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Headship After Hours

Paul Collin
Attendance
Leadership
Headship
Education
Culture
School Leadership
Senior Attendance and Leadership Review
Burnout
School Attendance
Senior Attendance & Leadership Review
AUTHORITY
Energy Economy Of Leadership
Imposter Syndrome
School Culture
Behavior
Control
Delegation
Leadership (concept)
Educational Leadership
Staff Confidence

This podcast is for headteachers, executive heads and trust leaders who want to lead well without losing themselves in the process. I'm Paul Collin, former head and leadership coach. I talk about isolation, pressure, governing bodies, staff dynamics, attendance and the inner work of staying grounded. I also run a funded Senior Attendance & Leadership Resilience Check for heads in complex schools —... more

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What if challenging behaviour isn't simply a discipline problem — but a sign that a young person doesn't yet feel safe, connected or regulated enough to learn?

Most heads aren't short on effort when it comes to attendance.

The harder truth: so much... more

What happens when a young person wants to learn — but the traditional school environment simply isn't working for them?

In this episode of Headship After Hours, Paul Collin is joined by Hugh Viney, founder and CEO of Minerva Virtual Academy (MVA), t... more

What really changes a school?

After more than 26 years in education, including 10 years as a headteacher, Paul Collin reflects on the leadership lessons that shaped his career and why sustainable school improvement always begins with people.

Most h... more

Nobody prepares you for the emotional switching required in headship.

Most heads aren't short on effort when it comes to attendance.

The harder truth: so much of it often rests on one or two people — and when that's the case, it never feels steady,... more

In this episode of Headship After Hours, Paul Collin is joined by Jack Mallaby, assistant headteacher and SENCO, for an honest conversation about SEND, neurodiversity, emotionally based school avoidance and attendance.

Most heads aren't short on eff... more

Sometimes a small number of families shape a large part of your school's attendance picture.

Most heads aren't short on effort when it comes to attendance.

The harder truth: so much of it often rests on one or two people — and when that's the case,... more

School culture isn't created by a vision statement. It's created by how leadership feels every day.

Most heads aren't short on effort when it comes to attendance.

The harder truth: so much of it often rests on one or two people — and when that's th... more

Why does opening the attendance dashboard on a Monday morning feel like a verdict rather than information?

Most heads aren't short on effort when it comes to attendance.

The harder truth: so much of it often rests on one or two people — and when th... more

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Paul Collin
Former head and leadership coach, Executive Head Teacher, guest on the episode
Headship After Hours
Episode: How Great Headteachers Build School Culture
Jack Mallaby
Assistant Head SENCo, Chippenware Academy, Wokingham campus; specialist provision for primary needs of autism; SENCO and DSL background
Chippenware Academy, Wokingham
Episode: Jack Mallaby: Stop Making Pupils Fit the System
Steve Willshaw
Educator and key figure behind Rooted in Reading and Four Pillars framework
Independent education consultant / Rooted in Reading
Episode: Steve Willshaw: What Secondary Schools Miss About Reading
Ross McGill
Founder of Teacher Toolkit; educator and author
Teacher Toolkit
Episode: Ross McGill on Teacher Workload, Leadership & What Schools Still Get Wrong
Rowena Hicks
Education leader, coach, and speaker
Episode: Rowena Hicks: Why School Staff Burn Out
Mary Myatt
Guest, educator and author on curriculum and leadership
Episode: Mary Myatt: What Schools Still Get Wrong with KS3 Transition.

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Paul Collin
Host of Headship After Hours; former head and leadership coach

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Jack Mallaby: Stop Making Pupils Fit the System
Q: What is your golden nugget for listeners leading schools with attendance challenges?
The golden nugget is that we should not try to fit young people into a rigid system; instead, we must design and adapt the system to fit the needs of each pupil, focusing on well-being and practical supports that enable consistent attendance.
Steve Willshaw: What Secondary Schools Miss About Reading
Q: What would you say to leaders about showing up with a clear sense of what you stand for?
Have a really clear idea of your story and what unifies your thinking; work with a coach to challenge and refine that story so your actions consistently reflect your core principles.
Mary Myatt: What Schools Still Get Wrong with KS3 Transition.
Q: What is the best advice you would give to a school leader starting to unpack these ideas in their setting?
Mary suggests starting with visible, testable examples and case studies (including free resources) to test ideas before scaling, and stresses keeping discussions low-threat and curiosity-driven to build buy-in across teams.
Mary Myatt: What Schools Still Get Wrong with KS3 Transition.
Q: What shaped your thinking as a teacher and advisor in the initial outset?
Mary explains that early experiences across different schools and her work with continuity from primary to secondary shaped her focus on curriculum and leadership, emphasizing collaboration and practical, cross-phase learning.

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This show centers on leadership, culture, and wellbeing in challenging educational environments, with a strong emphasis on attendance, relational leadership, and sustainable change. Episodes often feature practical strategies for building trusted teams, improving student belonging, and handling the emotional loads that come with headship in complex contexts. Recurring themes include the link between leadership tone and school culture, anti-burnout approaches, and funding-backed leadership reviews or resilience programs. A notable strength is the show's grounded, human-focused lens—prioritizing relational practice, humane leadership, and long-term systems thinking over quick fixes. Listeners are likely heads, senior leaders, and trust-level ... more

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