Paul Banks and the benefits and misconceptions of joining a Multi Academy Trust,

Paul Banks and the benefits and misconceptions of joining a Multi Academy Trust,

Paul Banks is our second volunteer for EduTalk, and we are very glad that he has offered to be involved. When the Government's White Paper states an ambition to have every school in a Trust, we really need to ask what the advantages and disadvantages are. Paul is an ideal person to have that conversation with, as the Chief Executive Officer of the Chelmsford Learning Partnership. He has the experience, but he also has objectivity, openness and balance. This makes for a rich conversation full of insight and genuine debate. Useful Links: Unfinished Business: The life and legacy of Sir Tim Brighouse [https://www.crownhouse.co.uk/unfinished-business]

Lively and Inspiring Leadership with Joanna Povall and Jill Berry

There are an increasing number of conversations about leadership in our schools, but they are getting quieter! In this conversation, we discuss Kind Leadership [https://www.crownhouse.co.uk/kind-leadership] with Joanna Povall and the wonderful Jill Berry, whose book Making the Leap [https://www.crownhouse.co.uk/making-the-leap] offers practical advice which will be invaluable to anyone considering headship. We also discuss Calm Leadership [https://www.crownhouse.co.uk/calm-leadership] and Quiet Leadership [https://www.crownhouse.co.uk/quiet-leadership], both recent titles in the Crown House Armory but, it should be noted that it is lively and inspiring leadership that is what comes through from this conversation! Mentioned in this podcast: Making the Leap [https://www.crownhouse.co.uk/making-the-leap] by Jill Berry Kind Leadership [https://www.crownhouse.co.uk/kind-leadership] by Joanna Povall Unfinished Business [https://www.crownhouse.co.uk/unfinished-business] edited by Mick Waters, Steve Munby and David Cameron Calm Leadership [https://www.crownhouse.co.uk/calm-leadership] by Patrick Cozier Quiet Leadership [https://www.crownhouse.co.uk/quiet-leadership] by Andrew Marsh The Rethinking Education Podcast [https://www.crownhouse.co.uk/rethinking-education-podcast] with James Mannion and David Cameron Teaching Autonomy [https://www.amazon.co.uk/Teacher-Autonomy-Where-Gone-Need/dp/1032874589/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3KZ2FRFRSF5T7&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.vZJcGruRVQScGIpa60iaRw.RSc9V2X4ecL7m9BwiiGSRE6BYuI3DHYb9F9qQX3mb2g&dib_tag=se&keywords=teaching+autonomy+by+sophie+smith+tong&qid=1779961191&s=books&sprefix=teaching+autonomy+by+spohie+smith+tong%252Cstripbooks%252C190&sr=1-1]by Sophie Smith -Tong Imperfect Leadership [https://www.crownhouse.co.uk/imperfect-leadership] by Steve Munby The Teaching Life [https://www.amazon.co.uk/Teaching-Life-Professional-Learning-Progression-ebook/dp/B0BQ2Y6CS4/ref=sr_1_1?crid=31GU29ILH046Z&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.r7F_GcDFUSF1fwP2-7FItg.7f5oll0kWemov4CicqttyrQyB3SHmvQ-FTRq_6bAXzQ&dib_tag=se&keywords=The+Teaching+Life+by+robin+macpherson&qid=1779961281&s=books&sprefix=the+teaching+life+by+robin+macpherson%252Cstripbooks%252C224&sr=1-1]by Robin McPherson and Kate Jones The A-Z of School Leadership [https://www.amazon.co.uk/Z-School-Improvement-Principles-Practice-ebook/dp/B00D2XPFVQ/ref=sr_1_1?crid=13GSE5943S5D3&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.96pHfXw__yf4shYU3So9a3I873tPqvyspWyn7VGK-m9UbSSfRL0dFJqam2GlIBYnAxexfjah0x56Yh5ugtw3iw.9FHy-7Zn9VXPKnbrSOvUVYofS1Cze3IuBPnxPy3Sju4&dib_tag=se&keywords=The+A-Z+of+School+Leadership+by+David+Woods&qid=1779961322&s=books&sprefix=the+a-z+of+school+leadership+by+david+woods%252Cstripbooks%252C204&sr=1-1]by David Woods and Tim Brighouse

The AI debate with Gemma Clark, Sir Jim Knight and Priya Lakhani

Another very timely podcast from EduTalk. We all need to think about AI and how we use it in schools. This episode does exactly that. It covers many bases through Gemma Clark who is a primary school teacher and the author of Artificial intelligence in the Primary Classroom [https://www.crownhouse.co.uk/artificial-intelligence-in-the-primary-classroom], Lord Jim Knight [https://www.suklaa.org/about-suklaa], formerly Minister for Schools and Learning with a remarkable track record beyond that and Priya Lakhani [https://priyalakhani.com], the Founder CEO of CENTURY Tech, an artificial intelligence education technology company that develops AI-powered learning tools for schools, colleges, universities and employers across the world. Jim and Priya contributed chapters on AI to Unfinished Business - The Life and Legacy of Sir Tim Brighouse [https://www.crownhouse.co.uk/unfinished-business]. The conversation is rich and deep and well worth your time! Priya's TED Talk can be found here: https://www.ted.com/talks/priya_lakhani_this_is_how_kids_should_be_learning_with_ai [https://www.ted.com/talks/priya_lakhani_this_is_how_kids_should_be_learning_with_ai] Careless People by Sarah Wynn-Williams: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Careless-People-explosive-memoir-doesnt/dp/1035065924 [https://www.amazon.co.uk/Careless-People-explosive-memoir-doesnt/dp/1035065924]

Andy Griffith

If you are interested in a rousing conversation about class, inequality and what we really need to do to provide a better education for young people, regardless of their background, this is the podcast for you. Prepare yourself for true stories, passion, brilliant references and genuine radicalism. All of this is inspired by Andy Griffith and Matt Bromley's book The Working Classroom [https://www.crownhouse.co.uk/the-working-classroom], wonderfully championed by Andy in this conversation. Other books mentioned in this episode: The Working Class [https://www.crownhouse.co.uk/the-working-class] by various The Magic of Metaphor [https://www.crownhouse.co.uk/the-magic-of-metaphor] by Nick Owen The Tyranny of Merit [https://www.amazon.co.uk/Tyranny-Merit-Whats-Become-Common/dp/0141991178/ref=asc_df_0141991178?mcid=134e7eb0a8d8374bb0ffd27674d4c813&th=1&psc=1&tag=googshopuk-21&linkCode=df0&hvadid=697179790962&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=1383708628037687611&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9208610&hvtargid=pla-1065381854823&psc=1&hvocijid=1383708628037687611-0141991178-&hvexpln=0&gad_source=1] by Michael J Sandel The Wire [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Wire] - HBO Tv series The Best Job in the World [https://www.crownhouse.co.uk/the-best-job-in-the-world] by Vic Goddard Making School Unmissable [https://www.crownhouse.co.uk/making-school-unmissable] by Rachel Macfarlane and Paul Jenkins You can access Professor Danny Dorling’s website here [https://www.dannydorling.org/], which has lots of resources about inequality An introduction to Andy's course, mentioned in the episode, can be accessed here [https://simplebooklet.com/embed.php?wpKey=HJGxCjH0CUAnNrNSgD9QoG&source=embed] The Scholars' Programme document can be accessed here [https://www.crownhouse.co.uk/FeaturedDocument/ed824cd4-11dc-4515-b764-e36125ab5c24.pdf]

Easter Round Up with Michael Fullan, Fiona Millar and Richard Bustin

It is always a pleasure to record the Crown House EduTalk podcasts, but this one is particularly special. We get the opportunity to talk to one of our educational heroes, Michael Fullan, [https://michaelfullan.ca/] who has been purveying common sense and inspiration based on sound research for decades. Added to that, we are joined by Fiona Millar [https://fionamillar.com/], journalist, campaigner and someone who was at the heart of New Labour in its heyday. Fiona is always clear, direct, perceptive, well-informed and very smart. We also owe a special thank you to Richard Bustin [https://www.crownhouse.co.uk/dr-richard-bustin], author of What Are We Teaching?, [https://www.crownhouse.co.uk/what-are-we-teaching] who holds his own in this elite company. If you are looking for a half-term report on the Government’s performance in education that comes with breadth, balance and insight, this is the podcast for you. Other publications mentioned in this episode: Unfinished Business [https://www.crownhouse.co.uk/unfinished-business]edited by Mick Waters, Steve Munby and David Cameron Youth matters: Your national youth strategy [https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/youth-matters-your-national-youth-strategy/youth-matters-your-national-youth-strategy] The Curriculum and Assessment Review [https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/curriculum-and-assessment-review-final-report] Every Child Achieving and Thriving [https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/every-child-achieving-and-thriving] The New Meaning of Educational Change [https://www.amazon.co.uk/New-Meaning-Educational-Change/dp/0807756806] by Michael Fullan Failed State [https://www.amazon.co.uk/Failed-State-bestselling-Britain-struggling/dp/1035026597] by Sam Freedman