Best Hol Up Podcast Podcasts (2025)

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Does your feedback feed up and feed foward? The Morning Break with Khanh Duc Kuttig 1:06:27

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Khanh Duc Kuttig and Zarina Zakhanova explore the challenges of effective feedback. Listen in for ideas on how to give better feedback to ensure that your feedback feeds up and feeds forward!By Teachers Talk Radio

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Where's the Joy in FE?: The Late Show with Toby Doncaster 1:01:53

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On tonight's show, I chat with Dr. Lou Mycroft about finding joy in the FE sector: the microjoys, finding joy in teaching and collaborating with learners, teachers and the wider community.By Teachers Talk Radio

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Reading for Pleasure: The Late Show with Huma Mirza 1:07:57

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A conversation with Jon Biddle about the challenges facing reading for pleasure today, and his vision for how reading time should look in primary schools.By Teachers Talk Radio

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Behaviour, workload, mental health - What is the future of education?: The Twilight Show with Tony Harwood 42:14

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Regular guest and experienced MFL teacher Yannick joins Tony to talk about the big issues affecting teachers. The same pressures have been around for some time, but is it really getting better?By Teachers Talk Radio

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Reading Aloud - For Good or For Bad?: The Saturday Breakfast Show with Darren Lester 1:28:42

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Darren looks at two pieces of research in the Read Aloud debate - one looking at the pros and one looking at the cons, before changing his mind regarding how he feels about the practice.By Teachers Talk Radio

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Two Weeks Until Hols: The Twilight Show with Phin 42:35

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We get really into how transactional analysis can be used to help teachers. And of course the regular features!By Teachers Talk Radio

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Teaching Fads - Like Fashion, They’ll Always Come Back!: The Morning Break with Liz Webb and Kate Tully 1:02:05

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Admit it: you’ve got sheets tucked away in your cupboard that you’re scared to throw away, just in case they become useful again. The cycles of teaching are inevitable. Sometimes there’s just a quick rebrand and we’re back where we were ten years ago. Join the discussion with Liz and Kate as they reminisce about education's fashions and fads.…

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Leading KS5 - I See Sixth Form Sense: The Twilight Show with Louise Pickering 1:06:18

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Louise Marie speaks to Paul Gannaway about how to lead a successful sixth form whilst in a full time SLT role.By Teachers Talk Radio

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Direct Instruction - What happens when structure meets curiosity: The Late Show with Tim Smale 1:04:06

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Join Tim as he discusses Direct Instruction with guest Adam Seymour. In this show Tim will explore the place and importance of Direct Instruction and how it`s principles can be applied in the classroom. Tim and Adam will then begin to wrap up with the show with insight into where educational research and literature can be found to further support t…

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Storytelling in the Classroom: The Sunday Social with Martin Sketchley 1:17:23

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In this week's show, we invite Claudia Tumba to chat with Martin Sketchley about storytelling in the language classroom.By Teachers Talk Radio

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Budget 2025, Strikes in 2026?: The Twilight Show with Tom Rogers 1:07:57

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Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ Budget sparks warnings about a real-terms drop in school funding but includes spending on school libraries and books. So, what do teachers think? What are the implications for the sector? How will it impact teachers in their pockets? Tom Rogers discusses with Joel Kenyon.By Teachers Talk Radio

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Teacher or entertainer?: The Late Late Show with Seema Aggarwal 1:04:36

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My guest for this show is Konstantinos Pappas, Course Leader and serious entertainer! As he puts it, sometimes teachers have to be actors, even clowns. And he has a point. Last time we talked about voice; now let's talk about performance. How do we grab attention and keep it through a long lesson? How do we make dry concepts come alive? And is this…

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Parent allegations against teachers rise by a third: Points of View 1:02:06

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TES reports parent allegations against teachers have risen by a third in just one year. Some 12.2 per cent of state school teachers were the subject of an allegation from a parent in 2024-25 - up from 9.1 per cent in 2023-24, the research suggests. The number of allegations against teachers made by students, while lower, has also increased, rising …

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Coaching in schools with Coaching Walkthrus: TTR Special 1:39:03

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Tom Rogers is joined by Matt Stone and Oliver Caviglioli to discuss coaching in schools, showcasing their new book Coaching WalkThru's, in partnership with Hachette Learning.By Teachers Talk Radio

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#254 Mental Health Motorbike [PAUL OXBOROUGH & MARY LOMAS] 1:36:27

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This week on Chasin' the Racin' we've decided to do things a little different. Due to November being Men's Mental Health month, we thought it was a great time to have a really important conversation and spread the message from the amazing Mental Health Motorbike charity team. Co-founder, Paul Oxborough and trustee Mary Lomas join us in the studio t…

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What in the world is 'Didagogy' and how can it make you a better teacher? : The Friday Late Show with David Brown 1:30:38

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Dave is joined by Sam Gibbs to talk all things CPD, ECT and Didagogy and how you schools can give better agency to teachers in terms of their ongoing development.By Teachers Talk Radio

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AI in Education - research outcome, case studies: The Twilight Show with Timea Kadar 1:01:07

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Timea and her guests, Associate Professor Dr Marcos E Barreto and Assistant Professor Dr Casey Kearney, discuss the latest research in AI in Education applied to curriculum design, learning and teaching, and policy making based on the research guests have been involved in.By Teachers Talk Radio

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Psychological Capital: The Saturday Breakast Show with Darren Lester 1:31:59

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Darren looks at the concept of psychological capital which suggests the better able you are to regulate your emotions, the higher the quality of your working life.By Teachers Talk Radio

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Countdown to Christmas hols: The Twilight Show with Phin 59:59

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In this mental health hour, we are getting festive and talking it out!By Teachers Talk Radio

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The great 'isolations rooms' debate: The Twilight Show with Tom Rogers 1:21:41

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Tom Bennett and Emma Clarke join Tom Rogers to discuss the latest debates around the use of 'isolation rooms' in schools. Tom Bennett OBE is the founder and director of ResearchED, author, consultant and DfE behaviour advisor. Emma Clarke is the Primary PGCE Programme Lead at University of York. Video version of this show is here: https://www.youtu…

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To Laugh or Not to Laugh? Unpacking the Power of Humour in the Classroom 1:17:54

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Join Michelle Hinds and guest Michael Senior, experienced Head of English, as they explore how humour can elevate teaching, deepen connections, and energise the classroom. A quick, insightful dive into why a good laugh might just be a teacher’s most powerful tool.By Teachers Talk Radio

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BETT Show 2026 - The Preview: The Twilight Show with Tom Rogers 49:26

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Tom Rogers is joined by Duncan Verry and Kate O'Neill from BETT Global to discuss what teachers can look forward to at BETT 2026 this January 21st-23rd in London. Teachers Talk Radio will be there - will you? Visit https://uk.bettshow.com/ to grab your free ticket today.By Teachers Talk Radio

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Building a Motivational Mindset - The Late Show With Toby Doncaster 1:02:04

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In tonight's episode,Bob Craig and I discuss how to motivate, stimulate and promote deliberate practice in the classroom. Plus tips on how to change the classroom dynamic!By Teachers Talk Radio

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Parents giving 'duvet days' to kids for mental health: Points of View 52:12

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The panel (Liz Webb, Rae Whitehouse and Tom Rogers) discuss - Three-quarters of parents have allowed their child to stay at home and take a “duvet day” if they don’t want to attend school, according to a new survey. Seventy-five per cent of 2,000 parents surveyed said they have allowed their child not to go to school if they feel tired, emotional o…

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Teaching - Britain's most undervalued profession?: The Late Show with Sarah Wilkinson-Crute 1:20:04

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Why are teachers leaving in record numbers? Why won’t new graduates join the profession? And has public respect for teachers hit an all-time low? In this show, we explore the pressures, perceptions, and politics shaping modern teaching in the UK. From workload and behaviour to pay, status, and social expectations, we ask the big question: has Brita…

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In Defence of Webinars: The Saturday Breakfast Show with Darren Lester 1:28:41

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While we may mourn the decline of conferences in fancy hotels with post lunches, Darren looks at the importance of webinars and considers why they have remained the default form of CPD post-pandemic.By Teachers Talk Radio

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The Mental Health Hour: The Twilight Show with Phin Adams 59:36

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It's actually four weeks, not five, until the hols for most. How are you coping? We talk things to do to just keep going.By Teachers Talk Radio

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Surviving the Complaints Crisis: Practical Strategies for Teachers and Leaders: The Friday Morning Break Show with Carl Smith 1:12:35

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Carl chats with expert on managing school complaints, Rachael Smith about what practical strategies schools can use when they feel overwhelmed by parental complaints. This show contains a number of fantastic practical strategies to help teachers and school leaders everywhere.By Teachers Talk Radio

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Decode and Conquer - Command Words Cracked: The Twilight Show with Louise Pickering 1:07:04

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Louise Marie speaks to Joanne Crofts about how to boost cross-subject exam confidence in students by teaching an understanding of command words.By Teachers Talk Radio

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DfE introducing new 'enrichment benchmarks': Points of View 58:04

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Tom Rogers, Liz Webb and Lucy Trimnell discuss how the DfE is introducing enrichment benchmarks to push schools to deliver more extracurricular clubs – but research shows that teachers are already working unpaid and out of hours to deliver such activities.By Teachers Talk Radio

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When Music Teaches - The Power of Songs in ESL Learning: The Saturday Lunch Show with Famida Choudhary 52:47

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In this show, Host Famida Choudhary speaks with Sam Burns about how purposeful, well-designed songs can transform English learning. Sam shares how authentic lyrics, rhythm, and repetition can double teaching impact, make grammar stick, and boost confidence for both children and adult learners. A practical, insightful conversation packed with classr…

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Is it time to hit the RESET?: The Twilight Show with Phin Adams 59:44

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I literally had to reset doing this show. We talk being at a crossroads in education, finding light and balance. This is your mental health hour.By Teachers Talk Radio

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#253 1500 Euro Excess [BEN CURRIE] 1:59:34

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This week on Chasin' the Racin' podcast, Christian Iddon and Josh Corner are joined by the 2024 Supersport Champion, Ben Currie. He tells us all about the early days, moving to the UK from Aus, coming through the ranks and his time on the world stage. He also shared his news for 2026 as he is moving on from Moto Rapido to join Raceways on a Yamaha …

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Industry in the classroom - how academia can collaborate with business in HE: The Twilight Show with Timea Kadar 1:02:28

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In this Tuesday Twilight Show, Timea explores how business and academia can truly work together in higher education – not just in theory, but in day-to-day teaching and assessment. She’s joined by Mohammed Al-Jobori, lecturer and module leader in Business & Management, and business coach Bayo Igoh, who share concrete case studies where students co-…

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Teach and Thrive Learning Circles: The Saturday Breakfast Show with Darren Lester 1:30:02

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Darren talks about TTLCs and how they can be used to embed teacher-centric wellbeing into your CPD provision.By Teachers Talk Radio

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Taking Breaks and Strategies to Recharge: Thursday Late, Late Show with Chris Wilkinson 1:00:50

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Join Chris as he explores why teachers need meaningful breaks in their day. From quick resets to lasting habits, he shares research and practical tips to help educators recharge, refocus, and thriveBy Teachers Talk Radio

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Digital Technologies and Innovative Learning Models: The Late Late Show with Graham Stanley 1:01:49

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On today's show, I talked to Iain Cook-Bonney from New Zealand about his innovative work with digital technologies in primary schools. The interactive story (The Snark) Iain talked about is here and the penguin colony lesson plan is here.By Teachers Talk Radio

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Teacher Engagement - What if it came first?: The Twilight Show with Michelle Hinds 1:27:51

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In The Wednesday Twilight Show with Michelle Hinds, she explores what schools could look like if teacher engagement were the starting point, not the afterthought. From leadership habits that spark motivation to stories of schools transforming through trust and purpose, this episode dives into how energised teachers create inspired learners.…

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Has Teacher Accountability Gone Too Far?: The Twilight Show with Tom Rogers 1:22:41

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Peter Cole, Simon Powell and Becky Allen join Tom Rogers to discuss all things teacher accountability in schools - Has it gone too far? Under discussion; Lesson observations, Learning Walks, Work Scrutiny, Data, Exam Results, Pupil Voice, Parent Voice, League tables and lots besides.By Teachers Talk Radio

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The Curriculum and Assessment Review: Points of View 57:50

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Rae Whitehouse, Carl Smith and Liz Webb discuss the release of the Curriculum and Assessment review and its contents.By Teachers Talk Radio

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From Teacher to Principal: The Morning Break with Carl Smith 1:12:14

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Today's Friday Morning Break Show with Carl Smith: From Teacher to Principal: What they don’t tell you on NPQH with guest Will TeeceBy Teachers Talk Radio

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Student mental health across Key Stages 2 and 3 - What are the issues and how do we move forward?: The Twilight Show with Tony Harwood 1:02:46

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Highly experienced ex primary headteacher and governor Kate Owbridge joins Tony to talk about the issues around the worrying decline in student mental health through primary and onto secondary school.By Teachers Talk Radio

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Reading for Pleasure - Not Just for the Kids: The Saturday Breakfast Show with Darren Lester 1:31:46

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Darren discussed The University of Nottingham's announcement of closure of its language courses, before moving onto the topic at hand: how you can justify reading when you've so many other things to do.By Teachers Talk Radio

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Gossip in schools and mental health: The Twilight Show with Phin Adams 1:00:09

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We talk the effect of gossip in school and how to manage your mental health through our three regular features!By Teachers Talk Radio

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Death by Marking - Who is it Really For?: The Morning Break with Liz Webb and Rachel Gilyeat 1:01:06

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Burdensome workload is the constant cry of teachers, and marking is so often front and centre of the tasks which weigh us down. Why are we still so obsessed with written feedback? Is it really for the students? Or is it about accountability and box ticking?By Teachers Talk Radio

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The power of voice - can the way we speak make us better teachers?: The Late, Late Show with Seema Aggarwal 1:02:26

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Teachers have a lot to manage; lessons, students, emotions. But here’s the question: do those emotions slip into the way they speak? And could changing that change everything? In this show, Seema sits down with Silke Paulmann, Executive Dean at the University of Essex to unpack the powerful link between voice, communication, and emotion in the clas…

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AI in the English Classroom: The Twilight Show with Matt Wemyss 1:00:12

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In this month's show, Matt is joined by John Dolman. With over 25 years of experience teaching English and Media, John has been diving deep into how AI can be used thoughtfully in education. They explore what AI can actually do for English teachers, what it can’t, and why it’s not about replacing the teacher but supporting the craft. Expect honest …

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Thinking About Thinking — Metacognition in Reading: The Saturday lunch show with Famida Choudhary 54:17

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In this reflective show, Famida Choudhary and Aaron Regan explore how metacognitive strategies and Thinking Routines can transform reading comprehension. Together, they discuss how students develop awareness of what strategies work best for them, how they can transfer these approaches across contexts, and how teachers can foster a culture of reflec…

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Cabinet of Curiosity - Developing a Superpower: TTR Special 1:05:30

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Another exciting one off special show for you! Nathan Gynn is joined by James Handscombe to explore all things curiosity in learning, the topic of his new book "Cabinet of Curiosity - Creating a Superpower". "Curiosity is a superpower: the more curious you are, the more questions you ask, the more answers you get, the more you know, and the more th…

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Should parents should have the right to take their children out of school during term-time?: Points of View 1:01:02

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Join the panel of Lucy Trimnell, Rae Whitehouse, Yasmin Omar and Carl Smith as they discuss this weeks speech by MP Rupert Lowe where he suggested that parents should have the right to take their children out of school during term-time for a limited number of days.By Teachers Talk Radio