Curriculum opportunity; leadership coaching; BAME representation; reducing workload; investing in family relationships
We Are In Beta Podcast Round Up: Rob Carpenter, Elroy Cahill, Evelyn Forde, Will Smith, Ed Vainker
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1. Rob Carpenter, CEO, Inspire Partnership - education's curriculum opportunity
One of my favourites. Not just because it was the first. Rob’s passion for community, collaboration and curriculum is infectious. His willingness to speak his mind, and the story of how he ended up on his hands and knees during an Ofsted inspection, are amazing.
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2. Elroy Cahill, Headteacher, Kingsley Academy - leadership coaching and live lesson coaching
I love this episode because it’s the first (that I know of) that helped a guest recruit. I can totally understand why. The strength of his moral compass and his belief in the power of coaching and supporting staff are just two reasons.
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3. Evelyn Forde, Headteacher, Copthall School - BAME leadership: how do we make it more representative in schools?
Evelyn’s story is one of mixed emotions. That we work in a system where only 3% of headteachers are from a BAME background isn’t good enough. But her story of resilience and determination is inspiring.
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4. Will Smith, Chief Exec, Greenshaw Learning Trust - How to reduce workload and generate a feeling of relief in schools
Will’s episode is another that’s helped schools recruit. That the podcast can help at a time when recruitment has never been harder is incredible. But it’s probably because Will’s message is an important one. It’s about simplification and working out what we need to stop doing in schools.
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5. Ed Vainker, Executive Headteacher, Reach Academy Feltham - Academic and rigorous or nurturing and cuddly? How to improve progress by investing in relationships with families
The education conversation is riddled with false dichotomies. In this episode, Ed proves that schools don’t need to choose between results and relationships. His ‘cradle to career’ mantra runs through everything they do at Reach Feltham. His and teams’s work on curriculum is not to be missed either.
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