School Podcast Giving School And Trust Leaders Clarity On The Things That Matter Most with Iona Jackson
Sep 30, 2025
Iona Jackson, Managing Director at Edurio, discusses the crucial role of stakeholder feedback in transforming schools and trusts. She highlights why listening to staff, pupils, and parents is essential for real improvement and effective decision-making. Iona elaborates on the benefits of regular surveys, sharing practical steps for turning feedback into actionable change. She also addresses challenges like funding and emphasizes the importance of equality and inclusion in education. With over 2,000 schools using Edurio, Iona's insights are invaluable for school leaders seeking impact.
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Surveys Guide Strategic Resource Decisions
- Edurio's platform lets trusts and schools survey pupils, parents and staff for quick pulses or large strategic surveys.
- Leaders use this feedback to redirect resources to where they will have the highest impact.
Bell Survey Solved A Punctuality Problem
- A school ran five quick questions about the school bell and solved punctuality issues by adjusting volume.
- Small targeted surveys can fix practical problems without heavy projects.
Bring People Into Decision Making
- Involve the people affected by decisions to reduce friction and increase buy-in.
- Share reasoning and outcomes promptly so stakeholders see how their feedback shaped decisions.