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System Leadership in Action
17:12|What does it take to lead meaningful change across a region? John Rodgers, Director in Cornwall, shares his insights on system leadership, collaboration, and the power of locally-driven improvement. In this episode, he reflects on the challenges and opportunities of working at scale, building capacity, and ensuring that leadership makes a lasting difference for schools and communities.
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Coaching Literacy, Leading Change
28:31|Strong literacy leadership is key to whole-school improvement—and it starts with well-trained, well-supported teachers. In this episode, Sarah Green discusses how effective coaching and leadership can build confident, expert literacy practice at every level. She unpacks what full, sustained training should look like and introduces her new book, which offers a practical roadmap for leading impactful literacy change in schools.
Developing People, Sustaining Schools: NPQs and the Leadership Advantage
22:34|What makes leadership development truly sustainable? Lorraine Jackson, Head of Chetwynd Spencer Academy, shares how investing in people through high-quality NPQs can drive long-term school improvement. She explores the strategic role of leadership development, the impact of mentoring and coaching, and how growing leadership capacity builds stronger, more resilient schools.
Leading with Evidence: For School and System Leaders
49:38|Join Angela O'Brien, Ian MacDonald and Tammy Elward as they explore how school and system leaders can harness evidence to drive impactful decision-making and improve outcomes. Discover practical strategies, insights, and real-world examples that show how leading with research can transform leadership practice and school culture.