School's Out (for Teachers)

Newscast

EpisodeJan 16, 202333m

School's Out (for Teachers)

Newscast

EpisodeJan 16, 202333m

What could the teachers' strikes in England and Wales mean for parents?Adam is joined by Mary Bousted from the National Education Union and the BBC’s Branwen Jeffreys to discuss the upcoming industrial action.Also, former police watchdog Zoë Billingham joins the BBC’s Helena Wilkinson to explore police reform after an officer pleaded guilty to 49 offences, including dozens of rapes.Today’s episode was presented by Adam Fleming and made by Tim Walklate with Chris Flynn, George Dabby, Miranda Slade and Rufus Gray The technical producer was Mike Regaard. The editor was Damon Rose.

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