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Laura McPhee discusses why belonging matters and how psychological safety can lead to school improvement We've all been there. Someone speaks up at work, perhaps in a meeting or in conversation with colleagues. They’re describing behaviours you recognise, making suggestions for improvement, challenging the status quo. But it’s… well, uncomfortable. In that moment, we all have a choice. Peer support matters. Building a safe environment is a collective effort, starting with lea

Louise Marie speaks to Joanne Crofts about how to boost cross-subject exam confidence in students by teaching an understanding of command words https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7BXEQ6mvh_g

Louise Marie chats to Ben Hobbis about developing future leaders https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AlT6gC3HLYQ&t=4s

Louise Marie talks to Professor Haili Hughes about implementing meaningful PD at scale https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6BcKf5pFyq4&t=2s

Louise Marie speaks to Paul Gannaway about how to lead a successful sixth form whilst in a full time SLT role https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fw3dAUcrgHE&t=180s

Psychological Safety as a driver for school improvement... Laura McPhee- Director of Education and published author on empowering teachers and improving schools, shares her wisdom on the importance of psychological safety. I’m sat at the back of the teacher training induction session, pretending to read the welcome pack, when a large imposing figure appears at the front. He thanks us all for coming and quickly moves on to a lengthy monologue, warning us of the perils that lie

Peter Munroe - Head of Chemistry and Oracy Specialist explains 3 things about the power of talk to inspire you as you deliver an excellent oracy education for all your students. At the end of this school year, I’ll be saying goodbye to my year 11 tutor group, and the thought puts me in a reflective mood. I took on this wonderful bunch when they were in year 8 and have seen them through all kinds. From friendship dramas to lost blazers- we’ve been through a lot. I have to say,

Grace Barron, V21 Consultant, talks about five ways teacher voice shapes culture, growth, and change - and how we can hear them It’s the start of a new academic year - a season of fresh starts: new displays on classroom walls and teachers preparing for the students who are soon to walk through their classroom door. With this season of change comes a season of possibilities - habits we want to develop, (habits we want to break), and routines we want to refresh. And at the hear

Kay Fuller and Jill Berry June 2019 https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/research/gro ups/crelm/documents/womened-report.pdf

Dr Adam McCartney explores the need for curriculum change to embed AI skills that are currently not being taught in schools. He discusses the wider impact on identity and our society. With all the buzz about the pros and cons of AI on employment, it is surprising how little we hear from education. The impact is already here. A recent Forbes article stated that Microsoft now automates up to 30% of its coding through AI. Dario Amodei, CEO of Anthropic, estimates that 20% of pe

Dr  Kathryn Taylor explores the different types of anxiety and how this can impede CPD. Learning anxiety is real when it comes to CPD. Any time we ask teachers or leaders to try something new, reflect on their practice, or change how they work, what we’re really asking is: “Would you be willing to feel a bit incompetent in front of others, at least for a while?” That’s a big ask. And if people don’t feel safe enough to take that risk, change is likely to be very slow, or not

Louise Marie meets with Shammi Rahman to discuss her experiences and work in faith and representation https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7smil21LRpw&t=3s

Louise Marie talks to Mike Leaman (Founder of Classroom Exit Coach) about why teachers leave and what comes next https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZqMgw-m0imo

Claire Harley explores the idea of what makes a good follower If you’re looking to develop your leadership skills there is an entire industry out there to help you. Within education there are conferences, books and NPQs all set to help you cement your identity as a leader within school. What we talk about less in this space is how we see ourselves (if we do at all) as followers. I think there’s merit in asking where power truly lies in organisations, and for my personal area

Louise Marie talks to Rachel Bowers about the role of kindness in leadership https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p7c1g7hruaI&t=1s

Louise Marie talks to Claire Harley about how she manages a full time SLT role in a school whilst undertaking a PhD. The highs, the lows, the logistics and everything in between! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jrVSF7RlGSU&t=285s

Louise Marie talks to Al Booth (Founder of Oracy and Beyond) about her work on implementing oracy strategies in the classroom https://player.captivate.fm/episode/89a6ebc2-311c-495b-9288-538b576ed8ea

Tom Rogers interviews Louise Marie on the importance of oracy in the classroom, offering practical tips of how to implement this in any subject https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3aLWE2B_zBA&t=12s