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Reflections on 20 years of being a primary school headteacher in 5 schools, 3 LAs, Academy, Catholic, Anglican and Local Authority. Podcasts about school leadership, DfE releases, research, useful resources and professional development courses.
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Becoming a Future Head: Purposeful, Principled, and Prepared - An Introduction
Headship is not simply a role you apply for — it is a responsibility you grow into.This podcast accompanies the Becoming a Future Head course and is designed for experienced leaders who are beginning…
Stepping Into School Leadership Course
Stepping Into School Leadership is a weekly companion podcast designed to support teachers who are ready to grow their influence, deepen their confidence, and take their first steps into…
Perspective Podcast #64 Leadership Mini-Guide: Responding Wisely, Not Quickly
In this episode, we explore one of the most underrated leadership disciplines in schools: the ability to pause. When pressure rises, leaders are often expected to react instantly — to fix, decide,…
Perspective Podcast #63 MFL: Identity, Culture and Confident Communication
In this episode, we explore why Modern Foreign Languages are far more than curriculum content. We discuss the role of language in shaping identity, expanding cultural understanding and building…
Introduction to the Excellent Teacher Programme
The Excellent Teacher Programme is a structured, research-informed professional development journey designed to help teachers refine their practice, strengthen their confidence, and build the habits…
December on From a Headteacher’s Perspective: A Month of Strength, Focus and Growth
Here’s what December looks like on From a Headteacher’s Perspective.This short video walks you through a month created with intention—one that supports leaders through the busiest stretch of the…
December on From a Headteacher’s Perspective: A Month of Strength, Focus and Growth
Here’s what December looks like on From a Headteacher’s Perspective.This short video walks you through a month created with intention—one that supports leaders through the busiest stretch of the…
Perspective Podcast #56 Podcast #35 In Depth #35 Behaviour and Attitudes: The Everyday Habits That Shape School Culture
Behaviour and attitudes aren’t built through systems alone — they’re shaped by the everyday habits, routines, and expectations that adults model and reinforce. In this in-depth episode, we explore…
Perspective Podcast #55 Personal Development: Culture, Character and Community in Action
A school’s success doesn’t come from strategy documents or slogans — it comes from people believing in a shared vision. In this episode, we explore how headteachers and senior leaders can build a…
Perspective Podcast #56 When Teams Lose Their Spark – Reigniting Curiosity and Connection
Every team goes through seasons — moments when energy dips, curiosity fades, and the atmosphere feels heavier than it should. In schools, those moments matter. They affect children, culture, and the…
Perspective Podcast #57 Design & Technology Leadership: From Ideas to Impact
Design & Technology is one of the most powerful subjects in the curriculum — a space where creativity meets problem-solving, where imagination turns into outcome, and where children learn to…
Perspective Podcast #51 Leadership and Management: Building a Coherent Vision Everyone Owns
A school’s success doesn’t come from strategy documents or slogans — it comes from people believing in a shared vision. In this episode, we explore how headteachers and senior leaders can build a…
Perspective Podcast #50 Computing Leadership: Creativity, Code, and Connection
Computing is one of the most dynamic subjects in the curriculum — but leading it well means going beyond programming. In this episode, we explore how computing leadership can unite creativity,…
#Perspective Podcast #45 Achievement: Why Reflection, Not Just Results, Shows Progress in the New Ofsted Framework
The new Ofsted framework challenges schools to think differently about achievement. It’s not just about data — it’s about how pupils reflect, think, and connect their learning. In this episode, we…
Perspective Podcast #44 PE Leadership: Health, Participation, and Excellence for All
PE isn’t just about sport — it’s about belonging, confidence, and lifelong wellbeing. In this episode, we explore what it means to lead PE with purpose: ensuring every pupil, regardless of ability,…
Perspective Podcast #43 Walking the Tightrope: Deputies Supporting the Head While Leading Your Own Way
Being a deputy headteacher means living in the space between — supporting the head’s vision while carving out your own leadership identity. In this episode, we explore the delicate balance deputies…
Perspective Podcast #45 Curriculum and Teaching: From Intent to Impact
Curriculum design means nothing without great teaching — and great teaching needs curriculum clarity. In this episode, we explore how leaders can bridge the gap between intent and impact, ensuring…
Perspective Podcast #44 Mathematics Leadership: Beyond Mastery – Building Mathematical Thinking
For over a decade, “mastery” has shaped how we teach mathematics — bringing depth, precision, and structure. But mastery was never the final destination. In this episode, we explore how maths…
Perspective Podcast #43 When the Head Protects the Staff
In schools, true leadership isn’t just about accountability — it’s about protection. In this episode, we explore what it means when a headteacher chooses to protect their staff: standing between…
Perspective Podcast #42 Breaking Barriers and Ensuring Access for All Pupils in the New Ofsted Framework
The new Ofsted framework places inclusion at the heart of school culture — but inclusion isn’t a paragraph in a report, it’s a daily act of leadership. In this episode, we explore how schools can go…
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