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The En Pointe PodcastBy Design: Developing supportive school systemsFrom the school calendar, assessments and data drops to the curriculum and timetable, the experience of staff and students is by design. In this episode, I chat with Sean Cowley and Iain Holmes, Vice Principal and Assistant Principal at KBA about the principles for developing supportive school systems. We discuss how to create systems that allow students to be the best versions of themselves and teachers to be en pointe, especially in the everchanging context of education.2021-11-2928 minThe En Pointe PodcastLessons from the battlefield: Dealing with pressure, stress & resilienceIn this episode, I chat with Aiden Bowker, a School Staff Instructor for the Combined Cadet Force (CCF) at KBA. Aiden has previously served as a Sergeant Major in Royal Marine, completing operational tours in Iraq, Afghanistan, Bosnia and Northern Ireland. In 2008, he was awarded the Meritorious Service Medal. We discuss some of the components for dealing with pressure and stress, as well as the importance of mindset in developing resilience in the face of difficult challenges.2021-11-2226 minThe En Pointe PodcastWhy being a teacher is STILL the best job in the world!In this episode, I chat with Omar Akbar, author of 'The (Un)official Teacher's Manual' and 'Teaching for Realists' about being a new teacher. We discuss some of the ways that teachers in the early stages of their career can successfully navigate through the first few years in the profession. We also discuss solutions to some of the challenges new teachers face.Omar can be found on Twitter and tweets @UnofficialOA2021-11-0827 minThe En Pointe PodcastTeacher agency: The importance of empowering educatorsIn this episode, I chat with Kathryn Morgan, Head of Leadership Content at the Teacher Development Trust, about teacher agency. We discuss how empowering teachers to have greater ownership of their professional practice and professional development improves outcomes for schools, and the young people they serve.Kathyrn can be found on Twitter and tweets @KathrynMorgan_22021-11-0135 minThe En Pointe PodcastThe CPD Curriculum: Creating conditions for growthIn this episode, I chat with Zoe and Mark Enser, authors of The CPD Curriculum about the importance of professional learning for teachers. We discuss how the professional learning of teachers can have significant impact on what happens in the classroom, why a CPD curriculum allows schools to capture learning across the organisation, as well as the difference between providing teachers with autonomy vs agency.2021-10-0838 minThe En Pointe PodcastLeadership: Start with WhyIn this episode, I chat with Richard Shaw, Deputy Principal at KBA, about the mechanics of leadership. We discuss how leaders can exercise influence at all levels and stages of their careers, as well as how starting with 'why' is critical in leading with efficacy.2021-09-2429 minThe En Pointe PodcastEducating England: Why schools need system leadershipIn this episode, I chat with Ben Antell, Regional Director for United Learning, about system leadership. We discuss how leaders can create climates that elicit discretionary effort from their teams, why influence is a key tool in leading change and the importance of codifying the expertise of senior teachers.2021-07-0225 minThe En Pointe PodcastWhy every teacher is a leader of CPDIn this episode, I chat with Leah Goacher, Associate Assistant Principal at KBA, about the importance of continuing professional development and how it can help teachers be en pointe inside and outside of the classroom.2021-06-1825 minThe En Pointe PodcastResearch: Starting little fires in schoolIn this episode, I chat with Alice Gibbs, Head of Key Stage 3 Science at KBA, about evidence-based practice and how it can help teachers be en pointe inside the classroom.2021-05-2829 minThe En Pointe PodcastWhy coaching mattersIn this episode, I chat with Sophie Dale, Associate Assistant Headteacher at KBA, about coaching and how it can help teachers be en pointe inside and outside of the classroom.2021-05-1425 min
The En Pointe PodcastWhat is The En Pointe Podcast?In this podcast, I briefly outline the aim of The En Pointe Podcast, a space where teachers discuss how we can be 'en pointe' inside and outside the classroom.2021-05-1109 min