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The School Leadership Podcast

NAHT, the school leaders' union.
School Leadership
Education Policy
Mental Health
Ofsted
Car Mill Primary School
Sustainable School Leadership
Pastoral Care
NAHT
Education
Professional Development
Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill
Education Reform
Cybersecurity
Compassionate Leadership
AI In Education
Food Allergies
Tes Awards
Community Engagement
Teacher Development
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

Four years ago, Carr Mill Primary School in St Helens, Merseyside, embarked on a new whole-school approach to mental health that has delivered some remarkable results.

Overcoming hurdles such as low attendance, limited aspirations and a lack of trus... more

In the wake of the tragic death of 15-year-old Natasha Ednan-Laperouse, who died in 2016 from an allergic reaction to sesame seeds in the dough of a baguette, her parents founded the Natasha Allergy Research Foundation. It campaigned for changes to f... more

How can you effectively manage conflict? What qualities define great leadership? In what ways should schools implement artificial intelligence? In this episode, you'll hear insights from Chris Packham CBE, Jaz Ampaw-Farr, Darren Coxon, Liz Robinson a... more

In this episode, we explore the art of decision-making, the importance of ‘botheredness’, the dynamics of people-pleasing, and much more. Join us to hear unique insight for school leaders from Olympic gold medal-winning rower Ben Hunt-Davis, NAHT pre... more

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Recent Guests

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
Tanya Ednan-Laperouse
Founder of Allergy School and mother of Natasha Ednan-Laperouse
Allergy School
Episode: Allergies in schools: supporting leaders, teachers and students
Matthew Setchell
Chief Technology Officer of Concero, specializing in education technology and cybersecurity.
Concero
Episode: Cybersecurity for school leaders
Nicky Perfect
International hostage and crisis negotiator, author of 'Crisis, True Stories from My Life as a Hostage Negotiator'
Episode: Lessons in negotiation: tools to help school leaders build better relationships and calm a crisis
James Bowen
Assistant General Secretary of NAHT
NAHT
Episode: The Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill: what school leaders need to know
Toby Greany
Professor of Education at the University of Nottingham
University of Nottingham
Episode: How can we make school leadership sustainable?
Tom Perry
Researcher from the University of Warwick
University of Warwick
Episode: How can we make school leadership sustainable?
Jonny Uttley
CEO of a multi-academy trust and advocate for teacher well-being.
The Education Alliance
Episode: Reducing workload and improving well-being: one trust’s journey
Nansi Ellis
A former primary school teacher and education policy consultant with experience in government and teacher unions.
Freelance consultant
Episode: How do we improve education policymaking?

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John
Host of The School Leadership Podcast
James Bowen
Assistant General Secretary of NAHT

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
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    38lu
    United Kingdom6 years ago

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Listeners appreciate the insightful discussions that offer practical advice for educational leadership and express enthusiasm for the topics explored in each episode. There is a strong sentiment towards the relevance of expert guests and their contributions to understanding educational challenges.

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Putting well-being first: the school that changed children’s education by prioritising mental health
Q: What advice would you give to schools working on mental health initiatives?
Invest in high-quality, whole-school mental health programs and acknowledge the power of small daily interactions to build relationships.
Putting well-being first: the school that changed children’s education by prioritising mental health
Q: What was it that made you decide to focus on mental health?
Recognizing that children need emotional support to perform academically, the school implemented a whole school approach prioritizing mental health.
Allergies in schools: supporting leaders, teachers and students
Q: If a school leader is listening and wants to improve allergy safety, what should they focus on first?
Training staff and teaching children about allergies are crucial steps.
Allergies in schools: supporting leaders, teachers and students
Q: What would success look like for your foundation?
Success would mean advancing scientific understanding of allergies to a point where reactions are no longer life-threatening.
Extra episode: exploring staff absence protection for schools
Q: Is there any evidence to show that schools will save money or at least have greater assurance on school cash flow as a result of doing this the proactive way, having a proactive policy?
Being proactive can smooth out budget peaks and troughs related to staff absence, providing financial certainty for schools.

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This podcast centers around the themes of educational leadership and advocacy, featuring conversations with prominent figures in the education sector. Topics often include the challenges of leadership in schools, the impact of policies on educational outcomes, and innovative practices aimed at enhancing student wellbeing and teacher support. A significant focus is also placed on professional development, community engagement, and the integration of technology in educational settings. Unique aspects of the series include in-depth discussions on both theoretical frameworks and practical applications in real-world school environments, which make it particularly valuable for current and aspiring school leaders seeking to improve their instituti... more

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Recent guests on The School Leadership Podcast include:

1. Katie Alexander
2. Tanya Ednan-Laperouse
3. Matthew Setchell
4. Nicky Perfect
5. James Bowen
6. Toby Greany
7. Tom Perry
8. Jonny Uttley

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