The Leaders Team Podcast

In today’s episode, Katie Rose speaks to Nicola Arkinstall and Stacey Jordan. Nicola and Stacey are the director and research lead respectively at the Staffordshire Research School, which is the mobilisation arm of the Education Endowment Foundation. The topic for discussion today is the new implementation guidance - what it is, what the recommendations are and how leaders can apply it in their settings.Watch the TeachMeet 'How to Lead change for Subject Leads' with the Staffordshire Research School here.

In today’s episode, the Leaders Team speak to Nathan Burns, also known as ''Mr Metacognition''. Nathan is a metacognitive researcher, and author who works with schools and ITT provision around the UK, providing high-quality CPD, curriculum development support and further consultancy. The topic for discussion today is the importance of metacognition for teachers and leaders and how it can be implemented in everyday practice.

The Leaders Team's Claire and Education Support's Gemma speak to Ashley Callard, the Communications and Engagement Manager at Governors for Schools. She's also Vice Chair of Governors for a local authority maintained primary in North West Durham. The topic for discussion today is community building and culture development. Building culture in the school community from Education Support

The Leaders Team's Claire and Education Support's Gemma speak to Faye McGuinness, the Director of Programmes at Education Support. Today’s topic is building connections in schools, and how connection can help middle leaders build great cultures. Leader in the middle: The power of talking from Education Support

Behaviour management with Athir Hassan The Leaders Team's Claire and Education Support's Gemma speak to teacher, author and coach Athir Hassan. The topic of discussion is wellbeing in the face of challenging behaviour. Discover these Education Support resources to help with this topic. Dealing with the stress of behaviour managementA positive behaviour playlistStaying Well in Behaviour Hell

The Leaders Team's Claire and Education Support's Gemma speak to David Thompson to discuss the issue of feedback and why it can be so difficult to give. David is an experienced teacher and KS1 phase lead with extensive experience of subject leadership. Listen to some of David’s top tips on how to do this purposefully as a middle leader. The power of conversations from Education Support

In this special episode, Twinkl’s Leaders Team chats with Richard Sykes, MD of Elevate Supply about what the future holds for supply teaching.  They discuss the challenges faced when ensuring effective cover, innovative strategies for career development, and how Elevate is set to transform the supply teaching landscape.Listen hereDiscover Elevate here

In today’s episode, Daisy Cave and Katie Rose are joined by Nicole Ponsford, founder of the Global Equality Collective. The GEC is a multi-award-winning ‘collective’ of inclusion and well-being experts and the creators of the “world’s first inclusion and wellbeing platform”, the GEC Platform. Nicole has also worked for 20 years as a teacher and school leader, is a Harvard-published author, doctorate researcher, Fellow of the RSA and IESE and Co-Head of Microlink Education. Recognised as one of Europe's top 50 women in tech, Nic was recently awarded as a finalist for ‘Role Model of the Year’ 2023 by Computing magazine. The topic for discussion today is cultural health checks - what they are, why they are important and how leaders can apply them in their settings.

SUBJECT LEADERSHIP and EYFS MINI SERIESTwinkl EY in schools and Twinkl Subject Leads are teaming up!It is expected that subject leaders have an overview and understanding of their subject across the full phase within their setting - including early years. But how are national curriculum subjects interwoven throughout the early years framework? Shána Walker from the Twinkl EYFS in Schools team is joined by Subject Leads manager Katie and special guests Helen and Sandy to kick off the mini series discussing how subject leadership and early years work together.The EYFS Framework - What Subject Leaders Need To Know Primary Subject Leader 'At A Glance' Overview EYFS Observation SheetWhat Subject Leaders Can Expect To Be Asked During An OFSTED InspectionFollow our guest speakers on Instagram: Clarke Belshaw

In today’s episode, Daisy Cave and Katie Rose are joined by Jenny Swift. Jenny is a former school leader and the founder of Light-Up Edu Leadership, who now works to support school leaders worldwide. The topic for discussion today is wellbeing for leaders and how we can all promote a culture to support this practice. 

In today’s episode, Kat Oakes, Daisy Cave and Katie Rose are joined by Adam Flint, the Education Manager at ‘Keep Britain Tidy’ who also oversees the delivery of Eco Schools in England. Adam speaks to Kat, Daisy and Katie about the exciting new 'Count Your Carbon' tool from Eco Schools.Visit the Eco Schools 'Count Your Carbon' tool here. Visit the Twinkl Sustainability and Climate Change Hub here

 In today’s episode, Daisy Cave and Katie Rose are joined by Matt Koster-Marcon - former teacher and founding CEO of the pupil progress tracking software company Learning Ladders.  Matt speaks to Daisy and Katie about the importance of creating the right school data culture to maximise impact on learning, and how this can support practitioners at all levels. Visit the Learning Ladders page here.

In today’s episode, Daisy Cave and Katie Rose are joined again by Kat Oakes, Twinkl’s sustainability lead and Gemma Barker, Twinkl’s primary science lead. The topic for discussion is how climate education can be covered in a school’s curriculum, international approaches to sustainability education and how the Twinkl Sustainability Hub can support practitioners. Visit the Twinkl Sustainability and Climate Change Hub here

In today’s episode, Twinkl’s Subject Leadership Lead Katie Rose is joined by Caroline Allams, an experienced educator and co-founder of the multi-award-winning online safety education solutions brand, Natterhub. Katie and Caroline discuss the issue of online safety and what subject leads need to consider when incorporating this into their subject offer.Visit the Natterhub page here.Visit the Subject Leads landing page here.

In today’s episode, Katie Rose is joined by Marcelo Staricoff. Marcelo is a former scientist and primary headteacher. He is the author of The Joy of Not Knowing, and a lecturer in Education at the University of Sussex.Visit the Subject Leads landing page here.

In today’s episode,  Daisy Cave and Katie Rose are joined by author, trainer and consultant Dr Sarah Moseley. Dr Moseley is a literacy and inclusion specialist. In her book ‘Teaching Reading to All Learners Including Those with Complex Needs: A Framework for Progression within an Inclusive Reading Curriculum’, Sarah has developed a framework for professionals, families and learners around her concept of an ‘Inclusive Reading Curriculum' to empower all learners.

In today’s episode, Twinkl’s Subject Leadership Lead Katie Rose is joined by siblings Tom and Jo Brassington - educators and authors of the book ‘Bottled’, a picture book written to help children share their feelings. In this episode, they discuss the importance of reading in life and in schools, and about how it can act as a vehicle for opening up emotionally honest spaces. Visit the Twinkl Subject Leads page here.

In today’s episode, Daisy Cave and Katie Rose are joined again by Kat Oakes, Twinkl’s Sustainability lead. In this fourth episode of the sustainability series, we're exploring Action Areas 3 and 4 from DFE's Sustainability and Climate Change strategy, focusing on education estate, digital infrastructure and operations and supply chains.   Visit the Twinkl Sustainability Hub here. Visit the Eco Schools 'Count Your Carbon' tool here.

Education Support's research report, "Pressure on Middle Leaders," highlights the rewarding and challenging aspects of being a middle leader. While most find their role fulfilling, increased accountability can lead to pressures. Learning to set boundaries is key to managing these challenges and maintaining well-being. Gemma Drinkall, an expert on middle leader boundaries, shares practical tips with Twinkl's Leaders Team to help implement boundaries for improved wellbeing.

In today’s episode, Daisy Cave and Katie Rose are joined again by Kat Oakes, Twinkl’s Sustainability lead. In this third episode of the sustainability series, they’re exploring Action Area 2 from DFE's Sustainability and Climate Change strategy, focusing on Green Skills and Careers.Visit the Twinkl Sustainability and Climate Change Hub here.

In this episode, Daisy talks to educational leadership expert Dr Jill Berry about the trials, tribulations, and joys of leadership. Sharing practical strategies to support those educators making that leap into leadership, Jill tells you how to 'build your bridge as you walk on it'.Find Dr Jill Berry on LinkedIn

In today’s episode, Daisy Cave and Katie Rose are joined again by Kat Oakes, Twinkl’s Sustainability lead. In this second episode of the sustainability series, they’re exploring action area 1 of the DFE’s Sustainability and Climate Change Strategy, which focuses on climate education and what this means for leaders at all levels. You can find our Sustainability and Climate Change Hub here.

In today’s episode, Daisy Cave and Katie Rose are joined by Charley Darbishire, the founder and CEO of Educake. Educake is an online learning platform which provides homework and revision for many KS3 and GCSE subjects, and is now launching into the primary sector covering English, maths, science. Charley speaks to Daisy and Katie about the effective use of data and how it can inform leaders at all levels.

In Episode 1 of our Sustainability Series, Katie and Daisy talk to Kat, Twinkl's sustainability lead, about the current requirements for educational settings, as outlined by the DfE. 

The Leaders Team's Claire and Education Support's Gemma discuss the art of appreciation for middle leaders with Rachel Turner from The Positive Teacher Company.

Tracey Leese, co-author of "Teach Like a Queen" and experienced senior leader, is a skilled communicator and advocate for women in leadership. As a senior leader, she mentors and facilitates ITT and ECTs, specialising in transition, cultural capital, and English/Literacy. Tracey embodies a dedicated commitment to championing females in schools and challenges the stereotypes and barriers to female leaders in education. 

A key concern of educators on the forefront of the digital revolution is keeping children safe online. Natterhub CEO Caroline Allams joins Twinkl’s Rebecca Stott to discuss how technology can be used to teach children to be savvy online. 

Ed-tech pioneer Tej Samani, who has worked in partnership with educators across a wide range of settings from private schools to prisons, talks to Twinkl’s Schools’ Thought Leadership Partner Rebecca Stott about how Ed Tech can be used to improve engagement, wellbeing and outcomes through personalised coaching.

On this week's episode, the subject is Botheredness. What is it? Why is it important for Subject Leads? How is it possible to achieve it? Katie Rose, the subject leadership lead at Twinkl, speaks to the travelling teacher Hywel Roberts about how to develop and engage your subject, your staff and your children in order to have impact in your role.