Simon Noakes (Founder/CEO Interactive Schools)

#InspiringSchoolsPodcast

Simon Noakes presents the #InspiringSchoolsPodcast. On the show, Simon welcomes the world's leading educators to talk about the future of education, marketing communications, leadership, technology and much, much more. Simon is the Founder/CEO of Interactive Schools, a global agency, creating the best websites for the world’s leading schools.

Author

Simon Noakes (Founder/CEO Interactive Schools)

Category

Education

Podcast website

uk.linkedin.com

Latest episode

Jun 22, 2026

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Episodes

Season 4, Episode 9 ~ AI In Education 06.12.2023

In this compilation episode about AI in education, we hear the views from past guests Darren Coxon, Chris Seal and Sir Anthony Seldon.

Season 4, Episode 8 ~ Dr. Michael Gray 29.11.2023

Dr Michael Gray ~ Headmaster at Hereford Cathedral School In this episode I discuss Real World Readiness as a Sixth Form diploma, the importance of digital literacy, changing careers advice into 'futures' advice, and how to live into a school's 10-year strategic vision.

Season 4, Episode 7 ~ Dr. Tara Christie Kinsey & Dr. Sarah Odell 15.11.2023

In this episode I discuss being mission-driven, the wonderful opportunities that girls-only education brings, the importance of research in schools and how we act on that research to change education.

Season 4, Episode 6 ~ Skills Vs Knowledge Compilation 08.11.2023

In this compilation episode about skills not knowledge, we hear the views from past guests Rebecca Tear, Nicholas Weaver, Paul Dwyer and George Davison.

Season 4, Episode 5 ~ Lori Strauss 18.10.2023

Lori Strauss ~ Head of School at The Field School In this episode we talk about mental health, challenging bias, female leadership and driving change.

Season 4, Episode 4 ~ Linda Cruse 04.10.2023

Linda Cruse ~ Head Of School at The Field School In this episode, I discuss how Race4Good is connecting students with remote communities to solve Real World' problems to ensure Planet Accountability - and switching the focus from charitable to capability.

Season 4, Episode 3 - Curriculum Design & Change Compilation 27.09.2023

In this compilation episode about curriculum design and change, we hear the views from past guests Luke Felker, Annie Gent, Jane Prescott and Joe Algrant.

Season 4, Episode 2 ~ Sir Anthony Seldon 20.09.2023

In this episode we talk about embedding & governing AI in education, the future of teaching & teachers, how to navigate the fourth Educational Revolution; and I ask 'is university still relevant and valued?

Season 4, Episode 1 ~ James Dahl 06.09.2023

In this episode we talk about whether education is Fit-for-Purpose, the changing role of AI in Education, centering education on Being Human, the Future of Assessment, and whether University is relevant today.

Season 3, Episode 34 ~ Darren Coxon 05.07.2023

In this episode we talk about AI in education, the risk of AI ethics & staff training, the need for personalised learning, and decentralised education in #FutureSchool thinking

Season 3, Episode 33 ~ James Worland 28.06.2023

In this episode we talk about modern international school leadership, fostering community, the future of international education, and why students care about sustainability

Season 3, Episode 32 ~ Robert Norman 20.06.2023

In this episode we talk about School Marketers, the importance of Awards to celebrate great marketing, and we look into out crystal ball to ask ""what does the future of School Marketing hold.

Season 3, Episode 31 ~ Dr Dan Griffiths 15.06.2023

In this episode we talk about experience for future heads, headteacher turnover rate. 'One School' messaging and the full cost of independent education.

Season 3, Episode 30 ~ Sheila Akbar 07.06.2023

In this episode we talk about educational entrepreneurship, college admissions, wellbeing, and changes to education.

Season 3, Episode 29 ~ Annie Gent 31.05.2023

In this episode we talk about the importance of service and community in a prep school, embedding adventure across the curriculum, the challenges and joy of a first headship, and benefits of the Pre-Senior Baccalaureate, not common entrance exam.

Season 3, Episode 28 ~ Chris Herman 24.05.2023

In this episode we talk about real community partnerships in leading education within a small school, balancing tradition vs innovation, celebrating diversity and individualized education.

Season 3, Episode 27 ~ Josh Pretzer 17.05.2023

In this episode we talk about how to build a collegial faculty, the value of competency-based learning, knowledge vs skills, and why research projects help professional development

Season 3, Episode 26 ~ Chris Seal 10.05.2023

In this episode we talk about why Sir Ken Robinson's TED talk on creativity is still an issue nearly 20 years on, the DNA of an outstanding school, challenges for university guidance counsellors, and living into school values.

Season 3, Episode 25 ~ Dr. Katherine Windsor 03.05.2023

In this episode we discuss, why we need more women in leadership, the importance of girls' education today, the relevance of competency-based learning, and more #FutureSchool Thinking

Season 3, Episode 24 ~ Kam Chohan 26.04.2023

In this episode, I discuss programmes for doers and change-makers, diversity, equity, inclusion & justice, setting up an International Anti-Discrimination Task Force, plus the importance of the right school & teacher training

Season 3, Episode 23 ~ Russell Shaw 19.04.2023

In this episode, I discuss why education upholds democracy, the importance of student agency, creating an environment of joy, and why schools of the future will be centred around people not technology.

Season 3, Episode 22 ~ Michael Ulku-Steiner 29.03.2023

In this episode, I discuss service learning and community engagement, defiining outcomes for private schools with public purpose, teaching as a leader, and why 'vigor' not 'rigor' is important

Season 3, Episode 21 ~ Gemma Gibson 22.03.2023

In this episode, I discuss the relevance of girls' education today, how the #EveryonesInvited movement impacted boys & girls, the long tail of mental health post-COVID, and why girls' schools are leading the way in #FutureSchool Thinking.

Season 3, Episode 20 ~ Chris Nicholls 15.03.2023

In this episode, I discuss designing and building a new school, living into the values based on a UK school brand, the differences of international education, plus the appeal of teaching abroad.

Season 3, Episode 19 ~ Dr. Timothy Powers 08.03.2023

In this episode, I discuss what makes a great student experience, developing an agile school culture, running innovative school programs - as well as ideas on the #FutureSchool.

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