Episodes

  • Education Podcast #4.1
    Jan 23 2024

    We're back!

    In this episode,

    Martin talks about what the cold and snowy weather means for you in the Here and Now

    and in our new section Hey Martin! we look at the 23 Workload Tasks announced by the DfE.

    educationpolicy@community-tu.org

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    10 mins
  • Education Podcast #3.9
    Sep 18 2023

    Join Martin and Rob as we discuss...

    • GCSE and A Level examination results
    • Induction, The Early Career Framework and what it means for mentors
    • And we bust those "Threshold" myths

    www.community-tu.org/who-we-are/our-sectors/education-and-early-years/

    educationpolicy@community-tu.org

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    33 mins
  • Education Podcast #3.8
    Aug 14 2023

    In this episode Rob and Martin discuss:

    • the latest teacher and support staff pay situation
    • the Early Career Framework and Induction

    And we bust some of those 'gift-giving' myths.

    www.community-tu.org

    educationpolicy@community-tu.org

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    26 mins
  • Education Podcast #3.7 - Early Years Special
    Jul 5 2023

    This month is our Early Years Special, with Letitia McCalla our Early Years lead joining Martin and Rob to talk about:

    • The launch of our Early Years Charter
    • Ratios and Qualifications, and the Government's proposed changes
    • And we bust some working hours myths

    Contact the team on EducationPolicy@Community-TU.org

    Contact the Early Years team on EarlyYears@Community-TU.org

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    28 mins
  • Education Podcast #3.6 (Pensions 2)
    Jun 16 2023

    Join Rob, Martin and special guest Janine for the second part of our pensions special

    In this episode we look at

    • Applying for your pension
    • Auto-Enrolment pension rules
    • Ill health pensions

    And we bust some more pension myths.

    Contact the podcast team at EducationPolicy@Community-Tu.org

    For more details on pensions please visit our website or give your regional team a ring.

    https://community-tu.org/mymembership/advice-centre/

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    26 mins
  • Education Podcast #3.5 (Pensions 1)
    May 26 2023

    Join Rob, Martin and special guest Janine, as we look at what is happening in world of education.

    In this special episode we look at exams and assessment and all things pensions before busting some of your pension myths.

    This is the first of a two part episode. Please look out for part 2 coming in June.

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    26 mins
  • Education Podcast #3.4
    Apr 25 2023

    In this episode Rob and Martin look at

    • The Teacher Pension Consultation and catch up on Teacher Pay
    • We look at Contracts and Teaching outside your speciality in “Your Working Life”
    • And we bust some resignation date myths

    Get in touch with the podcast by emailing us at EducationPolicy@Community-TU.org

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    34 mins
  • Podcast Short - Teacher Workload - March 2023
    Mar 30 2023

    In this episode, Martin takes a brief look at Teacher Workload.

    What do teachers have to do?

    What do teacher not have to do?

    What about DfE and Ofsted?

    If you want to contact the podcast, please email us at educationpolicy@community-tu.org

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    9 mins