Leading With...

Are schools spending too much time on assessment that does not actually improve learning? Tracey Baxter shares practical advice for science leaders on how to make assessment purposeful, confidence-building and efficient.

What does effective phonics look like and how can schools bring parents on the journey? In this episode of Leading With…, Laura Brogan speaks with Amy McElhatton, one of the UK’s leading phonics consultants and the educator behind The Phonics Fairy. They discuss common misconceptions, why books must match sounds, the role of parents, and what leaders can do to support every child to succeed.

Could the behaviour policies most schools rely on be holding back the very children who need support the most? Gareth K Thomas draws on lived experience to show how trauma-informed practice builds trust and improves outcomes.

What is school really for? In this episode of Leading With…, Sam Denno speaks with Sammy Wright, Secondary Headteacher and author of Exam Nation . Sammy, reflects on disadvantage, the exam system and the narratives shaping education today. Together they explore how markets, accountability and outdated measures can distort schools, and why leaders need to rethink the stories we tell about success,...

Welcome to Leading With… , a brand-new podcast created by school leaders, for school leaders. Hosted by Twinkl’s National Education Leads, this series is your space for honest conversations, practical strategies, and fresh ideas to support the realities of leadership in schools. In this trailer, discover what you can expect from upcoming episodes. From curriculum changes and staffing to inspection...