The Schools Week Podcast

<p>To mark the 10th anniversary of <strong>Schools Week</strong>, we are excited to launch a special podcast series based on our <a href="https://schoolsweek.co.uk/supplements/turning-the-pages-on-a-decade-of-school-reform/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">anniversary edition</a>.</p><br><p>Turning the Pages on a Decade of Education Reform will feature in-depth interviews with some of the leading architects and key figures behind the most significant education reforms of the past decade. From policymakers and advisors to school leaders and teachers, our guests will provide unique insights into how these policies were developed, what worked, what didn’t, and what lessons we can take forward for the next 10 years.</p><br><p>Hosted by Laura McInerney, former editor of Schools Week, and joined by current editor John Dickens and deputy editor Freddie Whittaker, each episode will explore a major reform, from the birth of academy commissioners to the SEND crisis going mainstream, and everything in between.</p><br><p>This is a must-listen for anyone passionate about the future of education in the UK.</p><br><p>Tune in to hear from the voices who shaped the last decade and what they believe is next for schools in the years to come.</p><br><p>Episodes are published weekly on a Wednesday.</p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

John Dickens interviews school leaders

Three school leaders with a front row seat of the policy reforms of the past decade talk about how Whitehall decisions have changed the classroom, for better and worse. Becks Boomer-Clark, CEO of Lift Schools, Dr Nic Crossley, CEO of Liberty MAT, and Andrew O’Neill, headteacher of All Saints Catholic College, talk to Schools Week editor John Dickens.Presenter: John DickensEditor and producer: Chris Garrington, Research Podcasts Artwork and audiograms: Nicky Philips, Simon Kay, EducationScapeThis podcast series is sponsored by AQA. Introducing Stride, the next generation of maths assessment. Stride will quickly identify what your learners don't know and why, finding and fixing gaps in their conceptual understanding. And it's fully funded to transform maths learning for every student, so it's free to use for schools and colleges in England! To find out more and test Stride for yourself with an interactive demo, visit aqa.org.uk/stride Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

11-27
47:24

Laura McInerney interviews Sir David Carter

"The last government lost focus, particularly where it comes to the disadvantage gap. There was a lot of complacency. I don't think the standards are as strong as they made out."The former National Schools Commissioner, Sir David Carter, reveals the highs and lows of leading the academy trust movement, the real story behind trust collaboration, and what believes are the next big challenges for trust leaders.Presenter: Laura McInerneyEditor and producer: Chris Garrington, Research Podcasts Artwork and audiograms: Nicky Philips, Simon Kay, EducationScapeThis podcast series is sponsored by AQA. Introducing Stride, the next generation of maths assessment. Stride will quickly identify what your learners don't know and why, finding and fixing gaps in their conceptual understanding. And it's fully funded to transform maths learning for every student, so it's free to use for schools and colleges in England! To find out more and test Stride for yourself with an interactive demo, visit aqa.org.uk/stride Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

11-20
47:34

The next chapter: Freddie Whittaker interviews Bridget Phillipson

Bridget Phillipson was appointed education secretary in July following Labour’s landslide general election victory. She joined Schools Week to talk about her plans for the future of education.Presenter: Freddie WhittakerEditor and producer: Chris Garrington, Research Podcasts Artwork and audiograms: Nicky Philips, Simon Kay, EducationScapeThis podcast series is sponsored by AQA. Introducing Stride, the next generation of maths assessment. Stride will quickly identify what your learners don't know and why, finding and fixing gaps in their conceptual understanding. And it's fully funded to transform maths learning for every student, so it's free to use for schools and colleges in England! To find out more and test Stride for yourself with an interactive demo, visit aqa.org.uk/stride Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

11-11
30:24

Freddie Whittaker interviews Dr Mary Bousted and Dr Patrick Roach

Dr Mary Bousted and Dr Patrick Roach have been involved in the trade union movement in education for decades. They joined Schools Week to talk about the last 10 years of education policymaking.Presenter: Freddie WhittakerEditor and producer: Chris Garrington, Research Podcasts Artwork and audiograms: Nicky Philips, Simon Kay, EducationScapeThis podcast series is sponsored by AQA. Introducing Stride, the next generation of maths assessment. Stride will quickly identify what your learners don't know and why, finding and fixing gaps in their conceptual understanding. And it's fully funded to transform maths learning for every student, so it's free to use for schools and colleges in England! To find out more and test Stride for yourself with an interactive demo, visit aqa.org.uk/stride Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

11-07
45:55

Freddie Whittaker interviews Geoff Barton and Paul Whiteman

Geoff Barton and Paul Whiteman ran the country’s two school leadership unions for most of the last decade. They joined Schools Week to talk about the last 10 years of education policymaking.Presenter: Freddie WhittakerEditor and producer: Chris Garrington, Research Podcasts Artwork and audiograms: Nicky Philips, Simon Kay, EducationScapeThis podcast series is sponsored by AQA. Introducing Stride, the next generation of maths assessment. Stride will quickly identify what your learners don't know and why, finding and fixing gaps in their conceptual understanding. And it's fully funded to transform maths learning for every student, so it's free to use for schools and colleges in England! To find out more and test Stride for yourself with an interactive demo, visit aqa.org.uk/stride Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

10-30
35:16

Freddie Whittaker interviews Natalie Perera, Angus Walker and Jonathan Simons

Natalie Perera worked at the Department for Education for 12 years. Angus Walker was a special adviser to Gavin Williamson. Jonathan Simons worked in Downing Street under Gordon Brown and David Cameron. They spoke to Schools Week deputy and political editor Freddie Whittaker about the last 10 years of education policymaking.Presenter: Freddie WhittakerEditor and producer: Chris Garrington, Research Podcasts Artwork and audiograms: Nicky Philips, Simon Kay, EducationScapeThis podcast series is sponsored by AQA. Introducing Stride, the next generation of maths assessment. Stride will quickly identify what your learners don't know and why, finding and fixing gaps in their conceptual understanding. And it's fully funded to transform maths learning for every student, so it's free to use for schools and colleges in England! To find out more and test Stride for yourself with an interactive demo, visit aqa.org.uk/stride Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

10-16
46:37

Freddie Whittaker interviews Justine Greening and Damian Hinds

Justine Greening and Damian Hinds talk about the highs and lows of their time in office during immense “political flux”, and their battles to propel education up the agenda when politicians were so easily distracted by Brexit.Presenter: Freddie WhittakerEditor and producer: Chris Garrington, Research Podcasts Artwork and audiograms: Nicky Philips, Simon Kay, EducationScapeThis podcast series is sponsored by AQA. Introducing Stride, the next generation of maths assessment. Stride will quickly identify what your learners don't know and why, finding and fixing gaps in their conceptual understanding. And it's fully funded to transform maths learning for every student, so it's free to use for schools and colleges in England! To find out more and test Stride for yourself with an interactive demo, visit aqa.org.uk/stride Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

10-09
38:38

Laura McInerney Interviews Nick Gibb

Nick Gibb reveals what it was like to drive education reform while battling efforts to reverse progress – and why it’s wrong to blame him for all the curriculum changes! Get a behind-the-scenes look at his decade in office.Presenter: Laura McInerneyEditor and producer: Chris Garrington, Research Podcasts Artwork and audiograms: Nicky Philips, Simon Kay, EducationScapeThis podcast series is sponsored by AQA. Introducing Stride, the next generation of maths assessment. Stride will quickly identify what your learners don't know and why, finding and fixing gaps in their conceptual understanding. And it's fully funded to transform maths learning for every student, so it's free to use for schools and colleges in England! To find out more and test Stride for yourself with an interactive demo, visit aqa.org.uk/stride Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

10-02
12:05

Behind the Headlines: The Story of Schools Week

In the inaugural episode of Turning the Pages on a Decade of School Reform, host Anna Trethewey introduces key figures behind the success of Schools Week: publisher Shane Mann, former editor Laura McInerney, and current editor John Dickens. Together, they delve into the origins of the newspaper, from its accidental beginnings as Academies Week to the pivotal decision that changed its name. Along the way, they share the challenges of launching a publication, their journalistic mission to hold power accountable, and the moments that defined Schools Week over the past decade. Expect humorous anecdotes, behind-the-scenes insights, and a glimpse of the future for education journalism.Presenters: Anna Trethewey, Shane Mann, Laura McInerney and John DickensEditor and producer: Chris Garrington, Research Podcasts Artwork and audiograms: Nicky Philips, Simon Kay, EducationScapeThis podcast series is sponsored by AQA. Introducing Stride, the next generation of maths assessment. Stride will quickly identify what your learners don't know and why, finding and fixing gaps in their conceptual understanding. And it's fully funded to transform maths learning for every student, so it's free to use for schools and colleges in England! To find out more and test Stride for yourself with an interactive demo, visit aqa.org.uk/stride Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

09-24
47:27

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