Simon Noakes (Founder/CEO Interactive Schools)

#InspiringSchoolsPodcast

Education EN ↓ 181 episodes

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.

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Simon Noakes (Founder/CEO Interactive Schools)

Episodes

Season 1, Episode 30 ~ Chris Townsend & Simon James 29.04.2021 31:26

In this episode I chat to two heads from the same school, and discuss the merits of co-education vs single-sex, embedding character education into the school values, being adaptable, plus being honest about equality & diversity within a school.

Season 1, Episode 29 ~ Chris Wheeler 27.04.2021 29:08

In this episode I discuss authentic leadership, the role of the Head as Chief Marketing Officer, faith & spirituality in schools, and why children should be encouraged to question everything.

Season 1, Episode 28 ~ Ed Kidd 22.04.2021 30:12

In this episode I discuss positive education, the importance of celebrating diversity, the worsening state of children's mental health due to lockdown, and the impact COVID has had on Canadian education.

Season 1, Episode 27 ~ Matthew Burke 20.04.2021 27:11

In this episode I discuss community engagement, future skills, exam reform, and the importance of work experience.

Season 1, Episode 26 ~ Deborah Eyre 15.04.2021 36:11

In this episode I discuss High Performance Learning (HPL), how to create a world-class school, teaching intelligence, and #FutureSchool thinking.

Season 1, Episode 25 ~ David Harkin 13.04.2021 27:03

In this episode I discuss the need for entrepreneurship on the curriculum, future skills, the importance of adaptability, and #FutureSchool thinking.

Season 1, Episode 24 ~ Chris Ramsey 08.04.2021 26:26

In this episode I discuss community partnerships, why single-sex education still has its place, recruiting a diverse student and teacher body, plus why bursaries are important to the independent sector.

Season 1, Episode 23 ~ Jane Gandee 01.04.2021 34:14

In this episode I discuss the value of pupil-led assemblies, uncovering unconscious bias, marketing in schools, and celebrating failure.

Season 1, Episode 22 ~ Michael Bond 30.03.2021 24:08

In this episode I discuss virtues & character education, why 'Diamond Model' schools work, engaging with alumni, and why your Head should blog.

Season 1, Episode 21 ~ Stuart Gulley 25.03.2021 32:53

In this episode I discuss thinking big, embedding moral values in education, measuring success, and leading from the front.

Season 1, Episode 20 ~ Dominic Randolph 23.03.2021 35:21

In this episode I discuss character education, diversity in leadership teams, the importance of research and development in schools, plus discover what an asset based approach to education really means!

Season 1, Episode 19 ~ Heath Monk 18.03.2021 28:58

In this Episode I discuss, BREXIT, leading a new school abroad, COVID impact on teaching standards, and the cultural benefits of international education.

Season 1, Episode 18 ~ Mark Steed 16.03.2021 36:23

In this Episode I discuss, #EdTech, #FutureSchool thinking, international education, professional development, and quarantine resilience.

Season 1, Episode 17 ~ Donna Stevens 08.03.2021 18:03

Today we celebrate International Women's Day #ChooseToChallenge.

Season 1, Episode 16 ~ Cheryl Giovannoni 08.03.2021 27:29

Today we celebrate International Women's Day #ChooseToChallenge.

Season 1, Episode 15 ~ Sharon Cromie 08.03.2021 34:43

Today we celebrate International Women's Day #ChooseToChallenge

Season 1, Episode 14 ~ Fionnuala Kennedy 04.03.2021 38:04

In this episode I discuss student led eco initiatives & sustainability, STEAM, mental health and online learning.

Season 1, Episode 13 ~ Irfan Latif 02.03.2021 22:28

In this Episode I discuss, exam reform, BTEC qualifications, mental health and social media.

Season 1, Episode 12 ~ Nick Folland 25.02.2021 32:12

In this episode I discuss the impact COVID has had on Primary Education, adapting to online learning in the early years, balancing screen time, plus the impact lockdown has had on the health & wellbeing of our kids.

Season 1, Episode 11 ~ Julie Robinson 23.02.2021 33:14

In this episode I discuss the role of independent education, meaningful partnerships, access to bursaries, plus driving Education Policy.

Season 1, Episode 10 ~ Nicholas Hewlett 18.02.2021 28:32

In this episode I discuss, LGBTQ+ stereotyping, what inclusion should mean in schools, reflecting true diversity in education, and why 21st century education needs liberal thinking.

Season 1, Episode 9 ~ Helen Jeys 16.02.2021 29:34

In this episode I discuss, the importance of self-esteem, positive impact of social media, the role of the Head in marketing schools, plus Aristotle & education reform.

Season 1, Episode 8 ~ Nicholas Hammond 11.02.2021 27:18

In this episode I discuss exam reform, online learning, change management, and the importance of character education.

Season 1, Episode 7 ~ Alex Hutchinson 09.02.2021 32:42

In this episode I discuss single-sex education, carbon-neutral schools, gender equality, and outdoor education.

Season 1, Episode 6 ~ Stephen Lehec 04.02.2021 37:02

In this episode I discuss private/state school partnerships, the future of education, technology in schools, and teacher training.