In this fascinating episode featuring Brantley Turner, Director of East Asian Education at Dwight Schools, and an expert in global educational leadership, we talk about the role of AI in…
School Governance: Keeping it Simple with Al Kingsley
With nearly two decades of experience as a school governor across infant, primary and secondary schools, Al Kingsley discusses his latest book, My School Governance Handbook, and provides his top tips…
Adventures in Action Research with Dr Matthew Courtney
In the first episode of the ‘Independent Teacher’ in 2023, we speak to the inspirational author and educator Dr Matthew Courtney about the power of data and evidence-based research. By…
It’s been an amazing 53 years with Cas Britton
In the last of our Summer 2022 ‘Out and About’ episodes, I caught up with former school leader Cas Britton. During the course of our conversation, Cas reflected on her…
Breaking Down Barriers: Women In Computer Science with Simran Debnath
In this episode we talk to Simran Debnath about studying Computer Science at university, breaking down the barriers in a male dominated industry, imposter syndrome, as well as the best…
The Benefits of Unschooling Our Children with Heidi Steele
In the third and final show of our series of programmes looking at alternatives to mainstream education, I caught up with one of the UK’s leading advocates of unschooling, Heidi…
I got fired from my first graduate job with Jessica Delaney-Hall
Chartered accountant Jessica Delaney-Hall describes what it was like being fired from her first-ever graduate job. We discuss whether education prepares young people for failure and rejection. Jess reflects on…
The Self-Esteem Team with Nadia Mendoza
In this episode, we talk to the inspirational Nadia Mendoza, founder of ‘The Self-Esteem Team’ an organisation that delivers a wide range of interactive workshops for young people focused on…
An Education Champion: Dan Williams
Multi-award-winning financial advisor Dan Williams reflects on his own education at Hull Grammar School. He also discusses the vital work he now does with secondary schools in the UK running…