Stories of School Leadership - Episode 22 - Andy Downing

Stories of School Leadership Epsiode 27 - Keith bates

In this fascinating episode I’m joined by Keith Bates, Associate Trainer For Adele Bates Education and Behaviour Consultant. Keith shared his journey through education and into teaching and leadership. As a Headteacher of a residential special school his insights give a fresh perspective on some of the more common themes we often explore in the podcast. Keith talks passionately about the power of relationships and shares his thoughts on the links between the current curriculum and pedagogical approaches in the UK, with behaviours that challenge the adults working in schools. You can find out more about Keith and Adele’s work with Adele Bates Education here [https://adelebateseducation.co.uk/].

Stories of School Leadership Episode 26 - Robyn Vincent

In this episode I am joined by Robyn Vincent, Headteacher at an outdoor school. She shares her journey through the education system and into teaching as a career including insights into being led, and learning how to lead. Robyn talks with passion about her own learning about seeing a curriculum through the eyes of the child and how vital it is that we teach from where a child is, not where we expect them to be. She shares fascinating snippets of her current role, how a fully outdoor school works and we explore the lessons we can take into mainstream practise from this sort of alternative education setting. I hope this episode inspires you as much as it did me!

Stories of School Leadership Episode 25 - Hannah Wilson

In this episode the wonderful Hannah Wilson, Leadership Development Consultant, Coach and Trainer; Founder and Director of Diverse Educators, shares her journey into education and leadership and candidly explores her experience of leaving Headship which involved being put on gardening leave. In her own words’ we need to share the warts and all’ and in doing this she helps us feel less alone. Hannah has been hugely supportive and inspirational for me during the past 18 months as I step out of Headship. She lives her values, constantly creating spaces where others can lead and elevating their voices. I loved hearing Hannah’s viewpoints and reflections on her career to date in education and I hope you enjoy listening.

Stories of School Leadership Episode 24 - Malarvilie Krishnasamy

The podcast is back after a long summer break, and this is a great episode to kick off with. Malarvilie shares, with openness her experience of school during challenging times including riots. We talk about her journey into teaching following a different sort of leadership, and into educational leadership. Malarvilie shares her passion for coaching, equality of opportunity, and leadership communication strategies. I loved talking to Malarvilie and I hope you enjoy the episode.

Stories of School Leadership - Episode 22 - Andy Downing

In this Episode I am joined by vastly experienced senior leader Andy Downing. As he nears retirement Andy and I take the opportunity to revisit his career spanning over 50 years in the sector leading in schools and authorities. We explore the difference educators make to young people, how important people centred leadership is and what it’s like to take on your first headship closer to the end of your career than the start!  Andy and I talk about the current challenges in leadership and explore the value of autonomy and trust. It was a pleasure to hear Andy’s journey, I hope you enjoy listening.