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At The Heart of Change: The Human Work of Leadership
Louise Marie meets with Shane Leaning to discuss how to lead, coach and implement change effectively https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4kMqSypvqzc&t=7s
Mar 7


Psychological Safety: The social contract
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
Jan 4


Next in Line: Nurturing Tomorrows Leaders
Louise Marie chats to Ben Hobbis about developing future leaders https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AlT6gC3HLYQ&t=4s
Jan 4


Rethinking PD: From Weapon of Teacher Destruction to Meaningful Mass Instruction
Louise Marie talks to Professor Haili Hughes about implementing meaningful PD at scale https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6BcKf5pFyq4&t=2s
Jan 4


Leading KS5: I See Sixth Form Sense
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
Jan 4


Sanctuaries of inclusion & incubators of innovation!
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
Nov 9, 2025


Learning Anxiety vs Survival Anxiety: What Really Drives Change in Schools?
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
Oct 29, 2025


Leading with Listening: One Educator’s Journey Through Faith, Representation and Change
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
Oct 29, 2025


Hearts in the Fray: Do nice leaders finish last?
Louise Marie talks to Rachel Bowers about the role of kindness in leadership https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p7c1g7hruaI&t=1s
Oct 29, 2025
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