In Trust Matters: Lessons in Leadership, we dive deep into the real-world experiences of multi-academy trust leaders, education experts, and leadership coaches. Hosted by The Key, this series explores the unique challenges and opportunities in the education sector, offering practical advice and actionable insights for trust leaders and school leaders alike.
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Each episode delivers clear takeaways, concise discussions, and a holistic view on leadership, with guests who represent the diverse voices within trusts and schools. From strategic decisions to everyday challenges, we focus on relevant, real-world examples that empower trust leaders to act.
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Whether you’re a CEO, COO, part of the wider central team or a school-level leader, you’ll find inspiration, expert guidance, and ideas you can implement today. With episodes no longer than an hour, this podcast fits into the busy schedules of education leaders, delivering value with every listen.
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To find out more about how The Key can support your trust, please visit thekeysupport.com/trusts.
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All views expressed in this episode are the guest’s own. Any mention of commercial providers, resources or products is on the guest’s recommendation and should not be considered an endorsement by The Key.
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In Trust Matters: Lessons in Leadership, we dive deep into the real-world experiences of multi-academy trust leaders, education experts, and leadership coaches. Hosted by The Key, this series explores the unique challenges and opportunities in the education sector, offering practical advice and actionable insights for trust leaders and school leaders alike.
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Each episode delivers clear takeaways, concise discussions, and a holistic view on leadership, with guests who represent the diverse voices within trusts and schools. From strategic decisions to everyday challenges, we focus on relevant, real-world examples that empower trust leaders to act.
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Whether you’re a CEO, COO, part of the wider central team or a school-level leader, you’ll find inspiration, expert guidance, and ideas you can implement today. With episodes no longer than an hour, this podcast fits into the busy schedules of education leaders, delivering value with every listen.
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To find out more about how The Key can support your trust, please visit thekeysupport.com/trusts.
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All views expressed in this episode are the guest’s own. Any mention of commercial providers, resources or products is on the guest’s recommendation and should not be considered an endorsement by The Key.
Why education has lost its purpose - Improving headteacher wellbeing, addressing systemic challenges & creating meaningful change
Trust Matters: Lessons in Leadership
52 minutes 55 seconds
1 year ago
Why education has lost its purpose - Improving headteacher wellbeing, addressing systemic challenges & creating meaningful change
In the final episode of series 1, we’re joined by James Pope, former headteacher and founder of HeadsUp4HTs, an innovative support network for school leaders. James reflects on his journey in education, including the challenges he faced as a first-time headteacher in a school grappling with systemic issues and a ‘Special measures’ grading from Ofsted which eventually led to his resignation - an experience captured in the BBC documentary series School.
Together, we delve into some of the most pressing issues facing education today including how to improve headteacher wellbeing, why education seems to have lost its sense of purpose, and what can be done to align schools with the rapidly evolving world outside the classroom. James shares insights on the common struggles of senior leaders, the role of MATs and LAs in supporting staff, and practical strategies for fostering wellbeing in school communities.
We also tackle larger systemic challenges, including the pressures of Ofsted, funding constraints, and a curriculum that doesn’t always cater to the full spectrum of students. James presents a vision for a more inclusive, purpose-driven education system that values broader measures of success and supports both student and staff wellbeing.
Tune in for an inspiring and thought-provoking conversation that closes out series 1 with a bold call to action for the future of education.
For more on how The Key can support your trust, visit key.sc/trustsupport or get in touch with our team here: key.sc/trust-enquiry
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To find out more about James Pope, visit his LinkedIn profile.
All views expressed in this episode are the guest's own. Any mention of commercial providers, resources or products is on the guest’s recommendation and should not be considered an endorsement by The Key.
Trust Matters: Lessons in Leadership
In Trust Matters: Lessons in Leadership, we dive deep into the real-world experiences of multi-academy trust leaders, education experts, and leadership coaches. Hosted by The Key, this series explores the unique challenges and opportunities in the education sector, offering practical advice and actionable insights for trust leaders and school leaders alike.
-
Each episode delivers clear takeaways, concise discussions, and a holistic view on leadership, with guests who represent the diverse voices within trusts and schools. From strategic decisions to everyday challenges, we focus on relevant, real-world examples that empower trust leaders to act.
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Whether you’re a CEO, COO, part of the wider central team or a school-level leader, you’ll find inspiration, expert guidance, and ideas you can implement today. With episodes no longer than an hour, this podcast fits into the busy schedules of education leaders, delivering value with every listen.
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To find out more about how The Key can support your trust, please visit thekeysupport.com/trusts.
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All views expressed in this episode are the guest’s own. Any mention of commercial providers, resources or products is on the guest’s recommendation and should not be considered an endorsement by The Key.
