The We Lead Well Podcast

In this episode, I'm joined by teaching and learning expert, Kate Jones.  As a blogger and writer Kate has written for many educational blogs and magazines including Teach Middle East magazine, Education Journal Middle East, UKEd magazine, Innovate My School and Teach Secondary. Kate is also an experienced coach and mentor.   She also supports senior leaders and teachers with professional development.  Kate has presented at various high profile events across the UK and overseas. Events in the UAE include a keynote presentation at the UAE University focusing on innovation across the curriculum and she was the keynote speaker at the Abu Dhabi Teaching and Learning Conference in February 2020. She has also presented in Qatar, Sri Lanka, Thailand and Hong Kong. Retrieval Practice: Resource Guide: Ideas & activities for the classroom Retrieval Practice: Research & Resources for every classroom Wiliam & Leahy's Five Formative Assessment Strategies in Action (In Action Series) Retrieval Practice 2: Implementing, embedding & reflecting Love to Teach: Research And Resources For Every Classroom www.lovetoteach82.com @katejones_teach @WeLeadWellPodc1 vicki@weleadwell.co.uk www.transformeducationcoach.com www.headteacherchat.com www.teachwellalliance.com    

In this episode, I'm joined by teaching and learning expert, Kate Jones.  As a blogger and writer Kate has written for many educational blogs and magazines including Teach Middle East magazine, Education Journal Middle East, UKEd magazine, Innovate My School and Teach Secondary. Kate is also an experienced coach and mentor.   She also supports senior leaders and teachers with professional development.  Kate has presented at various high profile events across the UK and overseas. Events in the UAE include a keynote presentation at the UAE University focusing on innovation across the curriculum and she was the keynote speaker at the Abu Dhabi Teaching and Learning Conference in February 2020. She has also presented in Qatar, Sri Lanka, Thailand and Hong Kong. Retrieval Practice: Resource Guide: Ideas & activities for the classroom Retrieval Practice: Research & Resources for every classroom Wiliam & Leahy's Five Formative Assessment Strategies in Action (In Action Series) Retrieval Practice 2: Implementing, embedding & reflecting Love to Teach: Research And Resources For Every Classroom www.lovetoteach82.com @katejones_teach @WeLeadWellPodc1 vicki@weleadwell.co.uk www.transformeducationcoach.com www.headteacherchat.com www.teachwellalliance.com    

This week we are privileged to welcome Becky Allen to the show. Becky has spent the past 15 years researching and writing about schools. She is the co-founder and Chief Analyst at TeacherTapp, the daily survey and CPD tool. She is also a Professor of Education at the University of Brighton. From 2014-2017, I founded and led the highly successful independent research organisation, Education Datalab and was Professor of Education at UCL Institute of Education until December 2018. In 2018, Becky published a book with Sam Sims called The Teacher Gap. Some of the ideas in the book were taken up by politicians, particularly in relation to the early years of a teacher’s career. She was then asked by the DfE to chair a working group which made recommendations about how data should be used in schools. In 2021, she publishing a book with Matt Evans and Ben White called The Next Big Thing in School Improvement. Becky talks with insight and wisdom on the curriculum, data and school improvement and how we can make schools better places to learn. You can read Becky's blogs here: https://rebeccaallen.co.uk/ Her latest book, The Next Big Thing in School Improvement can be purchased here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Matthew-Evans/e/B07YXCXJQB?ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1&qid=1642759398&sr=8-1 @profbeckyallen @WeLeadWellPodc1 www.transformeducationcoach.com vicki@weleadwell.co.uk www.headteacherchat.com www.teachwellalliance.com  

In this week's episode I continue my conversation with Adrian McLean.  We discuss lots of different aspects of leadership, creating impact, taking care of wellbeing and making a difference. @WeLeadWellPodc1 vicki@weleadwell.co.uk www.transformeducationcoach.com www.headteacherchat.com www.teachwellalliance.com    

This week I spoke to Adrian McLean, ex-headteacher and academy trust leader.  Adrian is an expert on diversity, equity and inclusion and works as a governor and is a trustee for Governors for Schools; he is on the advisory board for Reach Out 2 Kids and Heads Up and has been a long time collaborator with DiverseEd and Aspiring Heads.  He has more recently become a steering group member for the National Tutoring Programme.  Adrian and I discussed all sort of topics and issues in this podcast from how to work effectively with disadvantaged pupils to how to deal with change as a leader.  Adrian has just completed a masters degree in character education; his experience, knowledge, wisdom, compassion and humility make this a must listen! @Character_guy @WeLeadWellPodc1 vicki@weleadwell.co.uk www.transformeducationcoach.com www.headteacherchat.com www.teachwellalliance.com  

In this week's episode, I chatted to Jacqui Frost ex-headteacher and leadership coach and consultant about resilience.  What does it actually mean to be resilient?  How can we be more resilient as leaders?  And what happens when we don't have the resilience we need?  This is a great interview with so much insight into what it means to be resilient. Jacqui is a fully accredited Resilient Leaders Elements consultant and works with leaders to help them to become more effective in their roles. https://www.jacquifrost.co.uk/ linkedin.com/in/jacqui-frost-the-leaders’-coach-™-80373679 @jkfrost1965 @WeLeadWellPodc1 vicki@weleadwell.co.uk www.transformeducationcoach.com www.headteacherchat.com www.teachwellalliance.com  

Kenny was a secondary headteacher for 17 years on the Isle of Dogs in London and has worked in schools for almost 40 years. She has a PhD from Brunel University on Teacher Rounds and is passionate about giving teachers a voice. Kenny is involved with the IQM Award and has been a governor in a large primary school, including as chair for the last 3 years. Kenny is currently an education consultant and spends a lot of time in schools. In this interview, Kenny and I talk about accountability and Ofsted and how we can work with staff to empower them and create trust and autonomy. www.headrest.co.uk @kennygfrederick www.transformeducationcoach.com www.headteacherchat.com www.teachwellalliance.com @WeLeadWellPodc1 vicki@weleadwell.co.uk

This week I interviewed Gemma Drinkall who takes us through her experience of burnout as a middle leader.  It's so important, as leaders, to get to know our staff, to understand them, so that we can notice when things are not right.  In the episode, Gemma shares her personal experience of how teaching affected her mental health in the hope that by sharing what she went through, school leaders can develop their awareness of others so that they are able to empathise with staff and support their wellbeing in the workplace.  Gemma came out of the other side of her burnout and is now a coach supporting teachers to achieve a better balance in their lives. Twitter: @Gemma_Drinkall Email@ gemma@headsphere.co.uk linktr.ee/GemmaDrinkall @WeLeadWellPodc1 vicki@weleadwell.co.uk www.transformeducationcoach.com www.headteacherchat.com @headteacherchat www.teachwellalliance.com  

On this week’s episode, I chatted with Alec Jiggins.  Alec is an experienced and resourceful coach and trainer who has worked in both the non-profit and corporate spaces in a range of leadership roles across seven countries.  Alec is an expert coach and he and I talked about coaching: exactly what it is, how it can improve you personally, professionally and as a leader and how you can use coaching to improve relationships in every aspect of your career and your life. https://alecjiggins.com/ @alecjiggins vicki@womenleadwell.co.uk www.transformeducationcoach.com www.headteacherchat.com www.teachwellalliance    

In this episode of the podcast, I interview Hannah Cotton FRSA. Frustrated by the pace of change for women despite the support of Male Allies, conscious of the scale of #MeToo, mindful of the male suicide epidemic and factoring in the future of automation, Hannah founded EquAllies to tie her passion for education, equality and mental health to the impact of individual authenticity on productivity. Keen to futureproof the workforce in the face of automation, Hannah offers a unique and inspirational view of how to unleash the potential of an inclusive society. In the interview, we talk about a range of different issues and ideas amongst them the power of authentic leadership and leading yourself first. @hannahcac79 vicki@womenleadwell.co.uk www.transformeducationcoach.com Book a chat with me here: https://calendly.com/educationcoaching/let-s-chat www.headteacherchat.com www.teachwellalliance.com