Dec 7, 2022
This episode considers what effective governance looks like in the secondary school and how school leaders and governors can work together successfully and productively. We speak with three school leadership experts about: The distinction between the strategic and the operational and to what extent should governors be...
Nov 23, 2022
This episode looks at leadership diversity in schools, offering a practical discussion about what diverse leadership looks like, how we can develop diverse leadership culture, and the benefits this can bring.
We discuss how we “practise” diverse leadership – what should be in place to do it well and what are the...
Nov 9, 2022
In 2016, teacher and school leader Peter Radford finally quit the chalkface after burning-out and breaking down due to untenable workload and wellbeing pressures.
In this episode – the second of two staff wellbeing podcasts – we hear his story and seek advice for other teachers battling poor wellbeing, high...
Oct 26, 2022
Tens of thousands of teachers quit every year due to poor wellbeing and work/life balance. Across two episodes, we look at how schools can support the wellbeing of teaching staff and what teachers can do to protect their wellbeing.
In part one, we discuss how to create a whole-school culture of wellbeing, including...
Oct 12, 2022
One in four children are persistently absent from school and new government guidance means attendance is a priority this term.
In this episode, we discuss why students struggle to attend school, the barriers they face, and effective approaches/strategies to help raise attendance.
We seek tips from children’s...