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    SPECIAL GUEST
    In this week's show we meet Jennie Johnson — founder and Chief Executive of Kids Allowed. Jennie is committed to raising standards, not only for her team, but also the wider teaching profession.

    HIGHLIGHTS
    01:25 Backstory to Kids Allowed
    03:55 Excellence framework
    07:35 Why good isn’t good enough
    12:50 What makes a Kids Allowed alumni
    14:33 Raising standards in teaching profession
    17:42 Investing in professional development
    20:49 Advice to younger self
    25:20 Further information
    26:56 Close

    REFERENCES
    Kids Allowed, 7 Christie Way, Manchester. M21 7QY www.kidsallowed.com

    Ofsted education inspection framework www.gov.uk

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