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The History HourThe phone call that changed Nigeria and a 'one of a kind' portrait of Nelson MandelaMax Pearson presents a collection of this week's Witness History episodes from the BBC World Service.We hear about the historic moment in Nigerian politics when Goodluck Jonathan made a phone call to General Buhari marking the peaceful handover of power in 2015.Our expert is historian and creator of the Untold Stories podcast, Adesuwa Giwa-Osagie, who takes us through Nigeria's political history in the leadup to the phone call that changed Nigeria.We find out about Harold Riley who was the only artist to ever be granted a sitting to paint Nelson Mandela...2025-03-2950 min
Sade and Sade on EducationThe BSO EpisodeThere are accreditation agencies and then there is BSO (British Schools Overseas), the only organisation qualifying oversea schools with a Department for Education number and listing on the department website. In this episode, we speak with Kieron Peacock, head, international schools inspector (ISI/BSO) and representative of the Association of British Schools Overseas (AOBSO). In this episode, we discuss:Which to go for - COBIS or BSO?What makes an international school a British international school?Meeting standards - any wriggle room?The new international qualified teacher status (IQTS) and the ECT (Early Career Training).2024-01-0838 min
The #DiverseEd PodcastEpisode 5 - Diana OsagieIn this episode, Nick Kitchener-Bentley and Yamina Bibi talk to Diana Osagie about the Sex chapter.Series 1 of the #DiverseEd Podcast has 10 episodes. In each episode, our co-hosts will interview 1 contributor from each of the 10 chapters of Diverse Educators: A Manifesto. Each conversation will:Reflect on how they have found and used their voiceDiscuss how their identity shapes them as an educatorShare the challenges they have had to navigate on their journeyIdentify the changes they would like to see in the school systemVisit DiverseEducators.co.uk for more.Find out m...2022-10-1129 min
Banana Island Living PodcastsThe Royal Professor EpisodeThe third in our series of conversations with people 75 years and over, our conversation with the royal professor could not have come at a better time - a week after Queen Elizabeth's passing.We speak with Emeritus Professor Osato Frank Giwa-Osagie, Cambridge educated obstetrician-gynaecologist and educator. Professor Giwa-Osagie is a recipient of the Adrian Stokes Memorial award from Guys Hospital Medical School, London, 1975, Chevalier du Lion, Republic of Senegal, Dakar, and a truly worthy person to walk us through the story of medical practice in Nigeria - the peaks, the troughs, and the bits in between.2022-10-061h 00
Mind the Gap: Making Education Work Across the GlobeCourage, Confidence, and Authenticity with Diana Osagie, Mind the Gap, Ep. 46 (S3E2)For this episode, Tom and Emma welcome author, leader, and coach Diana Osagie to the podcast. Diana is a true leadership expert. The conversation explores all factors of leadership, from courage to coaching. Diana’s philosophy is bright and honest and built on the practicality of resilience and respect. Much of the conversation revolves around Diana’s book Courageous Leadership, a must-read for current and future education leaders. Visit edCircuit.com to watch this episode.
Tom, Emma, and Diana also discuss Diana’s work with the Academy of Women’s Leadership to deprogram some of the negative internal...2022-09-2149 min
Voicing Education - The Podcast031 How is motherhood linked to leadership? | Baar HersiSend us a textThe Motherhood & Leadership series is a collaboration with The MTPT Project.All nine episodes of The Motherhood & Leadership Series are sponsored by Teach First Networks. Find out details about all the networks on offer at www.teachfirst.org.uk/networksBaar joined the teaching profession later in life as a second career. As she says, she pivoted and found a new role to fit her purpose as a mother. In this co...2022-09-141h 00
Voicing Education - The Podcast025 What is the meaning of strength? | Cleo de JongSend us a textThe Motherhood & Leadership series is a collaboration with The MTPT Project.All nine episodes of The Motherhood & Leadership Series are sponsored by Teach First Networks. Find out details about all the networks on offer at www.teachfirst.org.uk/networksCleo de Jong is a newly appointed Deputy Headteacher at a secondary school in North London with responsibility for Curriculum. Previously she led on the Pastoral System: Behaviour and Attitudes and...2022-08-031h 07
Voicing Education - The Podcast022 Why Voicing Education? | Kathleen CushnieSend us a textIn this special first anniversary episode, the tables have turned. Kathleen Cushnie discusses her growth into leadership, her struggles and the importance in self-belief. This conversation gives you an insight into Voicing Education's why and celebrates the journey so far...Highlights06:25 Speaking up and asking for help 10:28 Saying yes to opportunities16:08 Struggles and growth24:14 Believing in yourself 32:39 Where next?Books:10% Braver: Inspiring Women to Lead Education by Vivienne Porritt and Keziah FeatherstoneCourageous Leadership by Diana Osagie For detailed show notes visit www...2022-07-1338 min