#InspiringSchoolsPodcast

In this episode, I discuss balancing tradition and innovation, celebrating diversity & the importance of cultural roots, preparing students in paradise for the real world, and U.S. history and foreign relations.

In this episode, I discuss #FutureSchool Thinking, the importance of teaching life skills, being agnostic when it comes to #EdTech, and allowing phones in school

In this episode I discover how some schools offer massive GCSE & A Level Choice, the balance between skills & knowledge, I ask the question "Is Uni Worth It", and COVID's impact on exams.

In this episode, I explore the distinction between mental health & mental illness support, the changing role of girls-only education, and the importance of creating student self-care and resilience toolkits.

In this episode, I discuss the approach behind joyful education, teaching inclusivity and diversity, the importance of middle leaders, and owning a school zoo!

In this episode, I discuss the effects of modern masculinity, harnessing creativity, the importance of languages, and local partnerships.

In this episode, I discuss branding success to capture a school's purpose, the boarding school landscape in Australia, and transforming a small school to fit the growing needs of a local community.

In this episode, I discuss the impact of USA culture wars on independent schools, the importance of human capital, digital leadership, role-modelling behaviour and character education.

In this episode, I discuss the divisive nature of social media and the role teachers & schools play in supporting our students, the challenge of creating new school values, and life after COVID. Can and will education be different?

In this episode, I discuss sustainability in schools, and keeping a traditional school future-facing.

In this episode, I discuss idealism & activism with the head of the school that helped inspire John F. Kennedy's most famous speech, and the challenges around diversity and inclusion.

In this episode, I discuss that big question: 'what are schools for?', steps towards equalising education, the suitability of partnerships between the private and state sector, and choosing the right dog!

In this episode, I discuss the challenges of leading a school for 3 decades, is there an art to teaching, defining next-gen skills, brokering the debate on race, and the legacy of a retiring head.

In this episode, I discuss leading a school as war breaks out, the importance of happy confident curious traits in underpinning future skills, making nature your classroom, and juggling time leading two schools!

In this episode, David asks about growing women leaders, looking critically at school operations, uncomfortable conversations, and isolation anxiety through virtual learning.

In this episode, I discuss school futures, inspirational school leadership, anchoring on a purpose, and developing courage & perseverance in our students.

In this episode, I discuss managing change, progressive education, professional development for leaders, and growing empathetic learners.

In this episode, I discuss leading a school in different cultures, modelling sustainability in schools, growing leaders, and having a futures plan that takes risks.

In this episode, I discuss acts of service in schools, educational values as a framework for modern teaching, educating for the challenges of the future, and also the importance of diversity within schools.

In this episode, I discuss social mobility, decision-making as a leader, leadership restructuring and #FutureSchool thinking.

In this episode, I discuss Wellbeing, Positive Psychology, Character Education, #FutureSchool Thinking & blowing up your library

In this episode, I discuss the importance of leaders on social media, Heads as politicians, using the 'fleas in a jar' metaphor to adopt a growth mindset, and training teachers in-house as part of an internship programme.

In this episode, I discuss breaking boundaries in education with experiential learning, the need to future-proof schools for jobs which don't yet exist and how to design a Signature Program.

In this episode, I discuss managing change within a school, investing in continuing professional development not training, living into your school ethos and why every school should have a farm and a farm shop.

In this episode, I challenge innovation in faith-based schools, the barriers of teaching purpose in a secular age, role-modelling change, and inspiring the Millennial generation to teach.