasks that reinforce what students are learning in class and can be spaced over time to build memory.
What's the point of homework? With Jo Castelino
Q: Why are we setting homework and what do we want to achieve with it?
To ensure that homework serves a clear learning purpose, connecting to classroom learning and promoting long-term understanding, rather than being busy work.
Why are teachers still putting up displays? With Grainne Hallahan
Q: Grainne, would you like to introduce yourself and tell us who you are and what you do?
Grainne described herself as the head of community at Teach It Up, a daily survey app for teachers that gathers data on classroom realities to inform decisions and ensure teachers' voices are heard by policymakers.

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What is They Behave For Me about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Two education-focused hosts explore politics, curriculum, teaching strategies, and classroom realities with humor and practical takeaways. Episodes frequently center on how schools operate, data-informed practice, and how leadership and policy intersect with day-to-day teaching. Notable strengths include a clear, experience-driven lens on real-world schooling, a willingness to challenge conventional approaches, and a penchant for actionable tips you can try in classrooms or leadership teams. A recurring emphasis on evidence, CPD quality, and technology-enabled learning makes it useful for educators, school leaders, and education researchers evaluating new practices or potential partnerships. The show often features guests from academia, pol... more

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