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The Schools & Academies Show Podcast brings to you the latest policy updates concerning primary and secondary schools in the United Kingdom. We also host debates and discussions on the most compelling issues for senior leaders and practitioners in education. Join us and be part of a growing community at the UK's largest education policy event, taking place online, in Birmingham and in London. If you would like to get in touch with the team, please email podcast@schoolsandacademiesshow.co.uk

Tackling Absence and Improving Attendance by Improving Wellbeing in Your School feat. Arti Sharma from NurtureUK
#14
11/08/2023

In this new episode of the Schools & Academies Show Podcast, we give you an in depth look of the issues surrounding wellbeing and attendance, and how these issues shape our schools, along with you the latest headlines. 

 

This month we are joined by nurture expert  Arti Sharma, who is Chief Executive Officer  of Nurtureuk.  Arti will share her valuable insights on how to tackle absence and support better attendance in schools. 

The headlines covered this month: 


Minimum staff levels demanded in school strikes

Gilli...


Guidance on Handling RAAC in Your School Estate feat. Stuart McGregor from National Alliance of School Premises Managers
#13
09/28/2023

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In this new episode of the Schools & Academies Show Podcast, we give you an in depth analysis of the issues surrounding reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete and the impact it has on health and safety within those schools affected, along with you the latest headlines.

This month we are joined by health and safety expert Stuart Mcgregor, who is Head of Operations at the National Alliance of School Premises Managers.

The headlines covered this month:

·       Schools close due to safety fears over reinforced autoclaved aerat...


Supporting Care Experienced Children in Schools, Disparities over Exam Results and Further Details on MAT CEO Development feat. Andrew Tomlinson, Head of Content at BBC Teach and BBC Bitesize
#12
09/04/2023

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In this new episode of the Schools & Academies Show Podcast, we give you an in depth analysis of the issues surrounding Care Experienced Children, along with you the latest headlines. 

 

This month we are joined by Andrew Tomlinson. Specialist in Online Education and Head of BBC Bitesize and BBC Teach, who will be talking about the new resources produced by the BBC for teachers on the subject of Care Experienced Children.

The headlines covered this month: 

 

·         Geographic Disparities over GCSE and A Level...


Breaking Down the Ongoing Recruitment and Retention Crisis, Labour's Plan for Education, and Details of the Education Select Committee Meeting feat. James Noble-Rogers
#11
07/28/2023

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In this new episode of the Schools & Academies Show Podcast, we give you a round-up of all the education news from the month of July, bringing you the latest headlines and analysis from our expert guest.  

 

This month we are joined by James Noble-Rogers. Executive Director of the Universities council for the education of teachers, who will be sharing his expert insight on the ongoing issue of recruitment and retention of teachers in schools. 

The headlines covered this month:  

Ongoing recruitment and retention crisi...


Changes to Ofsted Inspections, New MAT CEO Development Programme, and Gillian Keegan Pushes for AI in Schools, Feat. Steve Rollett
#10
07/11/2023

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In this new episode of the Schools & Academies Show Podcast, we give you a round-up of all the education news from the month of June, bringing you the latest headlines and analysis from our expert guest. 

This month we are joined by Steve Rollett. The Deputy-CEO of Confederation of School Trusts Team Education Trust,  who will be sharing his expert insight on the use of AI in schools, CPD for CEO’s and the changes to Ofsted’s inspection process. 

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A Day at the Schools and Academies Show London feat. Baroness Barran, Daniel Sobal, Annie Hudson and many more!
#9
06/01/2023

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In this special episode of the Schools & Academies Show Podcast, we give you a roundup of all the news to come from the Schools and Academies Show London 2023.  We’ll be covering all the sessions to make it into the press and hearing from an array of our expert speakers. 

This month we are joined by Baroness Barran MBE, Minister for the School System and Student Finance, Karl Pupé, author of The Action Hero Teacher , Daniel Sobal, Author and  Founder & CEO of  Inclusion Expert, Ben Gudgeon, Headmaster of the Yehudi Menuhin School...


Leaked DfE Workload Report, More Strike Action, and Ofsted Faces Backlash, feat. Sir Andrew Carter KBE
#8
04/27/2023

In this new episode of the Schools & Academies Show Podcast, we give you a round-up of all the education news from the month of April, bringing you the latest headlines and analysis from our expert guest. 

 This month we are joined by Sir Andrew Carter K.B.E. the CEO of South Farnham Education, who will be sharing his insights on all the latest news.

 The headlines covered this month: 

·         Leaked Department for Education report on Teacher Workload  

·         More industrial a...


The new SEND and AP Improvement Plan, Absenteeism Under the Spotlight and Extra Funding for Sports feat. Sarah Baker and Karl Pupé
#7
03/30/2023

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In this new episode of the Schools & Academies Show Podcast, we give you a round-up of all the education news from the month of March, bringing you the latest headlines and analysis from our expert guests. 

 

This month we are joined by two special guests. The CEO of Team Education Trust,  Sarah Baker, will be sharing her expert insight on SEND and AP Improvement Plan, and Karl Pupé , author of The Action Hero Teacher, talking to us about absenteeism and an inc...


NEU Strike Action, Teach First “Inadequate” Recruitment Drive, and MAT CEO Pay Under Scrutiny feat. Evelyn Forde MBE
#6
02/23/2023

In this new episode of the Schools & Academies Show Podcast, we give you a round-up of all the education news from the month of February, bringing you the latest headlines and analysis from our expert guest.

This month, we are joined by the President of the Association of School and College Leaders (ASCL) and Headteacher, Evelyn Forde MBE, who will be sharing her expert insight on the latest educational developments. 

The headlines covered this month:

The NEU take strike action Teach First Recruitment Drive branded "inadequate"MAT CEO salaries come un...


Compulsory Maths up to 18, Strike Action on the Horizon, and Pupil Premium Uplift - feat. Professor Becky Francis CBE
#5
01/26/2023

In this new episode of the Schools & Academies Show Podcast, we give you a roundup of all the education news from the month of January, bringing you all the headlines from the start of the year. 

This month we are joined the Chief Executive Officer of the Education Endowment Foundation, Professor Becky Francis CBE, who will be sharing her expert insight on the latest educational developments. 

The headlines covered this month:

Strike action is on the horizon.Rishi Sunak proposes compulsory maths up to the age of 18.An increase in Pu...