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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
Car Mill Primary School
Stress Management
Sustainable School Leadership
Leadership
Employee Retention
Pastoral Care
Diversity In Education
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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Since September, schools in England have been required to be mobile phone-free environments by default. They are expected to ensure pupils do not have access to their phones during the school day, including breaktimes and lunchtimes, with head teache... more

This summer, an independent inquiry into white working-class education outcomes concluded that underachievement is driven not by low aspirations or individual failings, but by a complex set of systemic challenges. These include lower levels of belong... more

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

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Recent Guests

Benjamin Knight
Researcher at UWE Bristol studying smartphone use and school policy
UWE Bristol
Episode: Mobile phones in schools: the reality for school leaders
Paul Redford
Researcher at UWE Bristol studying smartphone use and school policy
UWE Bristol
Episode: Mobile phones in schools: the reality for school leaders
Anne-Marie Canning
Opportunity Mission Challenge Director at UK Research and Innovation; trustee at the Child Poverty Action Group
UK Research and Innovation; Child Poverty Action Group
Episode: Improving outcomes for white working-class pupils
Ed Dorrell
Partner at Public First, former editor of the Times Educational Supplement
Public First
Episode: Improving outcomes for white working-class pupils
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

Host

James Bowen
Host focusing on education leadership and policy discussions.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 31 ratings
  • Ofsted new framework

    Really enjoyed this part 1 looking forward to part 2

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    5
    38lu
    United Kingdom7 years ago

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Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Episodes balance theoretical context with tangible classroom and school examples.
The show is particularly strong on wellbeing, leadership culture, and inclusive practices.
Guests bring strong credibility and real-world experience.
Listeners appreciate practical, policy-oriented conversations that connect research to school leadership.

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Mobile phones in schools: the reality for school leaders
Q: If you were to suddenly put you in a school tomorrow, you're a school leader with a blank piece of paper and you're designing a kind of policy around this, what would you be thinking in terms of an effective school policy?
Knight recommends choosing a policy that genuinely restricts access during the school day while accounting for the school and community context. Redford adds that leaders should explain the rationale, consult pupils, staff and parents, allow time to implement the policy, and support pupils who find restrictions difficult.
Mobile phones in schools: the reality for school leaders
Q: What did the research tell you? What was the kind of headline from that?
Across the schools studied, phones were often not switched off or kept in bags, and their use affected learning and student distraction while requiring staff time to manage. Pupils struggling academically reported greater negative effects and more resistance to restrictions.
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.

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A detailed look at leadership, policy, and well-being in education, featuring conversations with researchers, practitioners, and advocates. Episodes cover topics such as supervision for school leaders, inclusive cultures and belonging, calm leadership, Ofsted reform, and addressing poverty-related barriers in schools. Across episodes, practical case studies, field insights, and cross-sector collaboration emerge as recurring themes, offering actionable ideas for school leaders, policymakers, and allied professionals. A notable strength is the blend of research-driven analysis with real-world implementation stories, making it valuable for listeners seeking evidence-based guidance and leadership strategies.

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Recent guests on The School Leadership Podcast include:

1. Benjamin Knight
2. Paul Redford
3. Anne-Marie Canning
4. Ed Dorrell
5. Faye McGuinness
6. Hannah Wilson
7. Joanna Povall
8. Sam Wass

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