Dec 6, 2023
This episode looks at how primary schools can best support the education and development of pupils who use English as an additional language (EAL), including refugee children.
The podcast features three experts and opens with each guest offering their three tenets of best practice for EAL.
We discuss what primary...
Nov 1, 2023
This episode looks at best practice for delivering phonics programmes and teaching early reading in the primary school.
Two experts discuss how phonics supports early reading and what the high-quality teaching of early reading looks like in practice.
We ask what a high-quality phonics programme should offer schools...
Oct 4, 2023
This episode offers crucial advice and lots of practical tips to help primary school headteachers – especially those new to post – to survive and thrive in the top job.
We speak with three experienced school leaders who draw on their experiences and the ups and downs of their careers to offer their tips, ideas,...
Sep 6, 2023
This episode of the podcast considers how school leaders can successfully navigate difficult conversations that often need to take place with staff, parents and others.
We discuss common types of “difficult conversation”, some general principles for how to handle these discussions, and how we can best prepare...
Jul 5, 2023
This episode discusses simple and effective ways of conducting high-impact self-evaluation in order to support and drive school improvement.
Three primary school leaders discuss their tenets of best practice for effective self-evaluation. We talk about the self-evaluation cycle, what it should look like, and how it...