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The Daily School Leaders BriefingNAHT Slams Ofsted Wellbeing Risk & CST Warns on 'Stuck Schools'NAHT Warns Ofsted Inspection Plans Put Leader Wellbeing 'At Risk': Explore the NAHT school leaders' union's strong condemnation of Ofsted's proposed new inspection framework and report cards in their official consultation response. Understand their core argument that the plans "put at risk the health and wellbeing of school leaders", criticising the lack of any workload or wellbeing impact assessment, particularly following the Ruth Perry inquest. Learn why NAHT believes the plans increase workload by doubling judgements, dismisses them as "tweaks to a discredited model", and disputes specific judgement areas like 'developing teaching'. Discover the revelation that...2025-04-2710 min
The School Leadership PodcastCybersecurity for school leadersHow do you keep your school’s IT systems and data safe? From ‘hot’ and ‘cold’ backups and the cloud to patching, passwords and multi-factor authentication, this episode looks at some of the most common cybersecurity concerns – and some of their solutions.With the UK’s schools and trusts increasingly reliant on digital technology for a range of functions, robust procedures are vital to protect against damage and cyberattacks. Here, Matthew Setchell, chief technology officer at Concero, shares his expertise, tips and ‘non-negotiables’ with NAHT assistant general secretary James Bowen.NAHT members can...2025-04-2544 minThe School Leadership PodcastLessons in negotiation: tools to help school leaders build better relationships and calm a crisisIn this episode, former Metropolitan Police hostage and crisis negotiator Nicky Perfect shares strategies to help school leaders deal with difficult everyday situations by improving communication with pupils, parents and colleagues when emotions are running high.Using lessons learned confronting the extremes of human behaviour, Nicky talks about what to say – and what not to say, explains the importance of a ‘really good listen’ and shares powerful tools that can help you communicate better, defuse conflict and negotiate effectively. Hear her in conversation with NAHT assistant general secretary James Bowen.Nick...2025-04-0131 minThe School Leadership PodcastThe future of school inspection: what school leaders need to know about Ofsted’s plans for reformPlans to change the way schools in England will be inspected were unveiled by Ofsted earlier this month. These would see schools graded on a five-step scale across a wider range of individual areas – from ‘exemplary’ to ‘causing concern’, with a separate assessment of whether safeguarding standards are met.Here, NAHT's general secretary Paul Whiteman and assistant general secretary James Bowen address some of the issues the proposals raise – from ‘monitoring’, ‘sub-judgements’ and ‘stuck schools’ to the realities of a traffic-light system and the lack of quantitative questions in Ofsted’s consultation.NAHT believes th...2025-02-1937 minThe School Leadership PodcastThe Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill: what school leaders need to knowPublished in December and currently making its way through parliament, the government’s Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill would bring about changes to laws affecting safeguarding and schools.
The bill includes new rules on branded uniforms, an end to automatic academisation for schools judged to be ‘causing concern’, free breakfast clubs in state-funded primaries and a unique identifier for all children.
Join NAHT assistant general secretary James Bowen as he takes a closer look at the plans and what they would mean for school leaders.
Se...2025-01-2823 minThe School Leadership PodcastHow can we make school leadership sustainable?What does being a leader in a primary or secondary school today really involve? How does the role vary across the UK? And how can we make it more sustainable?
In this episode of NAHT’s podcast, Professor Toby Greany of the University of Nottingham and Dr Tom Perry of the University of Warwick are joined by NAHT’s assistant general secretary James Bowen in a conversation addressing these questions and more.
Researching Sustainable School Leadership is an ongoing project looking at the realities of school leadership in the UK t...2024-12-1934 min
M&T-PodcastSchweißen: Die perfekte NahtWenn das richtige Schweißverfahren gewählt ist, die Schweißparameter richtig eingestellt sind, die Vorbereitung perfekt abgeschlossen ist und die Schweißkraft die Naht mit handwerklichem Geschick ausführt, gelingt die perfekte Naht. Allerdings zeigt schon diese kurze Aufzählung: Von selbst gelingt es nicht. Heute helfen moderne Schweißgeräte bei der optimalen Konfiguration und führen die Schweißkraft durch die spezifischen Aufgaben.2024-12-1004 minThe School Leadership PodcastSo far, so good? What impact has the new government had on schools?A little more than four months on since the general election, NAHT general secretary Paul Whiteman reflects on working with the new government so far, why politicians must rebuild trust among school leaders and what social partnership in policymaking means in practice.
He’s joined in conversation for this episode of NAHT’s School Leadership Podcast by NAHT assistant general secretary James Bowen.2024-11-2619 minThe School Leadership PodcastReducing workload and improving well-being: one trust’s journeyFrom ditching performance targets to allowing teachers time off – hear how a multi-academy trust is overhauling its policies in a bid to tackle workload and improve the well-being of its teaching staff.
Jonny Uttley, chief executive officer at The Education Alliance – a trust based in the East Riding of Yorkshire – speaks to NAHT assistant general secretary James Bowen about the need for accountability reform, their workload charter and the steps they’re taking to reduce teaching tasks, boost retention and bring about improvements for staff and students.2024-10-1534 minThe School Leadership PodcastExtra episode: exploring staff absence protection for schoolsWhat does a really good school staff absence insurance policy look like? How can schools support staff well-being and lower absenteeism? What does having an ethical approach to school absence provision mean?
In this coffee-break edition of the School Leadership Podcast, you’ll hear Holly Harding, chief operating officer of the non-profit Education Mutual, answer these questions and explore the benefits of NAHT Wellness and Protect for NAHT members and their schools.
Find out more at www.naht.org.uk/NAHT-Wellness-and-Protect.
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Anders & Wunderlich: Phantastische GeschichtenAlles hat eine NahtAlles wird durch eine Naht zusammengehalten, erklärte Diana, an dem Tag, als sie Quintus kennenlernte. Alles. Und Nähte kann man auf- und zumachen.
Der Beitrag Alles hat eine Naht erschien zuerst auf Morgenradio.2024-09-2217 minThe School Leadership PodcastHow do we improve education policymaking?Whether it's synthetic phonics, the curriculum or school inspection, how are our education policies actually made? Why do they often fail the sector they are intended to serve? And how can we make sure the people actually delivering education to children in schools have a say in what's decided?
This episode examines the state of education policymaking in England and how we could improve it. NAHT assistant general secretary James Bowen is joined by Nansi Ellis, an education policy consultant and former assistant general secretary at the National Education Union, and Gareth Conyard, co-CEO...2024-09-1653 minThe School Leadership PodcastRethinking the curriculum: creating an inclusive primary educationWhere do you start to if you want to diversify the primary curriculum? Based on her experience as a primary head teacher, Sarah Wordlaw shares ideas and insight for all school leaders, along with a message for the new government, which has just announced it’ll soon be embarking on an independent review of curriculum and assessment.
Sarah Wordlaw is the author of Time to Shake Up the Primary Curriculum: A step-by-step guide to creating a global, diverse and inclusive school. She’s in conversation with NAHT assistant general secretary James Bowen for this epis...2024-07-2419 min
SOPH-IA / Conversation avec une IA#22 : CHOIX / LIBERTÉ / / SOPH-IA«L'humanité est devenue assez étrangère à elle-même pour réussir à vivre sa propre destruction comme une jouissance esthétique de premier ordre.» – Walter Benjamin
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Naht Like You Think2024-07-0807 minSOPH-IA / Conversation avec une IA#21 : SIGNES / LIBERTÉ / / SOPH-IA«La Bête sauvage, débridée et insatiable, c’est l’image choisie par Hegel pour désigner la société civile lorsqu’elle n’est plus qu’un marché, lorsque se réalise l’hégémonie du libéralisme (ou néo libéralisme).» – Michel Clouscard
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Naht Like You Think2024-07-0107 minThe School Leadership PodcastAn election specialWith the 4 July 2024 general election approaching, the School Leadership Podcast explores NAHT’s manifesto for education For Their Future with the union’s general secretary Paul Whiteman and assistant general secretary James Bowen.
They talk through NAHT’s key education priorities of recruitment and retention, SEND and school buildings, and explain why our next government needs to fix these crises and rebuild its relationship with the sector as part of a longer-term plan for change within the school system.
2024-06-2620 minSOPH-IA / Conversation avec une IA#20 : MARCHÉ / LIBERTÉ / / SOPH-IA«Les biens superflus rendent la vie superflue.» – Pier Paolo Pasolini
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Naht Like You Think2024-06-2407 minSOPH-IA / Conversation avec une IA#19 : RÉVOLUTION / LIBERTÉ / / SOPH-IA«Moins vous êtes, plus vous avez... Ainsi, toutes les passions et toutes les activités sont englouties dans la cupidité.» – Karl Marx
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Naht Like You Think2024-06-1707 minSOPH-IA / Conversation avec une IA#18 : DESTIN / LIBERTÉ / / SOPH-IA«Nous n'accepterons pas éternellement que le respect accordé au masque des philosophes ne soit finalement profitable qu'au pouvoir des banquiers.» – Paul Nizan
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Naht Like You Think2024-06-1007 minSOPH-IA / Conversation avec une IA#17 : VIOLENCE / LIBERTÉ / / SOPH-IA«Créer, c'est aussi donner une forme à son destin.» – Albert CamusSOPH-IA : Décrypter le temps présent, ensemble. Rejoignez-nous pour ce voyage! N'oubliez pas de vous abonner, liker et partager pour ne rien manquer de nos prochains épisodes.[...]Retrouvez-nous sur Spotify, Apple + + +
Naht Like You Think2024-06-0308 minSOPH-IA / Conversation avec une IA#16 : MORALE / LIBERTÉ / / SOPH-IA«Il y a toujours mort d'homme à l'origine de l'ordre culturel.» – René GirardSOPH-IA : Décrypter le temps présent, ensemble. Rejoignez-nous pour ce voyage! N'oubliez pas de vous abonner, liker et partager pour ne rien manquer de nos prochains épisodes.[...]Retrouvez-nous sur Spotify, Apple + + +
Naht Like You Think2024-05-3007 minSOPH-IA / Conversation avec une IA#15 : IDENTITÉ / LIBERTÉ / / SOPH-IA«Un jour, chacun pensera exactement ce qu’il a envie de penser, et alors tout le monde aura probablement les mêmes opinions.» – Andy WarholSOPH-IA : Décrypter le temps présent, ensemble. Rejoignez-nous pour ce voyage! N'oubliez pas de vous abonner, liker et partager pour ne rien manquer de nos prochains épisodes.[...]Retrouvez-nous sur Spotify, Apple + + +
Naht Like You Think2024-05-2707 minSOPH-IA / Conversation avec une IA#14 : POUVOIR / LIBERTÉ / / SOPH-IA«Quoi d'étonnant si la prison ressemble aux usines, aux écoles, aux casernes, aux hôpitaux, qui tous ressemblent aux prisons?» – Michel FoucaultSOPH-IA : Décrypter le temps présent, ensemble. Rejoignez-nous pour ce voyage! N'oubliez pas de vous abonner, liker et partager pour ne rien manquer de nos prochains épisodes.[...]Retrouvez-nous sur Spotify, Apple + + +
Naht Like You Think2024-05-2308 minSOPH-IA / Conversation avec une IA#13 : CYBERNÉTIQUE / LIBERTÉ / / SOPH-IA«Confronté à une épreuve, l'homme ne dispose que de trois choix : 1) combattre ; 2) ne rien faire ; 3) fuir.» – Henri Laborit SOPH-IA : Décrypter le temps présent, ensemble. Rejoignez-nous pour ce voyage! N'oubliez pas de vous abonner, liker et partager pour ne rien manquer de nos prochains épisodes.[...]Retrouvez-nous sur Spotify, Apple + + +
Naht Like You Think2024-05-2007 minSOPH-IA / Conversation avec une IA#12 : ÉVOLUTION / LIBERTÉ / / SOPH-IA«La loi de l'homme est la loi du langage.» – Jacques LacanSOPH-IA : Décrypter le temps présent, ensemble. Rejoignez-nous pour ce voyage! N'oubliez pas de vous abonner, liker et partager pour ne rien manquer de nos prochains épisodes.[...]Retrouvez-nous sur Spotify, Apple + + +
Naht Like You Think2024-05-1607 minThe School Leadership PodcastTop of the class? Insights from some of the world’s highest-performing school systemsWhat can we learn from the world’s top-performing school systems? Join Geoff Masters, CEO of the Australian Council for Educational Research, and NAHT assistant general secretary James Bowen as they discuss the findings of research into the world’s highest-performing systems, including their approaches to assessment.
Professor Geoff Masters’ research Building a world-class learning system: Insights from some top-performing school systems is the result of a multi-year study of five jurisdictions – British Columbia, Estonia, Finland, Hong Kong and South Korea – that have long performed well on the OECD Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA), and...2024-05-1333 minSOPH-IA / Conversation avec une IA#11 : LIBRE ARBITRE / LIBERTÉ / / SOPH-IA«L’homme est condamné à être libre.» – Jean-Paul SartreSOPH-IA : Décrypter le temps présent, ensemble. Rejoignez-nous pour ce voyage! N'oubliez pas de vous abonner, liker et partager pour ne rien manquer de nos prochains épisodes.[...]Retrouvez-nous sur Spotify, Apple + + +
Naht Like You Think2024-05-1306 minSOPH-IA / Conversation avec une IA#10 : MARCHANDISE / LIBERTÉ / / SOPH-IA«Le vieux Monde se meurt, le nouveau tarde à apparaître et dans le clair-obscur surgissent les monstres.» – Antonio GramsciSOPH-IA : Décrypter le temps présent, ensemble. Rejoignez-nous pour ce voyage! N'oubliez pas de vous abonner, liker et partager pour ne rien manquer de nos prochains épisodes.[...]Retrouvez-nous sur Spotify, Apple + + +
Naht Like You Think2024-05-0606 minSOPH-IA / Conversation avec une IA#9 : SIMULACRE / LIBERTÉ / / SOPH-IA«Les objets ne s'épuisent jamais dans ce à quoi ils servent, et c'est dans cet excès de présence qu'ils prennent leur signification de prestige, qu'ils «désignent» non plus le monde, mais l'être et le rang social de leur détenteur...» – Jean BaudrillardSOPH-IA : Décrypter le temps présent, ensemble. Rejoignez-nous pour ce voyage! N'oubliez pas de vous abonner, liker et partager pour ne rien manquer de nos prochains épisodes.[...]Retrouvez-nous sur Spotify, Apple + + +
Naht Like You Think2024-04-2907 minSOPH-IA / Conversation avec une IA#8 : ALIÉNATION / LIBERTÉ / / SOPH-IA«Ne mange pas le fruit de l’arbre de la connaissance! : ce premier interdit est de toute évidence une plaisanterie, une tentation contrariante dont le but n’est pas clair.» – Slavoj ŽižekSOPH-IA : Décrypter le temps présent, ensemble. Rejoignez-nous pour ce voyage! N'oubliez pas de vous abonner, liker et partager pour ne rien manquer de nos prochains épisodes.[...]Retrouvez-nous sur Spotify, Apple + + +
Naht Like You Think2024-04-2207 minSOPH-IA / Conversation avec une IA#7 : INFLUENCE / LIBERTÉ / / SOPH-IA«La vraie ignorance n'est pas l'absence de connaissance, mais le fait de refuser de l'acquérir.» – Karl PopperSOPH-IA : Décrypter le temps présent, ensemble. Rejoignez-nous pour ce voyage! N'oubliez pas de vous abonner, liker et partager pour ne rien manquer de nos prochains épisodes.[...]Retrouvez-nous sur Spotify, Apple + + +
Naht Like You Think2024-04-1507 minThe School Leadership PodcastRethinking leadership developmentLiz Robinson, CEO of multi-academy trust and charity Big Education, believes there’s a significant gap between what national professional qualifications (NPQs) cover and what school leaders really need in order to be equipped with the knowledge and skills for their role.
Here, she speaks to NAHT assistant general secretary James Bowen about Big Education’s Rethinking Leadership report What else? What next? What if? that looks at what is missing from leadership development provision in England and what we can do to close this gap.2024-04-0934 minSOPH-IA / Conversation avec une IA#6 : PULSION / LIBERTÉ / / SOPH-IA«Le désir est l'essence même de l'homme, c'est à dire l'effort par lequel l'homme s'efforce de persévérer dans son être.» – Baruch SpinozaSOPH-IA : Décrypter le temps présent, ensemble. Rejoignez-nous pour ce voyage! N'oubliez pas de vous abonner, liker et partager pour ne rien manquer de nos prochains épisodes.[...]Retrouvez-nous sur Spotify, Apple + + +
Naht Like You Think2024-04-0807 minSOPH-IA / Conversation avec une IA#5 : DEVENIR / LIBERTÉ / / SOPH-IA«On ne se baigne jamais deux fois dans le même fleuve.» – HéracliteSOPH-IA : Décrypter le temps présent, ensemble. Rejoignez-nous pour ce voyage! N'oubliez pas de vous abonner, liker et partager pour ne rien manquer de nos prochains épisodes.[...]Retrouvez-nous sur Spotify, Apple + + +
Naht Like You Think2024-04-0106 minSOPH-IA / Conversation avec une IA#4 : CINÉMA / LIBERTÉ / / SOPH-IA«Le cinéma en tant que rêve, le cinéma en tant que musique. Aucun art ne traverse, comme le cinéma, directement notre conscience diurne pour toucher à nos sentiments, au fond de la chambre crépusculaire de notre âme.» – Ingmar BergmanSOPH-IA : Décrypter le temps présent, ensemble. Rejoignez-nous pour ce voyage! N'oubliez pas de vous abonner, liker et partager pour ne rien manquer de nos prochains épisodes.[...]Retrouvez-nous sur Spotify, Apple + + +
Naht Like You Think2024-03-2605 minSOPH-IA / Conversation avec une IA#3 : CONTRÔLE / LIBERTÉ / / SOPH-IALa liberté est une tension entre la contingence de l'existence et la projection de nos choix et désirs sur un monde qui les contraint et les influence. Dans ce troisième épisode, nous poursuivons notre réflexion et c'est la notion de "contrôle" qui émergera au cours de notre échange avec SOPH-IA.SOPH-IA : Décrypter le temps présent, ensemble. Rejoignez-nous pour ce voyage! N'oubliez pas de vous abonner, liker et partager pour ne rien manquer de nos prochains épisodes.[...]Retrouvez-nous sur Spotify, Apple + + +
Naht Like You Think2024-03-1806 minSOPH-IA / Conversation avec une IA#2 : DÉSIR / LIBERTÉ / / SOPH-IADe l'Antiquité grecque à l'Empire américain, en passant par l'héritage romain, notre exploration de la "liberté" a révélé le fil rouge de la violence à travers la notion de "vertu". Dans ce deuxième épisode, nous poursuivons notre réflexion et c'est la notion de "désir" qui émergera au cours de notre échange avec SOPH-IA. SOPH-IA : Décrypter le temps présent, ensemble. Rejoignez-nous pour ce voyage! N'oubliez pas de vous abonner, liker et partager pour ne rien manquer de nos prochains épisodes.[...]Retrouvez-nous sur Spotify, Apple + + +
Naht Like You Think2024-03-1806 minSOPH-IA / Conversation avec une IA#1 : VERTU / LIBERTÉ / / SOPH-IAComme le disait Albert Einstein, "Le monde est dangereux à vivre ! Non pas tant à cause de ceux qui font le mal, mais à cause de ceux qui regardent et laissent faire."
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Je suis enfermé entre les murs d'une prison et je goûte avec angoisse la privation de liberté. Liberté que je pensais connaître mais, je dois l'admettre, rien qu'une idée apprise. Il me faut non pas reprendre mais bien entreprendre une réflexion, renverser toutes mes convictions.
SOPH-IA : Décrypter le temps présent, ensemble. Rejoignez-nous pour ce voyage! N'oubliez pas de vous abon...2024-03-1706 minThe School Leadership PodcastWhat next for the school system?It is more than two decades since academies were first introduced to the English education system, and around half of all state-funded pupils now attend one. Yet, in its new report 20 Years of Muddling Through, think-tank EDSK argues not only that the language around academisation has become too politicised, but that the system itself is unsustainable.
Here, Tom Richmond, EDSK’s founder and director, speaks to NAHT assistant general secretary James Bowen about why he thinks it’s time we leave behind the political baggage and build a coherent, collaborative and transparent system based on the principle of ‘...2024-03-0640 minThe School Leadership PodcastTeacher Wellbeing Index 2023: a snapshot of the sectorContent warning: please note this podcast episode mentions suicide.
Loneliness, stress, not-fit-for-purpose inspections and burnout: Education Support’s latest research into the well-being of education staff reveals a stark picture of the day-to-day life of the people who work in the sector.
The charity released the findings of its seventh Teacher Wellbeing Index in November 2023. Here, its chief executive Sinéad Mc Brearty shares her thoughts on the findings and their implications with NAHT assistant general secretary James Bowen.
NAHT members can access a dedicated, confidential counselling and support helpline provided by Education Sup...2023-12-2037 minThe School Leadership PodcastWill AI transform education?Could AI reduce workload by cutting the time teachers spend on marking and lesson planning – is it a time-saver or time-waster? What are ‘hallucinations’ and why should educators be aware of them? And what about its use by students?
In this episode of the School Leadership Podcast, former teacher, author and director of education at No More Marking Daisy Christodoulou MBE shares her insights with NAHT assistant general secretary James Bowen.2023-11-2135 minThe School Leadership PodcastLearning with parentsResearch suggests that by age 11, a disadvantaged child is on average nine months behind their peers in English and Maths – and that only 14% of this is related to what happens at school, while 49% is related to what happens at home.
But what can schools do differently to engage parents? How can they find out what the barriers facing the most disengaged families really are? And how do power dynamics, time and child enjoyment have a role to play?
Hear Tom Harbour, founder of the charity Learning with Parents, discuss these questions and more with NAHT as...2023-09-1531 minThe School Leadership PodcastThe social model of disabilityNAHT supports the social model of disability, which shifts the focus away from individuals, and onto the societal barriers that ‘disable’ people. Through this approach the focus is on trying to remove those barriers, to ensure equality for disabled people.
But what does this model mean in practice? What about the language we use – what’s the difference between ‘disabled’ and ‘impairment’, and what’s the issue with using the term ‘vulnerable’? And what steps can school leaders take to support disabled staff?
Join Emma Kosmin, from the TUC's equalities and strategy department, in conversation with NAHT senior equal...2023-08-1117 minThe School Leadership PodcastInspiring Leadership in 2023From demystifying mindfulness to rethinking resilience, hear thought-provoking conversations with key speakers at this year’s Inspiring Leadership Conference, which took place at the ICC in Birmingham last month.
Best-selling author and former Twitter Europe vice president Bruce Daisley is one of the UK's most influential voices on fixing work. Here, he joins educator and consultant Maggie Farrar, Bedfordshire Schools Trust CEO Alan Lee and NAHT assistant general secretary James Bowen in a series of interviews for the School Leadership Podcast.
See the latest issue of NAHT's Leadership Focus magazine for more on this year's Inspiring...2023-07-2728 minThe School Leadership PodcastTalking technology: edtech in schoolsHow can schools decide what education technology (edtech) to invest in? Has the edtech agenda been overrun by technologists – and if so, how can it be reclaimed? And what about AI? Hear edtech experts discuss these issues and more, along with a new Edtech Leadership Briefing Paper aimed at helping school leaders make informed, data-driven decisions about their ICT investment.
In this episode of the School Leadership Podcast, you'll hear Dave Smith, head of partnerships and events at the British Educational Suppliers Association (BESA), Gavin Hawkins, chair of the board of management at NAACE (the Education Technology As...2023-06-0540 minThe School Leadership PodcastAn industrial action specialIn this special episode of the School Leadership Podcast, NAHT general secretary Paul Whiteman talks about the upcoming industrial action ballot and what it means for school leaders.2023-05-1124 minThe School Leadership PodcastLife-friendly leadershipWhat does life-friendly leadership look like in schools? And why do so many women aged 30 to 39 – more than any other group – leave teaching every year? Emma Sheppard, founder of the MaternityTeacher PaternityTeacher (MPTP) Project, explores these questions and more in this conversation with NAHT’s senior equalities officer Natalie Arnett.
Along with networking and support for teachers on maternity/paternity leave, the MPTP Project carries out research, provides case studies, and runs coaching and training sessions for teachers and leaders. It aims to influence organisations to be more equal and inclusive, and to make teaching and schools more l...2023-03-0735 minThe School Leadership PodcastThe picture on payNAHT general secretary Paul Whiteman gives his analysis of the current dispute over pay for teachers and school leaders, and explains why the government must act now to resolve the recruitment and retention crisis facing the sector.
In this conversation with NAHT’s director of policy James Bowen, he addresses the impact of strike action, the ongoing negotiation with the education secretary and the role of the teachers’ pay review body.
2023-02-1026 minThe School Leadership PodcastTalking about transitionExperienced school leader and education advisor Dave Harris talks about what good school transition looks like, why it’s the elephant in the room and how it can improve outcomes. You’ll also hear NAHT’s director of policy James Bowen and senior policy advisor Sarah Hannafin share their views on this topic.
Dave Harris is the author of Independent Thinking on Transition: Fostering better collaboration between primary and secondary schools.2023-01-1147 min
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A sengem neie Buch "Die schwere Naht der Flüsse" léisst hien seng Lieser un enger Rees duerch Brasilien deelhuelen. 2019 war hien an dem südamerikanesche Land ënnerwee an huet dobäi déi Plaze besicht déi a kengem Reesguide ze fanne sin...2022-11-3015 minThe School Leadership PodcastSchools and sustainabilityHow can schools help tackle climate change? Are solar panels, heat pumps and retrofitting realistic solutions – particularly for older school buildings? And what exactly is the government’s plan to help schools reduce their carbon footprint?
NAHT director of policy James Bowen puts school leaders’ key concerns to Sharon McHale, a project director in the Department for Education’s new Sustainability and Climate Change Unit.
2022-11-2925 minThe School Leadership PodcastA Black History Month special: the anti-racist journey of a Manchester schoolHear Laura Morris, head of religious studies and citizenship at a secondary school in Manchester, reflect honestly on her school’s anti-racist journey over the past two years.
In this conversation with NAHT senior equalities officer Natalie Arnett, Laura talks through the challenges faced and the changes the school made. She explains what’s having the biggest impact, why she welcomes current higher reporting rates, and what the school needs to address next.
Laura is a teacher with 15 years’ experience who has additional whole school responsibilities for spiritual, moral, social...2022-10-1728 minThe School Leadership PodcastClosing the writing gapHow is writing like a game of chess? What difference does improved writing make, and how can teachers be supported to achieve this? Is reading the key to good writing? And do Erasmus’s 500-year-old teachings on writing still apply today? Teacher and author Alex Quigley answers these questions and many more in this conversation with NAHT’s director of policy James Bowen.
As well as writing for the Tes, Alex is the author of Closing the Writing Gap and The Confident Teacher blog.2022-09-1333 minThe School Leadership PodcastLeading on assessmentEffective assessment remains one of the most crucial aspects of high-quality teaching and learning. In this episode, three school leaders speak to NAHT’s director of policy James Bowen about their involvement in a lead assessor support programme and the positive outcomes they are seeing in their schools.
NAHT is working with the Chartered Institute of Educational Assessors to encourage every school to have a lead assessor. Find out more about its lead assessor support programme and how NAHT members can register for a discounted place here.2022-08-0222 minThe School Leadership PodcastAn Inspiring Leadership specialThis episode of NAHT’s School Leadership Podcast brings you conversations with some of the key speakers at Inspiring Leadership Conference 2022, which took place in Birmingham last month. You’ll hear Dave Coplin, Steve Munby, Marie-Claire Bretherton and Ed Balls share honest and through-provoking reflections on what makes a great leader, and much more, in a series of interviews recorded during the conference.2022-07-1126 min
The School Leadership PodcastMaking sense of the metricsHusham Khan, author of the best-selling book Financial Intelligence for School Business Leaders, speaks to NAHT’s Natalie Arnett about the pressures facing finances in schools, new ways to tackle them and the changing nature of the school business leader (SBL) role – and how the role is vital for dealing with some of the challenges ahead, including soaring energy costs and cybersecurity.
Along with exploring many of the new financial concepts outlined in his book, which schools and trusts can use to enable more informed and effective decision-making, such as the ‘pandemic ratio’, Husham also tal...2022-05-2535 minThe School Leadership PodcastIn conversation with Ed BallsFormer secretary of state for education and cabinet minister Ed Balls reflects on his experiences of – and views on – leadership in this April 2022 episode of NAHT's School Leadership Podcast. Hear him speak with NAHT director of policy James Bowen about his time as education secretary and his memories of working for Tony Blair and Gordon Brown at pivotal political moments. Ed is a keynote speaker at this year’s Inspiring Leadership Conference, which takes place on 28 and 29 June in Birmingham.
2022-04-1122 minThe School Leadership PodcastIn conversation with Ed BallsHear former secretary of state for education and cabinet minister Ed Balls reflect on his experiences of – and views on – leadership in this April 2022 episode of NAHT's School Leadership Podcast. He talks to NAHT’s James Bowen about his time as education secretary and his memories of working for Tony Blair and Gordon Brown at pivotal political moments. Ed is a keynote speaker at this year’s Inspiring Leadership Conference, which takes place on 28 and 29 June in Birmingham.
2022-04-0522 minThe School Leadership PodcastVentilation in schoolsWhat is the best way to ventilate a classroom, what do you need to know about CO2 monitors and are air-cleaning machines worth the investment? NAHT’s James Bowen puts these key questions and more to the scientists involved in a critical research project looking at the effectiveness of ventilation and air purifiers in classrooms.
Professor Mark Mon-Williams, chair in cognitive psychology at the University of Leeds and professor of psychology at the Bradford Institute of Health Research, and mechanical engineer Catherine Noakes, professor of environmental engineering for buildings at the University of Leeds, are currently involved in...2022-03-0834 minThe School Leadership PodcastJust Like UsAs part of LGBT+ History Month in 2022, hear Dominic Arnall, chief executive at LGBT+ young people's charity Just Like Us, in conversation with NAHT’s Natalie Arnett about the role schools play in empowering young people to champion LGBT+ equality, and how the charity can help schools do this.
Plus, there’s more on school mottos – you'll hear from Chilton Primary School in Oxfordshire about their motto and why it was chosen.
For more about Just Like Us, including resources and lesson plans, talks and School Diversity Week, see justlikeus.org.2022-02-0820 minThe School Leadership PodcastTalking with TesIn this episode, Tes editor Jon Severs talks to NAHT’s James Bowen about tackling covid guidance, teachers on Twitter and Tes being a voice the profession can trust.
Plus, following on from last month’s episode, we have more on school mottos.2022-01-1428 minThe School Leadership PodcastDoing the sums on school fundingWhat does this autumn’s budget really mean for school spending? Will schools be better off in 2022, and beyond? And what will changes in the funding formula mean for head teachers? Luke Sibieta, an economist specialising in education policy at the Institute for Fiscal Studies, answers these questions and more in this conversation with NAHT’s director of policy James Bowen.
Plus: what’s your school’s motto, and why was it chosen? You’ll hear a head teacher talk about her school’s motto and what it means for them, and find out how to get in touch to...2021-12-1431 minThe School Leadership PodcastAn equality, diversity and inclusion specialIn this episode, you’ll hear conversations that reflect on student and staff experiences of discrimination and explore how school leaders can take steps to understand and promote the equalities agenda in their schools. Michelle De Leon, founder and CEO of World Afro Day, talks to NAHT’s Natalie Arnett about why she set up the Big Hair Assembly and how schools can get involved, before Iona Jackson, head of research at Edurio, outlines the key findings of a survey looking at the experiences of 16,500 school staff members around equality, diversity and inclusion.2021-09-0344 minThe School Leadership PodcastThe science of learningWhat does research say about the science of learning, and what does it mean for school leaders? In a conversation that takes in his experience of working with Manchester United and Olympic athletes, plus the impact of high expectations, lack of sleep and mobile phones, registered psychologist Brad Busch talks to NAHT’s James Bowen about how we can start to make sense of the wide range of educational research that exists.
Brad is a co-author of The Science of Learning: 77 Studies That Every Teacher Needs to Know. You can see 30 summaries from the book free at blo...2021-07-0639 minThe School Leadership PodcastMental health, well-being and school leadership: tips and tools in covid timesAfter a year that has seen school leaders “carrying the community” as they steer schools through the pandemic, Sinéad Mc Brearty, CEO of Education Support, speaks with NAHT’s James Bowen about the importance of compassion, connection and showing up in your best shape. Education Support is a UK charity dedicated to supporting the mental health and well-being of education staff.
2021-03-1046 minThe School Leadership PodcastWhat does effective remote learning look like?When the national lockdown took place earlier this year, many schools quickly turned to technology to bridge the gap and continue learning outside of the school gates. In this episode, director of NAHT policy, James Bowen speaks to author, public speaker and managing director of NetSupport, Al Kingsley about the future of technology to support learning. We also consider the challenges blended and remote learning can cause, including addressing the digital divide and ensuring students are safe online.
2020-10-2134 minThe School Leadership PodcastReducing academic anxiety and supporting young people’s mental healthCampaigner, activist and speaker; Natasha Devon MBE talks to James Bowen about the relationship between exam stress and mental health in children and young people. Natasha also talks about the impact the pandemic and lockdown have had on young people’s anxiety levels.2020-09-1529 minThe School Leadership PodcastPlanning for a full return to school this September – James Bowen answers your FAQsThe past few months have been a rapidly changing picture for schools which hasn’t always been easy to interpret and then act on. It’s been our aim all along to bring as much clarity to school leaders as possible. In this month’s podcast episode, director of policy and NAHT Edge, James Bowen answers your most frequently asked questions about planning for a full return to school this September.2020-07-2725 min
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Warnweste und Style? Dass das nicht nur für Menschen, sondern auch noch für Hunde geht macht Antonia Berndt von Naht & Schnitt deutlich. Bunt ist sichtbar, und wenn’s schick ist wird’s auch lieber getragen. Echte Handarbeit – und nachhaltig dazu.2020-06-1918 minThe School Leadership PodcastSchools and covid-19: your questions answered with Dr Matt ButlerHow can we minimise infection in schools and in the wider community? How can we protect the most at-risk groups? Should staff be wearing PPE? How often should surfaces be wiped down in classrooms?
Dr Matt Butler answers your most pressing questions about the covid-19 pandemic and outlines some practical steps you can take to keep staff and children safe.2020-06-1642 min
Kitchen Music mit Johannes PaetzoldDer Frühling naht, die Restaurants dürfen am 15.Mai aufmachenFood Friday naht. Die Restaurants dürfen ab 15.Mai wieder öffnen. Riesenfreude, aber auch gemischte Gefühle und Angst, es könne bald wieder vorbei sein. Berlin bereitet sich auf die Wiedereröffnung der Restaurants vor. Wie wird das aussehen? Servieren mit Maske? Frühe Sperrstunde? Viele offene Fragen. Und noch mehr kreative Antworten. Im Gespräch Konrad Most vom No Name, Bini Lee vom Kochu Karu, Bernhard Moser, Weinexperte, Leiter Weinschule und im Präsidium des Gaststättenverbandes. Und Nadine vom Michelberger und Jeanine vom Horvath, und Jeanine berichten von der Initiative Faces Behind Plates, mit der die Gastronomie, im wahrst...2020-05-2600 minThe School Leadership PodcastTechnology in the classroom: a tool for learning or an enormous distraction?In this episode, NAHT head of policy James Bowen talks to education author and former teacher Daisy Christodoulou about technology in schools.
We consider what the next big ed-tech development is likely to be, whether we should ban mobile devices in schools and why ed-tech hasn’t yet had the transformative impact on education that it has long promised.2020-03-0352 min
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The School Leadership PodcastEpisode 28 - Social mobility with Professor Sonia BlandfordProfessor Sonia Blandford is one of the country's foremost experts on improving the education and aspirations of children from disadvantaged backgrounds.
She is the founder and CEO of the award winning educational charity Achievement for All, which provides programmes to improve outcomes for children and young people aged two to 19 years. She is also a visiting professor of education and social enterprise at UCL Institute of Education and the author of numerous books on education.
Edge Director, James Bowen spent some time with Sonia to see if it's possible to change attitudes and outcomes around this perennial challenge.2020-01-1530 min
The School Leadership PodcastEpisode 27 - Reconsidering resilience and its role in school leadership.We hear from Andy Wolfe, deputy chief education officer for the Church of England, about why it’s time to rethink resilience and what it means for school leaders. Andy oversees leadership development through the Church of England Foundation for Educational Leadership.2019-12-1321 min
The School Leadership PodcastEpisode 26 - What can we expect from the new inspection framework? (Part 2)It's the much awaited second part of our chart with Matthew Purves from Ofsted.
Matthew gets into the specifics of what the new framework means for schools and what they'll be expecting of subject leaders.
There's also an illuminating conversation with Julie Kelly, the Headteacher at West Meon Church of England Primary School on what it's really like to run a small school.
With 60% of teachers in small schools leading three or more subjects, what will the implications from the deep dives?
To find out more about our work on small schools and the research we've been conducting, please go...2019-11-2832 min
The School Leadership PodcastEpisode 25 - ‘What can we expect from the new inspection framework?’Deep dives and cultural capital. Ofsted is always an intense talking point and both this and next month, the School Leadership Podcast will keep you fully up to speed with what's expected and any new protocols.
Earlier this term we saw the launch of an entirely new inspection framework and NAHT members have already begun to experience these new style inspections.
Already we have seen teachers and school leaders taking to social media to share their early experiences and debate some of the phrases being used within the lexicon of inspection.
Our Director of Policy James Bowen met with Ofsted’s...2019-10-1540 min
The School Leadership PodcastEpisode 24 - Graham Frost and Lord RedesdaleThis month, we’re talking about climate change and how schools are supporting their pupils to take an active interest in one of the most pressing issues facing the world today.
Our guests are a Headteacher and NAHT member whose school has already started taking action to reduce its own carbon footprint, and from a member of the house of lords who is leading a campaign encouraging schools and pupils to pledge to take their own action to tackle climate change.2019-09-1621 min
The School Leadership PodcastEpisode 23 - The DifferenceSchool exclusions is an issue right at the top of the government’s agenda currently, and it’s no wonder why. After a period of steady decline in the number of pupils being excluded from school, in recent years we have begun to see a worrying reversal in that trend.
The government’s own data suggests the rate of exclusions is rising to almost 7,000 a year in England, the equivalent of more than 35 permanent exclusions every school day.
Rising rates of exclusion not only have a significant impact on the individuals and schools concerned, but it also has a long-term impact...2019-07-1623 min
The School Leadership PodcastEpisode 22 - Winston's WishWe discuss a difficult, but vitally important topic – childhood bereavement.
Shockingly, around 1 in 29 children will be bereaved of a parent or sibling during their time at school and of course many more will experience bereavement of other family members or friends.
Yet, if you’re like most other teachers and school leaders, you have probably received very little, if any, training on this sensitive topic.
Our guest this month is Emma Muirhead from the charity Winston’s Wish.2019-05-2633 min
The School Leadership PodcastEpisode 21 - David Weston : Attaining the highest quality CPD in schoolsHow effective is the professional development in your school?
Are you confident that the CPD your teachers are engaging in is having a positive impact on outcomes for pupils?
In this episode we talk about the professional learning of teachers, and consider what school leaders can do to ensure that CPD in their school is of the highest quality.
David Weston is the founder and Chief Executive of the Teacher Development Trust and one of the authors of ‘Unleashing Great Teaching’ – a new book that shines a light on the secrets of effective teacher development.2019-05-0432 min
#EdInfluenceS01E05 ‘Improving school accountability’ as told by Paul Whiteman, NAHT General SecretaryTuning into three key areas of the NAHT report 'Improving School Accountability': pupil performance data, inspections and improvement.
Mark Blois heads up the Education team at Browne Jacobson and for episode 5 of #EdInfluence, is joined by Paul Whiteman, General Secretary at NAHT, to talk about their recent accountability commission, the report coming out of that, and what’s next for the proposed accountability reforms.
We take a look at the wider pressures in the current accountability system - money, workload, stress, recruitment and retention – and what’s needed to support the next generation of leaders, teachi...2019-01-2132 min
The School Leadership PodcastEpisode 13 - Speakers for Schools : Jimmy Wales, Fiona Miller and Ashley HodgesThis month, our podcast is brought to you in partnership with our friends at ‘Speakers for Schools’ and in this episode we’ll speak with some very interesting and high profile guests who work closely with the charity.
You'll hear from Jimmy Wales, founder of Wikipedia, writer, journalist and campaigner Fiona Millar and the Executive Director of Speakers for Schools, Ashley Hodges.
NAHT is a professional association and union for schools leaders. NAHT Edge is the part of our association aimed specifically at aspirational middle leaders. To discover more about the benefits of being an NAHT Edge or NAHT member, go onl...2018-06-2129 min
The School Leadership PodcastEpisode 12 - High challenge / Low threat - Mary Myatt.Education adviser, writer and speaker - that's Mary Myatt. Hear Mary talk fluidly about high challenge / low threat, the often difficult subject of underperformance and the core message of her book.
She'll be in conversation with NAHT Edge Director James Bowen
We are also running our member referral scheme over Easter. Listen in for a great way to bolster resources in your school and how it's possible to pick up a free place on one of our CPD courses.2018-03-2824 min
The School Leadership PodcastEpisode 10 - The Chartered College of Teaching at a year oldIn this podcast we hear from Dame Alison Peacock on how the Chartered College of Teaching as it comes up for its one year anniversary.
Edge director James Bowen caught up with Alison to find out how things had moved on for the organisation over the last 12 months and to find out whether her early ambitions for the College had been realised.
You'll also hear some insight from the NAHT's new General Secretary Paul Whiteman.2017-12-0428 min
The School Leadership PodcastEpisode 9 - Effective literacy training and a school funding updateIn this first podcast of the new school year we discuss effective literacy teaching, and find out what the evidence really tells us about this crucial topic. We also have a funding update following the Secretary of State’s announcement of additional money for schools earlier this summer.
Earlier this year the Education Endowment Foundation released two reports highlighting a range of practical, evidenced-based recommendations for the teaching of literacy in primary schools. NAHT Edge
Edge director James Bowen spoke with Sir Kevan Collins and Tom Martell from the EEF and Rosendale Primary School Headteacher, Kate Atkins to find out mo...2017-09-1331 min
Download the Most Popular Audiobooks in Arts & Entertainment, Visual ArtsGame of Thrones: Der Winter naht - aber wann ist er endlich da? (Wissenschaft in Kultserien)Hören Sie sich dieses volle Hörbuch kostenlos beihttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/1006/Titel: Game of Thrones: Der Winter naht - aber wann ist er endlich da? (Wissenschaft in Kultserien)
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Alles über Game of Thrones: seltsames Getier - Drachen und Schattenwölfe. Der Winter naht - aber wann ist er endlich da? Die Physik hinter der Mauer. 10 Dinge, die man über Game of Thrones wissen sollte.
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Download the Most Popular Audiobooks in Arts & Entertainment, Visual ArtsGame of Thrones: Der Winter naht - aber wann ist er endlich da? (Wissenschaft in Kultserien)Hören Sie sich dieses volle Hörbuch kostenlos bei https://fashabooks.com/aff/fashabooks/1006 Titel: Game of Thrones: Der Winter naht - aber wann ist er endlich da? (Wissenschaft in Kultserien) Autor:: Andrea Gentile Erzähler: Robert Frank Format: Unabridged Spieldauer: 27 mins Sprache: Deutsch Veröffentlichungsdatum: 03-30-17 Herausgeber: Audible Studios Kategorien: Arts & Entertainment, Visual Arts Zusammenfassung des Herausgebers: Alles über Game of Thrones: seltsames Getier - Drachen und Schattenwölfe. Der Winter naht - aber wann ist er endlich da? Die Physik hinter der Mauer. 10 Dinge, die man über Game of Thrones wissen sollte. >> Diese ungekürzte Hörbuch-Fas...2017-03-3003 min
Download the Most Popular Audiobooks in Arts & Entertainment, Visual ArtsGame of Thrones: Der Winter naht - aber wann ist er endlich da? (Wissenschaft in Kultserien)Hören Sie sich dieses volle Hörbuch kostenlos bei https://fashabooks.com/aff/fashabooks/1006 Titel: Game of Thrones: Der Winter naht - aber wann ist er endlich da? (Wissenschaft in Kultserien) Autor:: Andrea Gentile Erzähler: Robert Frank Format: Unabridged Spieldauer: 27 mins Sprache: Deutsch Veröffentlichungsdatum: 03-30-17 Herausgeber: Audible Studios Kategorien: Arts & Entertainment, Visual Arts Zusammenfassung des Herausgebers: Alles über Game of Thrones: seltsames Getier - Drachen und Schattenwölfe. Der Winter naht - aber wann ist er endlich da? Die Physik hinter der Mauer. 10 Dinge, die man über Game of Thrones wissen sollte. >> Diese ungekürzte Hörbuch-Fas...2017-03-3003 min
Leben Pur! Unterwegs. Ein Podcast über das Unterwegssein. Über Reisen und Ausflüge.019 – Dubai – Die Heimreise naht und unsere Wege trennen sich in DüsseldorfDie Heimreise naht und unsere Wege trennen sich in Düsseldorf Halb 6, nach viel zu wenig Schlaf, werden wir vom Taxi abgeholt und wenig später sitzen wir wieder am Flughafen. Diesmal Terminal 3 vom Dubai International.
Die Heimreise naht und unsere Wege trennen sich in Düsseldorf
Halb 6, nach viel zu wenig Schlaf, werden wir vom Taxi abgeholt und wenig später sitzen wir wieder am Flughafen. Diesmal Terminal 3 vom Dubai International. Das ganze Terminal wird von den Emirates bedient. Wir haben ja kein Gepäck ausser dem kleinen Rucksack. Bummeln in aller Früh schon durch die bu...2017-03-2905 min
The School Leadership PodcastEpisode 4 - Daisy Christodoulou and an Early Years updateHello and Happy New Year. Welcome to the latest school leadership podcast brought to you by NAHT Edge and NAHT.
In this first episode of 2017 we find out more about Comparative Judgement, an alternative way of assessing pupils’ writing and ask whether it could form part of a long-term solution when it comes to primary assessment.
We also have an Early Years update for you from the NAHT team with some positive news on funding.2017-02-0941 min
The School Leadership PodcastEpisode 5 - The new Head of OfstedAmanda Spielman succeeded Sir Michael Wilshaw as Her Majesty’s Chief Inspector at the start of the year. Prior to becoming the new Ofsted chief, Amanda was chair of Ofqual and she was also a founding member of the leadership team at Ark Schools.
NAHT Edge director, James Bowen, met with Amanda at the Ofsted Headquarters in central London.2017-02-0918 min
The School Leadership PodcastEpisode 3 - Fair Education Alliance, CPD, Progress 8 and EbaccIt's a very Merry Christmas from us here at NAHT and NAHT Edge, we're joined by Lewis Iwu, Director of the Fair Education Alliance. Lewis tells James Bowen about work being done to address the achievement gap and the role of character education in schools.
NAHT Policy Adviser Sarah Hannafin picks over the impact being felt by Progress 8 and Ebacc.
You'll also hear some great news about our collaboration with Focus Education and get a chance to book on some fine courses for middle leaders.
Join all that up with details on our assessment in practice course and you have...2017-02-0934 min
The School Leadership PodcastEpisode 2 - The English Special with Pie CorbettJames Bowen hears from author, former Head teacher and Ofsted inspector Pie to get his views on the current English primary curriculum. Find out what he would do if he were Secretary of State for Education. Pie is one of the leading experts in the field of English and there's some superb insight in this month's podcast.
Also, the roundtable discussion picks over our current assessment campaign with NAHT Edge Director James Bowen, NAHT General Secretary Russell Hobby and Director of Representation and Advice Paul Whiteman.
You'll get the latest news on our next conference for aspiring Heads in both...2017-02-0945 min
The School Leadership PodcastEpisode 1 - Professor Dame Alison PeacockJames Bowen, Director of NAHT Edge helps to launch this brand new, sector - leading podcast with an exclusive chat with the newly appointed CEO of the Chartered College of Teaching. Alison speaks candidly about what motivates her, the events in the past that helped to shape her opinions and the future direction of the college.
Russell Hobby, General Secretary of the NAHT and Valentine Mulholland, Head of Policy pick over the proposals for grammar schools in our regular roundtable discussion and there's news of our next conference on special schools, specialist and alternative provision conference.2017-02-0940 min
Pivotal PodcastHow to improve education with NAHT President, Kim Johnson – PP139The new President of the National Association of Headteachers, Kim Johnson, joined us this week. It was great to speak to him about what happened when he took the role and what he wants to achieve in his time as President. As an experienced Special School head, Kim is keen to ensure that these schools … Continue reading How to improve education with NAHT President, Kim Johnson – PP139 →2016-11-0700 min
EdgecastEpisode Three - Welfare cuts, peer development groups and NAHT coursesThe ever eloquent NAHT General Secretary Russell Hobby picks over the welfare cuts from the most recent budget and airs his views on where schools pick up the pieces. One of our bloggers, Lesley Gannon explores the concept of peer developments groups and in the Edgecast news bulletin, hear about the gender gap when it comes to language and why are modern foreign languages on the decline in Wales?2015-07-2400 min
PodcastillonJunge aus Bangladesch von Gleichaltrigen gehänselt, weil er keine Markenklamotten nähtDhaka (dpo) - Rifat Muntasir (11) hat es nicht leicht. Der junge Textilarbeiter wird von seinen Altersgenossen gemobbt, weil er im Gegensatz zu ihnen keine Markenklamotten näht. Stattdessen fertigt Rifat täglich elf bis dreizehn Stunden lang Kleidung...
Dhaka (dpo) - Rifat Muntasir (11) hat es nicht leicht. Der junge Textilarbeiter wird von seinen Altersgenossen gemobbt, weil er im Gegensatz zu ihnen keine Markenklamotten näht. Stattdessen fertigt Rifat täglich elf bis dreizehn Stunden lang Kleidung für verschiedene No-Name-Label und Billig-Discounter an.2015-05-2301 min