
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
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 39 | Founded | 7 months ago |
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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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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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2. Jack Mallaby
3. Steve Willshaw
4. Ross McGill
5. Rowena Hicks
6. Mary Myatt
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