In this episode, General Secretary Geoff Barton talks to:
1. Dr Karen Edge, Reader in Educational Leadership and Pro Vice Provost (International) at University College London: on international perspectives into teacher retention
2. Simon Partington, Principal, Renshaw College, Leyland: on inclusive post-16 provision and ethical leadership
3. Nick Burnham, Principal, Cardinal Newman College, Preston: on the distinctive ethos of a Roman Catholic sixth form college
4. Lis Smith, Principal and CEO, Preston’s College, Preston: on FE funding challenges and the development of T-levels
5. Pat Sowa, former headteacher and founder of Starfish: on her campaign to help schools and colleges better support children’s mental health needs
6. Steve Rollett, ASCL Accountability Specialist: on Ofsted’s curriculum focus and possible future direction
7. Duncan Baldwin, Deputy Director of Policy: on why Progress 8 doesn’t tell the whole story of school performance