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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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This week, Adam and Amy are joined by one of education's most influential figures: Professor Becky Francis. Together, they discuss the impact of the EEF, whether summaries and posters are a good idea, mixed ability teaching, and what inclusive teachi... more

Question time is back, and this week Adam and Amy tackle toilet passes, behaviour policies, lateness, micromanagement, exam feedback and more.

In this episode, Amy and Adam are joined by one of their absolute heroes: Professor Rob Coe. They cover a lot of ground, from assesment and grade inflation, right the way up to Rob's scepticism around cooaching. Tune in and share!

In this episode, Adam and Amy are joined by "veteran" Sarah Ledger. Recorded just weeks before she is due to retire, Adam and Amy grill her on what's changed over the 40 years she's been teaching. We're in awe of Sarah's service, and try to honour he... more

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Recent Guests

Becky Francis
CEO of the Education Endowment Foundation
Education Endowment Foundation
Episode: What is inclusive teaching? With Professor Becky Francis
Rob Coe
Professor Emeritus and Director of Research and Evaluation at Evidence-Based Education
Evidence-Based Education
Episode: Can you measure great teaching? With professor Rob Coe
Sarah Ledger
English teacher and pastoral leader
William Howard School, Cumbria
Episode: What's changed across FORTY YEARS in the classroom? With Sarah Ledger
Cathie Lock
Director of Education for Grace Schools (formerly Diocese of Ailey Multi-Academy Trust)
Grace Schools
Episode: Is behaviour worse in primary schools? With Cathie Lock
Ruth Ashbee
Senior Deputy Head Teacher at Holly Lodge High School
Holly Lodge High School
Episode: What is school culture? With Ruth Ashbee
Laura McInerney
Education journalist and editor of Schools Week; founder of TeachTap
TeachTap
Episode: What's changed in education, and what's still to come? With Laura McInerneyM
Jon Hutchinson
Regional Director of the East of England; former teacher
Reach Academy Feltham / East of England regional team
Episode: What's the deal with belonging? Question Time!
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

Hosts

Adam Boxer
Host of the show and discussion guide; collaborates with campaign/education initiatives; associated with Carousel Learning.
Amy Forrester
Co-host; focuses on education practice, CPD, and teaching strategies; reveals classroom experiences.

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 116 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 Kingdom10 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
    Australia2 years 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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Excellent content from educators who talk shop with practical ideas.
Sound quality is inconsistent but the insights make up for it.
A Passionate, practical podcast for teachers and school leaders.
Listeners appreciate evidence-based discussion and real-world classroom tips.

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Talking Points

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Can you measure great teaching? With professor Rob Coe
Q: What are the potential negatives of the current focus on curriculum and assessment?
The emphasis can become too narrow, sidelining breadth of education and undercutting engagement with students who don't fit the cliff-edge assessment model; broader educational values and supports are necessary.
Can you measure great teaching? With professor Rob Coe
Q: Can we actually measure great teaching, and if so, how reliable is that measurement?
We can quantify two aspects: the impact on outcomes like attainment and the observable expertise and teaching behaviors; however, estimates for individual teachers are noisy and context-dependent, so measurements are meaningful mainly at broader levels or for identifying extreme cases.
Can you measure great teaching? With professor Rob Coe
Q: What do you think have been the two best changes in the period from 2013 to now?
The increased awareness of evidence in schools and the broader uptake of randomized controlled trials in education have changed practice, along with better integration of evaluation into policy and school improvement.
Should students be allowed to go to the toilet in lessons? Question time!
Q: What should be the starting point of any toilet policy in schools?
No child should be humiliated or degraded, and policies must safeguard medical needs while allowing professional judgment and privacy in handling toilet requests.
What is inclusive teaching? With Professor Becky Francis
Q: What are the headline findings of the inclusive teaching resources and what impact do you hope they have on discourse and practice?
Becky discusses that inclusive teaching is about universal high-quality classroom practices rather than separate curricula for different students. The resources emphasize three framing questions around daily practice, adaptations, and evidence of impact, aiming to provoke professional reflection and improve implementation while avoiding over-simplification and misinterpretation of research.

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