Dec 6, 2023
This episode focuses on subject reviews or “deep dives” in the secondary school, asking what they are, how we can conduct them effectively without burdening staff, and what information we can and cannot expect to gather accurately.
Our expert panel asks what a subject review or deep dive is and looks like and why...
Nov 15, 2023
In this episode, three experienced teachers discuss ideas, tips and advice for fostering student curiosity and motivation in the secondary school classroom.
We ask what curiosity and motivation look like in a classroom and discuss the key elements of the classroom environment and our teaching and pedagogy that can...
Oct 25, 2023
This episode looks at how secondary schools can plan and implement flexible working practices to help boost teacher recruitment and retention.
Our panel of experts include headteachers who have placed flexible working at the heart of their recruitment and retention strategies as well as teachers who work flexibly...
Oct 4, 2023
What is “calm leadership” and how can this philosophy help middle and senior leaders in schools to be effective and inspiring in their roles?
In this podcast, we chat to Patrick Cozier, the long-serving headteacher of Highgate Wood School in London, about his philosophy of calm leadership.
Sep 13, 2023
This episode discusses how we can build strong connections and relationships with our students – especially those who are vulnerable – in order that they have the best chance of overcoming barriers and making progress in our classrooms.
Two experienced colleagues discuss why this is important and some key...