{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/63d7e6ae57f95300110275e9/68120c32f7d552efdc32144d?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Frank and Stan Chat No. 222","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/63d7e6ae57f95300110275e9/1746013183916-e9403894-a755-4496-b70e-d9daf8a4a48a.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>After a short break the Frank and Stan Chat returns with a familiar guest joining us again. Brian Lightman, the former leader of ASCL (for 6 years) and secondary Headteacher of two Welsh schools, author and education consultant returns to consider </p><p>- the role of Facebook in deciding on which school to select</p><p>- the dangers of the current Ofsted inspection proposals</p><p>- the role of the RISE teams and they intersect with existing school improvement programmes and strategies</p><p>- the lack of a clear vision for education, and</p><p>- balancing the budget.</p><p><br></p><p>The chat ends on a more positive note with better news on teacher recruitment and the possible push for more Drama teachers which may indicate a shift in focus coming through the Francis Curriculum Review.</p><p><br></p><p>A great way to start the summer series of chats. Enjoy.</p>","author_name":"Frank Norris and Stan Johnson"}