The We Lead Well Podcast

This week on the show I chatted to Malarvilie Krishnasamy, educational leadership consultant, coach and trainer.  We shared our thoughts on lots of things education including managing change, creating effective CPD and engaging staff.  Malarvilie is full of energy and has a real passion for improving outcomes for young people through coaching in schools. vicki@weleadwell.co.uk @WeLeadWellPodc1 https://www.malcpd.com/ www.transformeducationcoach.com  

Will you help #breakthebias? Imagine a gender equal world. A world free of bias, stereotypes and discrimination. A world that's diverse, equitable, and inclusive. A world where difference is valued and celebrated. Together we can forge women's equality. Collectively we can all #BreakTheBias. Celebrate women's achievement. Raise awareness against bias. Take action for equality. In this week's episode, I'm joined by Vivienne Porritt from WomenEd who shares the programme for International Women's Day. @womenEd @WeLeadWellPodc1 #breakthebias vicki@weleadwell.co.uk www.transformeducationcoach.com

In this, the 50th episode of the We Lead Well podcast, we welcome back the inimitable Drew Povey.  Drew and I chatted about all things leadership including what he's learned about leading effectively, what he learned from the leaders he worked with and the advice he would give to aspiring leaders who listen to the show.  He also recommended some leadership reading to help you to keep learning. www.transformeducationcoach.com www.headteacherchat.com www.teachwellalliance.com www.drewpovey.co.uk vicki@weleadwell.co.uk @WeLeadWellPodc1 @drewpovey  

In this episode, I chatted with teaching and learning expert Kate Jones.  As a blogger and writer she 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 and supports senior leaders with professional development.   She has presented at various high profile events across the UK and overseas including a keynote presentation at the UAE University focusing on innovation across the curriculum and I am delighted to be 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. www.lovetoteach87.com Retrieval Practice: Resource Guide: Ideas & activities for the classroom Retrieval Practice 2: Implementing, embedding & reflecting The Teaching Life: Professional Learning and Career Progression Love to Teach: Research And Resources For Every Classroom Retrieval Practice: Research & Resources for every classroom: Resources and research for every classroom Wiliam & Leahy's Five Formative Assessment Strategies in Action (In Action Series)  

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