In this podcast Paul Dix invites Hannah Wilson to discusses how some schools are not keeping up with modern society and her own experiences as a school leader.
Mary Myatt explains how giving teachers the chance to discuss, try new things and take risks is an indicator of effective leadership.
Brian Lightman describes how he feels about how insightful and important reading about leadership theory can be for aspiring school leaders.
Brian Lightman: Leadership Theory
Robert Carpenter explains his views on the LEA and how he feels they will still be considered valuable partners in the future in whatever form they take.
Rob Carpenter: Why LEAs Still Have a Role to Play
John Camp describes his own experiences of the decisions and challenges he has faced due to academisation.
John Camp: On Forced Academisation
John Camp explains how he sees that an academy chain can become too big despite the fact that academy trusts can also benefit from their size.
John Camp: Why Size Matters for MATs
Jon Coles, CEO of United Learning, gives his assessment on why Local Authorities must change to survive.
Robert Carpenter discusses how he first fell in love with learning and education and how he began to develop his own ideas school leadership.
Mary Myatt discusses her views on the importance of education in relation to human development, her interest on student voice and her own impressive education.
In this exclusive clip, Jon tells Leadership Matters what would top his list of things to consider when setting up a MAT.
Oli Tomlinson talks us through her career as a teacher and movement into leadership at Paddington Academy, and describes the areas of education she is most passionate about.
Dr Jo Saxton shares her views on her own leadership journey as well as the current leadership landscape for schools. […]
John Camp talks us through the relationship between being part of a school group and having the autonomy to make your own financial decisions.
Robert Carpenter explains how he recognising the type of support and leadership failing schools need and describes Foxfield Primary School’s journey from ‘Special Measures to ‘Outstanding’.
Oli Tomlinson describes the support structure, leadership and the marketing that an MAT can provide as well as some of the challenges.
John Coles explains his view on the new government policies relating to academisation and autonomy, the tensions these policies have created, and how they has effected his school group.
Oli Tomlinson tells us why she believes in the importance of believing in your local area and not setting low benchmarks for student attainment.
