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They Behave For Me

by Adam Boxer and Amy Forrester
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  • Is social media causing the youth mental health crisis? With Professor Candice Odgers

    September 18, 2026 · 1 hr 5 min

    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…

  • Should students be using AI? Question time!

    September 11, 2026 · 46 min

    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…

  • Summer dreaming: the return of TBFM!

    September 4, 2026 · 56 min

    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…

  • What is inclusive teaching? With Professor Becky Francis

    July 17, 2026 · 1 hr 7 min

    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…

  • Should students be allowed to go to the toilet in lessons? Question time!

    July 10, 2026 · 58 min

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

  • Can you measure great teaching? With professor Rob Coe

    July 3, 2026 · 59 min

    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!

  • What's changed across FORTY YEARS in the classroom? With Sarah Ledger

    June 26, 2026 · 57 min

    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…

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About the show

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. TBFM is powered by Carousel Learning