The Schools & Academies Show Podcast

In this new episode of the Schools & Academies Show Podcast, we give you an in depth look of the issues surrounding wellbeing and attendance, and how these issues shape our schools, along with you the latest headlines. 

This month we are joined by nurture expert  Arti Sharma, who is Chief Executive Officer  of Nurtureuk.  Arti will share her valuable insights on how to tackle absence and support better attendance in schools. 

The headlines covered this month: 

Minimum staff levels demanded in school strikes

Gillian Keegan tells schools to let parents see sex education materials

SEND system is ‘lose, lose, lose’, admits Keegan

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Useful Links: 

·       Education Select Committee Report on Wellbeing and Attendance 

·       Government guidance on mental health affecting pupil attendance 

·       The Children’s Commissioner’s Report on Attendance 

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In this new episode of the Schools & Academies Show Podcast, we give you an in depth analysis of the issues surrounding reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete and the impact it has on health and safety within those schools affected, along with you the latest headlines.

This month we are joined by health and safety expert Stuart Mcgregor, who is Head of Operations at the National Alliance of School Premises Managers.

The headlines covered this month:

·       Schools close due to safety fears over reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete

·       Hundreds of schools surveyed for raac.

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Useful Links: 

·       Updated List of Education Settings with RAAC

·       Reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete: guidance for responsible bodies and education settings with confirmed RAAC

·       New taskforce to tackle teacher workload

RAAC Articles

Stuart Mcgregor https://naspm.co.uk/

A National Alliance of School Premises Management to Assist and Provide Guidance and Support to all School Premises/Estates Staff

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/education-66686864

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-66732204

https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2023/sep/06/raac-crisis-pupils-at-24-schools-in-england-forced-to-study-remotely

https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2023/sep/06/keir-starmer-likens-government-to-cowboy-builders-over-concrete-crisis-raac

https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m001qnh0/house-of-commons-safety-of-concrete-in-school-buildings-statement

https://news.sky.com/story/full-list-of-schools-in-england-affected-by-unsafe-concrete-published-by-government-12952064

https://committees.parliament.uk/committee/127/public-accounts-committee/news/197351/raac-and-waste-reforms-on-agenda-for-public-accounts-committee/ 

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In this new episode of the Schools & Academies Show Podcast, we give you an in depth analysis of the issues surrounding Care Experienced Children, along with you the latest headlines. 

This month we are joined by Andrew Tomlinson. Specialist in Online Education and Head of BBC Bitesize and BBC Teach, who will be talking about the new resources produced by the BBC for teachers on the subject of Care Experienced Children.

The headlines covered this month: 

·         Geographic Disparities over GCSE and A Level Results

·         New details of the MAT CEO development program announced 

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Useful Links: 

·         The Independent Review on Children’s Social Care 

·         The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) Report on Social Care 

·         Stable Homes, Built on Love: Implementation Strategy and Consultation

·         BBC Resources for Teachers on supporting care-experienced children 

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In this new episode of the Schools & Academies Show Podcast, we give you a round-up of all the education news from the month of July, bringing you the latest headlines and analysis from our expert guest.  

This month we are joined by James Noble-Rogers. Executive Director of the Universities council for the education of teachers, who will be sharing his expert insight on the ongoing issue of recruitment and retention of teachers in schools. 

The headlines covered this month:  

• Ongoing recruitment and retention crisis 
• Labours plan for education  
• Education select committee meeting on recruitment and retention 

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Useful Links:  

Transcript of the Education Select Committee Meeting  

Labour's Breaking Down Barriers to Opportunity Pledge  

Previous Episodes to cover Teacher Recruitment  

• Season 3 | Episode 2: A New Prime Minister, School Achievement Targets and Teacher Recruitment 
• Season 3 | Episode 6: NEU Strike Action, Teach First “Inadequate” Recruitment Target, and MAT CEO Pay Under Scrutiny
  
  
  
  

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In this new episode of the Schools & Academies Show Podcast, we give you a round-up of all the education news from the month of June, bringing you the latest headlines and analysis from our expert guest. 

This month we are joined by Steve Rollett. The Deputy-CEO of Confederation of School Trusts Team Education Trust,  who will be sharing his expert insight on the use of AI in schools, CPD for CEO’s and the changes to Ofsted’s inspection process. 

The headlines covered this month: 

·         Ofsted change their inspection process

·         Minster pushed for AI revolution in schools

·         New CEO development program

Join the conversation and let us know your thoughts by tweeting us @SAA_Show and make connect with us on our LinkedIn.  

If you want to be a part of our next show, you can register your interest here. 

Useful Links: 

• Chris Russell’s keynote at the Schools & Academies Show London
• Ofsted’s consultation
• Steve Rollett's session at the Schools & Academies Show London

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In this special episode of the Schools & Academies Show Podcast, we give you a roundup of all the news to come from the Schools and Academies Show London 2023.  We’ll be covering all the sessions to make it into the press and hearing from an array of our expert speakers. 

This month we are joined by Baroness Barran MBE, Minister for the School System and Student Finance, Karl Pupé, author of The Action Hero Teacher , Daniel Sobal, Author and  Founder & CEO of  Inclusion Expert, Ben Gudgeon, Headmaster of the Yehudi Menuhin School, Dr Trevor Male , Associate Professor in the UCL Centre for Educational Leadership, Dave Howard,  Creative Learning Producer with Stan's Café Theatre Company, Stuart Worden, Principal at The BRIT School,  Annie Hudson, Chair of the Child Safeguarding Practice Review Panel and Gill Cowley, Chair of Governors of Our Lady Queen of Peace Primary School. 

The headlines to some out of the Schools & Academies Show London 2023:

·       Barran: We need to give MATs support not inspection (for now)

·       DfE: Multi-academy trusts won't face Ofsted inspection | Tes 

·       Ofsted to give schools better steer on inspection dates | Tes 

·       Inspectors aren’t handing in their badges, says Ofsted director 

If you were unable to join us on the day, don’t worry as you’ll be able to get a taste of the show by tuning in. We hope you enjoy!

Useful Links 

·       Trust Quality Descriptions

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In this new episode of the Schools & Academies Show Podcast, we give you a round-up of all the education news from the month of April, bringing you the latest headlines and analysis from our expert guest. 

 This month we are joined by Sir Andrew Carter K.B.E. the CEO of South Farnham Education, who will be sharing his insights on all the latest news.

 The headlines covered this month: 

·         Leaked Department for Education report on Teacher Workload  

·         More industrial action is on the horizon

·         Ofsted face backlash over inspections

 Join the conversation and let us know your thoughts by tweeting us @SAA_Show and make connect with us on our LinkedIn.  

 Useful Links: 

Amanda Speilman’s Speech on changes to Ofsted

Register your place at the Schools & Academies Show 

The Hosted Leader Programme 

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In this new episode of the Schools & Academies Show Podcast, we give you a round-up of all the education news from the month of March, bringing you the latest headlines and analysis from our expert guests. 

This month we are joined by two special guests. The CEO of Team Education Trust,  Sarah Baker, will be sharing her expert insight on SEND and AP Improvement Plan, and Karl Pupé , author of The Action Hero Teacher, talking to us about absenteeism and an increase in funding for sports.  

The headlines covered this month: 

·       The publication of the SEND and AP Improvement Plan   

·       Persistent pupil absenteeism is on the rise  

·       Increased funding for school sport  

Join the conversation and let us know your thoughts by tweeting us @SAA_Show and make connect with us on our LinkedIn.  

Useful Links: 

SEND and Alternative Provision improvement plan

Education Committee meeting on Persistent absence and support for disadvantaged pupils

New standards for school sport

The Children’s Commissioner Report on Attendance 

In this new episode of the Schools & Academies Show Podcast, we give you a round-up of all the education news from the month of February, bringing you the latest headlines and analysis from our expert guest.

This month, we are joined by the President of the Association of School and College Leaders (ASCL) and Headteacher, Evelyn Forde MBE, who will be sharing her expert insight on the latest educational developments. 

The headlines covered this month:

• The NEU take strike action 
• Teach First Recruitment Drive branded "inadequate"
• MAT CEO salaries come under investigation 

Join the conversation and let us know your thoughts by tweeting us @SAA_Show and make connect with us on our LinkedIn .  

Useful Links:

What’s left of the Schools White Paper

Key academy proposals dropped

Government guidance on executive salaries

NEU strike dates  

Teacher recruitment data

Quote Sources:

https://schoolsweek.co.uk/academy-ceo-pay-crackdown-to-focus-on-outliers/ 

https://schoolsweek.co.uk/go-further-on-school-social-care-reform-says-review-author/ 

https://schoolsweek.co.uk/social-care-review-school-proposals-what-the-dfe-has-said-it-will-do/ 

https://schoolsweek.co.uk/the-schools-white-paper-policy-tracker-whats-still-left/ 

https://www.tes.com/magazine/news/general/teacher-recruitment-concern-maths-18-pledge 

https://schoolsweek.co.uk/strike-day-attendance-just-10-among-some-year-groups/ 

https://schoolsweek.co.uk/unions-put-keegan-on-notice-over-further-teacher-strikes/ 

https://schoolsweek.co.uk/teacher-strikes-54-of-schools-shut-or-restrict-attendance/ 

https://schoolsweek.co.uk/teacher-strikes-40-of-pupils-miss-school-data-suggests/ 

In this new episode of the Schools & Academies Show Podcast, we give you a roundup of all the education news from the month of January, bringing you all the headlines from the start of the year. 

This month we are joined the Chief Executive Officer of the Education Endowment Foundation, Professor Becky Francis CBE, who will be sharing her expert insight on the latest educational developments. 

The headlines covered this month:

• Strike action is on the horizon.
• Rishi Sunak proposes compulsory maths up to the age of 18.
• An increase in Pupil Premium Spending.

Join the conversation and let us know your thoughts by tweeting us @SAA_Show. 

Useful Links 

·       The NEU prepares for further industrial action. 

·       Pupil Premium Spending

·       Updated Government strike guidance.

·       Donate to Sam and the NSPCC  

In this new episode of the Schools & Academies Show Podcast, we give you a round up of all the action to have happened at the Schools & Academies Show Birmingham.

This month we share with you all the headlines to come out of the Schools & Academies Show Birmingham and give you an insight to the thought process behind curating a topical and relevant agenda. 

The headlines to come out from the Schools & Academies Show:

·       The ‘transformational journey’ to an all- Academy world will have its challenges. 

·       The Education Skills and Funding Agency seek to build positive relationships with the wider sector. 

·       Digital Exams cannot gamble with young people’s futures.

This episode was brought to you by Capita and  Entrust.

In this new episode of the Schools & Academies Show Podcast, we take a look at October’s educational headlines and review the impact these will have on the sector.

 This month we’re joined by Debbie Clinton, educational expert and former Ofsted inspector, to discuss leaked Ofsted crib sheets, the quality of school meals and the changing government.  

 This month’s headlines:

📰 Calls for Ofsted to share their training resources in the light of leaked inspector crib sheets

📰 30% rise in the cost of food items since May cause school meal providers to change menus

📰 A new prime minister and Secretary of State for Education   

Useful links:

💡 The LACA’s -the school food people- cost of living survey 

💡 Leaked Ofsted inspector training guides 

💡 Gillian Keegan MP and Secretary of State for Education

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 This episode is brought to you by LinkyThinks 

In this new episode of the Schools & Academies Show Podcast, we look at September’s significant offering of news for the education sector. 

This month we’re joined by Paul Gosling , President of NAHT, the Leaders Union,  to discuss the creation of the new government, along with school attainment and recruitment targets. Paul shares his insight into what the future looks like for the sector and how it needs to respond.  

This month’s headlines:

📰 The UK has its newest Prime Minister and  Cabinet 

📰 School achievement is well below the 2030 Targets. 

📰 Teacher Recruitment targets fall short for the 9th time in 10 years 

Useful Links:

💡 School Attainment Data 

💡 FFT Education Datalab Report

💡 Recruitment Breakdown by NFER's Jack Worth

💡 Opinions on Oak Academy

💡 Opinions on National Tutoring Programme    

Join the conversation and let us know your thoughts by tweeting us @SAA_Show. 

Make sure you register for The Schools & Academies Show to be part of the UK leading educational policy event.

This episode is brought to you by Xerox Business Solutions 

In this new episode of the Schools & Academies Show Podcast we cover some of the latest and most pressing news stories to affect the education sector. This month we are joined by Stephen Morales, Chief Executive of the Institute of School Business Leadership (ISBL), who shares his valuable insights to offer further clarity and explanations as to how the sector can respond to these latest developments. 

This month’s headlines:

📰 Teacher pay increases place financial strain on the sector

📰 Are Grammar Schools back on the educational agenda?

📰 The New Schools Network looks to fund innovative thinking in education

Useful Links

💡 Follow this link for the updates on the New Schools Network Innovation Fund.  

💡 Here is the link for the Academy trust handbook 2022.

Join the conversation and let us know your thoughts by tweeting us @SAA_Show. 

Make sure you register for The Schools & Academies Show to be part of the leading educational policy event. 

Welcome listeners to the third episode of the season. For this episode we examine the status of the School Business Leader by recalling the amazing conversation between Stephen Morales and Stephen Rayner from last November's virtual show. In this snippet of their conversation, the full version of which we will soon release on our website, Morales and Rayner discuss the development of the SBL role and what common problems leaders face in their progression. 

Key topics covered will include:

• What are the barriers to joined-up leadership and how can we seek to build parity of recognition within the SLT?
• Overcoming challenges to succession such as Qualified Teacher Status and building pathways to progression

💡 Stephen Morales, Chief Executive, Institute of School Business Leadership (ISBL)

💡 Stephen Rayner, Director of Teaching and Learning, Manchester Institute of Education,, University of Manchester 

🏫 This episode was aired as a recorded video at the Schools and Academies Show Online on the 19th of November 2020. 

For our second episode of the season we wanted to provide a story of best practice for safeguarding. There were lots of great sessions from last year's show to choose from, but the one which we thought provided topical insight was Sue Bailey's interview by Natasaha Lawrence. While many of us (though not all) struggle and muddle through with increasingly 'digital only' work lives, the right tools can be the difference between an hour and a day's work. With regard to safeguarding, every hour is precious so having the right tools and the right information is essential. So in this session we look back at Sue and Natasha's conversation to learn how Natasha's tool, MyConcern, has helped Sue and her team. 

Key topics covered will include:

• Emerging safeguarding trends in the wake of the pandemic and lockdown
• Best practice for information sharing and record keeping and the use of digital tools

💡 Sue Bailey, Safeguarding Lead, The Arthur Terry Learning Partnership

💡 Natasha Lawrence, Safeguarding Manager, MyConcern 

🏫 This episode was aired as a recorded video at the Schools and Academies Show Online on the 19th of November 2020. The session was sponsored by MyConcern. 

To kickstart the new season and to launch the programme of content for our April show, we looked back at one of the highlight sessions from last November's virtual extravaganza. On the 19th of November we were delighted to have hosted an interview with David Laws and Wes Streeting MP and there were some wider sector perspectives, a return to which seemed appropriate for the first episode of 2021. Considering a Labour vision for the schools sector, we replay snippets from the interview interlaced with some comments from us about how we hope to cover these topics more extensively at Aprils event.

Key topics covered will include:

• The role of Ofsted during and after the pandemic
• School Structures and the role of local authorities
• Exams and assessments beyond 2021  

💡 Wes Streeting MP,  Shadow Schools Minister, The Labour Party 

💡 The Rt. Hon David Laws, Executive Chairman, Education Policy Institute

🏫 This episode was aired as a recorded video at the Schools and Academies Show Online on the 19th of November 2020. 

 📎 COVID-19: A Catalyst for Educational Transformation - A MAT's Perspective

The huge impact of COVID-19 on the education sector cannot be understated and throughout 2020, Schools and MATs have had to adapt to an ever changing situation.

As such, the Schools & Academies Show has partnered with Capita to deliver an exciting webinar, which will examine what the last eight months has taught us about the future of education. The session will include insights and predictions following 2020's perfect storm.

This highly interactive 45-minute session will be hosted by Abdul Ghafoor, Head of Product Development at Capita, and include a panel discussion with Chief Executive; Adrian Rogers and Director of Education; Lorraine Hughes from Chiltern Learning Trust, before opening up to a live Q&A with attendees. 

Key topics covered will include:

• How a MAT helps leaders address the education gap
• Maintaining engagement and communication with parents and stakeholders
• Mental wellbeing for staff, students and the wider community
• Supporting disadvantaged and SEND pupils
• Keeping children safe - adapting to change and transforming practice 
• Accelerating digital adoption and innovation
• What challenges we can expect leaders to face in the coming 6 - 12 months and what can be done to support them

💡 Adrian Rogers, Chief Executive, Chiltern Learning Trust

💡 Lorraine Hughes, Director of Education, Chiltern Learning Trust

💡 Abdul Ghafoor, Head of Education - Product Development, Capita

📘 This episode is sponsored by Capita 

🏫 This episode was recorded live on 8th December 2020. You can find the video of the webinar at this link. 

 📎 An Introduction to the National Network of Special Schools – Help to Shape the Future for Special Schools

• NNoSS, an inclusive network for all for School Business Professionals in England’s Special Schools and Alternative Provision.
• Good and best practice in special schools
• Driving and delivering change in schools’ buying practices
• Making connections with peers from across the country
• How your contribution can help shape and develop the network’s growth and value.

💡 Pauline Aitchison, Deputy Director, Schools North East

💡 Catherine Kelsall, School Engagement Lead - Schools Commercial Team, Department for Education

💡 Stephen Morales, Chief Executive, Institute of School Business Leadership (ISBL)

💡 Professor Adam Boddison, Chief Executive, nasen

💡 Victoria Scranage, School Business Manager, Quest Academy

🏫 This episode was recorded live on 14th October 2020. You can find the video of the webinar at this link.

Listen to Sally Welch presenting the brilliant work that Frewen College is doing in assisting pupils with specific learning difficulties, such as dyslexia, dyscalculia and dyspraxia, through the use of Assistive Technology.

 📎 Using Assistive Technology to Support Students with Specific Learning Difficulties

• A look at Frewen College, a specialist school for pupils with dyslexia and other specific learning difficulties such as dyscalculia and dyspraxia.  Many pupils also have speech and language difficulties associated with their dyslexia
• Embedding the use of assistive technology throughout the school
• How the right technology can improve outcomes for students

💡 Sally Welch, Head of Frewen Prep School, Frewen College

🏫 This session was recorded live on 13th November 2019 in the SEND Theatre of the Schools & Academies Show at the NEC in Birmingham.