The IAPS Podcast

The IAPS Podcast

The Independent Association of Prep Schools

Episodes 56
Avg. Duration 32m
Activity Highly Active
Since Jan 2024
Latest Episode Jun 2026

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Every 2 Weeks
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About This Podcast

This podcast aims to showcase the best in Independent Prep education through interviews with leading Headteachers, case studies of excellent schools, expert discussions on topical matters in the sector and reflections on evidence-based practice. To learn more about IAPS and the benefits of membership for Heads, please visit https://iaps.uk/about/benefits-of-membership.html Music in each podcast is provided by M:Tech: https://mtechonline.co.uk/.

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S1E55 Life after Headship – Julie Robinson

Jun 09, 2026 35m

In the second episode of this series, former IAPS member Bill Toleman hosts a conversation with ISC Chief Executive, Julie Robinson.Together they talk about Julie’s career and how she has been able…

S1E54 Global perspective on prep education – Emma Navin and Adam Larby

May 27, 2026 38m

In the first episode of this new series that looks at prep schools outside the UK, IAPS Head of International Nick Robinson speaks with Emma Navin, Head of St George's British International Junior…

S1E53 Taking the reins - Adam Mallins

May 19, 2026 37m

In the first episode of our new series 'Taking the Reins', experienced IAPS Member Head Nina Kingsmill Moore talks to Adam Mallins, in his first year as a Head at Chandlings Prep School in Oxford,…

S1E52 Play-based learning and continuous provision into Year 1 and beyond

May 10, 2026 41m

In this episode, Katherine Bluck, IAPS Head of Professional Development, is joined by Emma Lewry, an Early Years specialist and Louise Wakefield, Head of Pre Prep at St Faith’s Cambridge, to discuss…

S1E51 The rise of Executive Leadership in Education

Apr 29, 2026 38m

Focusing on executive leadership this episode is hosted by IAPS Director of International Nick Robinson, with guest speakers Guy Ayling, Headmaster and Principal of the Mount Kelly Foundation in…

S1E50 Excellence Visit - Character Education

Apr 15, 2026 21m

Building on our recent Excellence Visit to Dumpton School, IAPS Head of Strategy Katie Walker speaks with the school’s Head Christian Saenger and Annabel Billinger, Director of Character Education at…

S1E49 Celebrating significant strengths in IAPS Schools – Belmont Mill Hill Prep

Apr 01, 2026 27m

In the latest episode of our series celebrating Significant Strengths in member schools, Kate Bevan, Chair of the IAPS Education Committee and Head of Junior School at Notting Hill and Ealing High…

S1E48 Tim Smith’s Journal Club – Curiosity

Mar 18, 2026 32m

In the latest instalment of the IAPS Journal Club series, host Tim Smith, Head at Hampton Pre-Prep & Prep, is joined by Head of Pre-Prep at Wells Cathedral School, Rebecca Perdrix; Will…

S1E47 Life after Headship - Cathy Braithwaite

Feb 12, 2026 43m

Welcome to a new regular series of the IAPS Podcast: Life After Headship, hosted by former IAPS member Bill Toleman. In this inaugural episode Bill is joined by Cathy Braithwaite, who served as Head…

S1E46 Under Pressure: marketing & admissions in prep schools

Jan 28, 2026 27m

In this episode of the IAPS Podcast, published jointly with AMCIS, IAPS Head of Professional Development Katherine Bluck and Sophie Lodge, Head of Marketing and Communications at Beaudesert Park…

S1E45 How do we create neuro-inclusive schools to benefit all?

Jan 14, 2026 33m

In this episode of the IAPS Podcast, Head of Professional Development Katherine Bluck is joined by Victoria Bagnall, Co-Founder and Director of Training and Development at Connections in Mind, and…

S1E44 Insights from an International Head

Dec 16, 2025 15m

In this episode of The IAPS Podcast, Chair Tania Botting is joined by Elaine Rawlings, Head of Primary at the British School Al Khubairat. Together, they explore Elaine’s journey to becoming a Head…

S1E43 Implementing tech in a Prep School setting

Nov 28, 2025 35m

In this episode of the IAPS Podcast, Chief Executive Dominic Norrish, leads an insightful discussion with Rhian Thornton, Head at Upton House School, and IAPS Subject Adviser for Computing,…

S1E42 Celebrating significant strengths in IAPS Schools - The Mount School

Nov 07, 2025 29m

In the latest episode of our series celebrating Significant Strengths in IAPS schools, Kate Bevan, Chair of the IAPS Education Committee and Head of Junior School at Notting Hill and Ealing High…

S1E41 IAPS support for International Heads

Oct 21, 2025 24m

In this episode, Nick Robinson, IAPS Director of International and a former IAPS Head, chats with Duncan Bailey, Headmaster of Runnymede College Prep in Madrid, who shares his journey into…

S1E40 Annual Conference Podcast Series - Tim Smith’s Journal Club: Glorious Failure

Oct 13, 2025 24m

In this episode, recorded live at our Annual Conference in Brighton, we continue Tim Smith’s Journal Club series! Tim, Head at Hampton Pre-Prep and Prep, sits down with Christabel Westall,…

S1E39 Annual Conference Podcast - How do you get a designer uniform at Primark prices?

Oct 03, 2025 13m

In this episode recorded live at our Annual Conference in Brighton, Katherine Bluck, IAPS Head of Professional Development, and Anna Bunting, Managing Director at Perry Uniform, explore innovative…

S1E38 Annual Conference Podcast - Countdown to Conference

Sep 02, 2025 15m

In this episode, Chief Executive Dominic Norrish is joined by members of the IAPS team to explore what members can look forward to at our Annual Conference, at the Brighton Centre from 17-19…

S1E37 Annual Conference Podcast Series - Should Prep aged children have a phone?

Aug 21, 2025 18m

Welcome to the next episode of the Annual Conference podcast, featuring guests who will be presenting keynotes or seminar sessions in Brighton. In this episode Katherine Bluck, IAPS Head of…

S1E36 Annual Conference Podcast - Shaheen Myers

Aug 07, 2025 14m

Welcome to the next episode of the Annual Conference podcast, featuring guests who will be presenting keynotes or seminar sessions in Brighton. In this episode, IAPS Head of Professional Development,…

Frequently Asked Questions

How many episodes does The IAPS Podcast have?

The IAPS Podcast has published 56 episodes since January 2024, covering topics in Education, Kids & Family.

Is The IAPS Podcast still active?

The IAPS Podcast is currently highly active with new episodes every 2 weeks. Average episode length is 32m.

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