From 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 Leadership Conference in Birmingham. Booking is now open for next year’s event – find out more about Inspiring Leadership Conference 2024.

From 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 <a href="https://features.naht.org.uk/leadership-focus-magazine-july-2023/index.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">⁠⁠latest issue of NAHT's Leadership Focus magazine⁠⁠</a> for more on this year's Inspiring Leadership Conference in Birmingham. Booking is now open for next year’s event – <a href="https://www.inspiringleadership.org" rel="noopener noreferer nofollow" target="_blank">find out more about Inspiring Leadership Conference 2024</a>.

Inspiring Leadership in 2023

How 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 Association), and NAHT Life member and edtech consultant David Whyley in conversation with NAHT assistant general secretary James Bowen.

How 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 <a href="https://www.besa.org.uk/news/edtech-leadership-briefing-paper/" rel="noopener noreferer nofollow" target="_blank">Edtech Leadership Briefing Paper</a> 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 Association), and NAHT Life member and edtech consultant David Whyley in conversation with NAHT assistant general secretary James Bowen.

Talking technology: edtech in schools

In 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.

In 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.

An industrial action special

What 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 life-friendly – find out more at www.mtpt.org.uk. Its book, A Guide to Teaching, Parenting and Creating Family Friendly Schools, is available now. 

What 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 life-friendly – find out more at <a href="http://www.mtpt.org.uk/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.mtpt.org.uk</a>. Its book, A Guide to Teaching, Parenting and Creating Family Friendly Schools, is available now.

Life-friendly leadership

NAHT 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.

NAHT 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.

The picture on pay

Experienced 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.

Experienced 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. <a href="https://www.independentthinking.co.uk/associates/dave-harris/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dave Harris</a> is the author of <a href="https://www.independentthinkingpress.com/books/teachingskills/independent-thinking-on-transition/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Independent Thinking on Transition: Fostering better collaboration between primary and secondary schools</a>.

Talking about transition

How 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.

How 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.

Schools and sustainability

Hear 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 and cultural development (SMSC) and anti-discrimination. You can read her blog at diverseeducators.co.uk and her Anti-Racist Action Report at missmorrismanc.co.uk. 

Hear 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 and cultural development (SMSC) and anti-discrimination. You can read her blog at <a href="https://www.diverseeducators.co.uk/the-anti-racist-journey-of-a-secondary-school-in-manchester/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">diverseeducators.co.uk</a> and her Anti-Racist Action Report at <a href="https://missmorrismanc.co.uk/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">missmorrismanc.co.uk</a>.

A Black History Month special: the anti-racist journey of a Manchester school

How 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.

How 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 <a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/Closing-Writing-Gap-Alex-Quigley/dp/1032017716" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Closing the Writing Gap</a> and <a href="//theconfidentteacher.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Confident Teacher</a> blog.

Closing the writing gap

Effective 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.

Effective 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. <a href="https://www.naht.org.uk/Membership/Special-partner-offers-for-members/Services-for-schools/Lead-Assessor-Support-Programme" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Find out more about its lead assessor support programme and how NAHT members can register for a discounted place here</a>.

Leading on assessment

In NAHT's podcast series, you'll hear interviews with some of the leading voices in education covering topics and issues at the heart of leadership and learning.

The School Leadership Podcast

Jill Berry

Jill is the former Head of Dame Alice Harpur School in Bedford.  Since leaving headship in 2010, she has worked as an Associate for the National College for Teaching and Leadership, carried out a range of educational consultancy work, and completed a part-time Doctorate in Education. In her new book, ‘Making the Leap: Moving from Deputy to Head’, Jill offers practical advice on how to take the ultimate step in school leadership. James talks to Jill and in an extensive two part interview picks up some fascinating observations and pointers.

Jill is the former Head of Dame Alice Harpur School in Bedford.  Since leaving headship in 2010, she has worked as an Associate for the National College for Teaching and Leadership, carried out a range of educational consultancy work, and completed a part-time Doctorate in Education. In her new book, ‘Making the Leap: Moving from Deputy to Head’, Jill offers practical advice on how to take the ultimate step in school leadership. James talks to Jill and in an extensive two part interview picks up some fascinating observations and pointers.

Episode 15 - Dr Jill Berry and the characteristics of effective middle leaders.

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 BowenWe 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.

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.

Episode 12 - High challenge / Low threat - Mary Myatt.

The Shared Headship network is run by a group of committed school leaders who aspire to be head teachers one day in the future. Their aim is straightforward:  to support and encourage more school leaders to consider the idea of shared school leadership.James Bowen, the Edge Director got some time with two of the leaders behind this exciting project to find out more about their work. Lucy Helan is the co-founder of the network and an Assistant Vice-Principal in London. Amy Brookes is an Assistant Principal, also based in London.There's also a chance to hear from the co - Headteachers of a Junior school on Hayling Island.

The Shared Headship network is run by a group of committed school leaders who aspire to be head teachers one day in the future. Their aim is straightforward: to support and encourage more school leaders to consider the idea of shared school leadership. James Bowen, the Edge Director got some time with two of the leaders behind this exciting project to find out more about their work. Lucy Helan is the co-founder of the network and an Assistant Vice-Principal in London. Amy Brookes is an Assistant Principal, also based in London. There's also a chance to hear from the co - Headteachers of a Junior school on Hayling Island.

Episode 19 - The Shared Headship Network

Fiona Miller

Ashley Hodges

Jimmy Wales

This 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 online to nahtedge.org.uk/join or www.naht.org.uk/join. You can follow us on Twitter @NAHTEdge and @NAHTnews.

This 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 online to <a href="http://nahtedge.org.uk/join" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">nahtedge.org.uk/join</a> or <a href="http://www.naht.org.uk/join" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.naht.org.uk/join</a>. You can follow us on Twitter @NAHTEdge and @NAHTnews.

Episode 13 - Speakers for Schools : Jimmy Wales, Fiona Miller and Ashley Hodges

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 deputy director for schools, Matthew Purves and goes further into what you can expect from this latest 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 deputy director for schools, Matthew Purves and goes further into what you can expect from this latest framework.

Episode 25 - ‘What can we expect from the new inspection framework?’

School 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 on society too.Research has shown that every cohort of permanently excluded pupils will go on to cost the state an extra £2.1billion in education, health, benefits and criminal justice costs.  A new education charity, The Difference, founded by former teacher Kiran Gill is determined to do something about this alarming trend.Through their 2 year ‘Difference Leader’ programme, the charity offers existing leaders in mainstream schools the opportunity to work for two years in an Alternative Provision setting. Throughout the programme leaders benefit not only from gaining experience in AP but also from an intensive accredited training programme. Their hope is that some of this new community of leaders will then return to mainstream schools so that they can share and cascade their knowledge with the ultimate aim of reducing school exclusion.Our Director of Policy and NAHT Edge Director, James Bowen, meets with Kiran and her colleague Shaun Brown to find out more about the charity’s work and the impact it has.

School 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 on society too. Research has shown that every cohort of permanently excluded pupils will go on to cost the state an extra £2.1billion in education, health, benefits and criminal justice costs. A new education charity, The Difference, founded by former teacher Kiran Gill is determined to do something about this alarming trend. Through their 2 year ‘Difference Leader’ programme, the charity offers existing leaders in mainstream schools the opportunity to work for two years in an Alternative Provision setting. Throughout the programme leaders benefit not only from gaining experience in AP but also from an intensive accredited training programme. Their hope is that some of this new community of leaders will then return to mainstream schools so that they can share and cascade their knowledge with the ultimate aim of reducing school exclusion. Our Director of Policy and NAHT Edge Director, James Bowen, meets with Kiran and her colleague Shaun Brown to find out more about the charity’s work and the impact it has.

Episode 23 - The Difference

We 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.

We 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.

Episode 22 - Winston's Wish

David Weston

How 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.

How 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.

Episode 21 - David Weston : Attaining the highest quality CPD in schools

Jamie Taylor

Edward Owles

Ed Vainker

As a profession, we've become accustomed to seeing school leaders, teachers and pupils becoming unexpected stars of the small screen. Documentaries like Educating Essex and Educating Manchester have proven to be unexpected ratings winners and have given viewers an insight into modern-day schooling along the way.You'll get to hear about one particular school community in London that may just be about to find itself becoming the star of the big screen, as we speak to the makers of a new film, ‘H is for Harry’. H is for Harry is a coming of age story about Harry, a charismatic 11-year old boy who arrives at secondary school in suburban London unable to read or write. With the help of Sophie, his extremely dedicated teacher, and the unfailing support of his father, he struggles to overcome the illiteracy ingrained across generations of his family.James Bowen, Edge Director, has an enlightening conversation with the film's co Directors and the Headteacher of the school where the film was made.

As a profession, we've become accustomed to seeing school leaders, teachers and pupils becoming unexpected stars of the small screen. Documentaries like Educating Essex and Educating Manchester have proven to be unexpected ratings winners and have given viewers an insight into modern-day schooling along the way. You'll get to hear about one particular school community in London that may just be about to find itself becoming the star of the big screen, as we speak to the makers of a new film, ‘H is for Harry’. H is for Harry is a coming of age story about Harry, a charismatic 11-year old boy who arrives at secondary school in suburban London unable to read or write. With the help of Sophie, his extremely dedicated teacher, and the unfailing support of his father, he struggles to overcome the illiteracy ingrained across generations of his family. James Bowen, Edge Director, has an enlightening conversation with the film's co Directors and the Headteacher of the school where the film was made.

Episode 20 - H is for Harry - Edward Owles, Jamie Taylor and Ed Vainker

Becky Allen

This year in the podcast, we are looking forward to bringing you some of the most influential and interesting voices from the world of education, and this first episode is no exception. Our special guest this month is Dr Becky Allen. Becky is well known to many school leaders and teachers through her work at Education Datalab. In this interview our Edge director, James Bowen, covers a range of topics with Becky ranging from Ofsted to teacher workload.At the end of last year Becky announced she would be leaving Education Datalab to move onto a new role at the Institute of Education; we find out more.

This year in the podcast, we are looking forward to bringing you some of the most influential and interesting voices from the world of education, and this first episode is no exception. Our special guest this month is Dr Becky Allen. Becky is well known to many school leaders and teachers through her work at Education Datalab. In this interview our Edge director, James Bowen, covers a range of topics with Becky ranging from Ofsted to teacher workload. At the end of last year Becky announced she would be leaving Education Datalab to move onto a new role at the Institute of Education; we find out more.

Episode 11 - From Ofsted to teacher workload : In conversation with Dr Becky Allen.

In 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 more about the key messages form the reports.

In 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 more about the key messages form the reports.

Episode 9 - Effective literacy training and a school funding update

In this episode we focus on the crucial role middle leaders play in school improvement. We hear from a panel of middle leaders who reflect on what they most enjoy about their role, the challenges they face and what advice they would offer to others. We also have an interview with a leading thinker on school leadership, Andy Buck, who offers his advice on how middle leaders can make a real difference in their schools.

Episode 8 - In partnership with Ambition School Leadership

This month’s podcast is a maths special. We’ll get to grips with big ideas such as mastery and fluency, and also discuss the government’s proposed times tables checks for primary-aged pupils. There's also a look at your obligations to data protection, how that's changing and the best way to stay compliant.Professor Mike Askew is our special guest  Mike has worked in education for almost 40 years. He has taught at all levels, including teacher professional development, and led research projects throughout the world. He has written numerous books and articles on the subject of maths teaching. Edge director James Bowen chats with Mike.

This month’s podcast is a maths special. We’ll get to grips with big ideas such as mastery and fluency, and also discuss the government’s proposed times tables checks for primary-aged pupils. There's also a look at your obligations to data protection, how that's changing and the best way to stay compliant. Professor Mike Askew is our special guest Mike has worked in education for almost 40 years. He has taught at all levels, including teacher professional development, and led research projects throughout the world. He has written numerous books and articles on the subject of maths teaching. Edge director James Bowen chats with Mike.

Episode 7 - Maths mastery and fluency and data protection - what schools need to know.

Daisy Christodoulou

Hello 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.

Hello 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.

Episode 4 - Daisy Christodoulou and an Early Years update

James 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.

James 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.

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