They Behave For Me

Adam Boxer and Amy Forrester

Welcome to They Behave For Me, a podcast brought to you by Adam Boxer and Amy Forrester. The UK's number 1 education podcast among secondary teachers and leaders, tune in as we discuss all things education: policy, curriculum, teaching and learning and more. We come to you every Friday to take you into the weekend, and you can subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. TBFM is powered by Carousel Learning.

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Friday · 52 min
Why are there so many students with SEND and what can we do about it? Question time!
In this episode, Adam and Amy take questions from the listeners on a range of topics, including inclusion, interview lessons, CPD and teaching difficult classes. Tune in and share!
September 18 · 1 hr 5 min
Is social media causing the youth mental health crisis? With Professor Candice Odgers
This week, Adam and Amy are joined by professor Candice Odgers, a world-renowned expert in young people's mental health and the impact of technology. It's a fascinating and challenging conversation, and you can watch Candice's Ted talk here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vzbz--aPQLE
September 11 · 46 min
Should students be using AI? Question time!
In this episode, Adam and Amy look at recent news stories including the release of PISA data and the dissolution of the Athena trust following complaints about behaviour policies. They also take a range of questions from listeners about AI in the classroom.
September 4 · 55 min
Summer dreaming: the return of TBFM!
We are back! In this episode, Adam and Amy talk through the big news stories of the summer, including NEETs, GCSE results and Alpha Schools. They also squeeze in a cracking listener questions about colleagues interrupting your lessons for a "quick chat."
July 17 · 1 hr 7 min
What is inclusive teaching? With Professor Becky Francis
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 teaching means. A huge way to end the year!
July 10 · 57 min
Should students be allowed to go to the toilet in lessons? Question time!
Question time is back, and this week Adam and Amy tackle toilet passes, behaviour policies, lateness, micromanagement, exam feedback and more.
July 3 · 59 min
Can you measure great teaching? With professor Rob Coe
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!
June 26 · 57 min
What's changed across FORTY YEARS in the classroom? With Sarah Ledger
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 her and all veteran teachers.
June 19 · 56 min
Is behaviour worse in primary schools? With Cathie Lock
In this episode, Amy and Adam are joined by primary expert Cathie to look at behaviour, reading for pleasure, AI assisted lesson planning and much more. Not to be missed!
June 12 · 1 hr
Are time out passes a good idea? Question time!
Unfortunately, Amy is unwell again this week, so Adam is joined by Grainne! They discuss questions from the listeners, including: Should Do Nows be done on mini-whiteboards? Is it hard to deliver instructions well? Do I need to send my lesson resources to SEND students in advance? How do I get my kids started with independent practice?
June 5 · 1 hr 3 min
What is school culture? With Ruth Ashbee
Ruth is one of Amy and Adam's favourite people, and is the author of the lengendary E. Coli blog. In this wide ranging conversation, she covers inclusion, staff culture, feminism, curriculum, and more. Not to be missed.
May 22 · 58 min
How do I get buy in for change? Question Time!
Amy's back! In this episode Amy and Adam return and take questions from the listeners on a range of topics including leading CPD, autonomy, student behaviour, and fire alarms.
May 14 · 1 hr 4 min
What's changed in education, and what's still to come? With Laura McInerneyM
Laura is one of education's great communicators and commentators. In this episode, we look back at the three things that have changed the most over the last ten years, and look ahead to the three things that will dominate education in the ten years to come. Not to be missed!
May 8 · 47 min
What's the deal with belonging? Question Time!
This week, Adam is joined by guest host and belonging expert Jon Hutchinson to discuss belonging, T&L, and various leadership issues like how to deal with hecklers. Tune in and share!
May 1 · 55 min
Do the "best" schools take their fair share of disadvantaged students? With Charley O'Regan
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!
April 24 · 56 min
Should we invite parents into lessons? Question time!
Adam and Amy take questions on a range of subjects, including whether we should invite parents into lessons, how to manage behaviour in drama, should we teach boys differently to girls, how to find time for coaching, and what to do if colleagues keep interrupting our lessons.
April 17 · 56 min
What's the point of homework? With Jo Castelino
Jo is THE expert when it comes to homework, and in this episode talks through the common mistakes that people make when it comes to homework policies. Not to be missed!
March 27 · 59 min
What do you say to a teacher who does rubbish activities? Question Time!
In this episode, Adam and Amy and Amy take questions from the listeners on all sorts of topics: private school heads of year, mini-whoteboards and extended writing, curriculum time for science, how to observe lessons and the differences between SENCOs and heads of year. Tune in and share!
March 20 · 54 min
Why are teachers still putting up displays? With Grainne Hallahan
This week, we are joined by Teacher Tapp's Grainne to explore her favourite facts: How has teacher workload changed over time? Should heads of year have teaching timetables? To what extent do senior leaders consult the research evidence before making decisions? All this and more, tune in and share!
March 13 · 56 min
Should we ban merits and reward points? Question time!
In this week's question time, Adam and Amy deal with: How to motivated the unmotivated How does CPD work in your schools Is providing colleagues with resources deskilling them? How should I prepare to be a head of year? Is imposter syndrome real? All this and more!

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