Former National Schools Commissioner Sir David Carter joins The School Podcast to unpack over 40 years in education, what academies got right and wrong, how to build a culture that’s lived not laminated, and why supporting SEND and underserved pupils should drive every decision.
Key Takeaways:
• How academies changed pace, autonomy and accountability
• Leadership mistakes to avoid such as bloated middle tiers
• Behaviour that works: exclusion as a last resort, catch them doing good, visible SLT
• How to engage late or non attending pupils with empathy
• Why alumni networks and vocational pathways matter
• Balancing work and life for long term retention
• The one system fix Sir David would make: properly resource SEND
Sponsors:
Edurio - Gadget Line - Dreams to Reality - Access Education
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