Schools Week Podcast

  • 1. In conversation with Sir Kevan Collins

    35:34||Season 2, Ep. 1
    In this episode of The Schools Week Podcast, Sir Kevan Collins talks to Schools Week editor John Dickens about his role and the challenges of reform, MAT CEO pay and why he remains a passionate advocate for education as a force for social mobility. Whether you’re an educator, policymaker, or just passionate about schools, this conversation offers a glimpse into the mind of one of the UK’s most influential education figures.Presenter: John DickensEditor and producer: Chris Garrington, Research Podcasts Artwork and audiograms: Nicky Philips, Simon Kay, EducationScapePublisher: EducationScape
  • 10. Amanda Spielman interviewed by Laura McInerney

    49:00||Season 1, Ep. 10
    Amanda Spielman discusses her roles at Ofqual and Ofsted—how pragmatism, accountability, and tough choices shaped a decade of education reform. Presenter: Laura McInerney Editor and producer: Chris Garrington, Research Podcasts Artwork and audiograms: Nicky Philips, Simon Kay, EducationScapeThis podcast series is sponsored by AQA. Introducing Stride, the next generation of maths assessment. Stride will quickly identify what your learners don't know and why, finding and fixing gaps in their conceptual understanding. And it's fully funded to transform maths learning for every student, so it's free to use for schools and colleges in England! To find out more and test Stride for yourself with an interactive demo, visit aqa.org.uk/stride
  • 9. John Dickens interviews school leaders

    47:24||Season 1, Ep. 9
    Three school leaders with a front row seat of the policy reforms of the past decade talk about how Whitehall decisions have changed the classroom, for better and worse. Becks Boomer-Clark, CEO of Lift Schools, Dr Nic Crossley, CEO of Liberty MAT, and Andrew O’Neill, headteacher of All Saints Catholic College, talk to Schools Week editor John Dickens.Presenter: John DickensEditor and producer: Chris Garrington, Research Podcasts Artwork and audiograms: Nicky Philips, Simon Kay, EducationScapeThis podcast series is sponsored by AQA. Introducing Stride, the next generation of maths assessment. Stride will quickly identify what your learners don't know and why, finding and fixing gaps in their conceptual understanding. And it's fully funded to transform maths learning for every student, so it's free to use for schools and colleges in England! To find out more and test Stride for yourself with an interactive demo, visit aqa.org.uk/stride
  • 8. Laura McInerney interviews Sir David Carter

    47:34||Season 1, Ep. 8
    "The last government lost focus, particularly where it comes to the disadvantage gap. There was a lot of complacency. I don't think the standards are as strong as they made out."The former National Schools Commissioner, Sir David Carter, reveals the highs and lows of leading the academy trust movement, the real story behind trust collaboration, and what believes are the next big challenges for trust leaders.Presenter: Laura McInerneyEditor and producer: Chris Garrington, Research Podcasts Artwork and audiograms: Nicky Philips, Simon Kay, EducationScapeThis podcast series is sponsored by AQA. Introducing Stride, the next generation of maths assessment. Stride will quickly identify what your learners don't know and why, finding and fixing gaps in their conceptual understanding. And it's fully funded to transform maths learning for every student, so it's free to use for schools and colleges in England! To find out more and test Stride for yourself with an interactive demo, visit aqa.org.uk/stride
  • 7. The next chapter: Freddie Whittaker interviews Bridget Phillipson

    30:24||Season 1, Ep. 7
    Bridget Phillipson was appointed education secretary in July following Labour’s landslide general election victory. She joined Schools Week to talk about her plans for the future of education.Presenter: Freddie WhittakerEditor and producer: Chris Garrington, Research Podcasts Artwork and audiograms: Nicky Philips, Simon Kay, EducationScapeThis podcast series is sponsored by AQA. Introducing Stride, the next generation of maths assessment. Stride will quickly identify what your learners don't know and why, finding and fixing gaps in their conceptual understanding. And it's fully funded to transform maths learning for every student, so it's free to use for schools and colleges in England! To find out more and test Stride for yourself with an interactive demo, visit aqa.org.uk/stride
  • 6. Freddie Whittaker interviews Dr Mary Bousted and Dr Patrick Roach

    45:55||Season 1, Ep. 6
    Dr Mary Bousted and Dr Patrick Roach have been involved in the trade union movement in education for decades. They joined Schools Week to talk about the last 10 years of education policymaking.Presenter: Freddie WhittakerEditor and producer: Chris Garrington, Research Podcasts Artwork and audiograms: Nicky Philips, Simon Kay, EducationScapeThis podcast series is sponsored by AQA. Introducing Stride, the next generation of maths assessment. Stride will quickly identify what your learners don't know and why, finding and fixing gaps in their conceptual understanding. And it's fully funded to transform maths learning for every student, so it's free to use for schools and colleges in England! To find out more and test Stride for yourself with an interactive demo, visit aqa.org.uk/stride
  • 5. Freddie Whittaker interviews Geoff Barton and Paul Whiteman

    35:16||Season 1, Ep. 5
    Geoff Barton and Paul Whiteman ran the country’s two school leadership unions for most of the last decade. They joined Schools Week to talk about the last 10 years of education policymaking.Presenter: Freddie WhittakerEditor and producer: Chris Garrington, Research Podcasts Artwork and audiograms: Nicky Philips, Simon Kay, EducationScapeThis podcast series is sponsored by AQA. Introducing Stride, the next generation of maths assessment. Stride will quickly identify what your learners don't know and why, finding and fixing gaps in their conceptual understanding. And it's fully funded to transform maths learning for every student, so it's free to use for schools and colleges in England! To find out more and test Stride for yourself with an interactive demo, visit aqa.org.uk/stride
  • 4. Freddie Whittaker interviews Natalie Perera, Angus Walker and Jonathan Simons

    46:37||Season 1, Ep. 4
    Natalie Perera worked at the Department for Education for 12 years. Angus Walker was a special adviser to Gavin Williamson. Jonathan Simons worked in Downing Street under Gordon Brown and David Cameron. They spoke to Schools Week deputy and political editor Freddie Whittaker about the last 10 years of education policymaking.Presenter: Freddie WhittakerEditor and producer: Chris Garrington, Research Podcasts Artwork and audiograms: Nicky Philips, Simon Kay, EducationScapeThis podcast series is sponsored by AQA. Introducing Stride, the next generation of maths assessment. Stride will quickly identify what your learners don't know and why, finding and fixing gaps in their conceptual understanding. And it's fully funded to transform maths learning for every student, so it's free to use for schools and colleges in England! To find out more and test Stride for yourself with an interactive demo, visit aqa.org.uk/stride
  • 3. Freddie Whittaker interviews Justine Greening and Damian Hinds

    38:38||Season 1, Ep. 3
    Justine Greening and Damian Hinds talk about the highs and lows of their time in office during immense “political flux”, and their battles to propel education up the agenda when politicians were so easily distracted by Brexit.Presenter: Freddie WhittakerEditor and producer: Chris Garrington, Research Podcasts Artwork and audiograms: Nicky Philips, Simon Kay, EducationScapeThis podcast series is sponsored by AQA. Introducing Stride, the next generation of maths assessment. Stride will quickly identify what your learners don't know and why, finding and fixing gaps in their conceptual understanding. And it's fully funded to transform maths learning for every student, so it's free to use for schools and colleges in England! To find out more and test Stride for yourself with an interactive demo, visit aqa.org.uk/stride
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