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The School Leadership Podcast

NAHT, the school leaders' union.
School Leadership
Education
Ofsted
Education Policy
Teacher Well-Being
NAHT
Burnout
Mental Health
Stress Management
Car Mill Primary School
Sustainable School Leadership
Leadership
Employee Retention
Diversity In Education
Pastoral Care
Emotional Intelligence
Professional Development
Education System
Teacher Retention
Compassionate Leadership

In NAHT's podcast series, you'll hear interviews with some of the leading voices in education and conversations about issues at the heart of leadership and learning.

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Latest Episodes

What is professional supervision, and why are more school leaders turning to it for support?

In this episode in NAHT’s podcast series, James Bowen, NAHT assistant general secretary, speaks to Faye McGuinness, director of programmes at Education Supp... more

What does a culture of belonging really look like in schools – and where should leaders begin? In this episode of NAHT’s School Leadership Podcast, we’re joined by Hannah Wilson, founder of Belonging Effect and a leading voice in diversity, equity, i... more

Experienced school leader Joanna Povall speaks to NAHT assistant general secretary James Bowen about the transformative power of kind leadership.

Sharing some candid reflections, she talks about how being honest, embracing feedback and recognising ... more

Following Ofsted’s consultation on its new inspection framework in early 2025, and its limited rollout later last year, the new framework has been fully in place for school inspections across England since January 2026.

Throughout this period, NAHT ... more

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Recent Guests

Faye McGuinness
Director of Programs for Education Support
Education Support
Episode: Professional supervision for school leaders
Hannah Wilson
Director and co-founder of The Belonging Effect
The Belonging Effect
Episode: Cultivating a culture of belonging in schools
Joanna Povall
Author of Kind Leadership, Leading Schools with Empathy, Honesty and Impact
Crown House (publisher)
Episode: The transformative power of kindness
Sam Wass
Director for the Institute for the Science of Early Years
University of East London
Episode: Understanding hygiene poverty and supporting students in schools
Gemma Humphries
Senior Campaigns Manager at SMOL, leading on hygiene poverty work
SMOL
Episode: Understanding hygiene poverty and supporting students in schools
Jagdeep Pabla
Head of the National Education Diversity Awards, former teacher from the medical communications industry.
National Education Diversity Awards
Episode: Celebrating inclusive school cultures
Patrick Cozier
Author of Calm Leadership with over 24 years of experience in education.
Episode: Calm leadership
Rowena Hicks
Experienced teacher, head teacher, and advocate for sustainable well-being in schools.
Founder of Beat Teacher Burnout
Episode: Battling burnout: tips and tools for school leaders
Katie Alexander
Deputy Head at Car Mill Primary School
Car Mill Primary School
Episode: Putting well-being first: the school that changed children’s education by prioritising mental health

Hosts

John Rose
Host of The School Leadership Podcast
James Bowen
Host of The School Leadership Podcast

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 30 ratings
  • Ofsted new framework

    Really enjoyed this part 1 looking forward to part 2

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    38lu
    United Kingdom7 years ago

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Discussions emphasize real-world impact over theory, useful for partner messaging.
Guests bring diverse perspectives from education leadership to DEIB and wellbeing.
Insights into policy changes and leadership challenges are practical for sponsors seeking policy-aligned messaging.

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Talking Points

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Celebrating inclusive school cultures
Q: How do you respond to criticism about the proliferation of awards in education?
It's important to recognize effective practices in the education sector, similar to awards in other professions, to help surface what good looks like.
Celebrating inclusive school cultures
Q: What are the National Education Diversity Awards?
They are an initiative aimed at recognizing the efforts of teachers and school leaders in creating sustainable school cultures, focusing on inclusivity and diversity.
Calm leadership
Q: What advice do you have for those feeling doubts and questioning their capability in leadership?
He encourages perseverance and emphasizes the importance of being authentic and leading in one's own way, rather than comparing oneself to others.
Calm leadership
Q: What was the thinking behind the title 'Calm Leadership'?
Patrick explains how the title reflects the qualities he aims to embody in leadership, emphasizing the importance of being calm amidst challenges.
Calm leadership
Q: Can you tell us a little bit about your journey in leadership, how you've got to where you are now?
Patrick shares his extensive experience working in London schools and how he transitioned from teaching to senior leadership, eventually becoming a head teacher after initially not planning to apply.

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This series centers on leadership in education, exploring how school leaders create inclusive cultures, support staff wellbeing, and drive student outcomes through practical, policy-informed strategies. Episodes frequently cover topics like belonging, DEIB, leadership resilience, mental health in schools, and the impact of national inspection and accountability regimes. Notable throughlines include actionable frameworks for humane leadership, staff engagement, and data-informed decision making, often featuring educators, researchers, and advocates who bring real-world challenges and solutions from classroom to district levels.

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1. Faye McGuinness
2. Hannah Wilson
3. Joanna Povall
4. Sam Wass
5. Gemma Humphries
6. Jagdeep Pabla
7. Patrick Cozier
8. Rowena Hicks

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