The School Leadership Podcast
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Improving outcomes for white working-class pupils
September 8, 2026 · 36 minThis summer, an independent inquiry into white working-class education outcomes concluded that underachievement is driven not by low aspirations or individual failings, but by a complex set of systemic challenges. These include lower…
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Professional supervision for school leaders
July 21, 2026 · 26 minWhat is professional supervision, and why are more school leaders turning to it for support? In this episode in NAHT’s podcast series, James Bowen, NAHT assistant general secretary, speaks to Faye McGuinness, director of programmes at…
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Cultivating a culture of belonging in schools
June 18, 2026 · 24 minWhat does a culture of belonging really look like in schools – and where should leaders begin? In this episode of NAHT’s School Leadership Podcast, we’re joined by Hannah Wilson, founder of Belonging Effect and a leading voice in…
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The transformative power of kindness
May 13, 2026 · 28 minExperienced school leader Joanna Povall speaks to NAHT assistant general secretary James Bowen about the transformative power of kind leadership. Sharing some candid reflections, she talks about how being honest, embracing feedback and…
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An update on Ofsted and our campaign for a fairer inspection system
April 13, 2026 · 24 minFollowing Ofsted’s consultation on its new inspection framework in early 2025, and its limited rollout later last year, the new framework has been fully in place for school inspections across England since January 2026. Throughout this…
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Understanding hygiene poverty and supporting students in schools
March 3, 2026 · 27 minRecent research suggests that nearly three million schoolchildren in the UK have experienced hygiene poverty in the past year. This means everyday essentials such as shampoo, toothpaste and laundry detergent have become unaffordable for…
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Celebrating inclusive school cultures
January 30, 2026 · 22 minWith the education sector facing an unprecedented recruitment and retention crisis, former head of science Jagdeep Pabla felt it was time to celebrate the often-unseen work of school leaders who create cultures where people can thrive over…
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Calm leadership
December 17, 2025 · 26 minHead teacher Patrick Cozier talks to NAHT assistant general secretary James Bowen about the calm approach to school leadership he has developed over 24 years as a school leader. Patrick explores the importance of acknowledging the…