{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/690a3141317c91fd9a268ee5/6a75c66472138046c6c83642?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"When Crisis Hits: Is Your School Really Ready? Ft Dominic Keogh","description":"<p>When a crisis hits, school leaders need to communicate quickly — often before they have the full picture.</p><p>In this episode of <em>The Education Periscope</em>, our <strong>educational leadership podcast</strong> for independent school leaders, John is joined by <strong>Dominic Keogh, Co-Founder of Crisis Communications Audits</strong>, to explore what genuine crisis readiness looks like in schools.</p><p>They discuss why having a written crisis plan is not enough, and how clear roles, prepared communications and regular testing can help leaders respond quickly and confidently when something goes wrong.</p><p><br></p><h3>In this episode:</h3><ul><li>Why silence can quickly lead to speculation</li><li>What to communicate when you don't yet know everything</li><li>Why most crises are unplanned, but not unforeseeable</li><li>Who should communicate — and to which audiences</li><li>Why every key role needs a backup</li><li>How pre-prepared templates can save vital time</li><li>Why contact lists, passwords and communication channels need checking</li><li>How a simple crisis simulation can expose gaps in your plan</li><li>What governors should be asking about crisis readiness</li><li><br></li></ul><h3>One question to take back to your school:</h3><p><strong>When was your crisis communications plan last tested — what failed, and what changed afterwards?</strong></p><p>Dominic and the team at <strong>Crisis Communications Audits</strong> work with independent schools to assess preparedness, identify gaps and develop practical crisis communication plans, including templates for parent communications, press statements, social media and website updates.</p><p><br></p><p><em>The Education Periscope</em> is an <strong>educational podcast</strong> exploring the operational, strategic and leadership issues affecting schools today. Designed as a practical <strong>podcast for educators</strong>, governors, bursars and senior leaders, each episode brings experienced voices together to share ideas that can be put into practice.</p><p><br></p><p>From leadership and governance to communications, risk, <strong>education technology</strong> and changing approaches to teaching and learning, the podcast looks at the issues shaping modern education — including areas such as digital transformation and <strong>STEM education</strong> where relevant.</p><p>A practical conversation for anyone looking for a <strong>podcast about education</strong> that goes beyond theory and focuses on the decisions school leaders are making every day.</p><p><br></p><h2>Links</h2><p>More from Dominic <a href=\"http://www.crisiscommunicationsaudits.co.uk/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">www.crisiscommunicationsaudits.co.uk</a></p><p>Or email him at dominic.keogh@crisiscommunicationsaudits.co.uk</p><p><br></p><h2>Downloads</h2><p>Download the one-page risk management action plan on the website: <a href=\"https://theeducationperiscope.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://theeducationperiscope.com/</a></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><h2>More support</h2><p>For focused consulting and support for the Independent Education Sector, contact John via:</p><p>John: <a href=\"mailto:john@johnsshed.co.uk\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">john@johnsshed.co.uk</a></p><p>Podcast: <a href=\"mailto:ahoy@theeducationperiscope.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">ahoy@theeducationperiscope.com</a></p><p>Website: <a href=\"https://theeducationperiscope.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://theeducationperiscope.com/</a></p>","author_name":"RAFIKI STUDIO"}