Dec 7, 2022
This podcast considers what effective middle leadership looks like in the primary school, including subject leadership, handling Ofsted's subject deep dives, and strategic middle leadership.
Our experts consider the traits of effective middle leaders and how we can support our staff to develop these skills.
We focus...
Nov 2, 2022
This episode considers how primary schools can balance their budgets, raise funds, and make the most of limited financial resources.
Two school finance experts discuss tips, ideas, and advice, including tenets of best practice in optimising your school’s budget and for effective financial management.
We discuss...
Oct 5, 2022
This podcast discusses effective appraisal and performance management practice in primary schools.
Three experienced school leaders discuss principles of effective appraisal systems, including elements of a successful appraisal and tips for setting objectives.
How can we place CPD at the heart of performance management...
Sep 7, 2022
This episode tackles Ofsted inspections, offering practical advice for primary schools to help you thrive when the inspectors call.
Two experienced headteachers offer tips and ideas, big and small, for handling Ofsted from start to finish.
We tackle subject deep dives, explaining how they are working in practice and how...
Jul 6, 2022
This episode considers the consequences that poverty has for children and their education and offers practical ideas for how primary schools can address these.
We look at the national picture of child poverty, causes and impact, and the barriers it creates to education and school.
Our experts offer key principles for...