Strategy

Monday

11th Nov 2024

My week as...CEO of Cam Academy Trust
In our ‘My Week As’ series, a senior sector leader reveals what a typical week looks like in their role. Here, we talk to Claire Heald
Clair Heald

Thursday

7th Nov 2024

Why our education system needs long-term thinking
A student leaving Year 13 in 2040 is already in early years. This is why we need a collective purpose for the coming years and decades, argue three education leaders
Our education system needs long-term thinking, say three leaders

Monday

4th Nov 2024

My week as...regional director at The Pioneer Academy
Vicky Marsh talks through a typical week in her role, from schools visits and executive meetings, to finding time for admin and using a headteachers’ WhatsApp group effectively
Vicki Marsh

Tuesday

29th Oct 2024

How we help our AP students pursue creative careers
A student pathways lead at an alternative provision school explains how a free government programme has opened students’ eyes to the possibility of a career in the creative industries
Pathway through camera lens

Monday

21st Oct 2024

My Week As...group chief education officer at Cognita
In our ‘My Week As’ series, a senior sector leader reveals what a typical week looks like in their role. Here, we talk to Dr Simon Camby
Simon Camby

Thursday

17th Oct 2024

How cutting staff meetings boosted teacher retention
A headteacher explains how she identified a slew of unnecessary meetings taking up staff time – and why reducing them has worked wonders for retention
Phone calendar

Tuesday

15th Oct 2024

A legacy for leaders: ‘Why we need to be more Tim’
Authors of a new book celebrating the life and work of Sir Tim Brighouse explain why his ideas, ethos and enthusiasm are needed as much as ever to drive education forward
A legacy for leaders: ‘Why we need to be more Tim’

Monday

14th Oct 2024

My week as...chief executive of Wellspring Academy Trust
In our ‘My Week As’ series, a senior sector leader reveals what a typical week looks like in their role. Here, we talk to Mark Wilson
Mark Wilson

Monday

7th Oct 2024

Why our primary ditched tech for the first two weeks of term
A deputy head explains why they got teachers to discard laptops and tablets at the start of the academic year – and how this has already led to changes in classroom practice
Ipad switch off
My week as...chief standards officer at City of London Academies Trust
In our ‘My Week As’ series, a senior sector leader reveals what a typical week looks like in their role. Here, we talk to Mouhssin Ismail
My week as... chief standards officer at City of London Academies Trust

Monday

30th Sep 2024

It’s time for education to embrace the power of OpEx
A big prize is waiting for schools and trusts that follow the operational excellence approach, says Institute of School Business Leadership chief Stephen Morales
It’s time for education to embrace the power of OpEx

Thursday

26th Sep 2024

It’s not you, it’s us: saying no to school growth
A MAT CEO reflects on why sometimes you have to turn down requests from schools to join your trust – and how to broach this rejection with eager leaders
It’s not you, it’s us: Saying no to school growth