Podcast appearances and mentions of damian hinds

Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question this evening are Independent MP and former Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn, Conservative MP and shadow education secretary Damian Hinds, economist and journalist Stephanie Flanders and luxury hotelier Sir Rocco Forte.

Are you a Budget winner or loser?Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question this evening are Independent MP and former Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn, Conservative MP and shadow education secretary Damian Hinds, economist and journalist Stephanie Flanders and luxury hotelier Sir Rocco Forte.

As we move into October, our MP Damian Hinds provides an update on his recent activities on behalf of the people of East Hampshire. Damian reflects on his attendance at the Conservative Party Conference in Birmingham, where he also participated in education-focused fringe events and noted the strong delegation from East Hampshire. He highlights key local events, including the East Hampshire Dementia Festival in Petersfield, the Roland's Castle heritage and history exhibition, and the milestone birthday celebration of the Citizens Advice Bureau. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As August draws to a close, our MP Damian Hinds updates us on his work on behalf of the people of East Hampshire. Damian explains what changes now that his party is in opposition and how he continues to represent the interests of local people in our community while holding the government to account in our democratic tradition. He also sends congratulations to local students who have achieved strong exam results this summer.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Die Britse Konserwatiewe Party moet ‘n nuwe leier verkies om Rishi Sunak te vervang. Die party se skadu-minister van binnelandse sake James Cleverly het klaar sy naam in die hoed gegooi maar, volgens Damian Hinds, die Tories se skadu onderwysminister, moet die party genoeg tyd gegun word om te besin oor waar fouteer is en wat voorlê.

With a majority cut to just 1,275, Damian Hinds says candidates in East Hampshire operated effective and respectful campaigns. He told Shine Radio's Jo Gray that serving our area is a privilege and an honour.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Petersfield's MP updates Shine Radio listeners on a wave of changes as we move through Easter, into Spring and a new financial year. Plus an update on his work representing us in Parliament and in his ministerial role.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Petersfield's MP updates Shine Radio listeners on his work on our behalf in parliament. His update was recorded before the chancellor announced new financial measures in today's budget and, as Damian explains, even ministers like him are kept in the dark ahead of the formal announcement. Schools and colleges are in focus this month, including a Petersfield school visit. Plus there's a reminder of a free childcare scheme open to local families.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On Thursday's Rise and Shine Jack Finch had an in depth chat with our local MP and Minister of State for Schools Damian Hinds about the life of an MP, the ideology that got him into politics, what it's been like representing our area for the last 14 years and visions for the next election.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Petersfield's MP updates Shine Radio as the New Year gets off to a blustery start. Despite the current weather, Damian Hinds believes there is brightness ahead in the economy and in education. He also shares news of a public meeting you can attend later this month in our local area.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

East Hampshire's MP throws his support behind local businesses in Liss and Petersfield ahead of Petersfield's late night shopping on Thursday. Damian Hinds also updates on his work around the area and his new role as a minister in the Department for Education.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

'Prorogued' is your word of the week. Discover what it means in Damian Hinds's latest update. Petersfield's MP also explains the bills and legislation he's been involved in during the most recent parliamentary term, and he talks about work happening locally to protect vulnerable people when our telephony system is updated. There's a volunteering event in Alton to reflect on and local students have been to Parliament to see how it all works.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This month Damian Hinds discusses some of his Ministerial work with the prisons service, changes to the telephone service coming soon locally and the future rollout of fast Gigabit broadband. He also promotes a forthcoming event in Alton centred on careers and volunteering. Damian Hinds is the Conservative MP for East Hampshire.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Every month Petersfield's MP Damian Hinds updates us on his work in the East Hampshire constituency and the issues local people are bringing to him as our local representative in Parliament. This month there's a focus on the employment market which economists say remains very tight. Shine Radio welcomes comment and opinion from across the political spectrum. If you're involved in local politics and would like to share your perspective on current issues please email team@shineradio.uk and we'll find a good way to get you on air.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As 2023 begins, Damian Hinds MP reflects on the last twelve months as East Hampshire's elected representative in the House of Commons. In addition to the work of local voluntary organisations, he reflects on the loss of Queen Elizabeth II and the King's accession to the throne.  Further afield, events in Ukraine remain in focus for our MP and here at home the challenges of the UK's economic problems.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Every month Damian Hinds updates Shine Radio listeners from his constituency MP's desk. This month he reflects on a range of issues, including the Autumn Statement on the UK's finances and the cost of living for local families, the work of Citizens Advice locally and the Petersfield small business fair that takes place on Saturday at Winton House. Damian also takes a moment to recognise the volunteer team here at Shine Radio. The station was recently named best digital community station in the Community Radio Awards.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Damian Hinds updates us on the work he's doing in Parliament on our behalf. The East Hampshire MP has just accepted a role as Prisons Minister. He also updates on a visit to the House of Commons by local six formers and the local businesses and organisations he's met recently. If you have a question for our MP you can email team@shineradio.uk and we'll put it to him for you and all Shine Radio listeners.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Damian Hinds MP is the member of Parliament for East Hampshire. Every month he updates Shine Radio listeners on current issues and local life as he sees it from his position as our elected representative. This month, Damian reflects on economic challenges facing us, developments around the local community. He also called-in on Reeves removals in Petersfield and found time to listen to the radio.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Speaking in the House of Commons today, Damian Hinds, MP for East Hampshire, remembers Her late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II through his personal recollections and experiences.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This month, our local MP highlights the coming winter fuel cost crisis and calls for help from the new administration for those most in need. He also reflects on the official opening of the NHS Urgent Treatment Centre in Petersfield, the pressures on our local students who have received their exam grades and some of the leisure opportunities around our local area.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

East Hampshire's MP updates on activities he's involved in around Petersfield and the villages. This month he puts the focus on support available for local business, life as a back-bencher again, the Conservative leadership race and his reaction to this year's Petersfield Shakespeare Festival. Shine Radio welcomes contributions from all levels of local democracy and from elected representatives of all parties. Email team@shineradio.uk or call 01730 555 500.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"Upholding Government and leader standards in public life and faith in our democracy were eroded" says our MP, Damian Hinds, in his resignation letter to Boris Johnson. He discusses with Alan Cosh what he thought the key issues were a new Prime Minister should address that would benefit his constituents in East Hampshire.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Damian Hinds, MP for East Hampshire updates Shine Radio listeners on travel disruption, local business activity and Police priorities in our area including rural crime.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This month, Damian updates us on measures designed to tackle child abuse online and improve national security. He also reflects on the cost-of-living crisis being felt by so many people right now and some community activities taking place around the long jubilee weekend. Damian Hinds is the MP for East Hampshire. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this month's update, Damian Hinds talks about the economic stresses facing local businesses, some help available for companies seeking staff and what he sees as underlying strengths in the economy. This update was recorded on Friday 6 May. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Western countries hope to confront Russian ambitions in Ukraine through sanctions rather than by force, but questions are being raised about their effectiveness. Targets so far have included Russian oligarchs, the banking system and aviation sector, with European airspace closed to Russian planes. In the UK the government has been accused of not going far enough, with Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer pointing to Chelsea FC owner Roman Abramovich, who has announced plans to sell the club. Mr Abramovich strongly denies doing anything to merit sanctions being imposed on him. Today's business presenter, Sean Farrington, spoke with Nigel Kushner, chief executive of law firm W Legal, who advises people and companies targeted by international sanctions. Today's Simon Jack then spoke with Frans Timmermans, Executive Vice President for the European Green Deal, about reliance on Russian energy. Also on the programme was Damian Hinds, Minister for Security and Borders. (Image Credit: Reuters)

Damien Hinds shares his latest Member of Parliament update for Shine Radio listeners in Petersfield and the villages. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Local MP Damian Hinds is focused on climate change in his latest update for listeners to Petersfield's Shine Radio. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As our local climate change event opens, Shine Radio's Environment Correspondent Beth Svarovska puts questions to Damian Hinds MP. Our local MP has organised this event with teams from East Hampshire District Council. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This month, Damian Hinds MP looks ahead to the COP26 East Hampshire event taking place on Friday 8 October. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A 600.000 euro bill to replace burned containers in Valencia angers city officials because the money could be better used elsewhere. In the last two years 518 containers in Valencia have been destroyed in acts of vandalism, 278 standard, gray containers, 165 containers for paper and cardboard, and 75 for plastic. According to the City Council, most of them were burned. The search for quality land in the Province is reminiscent of the days of land grabs in the United States, with various companies outbidding each other to be able to instal the solar park. The situation became so serious that people began organising in opposition to the new land owners, attempting to educate the public and anyone who would listen about how dangerous uncontrolled solarization of Valencia Community can be for the environment. Despite Government guidance recommending they are worn in 'crowded and enclosed spaces', all but two frontbench ministers - Michael Gove and security minister Damian Hinds - declined to wear a mask. MPs were crammed shoulder-to-shoulder into the House for the first time since March last year to debate the situation in Afghanistan and were not required to socially distance or wear a mask.

Craig Young brings you all the local Petersfield news In today's headlines: ⦁    The Town Council is – for now – blocking the District Council's planned sale of Penn's Place.  ⦁    The new Mayor of Petersfield has chosen his charities to support during his term, this year. ⦁    Local MP, Damian Hinds, has spoken out in support of local caregivers. ⦁    We have the latest call for help from the Petersfield Food Bank To get involved or share your news call Petersfield 01730 555 500 or email team@shineradio.uk  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

East Hampshire member of parliament Damian Hinds updates the community on his work, the latest he's hearing about the Covid-19 pandemic and what it means for us all. His piece was recorded before the resignation of Matt Hancock and appointment of new health secretary Sajid Javid. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question this evening are Labour MP Barry Gardiner, Observer Chief Leader Writer Sonia Sodha, Conservative MP Damian Hinds and Mail on Sunday Deputy Political Editor Mikhailova.

An update on the gradual lifting of COVID restrictions and other local matters from our area's representative in Parliament. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Greg meets with Andrew Tuppen and Damian Hinds, known by many as last year’s runner-ups of LEGO Masters Australia, but their love of LEGO extends much further than the limits of the show. They reflect over their time on LEGO Masters but also discuss how the show has allowed them to launch their own LEGO business, Clicking Bricks – where they continue to spread their love of LEGO with others whilst often supporting valuable community organisations and schools in the process. Greg can’t help but get caught up in their genuine joy and enthusiasm for the colourful plastic bricks in this episode.     To learn more about Andrew and Damian’s newest LEGO adventure, Clicking Bricks, visit their website: https://www.clickingbricks.com/, or follow their socials on FB: https://www.facebook.com/pages/category/Entertainment-Website/Clicking-Bricks-106409857691576/ and IG: https://www.instagram.com/clickingbricks_au/ .     --   Thanks for listening :) Don’t forget to subscribe to us, wherever you get your podcast fix. Drop us a line by email (fortheloveofbrick[at]gmail.com) or at our socials if you want to say hi! Twitter: https://twitter.com/4theloveofbrick, IG: https://www.instagram.com/fortheloveofbrick/, or FB: https://www.facebook.com/forthelovebrick/.

A view from the East Hampshire MP's office. Damian Hinds shares his perspective on the vaccine rollout locally and looks ahead to the budget scheduled for Wednesday. This series will recommence after the local council elections on 6 May. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the first of a series of monthly updates from our Member of Parliament, Damian Hinds puts his focus firmly on Coronavirus and the latest information about the vaccine rollout. Damian Hinds MP is required to represent the interests of our area and everybody within it. As such, we have asked him to make his updates about constituency matters that affect us all and not to be party political messages. We welcome a wide range of expression at Shine Radio so if you have comments about Damian's message please email team@petersfieldradio.uk or leave a message on our website under the audio. We have also invited other locally-elected representatives to contribute regular messages from their respective perspectives and hope to have more news on that soon. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The former Education Secretary accompanies Luke and Elliott at their local theatre, where the MP talks through the TV shows he feels he couldn't live without. Recorded and edited by Luke Bateman and Elliott Williams. Artwork by Beks Matthews. Theme tune composed by Benjamin T Jackson. Follow Damian on Twitter @DamianHinds. Follow Luke and ElliottContinue reading "Ep 15: Damian Hinds – MP"

The Prime Minister returns to helming the daily briefings and Dan is asking whether he should start the process of loosening the lockdown. Professor Eyal Winter explains how we might effectively ease lockdown measures and Conservative MP Damian Hinds is frank about how social media companies need to do more to stop the spread of misinformation, See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Join the Tes team as we discuss our end-of-year interview with education secretary Damian Hinds, and why schools need to help female staff going through the menopause.We also discuss the bitter-sweet mix of emotions experienced by teachers across the land as they say their final farewell to pupils that they have known for years.Tune in and enjoy. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The largest grouping in Brussels, The UK Brexit Party, arrived at their first European Parliament session today and immediately kicked off a row by turning their backs as the EU anthem was played. This has been happening against a backdrop of the EU voting for key positions to be filled. The leaders of the EU 28 member states met last Tuesday to hammer out who should take over from Jean-Claude Juncker, the president of the European Commission, and Donald Tusk, the president of the European Council, as well as a number of other roles. The Spanish economy has continued to surpass expectations for 2019, while outperforming the wider European economy. The Bank of Spain has responded to this strong performance by increasing its yearly growth forecast from 2.2% to 2.4%, a particularly impressive figure given that the overall European economy has a growth rate of 1.4%. The lack of a stable government in Madrid, more than two months after the April 28 general election, means that nobody is working on getting a national budget approved – the election was called early partly due to acting Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez’s inability to sell his blueprint to parliament. NEW guidelines have been submitted by the General Directorate of Traffic to increase the penalties imposed for distractions whilst driving. Actions such as sending or reading a Whatsapp message, talking on the phone, manipulating the touch screen in any way or car navigation, opening a soda bottle or even lighting a cigarette will all be punishable by a fine and 6 points deducted from your license. . MEMBERS of Madrid’s Greenpeace carried banners saying “Central Madrid works” and “no more cars” on the first day that fines are suspended in the low emission areas of Madrid. IN the UK Labour was plunged into a fresh anti-Semitism row today as a poll revealed heavy support for controversial MP Chris Williamson to be reinstated despite him saying the party was 'too apologetic' about anti-Jewish abuse. ....LOUISE ATKINSON writing about Glastonbury: It is utterly disgusting, but sadly typical. The sight of field after field,pictured left and right, covered in rubbish has become the inevitable fall-out of the summer festival culture as people (usually young people aged 17-24 let their hair down, party their socks off and then stagger back to their middle-class homes leaving environmental carnage behind. Whilst the Brazilian rainforests are being demolished at the rate of one football pitch per minute...The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have asked fans to consider their carbon footprint, just days after new figures show the Royal Household's emissions doubled last year. Parents should put their smartphones down and take every opportunity to talk to their children face to face, the Education Secretary ...........Damian Hinds believes keeping up with social media and work emails often prevents mums and dads from chatting to their offspring. Leapy Lee......I am completely aware that I am ‘also an immigrant.’ I am actually quite a proud immigrant. Many years ago, due to personal reasons, I left the UK and, after some years in the Middle East, moved to Spain where I have resided for the last 35 years. This country has been good to me. .......... Unfortunately the majority of aliens that are pouring into Europe at this time appear to have a different agenda altogether. I am fervently convinced that if our so called leaders don’t wake up soon it will all be too late. Sadly, I

The largest grouping in Brussels, The UK Brexit Party, arrived at their first European Parliament session today and immediately kicked off a row by turning their backs as the EU anthem was played. This has been happening against a backdrop of the EU voting for key positions to be filled. The leaders of the EU 28 member states met last Tuesday to hammer out who should take over from Jean-Claude Juncker, the president of the European Commission, and Donald Tusk, the president of the European Council, as well as a number of other roles. The Spanish economy has continued to surpass expectations for 2019, while outperforming the wider European economy. The Bank of Spain has responded to this strong performance by increasing its yearly growth forecast from 2.2% to 2.4%, a particularly impressive figure given that the overall European economy has a growth rate of 1.4%. The lack of a stable government in Madrid, more than two months after the April 28 general election, means that nobody is working on getting a national budget approved – the election was called early partly due to acting Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez’s inability to sell his blueprint to parliament. NEW guidelines have been submitted by the General Directorate of Traffic to increase the penalties imposed for distractions whilst driving. Actions such as sending or reading a Whatsapp message, talking on the phone, manipulating the touch screen in any way or car navigation, opening a soda bottle or even lighting a cigarette will all be punishable by a fine and 6 points deducted from your license. . MEMBERS of Madrid’s Greenpeace carried banners saying “Central Madrid works” and “no more cars” on the first day that fines are suspended in the low emission areas of Madrid. IN the UK Labour was plunged into a fresh anti-Semitism row today as a poll revealed heavy support for controversial MP Chris Williamson to be reinstated despite him saying the party was 'too apologetic' about anti-Jewish abuse. ....LOUISE ATKINSON writing about Glastonbury: It is utterly disgusting, but sadly typical. The sight of field after field,pictured left and right, covered in rubbish has become the inevitable fall-out of the summer festival culture as people (usually young people aged 17-24 let their hair down, party their socks off and then stagger back to their middle-class homes leaving environmental carnage behind. Whilst the Brazilian rainforests are being demolished at the rate of one football pitch per minute...The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have asked fans to consider their carbon footprint, just days after new figures show the Royal Household's emissions doubled last year. Parents should put their smartphones down and take every opportunity to talk to their children face to face, the Education Secretary ...........Damian Hinds believes keeping up with social media and work emails often prevents mums and dads from chatting to their offspring. Leapy Lee......I am completely aware that I am ‘also an immigrant.’ I am actually quite a proud immigrant. Many years ago, due to personal reasons, I left the UK and, after some years in the Middle East, moved to Spain where I have resided for the last 35 years. This country has been good to me. .......... Unfortunately the majority of aliens that are pouring into Europe at this time appear to have a different agenda altogether. I am fervently convinced that if our so called leaders don’t wake up soon it will all be too late. Sadly, I

Andrew Marr interviewed Damian Hinds (he’s the current Education Secretary-nope me neither) and Nigel Farage on his show this Sunday. Both were on to talk about the European Parliamentary elections. Both had to try and do this without the benefit of their parties issuing manifestos. Lesley picks apart the significance of this and the flaws at the heart of the UK's political system which mean the party of government and the party leading in the polls for that election can get away with it. Sticking with the Euro elections, the Sunday Mail recently endorsed the Scottish Green Party, breaking a long tradition of supporting Labour. We discuss, even if this was a cynical vote splitting move by the Sunday Mail, why Yes supporters could vote Green, and how quickly the political landscape on the climate emergency has changed. As the commemoration of the 20th anniversary of the return of the Scottish Parliament roll on two former First Ministers, Jack McConnell and Henry McLeish both came out in favour of reform. McConnell, perhaps seduced by his time in the Lords, wanted the creation of a non-elected second chamber. McLeish, hankering after a more European style assembly, suggested moving to an increased number of MSPs by bringing in the Single Transferable Vote system. We reflect on both these proposals, more favourably on one than the other. Theresa May will be bringing back the EU Withdrawal Bill to Westminster on June the third. This " Great Repeal Bill" is the one that enshrines the power grab from Holyrood. We return to, not just to the specifics of the bill, but the underlying message it contains about Scotland's place in the UK. As per usual there's a smattering of other nonsense, mainly on Highland League football, Chinese takeaways and clip on sunglasses. Wee note from Lesley; I checked on who controls Oil and Gas Licensing and I was wrong. It's still the UK Government via the Oil and Gas Authority quango they set up — it's licensing for onshore oil and gas (basically fracking) that was devolved in 2018. Apologies.       

Is grade inflation the problem that Damian Hinds claims it is? This week on the podcast we discuss DfE's “intervention” on the issue, as well as research on student loneliness and the issue of institutional mergers and acquisitions.  We also cover the University of Cambridge's withdrawal of a two-month fellowship for Jordan Peterson. With David Morris of the University of Greenwich; Rebecca Lowe of the Institute of Economic Affairs; and Wonkhe's own Mark Leach.

The government has published a new international education strategy - but is it enough given the competition? On the podcast this week we discuss the issues, as well as taking a look at Damian Hinds' intervention on plagiarism.  We also discuss the UK's skills slowdown, the looming university recruitment crisis, and Hidden History looks at degrees for women. With Robin Webber-Jones, Vice Principal at The Sheffield College; Kate Wicklow, Policy Manager at Guild HE; and Minto Felix, Associate Editor at Wonkhe.

We speak to Education Secretary Damian Hinds about his plans to boost quality of post 16 qualifications. A study claims that our brains are not fully grown-up until we reach 30, And, of course, Brexit. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week, the education secretary Damian Hinds talks to Hattie Williams about why he would like more faith schools to convert to academies. The Bishop of Gloucester, Rachel Treweek, talks to Adam Becket about how churches must not ignore the realities of domestic abuse. And the Bishop of Liverpool, Paul Bayes, talks to Madeleine Davies about his new book, The Table.

Thank you to Cool Initiatives for sponsoring this week's episode. Check out their competition, and chance to win £10k, here.  What's in this episode? Hello everyone, this week we listen into the Secretary of State for Education's plans for Edtech in England, plus the creative brains behind Scratch on the early days of computers, a teacher and the institute of imagination on hands on learning, a new club for edutainment toys, and an insanely enthusiastic digital media FE teacher on collecting masters and delving into research on AI, our emotions and learning. Enjoy!  People Sophie Bailey is the Founder and Presenter of The Edtech Podcast | Twitter: @podcastedtech Damian Hinds, Secretary of State for Education and MP for East Hampshire | Twitter: @DamianHinds Mitchel Resnick, Professor of Learning Research at MIT Media Lab, author of Lifelong Kindergarten, and founder of the Scratch Team | Twitter: @mres Shafina Vohra, Teacher of A Level Psychology at the London Design & Engineering UTC | Twitter: @ShafinaVohra Annie Duffield,  Head of Marketing and Communications, Institute of Imagination | Twitter: @annieduffs Ben Callicot, Founder, Toy Pioneers Club Ian Hurd, Media & Creative Arts Teacher Show Notes and References   Check out https://theedtechpodcast.com/edtechpodcast for the full show notes. Tell us your story We'd love to hear your thoughts. Record a quick free voicemail via speakpipe for inclusion in the next episode. Or you can post your thoughts or follow-on links via twitter @podcastedtech or via The Edtech Podcast Facebook page or Instagram.

Will Britain leave the EU on 29 March? Sophy talks to Education Secretary Damian Hinds to find out. Plus Labour's Angela Rayner outlines her views on a second referendum, and explains why her party is prioritising scrapping university tuition fees.

After the Prime Minister pulled the vote on her Brexit deal and faced an attempt to oust her from within her own party, Sophy speaks to Education Secretary Damian Hinds. Plus, Scotland's First Minister Nicola Sturgeon explains why a second referendum on Brexit may have to be accompanied by another vote on independence. #Ridge

The Education Secretary on why we need to 'buckle up' as Brexit approaches, asking for more than 'little extras' for schools and why he used to carry a guitar pick in his pocket.

As teachers prepare for the start of the new academic year, the Tes team discusses an analysis of teaching hours that shows how the curriculum has changed in schools in recent years.We also reflect on education secretary Damian Hinds' first major interview for the new school year, and re-cap some of the bigger stories you may have missed over the summer. Tune in and enjoy. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

ASCL General Secretary Geoff Barton talks to: • Lucy Powell, MP: on Labour policy and why leaders should be bolder • Christine Hodgson, Chair, Careers & Enterprise Company: why apprenticeships matter • Professor John Hattie: doing what makes a difference and stopping doing the other stuff • Paul Dreschler, President, CBI: why it’s time to do education policy differently • Carl Ward, CEO City Learning Trust/ASCL President: how as leaders we should co-construct education policy with business and government • Amanda Spielman, HMCI: on curriculum and workload • Damian Hinds, Secretary of State for Education: on ways of reducing workload • Sir Ranulph Fiennes OBE: on being a legendary explorer

Welcome to Episode 15 of Staffroom Rambles, the weekly education podcast by Tom Rogers and Chris Mayoh. In this week's bumper episode we discuss Damian Hinds and Amanda Spielman's 'solutions' to the teacher workload issue, Donald Trump and arming teachers, performance-related pay, Pupil Premium funding, the Practical Pedagogies conference, Teachmeet History Icons, and the CBI's comments on rote learning in schools. Links to articles we discussed this week can be found here: BBC article about teacher workload: http://www.bbc.com/news/education-43345857 BBC article about Trump's idea to arm teachers: http://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-43149694 The Practical Pedagogies conference: http://www.practicalpedagogies.net/ Teachmeet History Icons: https://www.tmhistoryicons.co.uk/ TES article about CBI and rote learning in schools: https://www.tes.com/news/school-news/breaking-news/business-leaders-call-less-rote-learning-schools Subscribe on iTunes here: https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/staffroom-rambles/id1147219815?mt=2 Subscribe via RSS here http://feeds.soundcloud.com/users/soundcloud:users:203574483/sounds.rss You can get in touch with us via Twitter – we are @ staffroomramble, or @ RogersHistory and @ chrismayoh

Matt Chorley is joined by Chris Smyth, Times health editor, to see whether Jeremy Hunt can solve social care, Graeme Paton, transport correspondent, on Chris Grayling hitting the buffers, and Rosemary Bennett, education editor, on whether Damian Hinds can win over whingeing teachers. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Join the Tes team as we talk about some of the biggest topics of the week. We discuss this week's cabinet reshuffle and the demise of Justine Greening. We also explore what the appointment of Damian Hinds as education secretary could mean for the sector. We talk about our investigation into multi-academy trust CEOs and explore whether we have reached 'peak pay' for the leaders. And we discuss how wrestling can give you many strengths in the classroom. Tune in and enjoy. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.