RedCircle VERIFY_TOKEN_f5c667d7-391e-4749-b207-6e956507f246 -- Rendered At Sun, 05 Apr 2026 15:49:15 +0000 The Leaders Team Podcast https://redcircle.com/shows/twinkl-leaders-team-podcast en-US All rights reserved. Twinkl Leaders Team By leaders, for leaders. f5c667d7-391e-4749-b207-6e956507f246 By leaders, for leaders.

]]> episodic yes Twinkl Leaders Team daisy.cave@twinkl.co.uk no full Leading with...The Staffordshire Research School: How to Lead Change Effectively Leading with...The Staffordshire Research School: How to Lead Change Effectively Twinkl Leaders Team In today’s episode, Katie Rose speaks to Nicola Arkinstall and Stacey Jordan. Nicola and Stacey are the director and research lead respectively at the Staffordshire Research School, which is the mobilisation arm of the Education Endowment Foundation. The topic for discussion today is the new implementation guidance - what it is, what the recommendations are and how leaders can apply it in their settings.

Watch the TeachMeet 'How to Lead change for Subject Leads' with the Staffordshire Research School here.

]]> <p>In today’s episode, Katie Rose speaks to Nicola Arkinstall and Stacey Jordan. Nicola and Stacey are the director and research lead respectively at the Staffordshire Research School, which is the mobilisation arm of the Education Endowment Foundation. The topic for discussion today is the new implementation guidance - what it is, what the recommendations are and how leaders can apply it in their settings.</p><p>Watch the TeachMeet &#39;How to Lead change for Subject Leads&#39; with the Staffordshire Research School<a href="https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/tg4e1" rel="nofollow"> here. </a></p> de53e43a-351b-486d-9b13-0f695dc7d2a4 https://redcircle.com/shows/f5c667d7-391e-4749-b207-6e956507f246/episodes/ee7684c0-fc7c-478e-99fe-a53e61d8b0f7 Wed, 04 Dec 2024 12:01:00 +0000 2267 no full Leading on...Metacognition with Nathan Burns Leading on...Metacognition with Nathan Burns Twinkl Leaders Team In today’s episode, the Leaders Team speak to Nathan Burns, also known as ''Mr Metacognition''. Nathan is a metacognitive researcher, and author who works with schools and ITT provision around the UK, providing high-quality CPD, curriculum development support and further consultancy. The topic for discussion today is the importance of metacognition for teachers and leaders and how it can be implemented in everyday practice.

]]> <p><span>In today’s episode, the Leaders Team speak to Nathan Burns, also known as &#39;</span><a href="https://www.mrmetacognition.com/" rel="nofollow">&#39;Mr Metacognition</a><span>&#39;&#39;. Nathan is a metacognitive researcher, and </span><a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/stores/author/B0BQZ5N6FN" rel="nofollow">author </a><span>who works with schools and ITT provision around the UK, providing high-quality CPD, curriculum development support and further consultancy. The topic for discussion today is the importance of metacognition for teachers and leaders and how it can be implemented in everyday practice.</span></p> f1b67406-cb18-4d63-8008-b421e94b270b https://redcircle.com/shows/f5c667d7-391e-4749-b207-6e956507f246/episodes/0adc9c05-0710-4053-9a84-8b20fdfcc77d Wed, 20 Nov 2024 12:01:00 +0000 1794 no full Leading from the Middle: The importance of community with Ashley Callard Leading from the Middle: The importance of community with Ashley Callard Twinkl Leaders Team The Leaders Team's Claire and Education Support's Gemma speak to Ashley Callard, the Communications and Engagement Manager at Governors for Schools. She's also Vice Chair of Governors for a local authority maintained primary in North West Durham. The topic for discussion today is community building and culture development. 

Building culture in the school community from Education Support

]]> <p><strong> </strong><span>The Leaders Team&#39;s Claire and Education Support&#39;s Gemma speak to Ashley Callard, the Communications and Engagement Manager at Governors for Schools. She&#39;s also Vice Chair of Governors for a local authority maintained primary in North West Durham. The topic for discussion today is community building and culture development. </span></p><p><a href="https://www.educationsupport.org.uk/resources/for-organisations/articles/building-a-culture-of-wellbeing-in-schools/" rel="nofollow">Building culture in the school community</a> from Education Support</p> dda5318a-652d-4385-8061-bf5400f44f61 https://redcircle.com/shows/f5c667d7-391e-4749-b207-6e956507f246/episodes/ac08fb50-0b28-4b62-8403-e17fc8dd763e Wed, 06 Nov 2024 12:01:00 +0000 1175 no full Leading from the Middle: Cultivating Meaningful Connection - Faye McGuinness Leading from the Middle: Cultivating Meaningful Connection - Faye McGuinness Twinkl Leaders Team The Leaders Team's Claire and Education Support's Gemma speak to Faye McGuinness, the Director of Programmes at Education Support. Today’s topic is building connections in schools, and how connection can help middle leaders build great cultures. 

Leader in the middle: The power of talking from Education Support

]]> <p><span>The Leaders Team&#39;s Claire and Education Support&#39;s Gemma speak to Faye McGuinness, the Director of Programmes at Education Support. Today’s topic is building connections in schools, and how connection can help middle leaders build great cultures. </span></p><p><a href="https://www.educationsupport.org.uk/resources/for-individuals/articles/leader-in-the-middle-the-power-of-talking/" rel="nofollow">Leader in the middle: The power of talking</a> from Education Support</p> f429d255-cc96-4e84-a01d-d9e21826986b https://redcircle.com/shows/f5c667d7-391e-4749-b207-6e956507f246/episodes/f54d2c92-403b-416a-b1b1-44b61a279d08 Wed, 23 Oct 2024 11:01:00 +0000 1018 no full Leading from the Middle: Nobody's perfect, everyone's learning with Athir Hassan Leading from the Middle: Nobody's perfect, everyone's learning with Athir Hassan Twinkl Leaders Team Behaviour management with Athir Hassan The Leaders Team's Claire and Education Support's Gemma speak to teacher, author and coach Athir Hassan. The topic of discussion is wellbeing in the face of challenging behaviour. 

Discover these Education Support resources to help with this topic.

Dealing with the stress of behaviour management

A positive behaviour playlist

Staying Well in Behaviour Hell

]]> <p><strong>Behaviour management with Athir Hassan </strong><span>The Leaders Team&#39;s Claire and Education Support&#39;s Gemma speak to teacher, author and coach Athir Hassan. The topic of discussion is wellbeing in the face of challenging behaviour. </span></p><p><span>Discover these Education Support resources to help with this topic. </span></p><p><a href="https://www.educationsupport.org.uk/resources/for-individuals/articles/dealing-with-the-stress-of-behaviour-management/" rel="nofollow">Dealing with the stress of behaviour management</a></p><p><a href="https://www.educationsupport.org.uk/resources/for-individuals/articles/a-positive-behaviour-playlist/" rel="nofollow">A positive behaviour playlist</a></p><p><a href="https://www.educationsupport.org.uk/resources/for-individuals/videos/staying-well-in-behaviour-hell/" rel="nofollow">Staying Well in Behaviour Hell</a></p> 968a2545-beb4-4196-89af-059d2ee89e06 https://redcircle.com/shows/f5c667d7-391e-4749-b207-6e956507f246/episodes/dee609a1-5142-482f-a0b8-590eb6cbda65 Wed, 09 Oct 2024 11:01:00 +0000 734 no full Leading from the Middle: Honesty is just a different perspective with David Thompson Leading from the Middle: Honesty is just a different perspective with David Thompson Twinkl Leaders Team The Leaders Team's Claire and Education Support's Gemma speak to David Thompson to discuss the issue of feedback and why it can be so difficult to give. David is an experienced teacher and KS1 phase lead with extensive experience of subject leadership. Listen to some of David’s top tips on how to do this purposefully as a middle leader. 

The power of conversations from Education Support

]]> <p><span>The Leaders Team&#39;s Claire and Education Support&#39;s Gemma speak to David Thompson to discuss the issue of feedback and why it can be so difficult to give. David is an experienced teacher and KS1 phase lead with extensive experience of subject leadership. Listen to some of David’s top tips on how to do this purposefully as a middle leader. </span></p><p><a href="https://www.educationsupport.org.uk/resources/for-individuals/videos/the-power-of-conversations/" rel="nofollow">The power of conversations</a> from Education Support</p> c71756e5-c8d4-4d92-820b-128c8b746583 https://redcircle.com/shows/f5c667d7-391e-4749-b207-6e956507f246/episodes/71544f3c-5d6e-4e1d-b6da-b465cdb57abf Wed, 25 Sep 2024 11:01:00 +0000 864 no full Leading on...the future of supply teaching, with Richard Sykes, MD of Elevate Supply Leading on...the future of supply teaching, with Richard Sykes, MD of Elevate Supply Twinkl Leaders Team In this special episode, Twinkl’s Leaders Team chats with Richard Sykes, MD of Elevate Supply about what the future holds for supply teaching.  

They discuss the challenges faced when ensuring effective cover, innovative strategies for career development, and how Elevate is set to transform the supply teaching landscape.

Listen here

Discover Elevate here

]]> <p>In this special episode, Twinkl’s Leaders Team chats with Richard Sykes, MD of Elevate Supply about what the future holds for supply teaching.  </p><p>They discuss the challenges faced when ensuring effective cover, innovative strategies for career development, and how Elevate is set to transform the supply teaching landscape.</p><p><a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.twinkl.co.uk%2Fresource%2Felevate-x-the-leaders-podcast-with-richard-sykes-t-e-1725281207&sa=D&source=editors&usg=AOvVaw3CO7LiyeuWUgIDKo6TpjYl&ust=1725644834895670" rel="nofollow">Listen here</a></p><p><a href="https://elevatesupply.co.uk/educators/?utm_campaign=TL_16_09_24_podcast_richard&utm_content=click_now&utm_medium=podcast&utm_source=twinkl&utm_term=TL_podcast_richard" rel="nofollow">Discover Elevate here</a></p> eef04f23-8d73-484c-813e-85caa8bb0aeb https://redcircle.com/shows/f5c667d7-391e-4749-b207-6e956507f246/episodes/89912405-c5c7-4a27-be09-70b4518eb0d6 Fri, 13 Sep 2024 11:01:00 +0000 2298 no full Leading with...Nicole Ponsford: Well-being Data and Cultural Health Checks Leading with...Nicole Ponsford: Well-being Data and Cultural Health Checks Twinkl Leaders Team In today’s episode, Daisy Cave and Katie Rose are joined by Nicole Ponsford, founder of the Global Equality Collective.


The GEC is a multi-award-winning ‘collective’ of inclusion and well-being experts and the creators of the “world’s first inclusion and wellbeing platform”, the GEC Platform. Nicole has also worked for 20 years as a teacher and school leader, is a Harvard-published author, doctorate researcher, Fellow of the RSA and IESE and Co-Head of Microlink Education. Recognised as one of Europe's top 50 women in tech, Nic was recently awarded as a finalist for ‘Role Model of the Year’ 2023 by Computing magazine. 


The topic for discussion today is cultural health checks - what they are, why they are important and how leaders can apply them in their settings.

]]> <p><span>In today’s episode, Daisy Cave and Katie Rose are joined by Nicole Ponsford, founder of the Global Equality Collective. </span></p><p><br></p><p><a href="https://www.thegec.education/" rel="nofollow">The GEC </a><span>is a multi-award-winning ‘collective’ of inclusion and well-being experts and the creators of the “world’s first inclusion and wellbeing platform”, the GEC Platform. Nicole has also worked for 20 years as a teacher and school leader, is a Harvard-published author, doctorate researcher, Fellow of the RSA and IESE and Co-Head of Microlink Education. Recognised as one of Europe&#39;s top 50 women in tech, Nic was recently awarded as a finalist for ‘Role Model of the Year’ 2023 by Computing magazine. </span></p><p><br></p><p><span><span></span>The topic for discussion today is cultural health checks - what they are, why they are important and how leaders can apply them in their settings.</span></p> 6af2cdd3-65ac-4d50-a93f-e21a20b1e7a4 https://redcircle.com/shows/f5c667d7-391e-4749-b207-6e956507f246/episodes/2654a5c5-c369-448c-a7a8-fd2c7cb6bb72 Wed, 19 Jun 2024 11:01:00 +0000 1989 no full Subject Leadership and the Early Years (Instagram Live) Subject Leadership and the Early Years (Instagram Live) Twinkl Leaders Team SUBJECT LEADERSHIP and EYFS MINI SERIES

Twinkl EY in schools and Twinkl Subject Leads are teaming up!

It is expected that subject leaders have an overview and understanding of their subject across the full phase within their setting - including early years. But how are national curriculum subjects interwoven throughout the early years framework?

Shána Walker from the Twinkl EYFS in Schools team is joined by Subject Leads manager Katie and special guests Helen and Sandy to kick off the mini series discussing how subject leadership and early years work together.

The EYFS Framework - What Subject Leaders Need To Know

Primary Subject Leader 'At A Glance' Overview

EYFS Observation Sheet

What Subject Leaders Can Expect To Be Asked During An OFSTED Inspection

Follow our guest speakers on Instagram: Clarke Belshaw

]]> <p><span>SUBJECT LEADERSHIP and EYFS MINI SERIES</span></p><p><a href="https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/tanmt" rel="nofollow">Twinkl EY in schools</a><span> and </span><a href="https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/1lw8ed" rel="nofollow">Twinkl Subject Leads</a><span> are teaming up!</span></p><p><span>It is expected that subject leaders have an overview and understanding of their subject across the full phase within their setting - including early years. But how are national curriculum subjects interwoven throughout the early years framework? </span></p><p><span>Shána Walker from the </span><a href="https://redcircle.com/shows/twinkl-talks-eyfs?_gl=1%2Aiphbra%2A_gcl_au%2AMTYyNDk0Mzc5Ny4xNzE1OTQyMDc2%2A_ga%2AMjA3MDUzNzM4NC4xNzE1OTQyMDc3%2A_ga_KVZ47LYJWW%2AMTcxNjI5MzE3My41LjEuMTcxNjI5MzIwMy4wLjAuMA.." rel="nofollow">Twinkl EYFS in Schools</a><span> team is joined by Subject Leads manager Katie and special guests Helen and Sandy to kick off the mini series discussing how subject leadership and early years work together.</span></p><p><a href="https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/1b3tt7" rel="nofollow">The EYFS Framework - What Subject Leaders Need To Know </a></p><p><a href="https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/pkuvo" rel="nofollow">Primary Subject Leader &#39;At A Glance&#39; Overview </a></p><p><a href="https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/pusc3" rel="nofollow">EYFS Observation Sheet</a></p><p><a href="https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/mnz2n" rel="nofollow">What Subject Leaders Can Expect To Be Asked During An OFSTED Inspection</a></p><p><span>Follow our guest speakers on Instagram: </span><a href="https://www.instagram.com/earlyyearsinsideout" rel="nofollow">Clarke Belshaw </a></p> 112537f6-855b-4b9e-960f-8fef6a293b0c https://redcircle.com/shows/f5c667d7-391e-4749-b207-6e956507f246/episodes/4f5df85b-48c0-4a8e-9118-caf8d2f8bb9c Wed, 29 May 2024 11:01:00 +0000 3151 no full Leading with...Jenny Swift: Well-being for School Leaders Leading with...Jenny Swift: Well-being for School Leaders Twinkl Leaders Team In today’s episode, Daisy Cave and Katie Rose are joined by Jenny Swift. Jenny is a former school leader and the founder of Light-Up Edu Leadership, who now works to support school leaders worldwide. The topic for discussion today is wellbeing for leaders and how we can all promote a culture to support this practice. 

]]> <p><span>In today’s episode, Daisy Cave and Katie Rose are joined by Jenny Swift. Jenny is a former school leader and the founder of </span><a href="https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/1e357w" rel="nofollow">Light-Up Edu Leadership</a><span>, who now works to support school leaders worldwide. The topic for discussion today is wellbeing for leaders and how we can all promote a culture to support this practice.  </span></p> 1e8467f2-4b6b-46b8-9fec-cac34b29b038 https://redcircle.com/shows/f5c667d7-391e-4749-b207-6e956507f246/episodes/c9cdb559-3599-46cb-92c3-e3f8620b2368 Wed, 22 May 2024 11:01:00 +0000 1695 no full Leading with ... Adam Flint: How to count your carbon Leading with ... Adam Flint: How to count your carbon Twinkl Leaders Team In today’s episode, Kat Oakes, Daisy Cave and Katie Rose are joined by Adam Flint, the Education Manager at ‘Keep Britain Tidy’ who also oversees the delivery of Eco Schools in England. Adam speaks to Kat, Daisy and Katie about the exciting new 'Count Your Carbon' tool from Eco Schools.

Visit the Eco Schools 'Count Your Carbon' tool here.

Visit the Twinkl Sustainability and Climate Change Hub here

]]> <p>In today’s episode, Kat Oakes, Daisy Cave and Katie Rose are joined by Adam Flint, the Education Manager at ‘Keep Britain Tidy’ who also oversees the delivery of Eco Schools in England. Adam speaks to Kat, Daisy and Katie about the exciting new <a href="https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/158ac7" rel="nofollow">&#39;Count Your Carbon&#39; tool </a>from Eco Schools.</p><p><a href="https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/158ac7" rel="nofollow">Visit the Eco Schools &#39;Count Your Carbon&#39; tool here. </a></p><p><a href="https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/b4hz1" rel="nofollow">Visit the Twinkl Sustainability and Climate Change Hub here</a></p> fcb2d519-589e-46c9-8ae5-b0f33daa6807 https://redcircle.com/shows/f5c667d7-391e-4749-b207-6e956507f246/episodes/3125d666-0b43-413f-aa66-3b581cfebfcf Wed, 24 Apr 2024 11:01:00 +0000 886 no full Leading with… Matt Koster-Marcon: Implementing a data culture in your setting Leading with… Matt Koster-Marcon: Implementing a data culture in your setting Twinkl Leaders Team  In today’s episode, Daisy Cave and Katie Rose are joined by Matt Koster-Marcon - former teacher and founding CEO of the pupil progress tracking software company Learning Ladders.  Matt speaks to Daisy and Katie about the importance of creating the right school data culture to maximise impact on learning, and how this can support practitioners at all levels.


Visit the Learning Ladders page here.

]]> <p> In today’s episode, Daisy Cave and Katie Rose are joined by Matt Koster-Marcon - former teacher and founding CEO of the pupil progress tracking software company <a href="https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/gkm7q" rel="nofollow">Learning Ladders.</a> <span> </span><span>Matt speaks to Daisy and Katie about the importance of creating the right school data culture to maximise impact on learning, and how this can support practitioners at all levels. </span></p><p><br></p><p><a href="https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/gkm7q" rel="nofollow">Visit the Learning Ladders page here. </a></p> c970f47e-ca57-4c46-b2f6-7ff0674791ca https://redcircle.com/shows/f5c667d7-391e-4749-b207-6e956507f246/episodes/0ffd69c6-e593-4dd5-b2e2-ef259f32768c Wed, 10 Apr 2024 11:01:00 +0000 2027 no full Leading on...Sustainability: Integrating sustainability into the curriculum and international approaches Leading on...Sustainability: Integrating sustainability into the curriculum and international approaches Twinkl Leaders Team In today’s episode, Daisy Cave and Katie Rose are joined again by Kat Oakes, Twinkl’s sustainability lead and Gemma Barker, Twinkl’s primary science lead. The topic for discussion is how climate education can be covered in a school’s curriculum, international approaches to sustainability education and how the Twinkl Sustainability Hub can support practitioners.


Visit the Twinkl Sustainability and Climate Change Hub here

]]> <p><span>In today’s episode, Daisy Cave and Katie Rose are joined again by Kat Oakes, Twinkl’s sustainability lead and Gemma Barker, Twinkl’s primary science lead. The topic for discussion is how climate education can be covered in a school’s curriculum, international approaches to sustainability education and how the</span><a href="https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/b4hz1" rel="nofollow"> Twinkl Sustainability Hub </a><span>can support practitioners. </span></p><p><br></p><p><a href="https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/b4hz1" rel="nofollow">Visit the Twinkl Sustainability and Climate Change Hub here</a></p> 09505976-9f2c-4821-8ff7-b327e9ec3278 https://redcircle.com/shows/f5c667d7-391e-4749-b207-6e956507f246/episodes/c059c9f1-8577-4e49-ad59-a74309d13cc1 Wed, 03 Apr 2024 11:01:00 +0000 963 no full The Subject is… Impactful online safety for subject leaders The Subject is… Impactful online safety for subject leaders Twinkl Leaders Team In today’s episode, Twinkl’s Subject Leadership Lead Katie Rose is joined by Caroline Allams, an experienced educator and co-founder of the multi-award-winning online safety education solutions brand, Natterhub. Katie and Caroline discuss the issue of online safety and what subject leads need to consider when incorporating this into their subject offer.

Visit the Natterhub page here.

Visit the Subject Leads landing page here.

]]> <p>In today’s episode, Twinkl’s Subject Leadership Lead Katie Rose is joined by Caroline Allams, an experienced educator and co-founder of the multi-award-winning online safety education solutions brand,<a href="https://bit.ly/3wZlAOv" rel="nofollow"> Natterhub</a>. Katie and Caroline discuss the issue of online safety and what subject leads need to consider when incorporating this into their subject offer.</p><p><a href="https://bit.ly/3wZlAOv" rel="nofollow">Visit the Natterhub page here.</a></p><p><a href="https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/1lw8ed" rel="nofollow">Visit the Subject Leads landing page here.</a> </p> b14eaf8e-d8f5-44e7-86ea-40bfeac83b71 https://redcircle.com/shows/f5c667d7-391e-4749-b207-6e956507f246/episodes/a00139cd-e252-4c29-a3c3-3adf3a21ec87 Wed, 27 Mar 2024 12:01:00 +0000 1733 no full Leading with...Marcelo Staricoff: The Joy of Not Knowing Leading with...Marcelo Staricoff: The Joy of Not Knowing Twinkl Leaders Team In today’s episode, Katie Rose is joined by Marcelo Staricoff. Marcelo is a former scientist and primary headteacher. He is the author of The Joy of Not Knowing, and a lecturer in Education at the University of Sussex.

Visit the Subject Leads landing page here.

]]> <p><span>In today’s episode, Katie Rose is joined by Marcelo Staricoff. Marcelo is a former scientist and primary headteacher. He is the author of The Joy of Not Knowing, and a lecturer in Education at the University of Sussex.</span></p><p><a href="https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/1lw8ed" rel="nofollow">Visit the Subject Leads landing page here. </a></p> b0fa36e5-8415-4e54-b667-8f240a1b20a0 https://redcircle.com/shows/f5c667d7-391e-4749-b207-6e956507f246/episodes/0455f7e9-ea4e-4269-84f5-eddca81d396c Wed, 20 Mar 2024 12:01:00 +0000 2757 no full Leading on…Creating an Inclusive Reading Curriculum Leading on…Creating an Inclusive Reading Curriculum Twinkl Leaders Team In today’s episode,  Daisy Cave and Katie Rose are joined by author, trainer and consultant Dr Sarah Moseley. Dr Moseley is a literacy and inclusion specialist. In her book ‘Teaching Reading to All Learners Including Those with Complex Needs: A Framework for Progression within an Inclusive Reading Curriculum’, Sarah has developed a framework for professionals, families and learners around her concept of an ‘Inclusive Reading Curriculum' to empower all learners.

]]> <p>In today’s episode,  Daisy Cave and Katie Rose are joined by author, trainer and consultant Dr Sarah Moseley. Dr Moseley is a literacy and inclusion specialist. In her book ‘Teaching Reading to All Learners Including Those with Complex Needs: A Framework for Progression within an Inclusive Reading Curriculum’, Sarah has developed a framework for professionals, families and learners around her concept of an ‘Inclusive Reading Curriculum&#39; to empower all learners.</p> 8e2a3a2a-a89b-441b-8d63-b05e7f54409c https://redcircle.com/shows/f5c667d7-391e-4749-b207-6e956507f246/episodes/dac906af-e3fc-4edf-b37e-dc477aef526c Wed, 13 Mar 2024 12:01:00 +0000 2332 no full The Subject is… Creating emotionally honest spaces through reading The Subject is… Creating emotionally honest spaces through reading Twinkl Leaders Team In today’s episode, Twinkl’s Subject Leadership Lead Katie Rose is joined by siblings Tom and Jo Brassington - educators and authors of the book ‘Bottled’, a picture book written to help children share their feelings. In this episode, they discuss the importance of reading in life and in schools, and about how it can act as a vehicle for opening up emotionally honest spaces.

Visit the Twinkl Subject Leads page here.

]]> <p>In today’s episode, Twinkl’s Subject Leadership Lead Katie Rose is joined by siblings Tom and Jo Brassington - educators and authors of the book ‘Bottled’, a picture book written to help children share their feelings. In this episode, they discuss the importance of reading in life and in schools, and about how it can act as a vehicle for opening up emotionally honest spaces. </p><p><a href="https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/1lw8ed" rel="nofollow"><u>Visit the Twinkl Subject Leads page here. </u></a></p> bdc72e00-616a-4a3d-8739-96e5276302e4 https://redcircle.com/shows/f5c667d7-391e-4749-b207-6e956507f246/episodes/fc9019e4-4385-4a27-aee7-a6e841cbc309 Wed, 06 Mar 2024 12:01:00 +0000 2466 no full Leading on...Sustainability: Education estate, digital infrastructure, operations and supply chains Leading on...Sustainability: Education estate, digital infrastructure, operations and supply chains Twinkl Leaders Team In today’s episode, Daisy Cave and Katie Rose are joined again by Kat Oakes, Twinkl’s Sustainability lead. In this fourth episode of the sustainability series, we're exploring Action Areas 3 and 4 from DFE's Sustainability and Climate Change strategy, focusing on education estate, digital infrastructure and operations and supply chains.   

Visit the Twinkl Sustainability Hub here.

Visit the Eco Schools 'Count Your Carbon' tool here.

]]> <p>In today’s episode, Daisy Cave and Katie Rose are joined again by Kat Oakes, Twinkl’s Sustainability lead. In this fourth episode of the sustainability series, we&#39;re exploring Action Areas 3 and 4 from DFE&#39;s Sustainability and Climate Change strategy, focusing on education estate, digital infrastructure and operations and supply chains.   </p><p><a href="https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/b4hz1" rel="nofollow">Visit the Twinkl Sustainability Hub here. </a></p><p><a href="https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/it4al" rel="nofollow">Visit the Eco Schools &#39;Count Your Carbon&#39; tool here. </a></p> 3de1293d-3a8a-477d-bbe4-c783c212333b https://redcircle.com/shows/f5c667d7-391e-4749-b207-6e956507f246/episodes/eb88090c-964d-4122-be8b-23e7fb5ba246 Wed, 28 Feb 2024 12:01:00 +0000 1013 no full Leading from the Middle: Boundaries with Gemma Drinkall Leading from the Middle: Boundaries with Gemma Drinkall Twinkl Leaders Team Education Support's research report, "Pressure on Middle Leaders," highlights the rewarding and challenging aspects of being a middle leader. While most find their role fulfilling, increased accountability can lead to pressures. Learning to set boundaries is key to managing these challenges and maintaining well-being. Gemma Drinkall, an expert on middle leader boundaries, shares practical tips with Twinkl's Leaders Team to help implement boundaries for improved wellbeing.

]]> <p><a href="https://www.educationsupport.org.uk/?gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAiAuNGuBhAkEiwAGId4apQYqswRA8DaGULqn_Jxq_y4Cwi7hFGjaR_0OsHa_2v2s5WHv_5_GRoC1TwQAvD_BwE" rel="nofollow">Education Support&#39;s</a><span> research report, &#34;</span><a href="https://www.educationsupport.org.uk/media/uenogeia/pressure-on-middle-leaders.pdf" rel="nofollow">Pressure on Middle Leaders</a><span>,&#34; highlights the rewarding and challenging aspects of being a middle leader. While most find their role fulfilling, increased accountability can lead to pressures. Learning to set boundaries is key to managing these challenges and maintaining well-being. </span><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/gemma-drinkall/?originalSubdomain=uk" rel="nofollow">Gemma Drinkall</a><span>, an expert on middle leader boundaries, shares practical tips with Twinkl&#39;s Leaders Team to help implement boundaries for improved wellbeing.</span></p> 2cfd4f26-8f3b-430f-a268-968d29b6ab67 https://redcircle.com/shows/f5c667d7-391e-4749-b207-6e956507f246/episodes/906f0363-3d6e-47e7-96ba-3cdb347efef6 Wed, 21 Feb 2024 12:00:00 +0000 876 no full Leading on… Sustainability: Green skills and careers Leading on… Sustainability: Green skills and careers Twinkl Leaders Team In today’s episode, Daisy Cave and Katie Rose are joined again by Kat Oakes, Twinkl’s Sustainability lead. In this third episode of the sustainability series, they’re exploring Action Area 2 from DFE's Sustainability and Climate Change strategy, focusing on Green Skills and Careers.


Visit the Twinkl Sustainability and Climate Change Hub here.

]]> <p><span>In today’s episode, Daisy Cave and Katie Rose are joined again by Kat Oakes, Twinkl’s Sustainability lead. </span><span>In this third episode of the sustainability series, they’re exploring Action Area 2 from DFE&#39;s Sustainability and Climate Change strategy, focusing on Green Skills and Careers.</span></p><p><br></p><p><a href="https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/1ins8b" rel="nofollow">Visit the Twinkl Sustainability and Climate Change Hub here. </a></p> dd0060d7-5628-4716-912d-91701c44fe91 https://redcircle.com/shows/f5c667d7-391e-4749-b207-6e956507f246/episodes/96b67547-a028-407c-9289-870f28cc3426 Wed, 07 Feb 2024 12:01:00 +0000 552 no full Leading with...Dr Jill Berry: Making the Leap to Leadership Leading with...Dr Jill Berry: Making the Leap to Leadership Twinkl Leaders Team In this episode, Daisy talks to educational leadership expert Dr Jill Berry about the trials, tribulations, and joys of leadership. Sharing practical strategies to support those educators making that leap into leadership, Jill tells you how to 'build your bridge as you walk on it'.

Find Dr Jill Berry on LinkedIn

]]> <p>In this episode, Daisy talks to educational leadership expert Dr Jill Berry about the trials, tribulations, and joys of leadership. Sharing practical strategies to support those educators making that leap into leadership, Jill tells you how to &#39;build your bridge as you walk on it&#39;.</p><p><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-jill-berry-a5a55a21/" rel="nofollow">Find Dr Jill Berry on LinkedIn</a></p> 01b9a45c-0a34-4911-849c-8b1160db1a11 https://redcircle.com/shows/f5c667d7-391e-4749-b207-6e956507f246/episodes/530b45c4-4838-4471-8745-550cbb3b00c7 Wed, 31 Jan 2024 13:00:00 +0000 2546 no full Leading on...Sustainability with Kat Oakes: Climate Education Leading on...Sustainability with Kat Oakes: Climate Education Twinkl Leaders Team In today’s episode, Daisy Cave and Katie Rose are joined again by Kat Oakes, Twinkl’s Sustainability lead. In this second episode of the sustainability series, they’re exploring action area 1 of the DFE’s Sustainability and Climate Change Strategy, which focuses on climate education and what this means for leaders at all levels.

You can find our Sustainability and Climate Change Hub here.

]]> <p>In today’s episode, Daisy Cave and Katie Rose are joined again by Kat Oakes, Twinkl’s Sustainability lead. In this second episode of the sustainability series, they’re exploring action area 1 of the DFE’s Sustainability and Climate Change Strategy, which focuses on climate education and what this means for leaders at all levels. </p><p>You can find our Sustainability and Climate Change Hub <a href="https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/auw26" rel="nofollow">here</a>. </p> 9c981f0e-2674-4140-bb6b-2fe8b8bb8eb7 https://redcircle.com/shows/f5c667d7-391e-4749-b207-6e956507f246/episodes/9e6d0a6c-7f59-49d7-95d8-bb50efa8802a Wed, 24 Jan 2024 12:00:00 +0000 542 no full Leading with…Charley Darbishire: Using data effectively Leading with…Charley Darbishire: Using data effectively Twinkl Leaders Team In today’s episode, Daisy Cave and Katie Rose are joined by Charley Darbishire, the founder and CEO of Educake. Educake is an online learning platform which provides homework and revision for many KS3 and GCSE subjects, and is now launching into the primary sector covering English, maths, science. Charley speaks to Daisy and Katie about the effective use of data and how it can inform leaders at all levels.

]]> <p><span>In today’s episode, Daisy Cave and Katie Rose are joined by Charley Darbishire, the founder and CEO of Educake. Educake is an online learning platform which provides homework and revision for many KS3 and GCSE subjects, and is now launching into the primary sector covering English, maths, science. Charley speaks to Daisy and Katie about the effective use of data and how it can inform leaders at all levels. </span></p> 756ee8bd-1942-4046-af74-70e52926c1db https://redcircle.com/shows/f5c667d7-391e-4749-b207-6e956507f246/episodes/6e186a99-65d1-41ae-b519-00df1da738cd Wed, 17 Jan 2024 12:00:00 +0000 1486 no full Leading on...Sustainability with Kat Oakes Leading on...Sustainability with Kat Oakes Twinkl Leaders Team In Episode 1 of our Sustainability Series, Katie and Daisy talk to Kat, Twinkl's sustainability lead, about the current requirements for educational settings, as outlined by the DfE. 

]]> <p>In Episode 1 of our Sustainability Series, Katie and Daisy talk to Kat, Twinkl&#39;s sustainability lead, about the current requirements for educational settings, as outlined by the DfE. </p> b1ae3ecf-a73e-43ae-825c-88ef6dbd0e5a https://redcircle.com/shows/f5c667d7-391e-4749-b207-6e956507f246/episodes/6f55bfa2-d9f3-48c3-a173-a51658b8f8bf Wed, 10 Jan 2024 12:00:00 +0000 1220 no full The Art of Appreciation With Rachel Turner: The Positive Teacher Company The Art of Appreciation With Rachel Turner: The Positive Teacher Company Twinkl Leaders Team The Leaders Team's Claire and Education Support's Gemma discuss the art of appreciation for middle leaders with Rachel Turner from The Positive Teacher Company.

]]> <p>The Leaders Team&#39;s Claire and Education Support&#39;s Gemma discuss the art of appreciation for middle leaders with Rachel Turner from The Positive Teacher Company.</p> 437270a2-fe08-4fbf-abf0-98351393ef8f https://redcircle.com/shows/f5c667d7-391e-4749-b207-6e956507f246/episodes/78542d90-3bf8-45c3-8493-45d4b0fecda1 Wed, 13 Dec 2023 12:00:00 +0000 1668 no full Leading with...Tracey Leese: Women in Leadership Leading with...Tracey Leese: Women in Leadership Twinkl Leaders Team Tracey Leese, co-author of "Teach Like a Queen" and experienced senior leader, is a skilled communicator and advocate for women in leadership. As a senior leader, she mentors and facilitates ITT and ECTs, specialising in transition, cultural capital, and English/Literacy. Tracey embodies a dedicated commitment to championing females in schools and challenges the stereotypes and barriers to female leaders in education. 

]]> <p>Tracey Leese, co-author of &#34;Teach Like a Queen&#34; and experienced senior leader, is a skilled communicator and advocate for women in leadership. As a senior leader, she mentors and facilitates ITT and ECTs, specialising in transition, cultural capital, and English/Literacy. Tracey embodies a dedicated commitment to championing females in schools and challenges the stereotypes and barriers to female leaders in education. </p> 62132127-32a6-4a8f-abac-6534f3d6e0a4 https://redcircle.com/shows/f5c667d7-391e-4749-b207-6e956507f246/episodes/e574788b-0d8d-4cf8-b995-d233f63da053 Wed, 06 Dec 2023 14:30:00 +0000 2997 no full Leading with...Caroline Allams: Natterhub CEO Leading with...Caroline Allams: Natterhub CEO Twinkl Leaders Team A key concern of educators on the forefront of the digital revolution is keeping children safe online. Natterhub CEO Caroline Allams joins Twinkl’s Rebecca Stott to discuss how technology can be used to teach children to be savvy online. 

]]> <p>A key concern of educators on the forefront of the digital revolution is keeping children safe online. Natterhub CEO Caroline Allams joins Twinkl’s Rebecca Stott to discuss how technology can be used to teach children to be savvy online. </p> 7d46b4e3-e45c-4ce3-a4e4-b616a790b40c https://redcircle.com/shows/f5c667d7-391e-4749-b207-6e956507f246/episodes/49ec73d6-ec28-4f5a-8f1f-984f1dbc18d7 Wed, 22 Nov 2023 12:00:00 +0000 1567 no full Leading with...Tej Samani: Performance Learning CEO Leading with...Tej Samani: Performance Learning CEO Twinkl Leaders Team Ed-tech pioneer Tej Samani, who has worked in partnership with educators across a wide range of settings from private schools to prisons, talks to Twinkl’s Schools’ Thought Leadership Partner Rebecca Stott about how Ed Tech can be used to improve engagement, wellbeing and outcomes through personalised coaching.

]]> <p>Ed-tech pioneer Tej Samani, who has worked in partnership with educators across a wide range of settings from private schools to prisons, talks to Twinkl’s Schools’ Thought Leadership Partner Rebecca Stott about how Ed Tech can be used to improve engagement, wellbeing and outcomes through personalised coaching.</p> a7d267fc-ad91-43fe-bdf4-7708b325546f https://redcircle.com/shows/f5c667d7-391e-4749-b207-6e956507f246/episodes/cfa43ddd-d6d0-48a1-b8c5-56ceaadd6f71 Wed, 15 Nov 2023 12:00:00 +0000 1676 no full The Subject is...Botheredness with Hywel Roberts The Subject is...Botheredness with Hywel Roberts 1 1 Twinkl Leaders Team On this week's episode, the subject is Botheredness. What is it? Why is it important for Subject Leads? How is it possible to achieve it? Katie Rose, the subject leadership lead at Twinkl, speaks to the travelling teacher Hywel Roberts about how to develop and engage your subject, your staff and your children in order to have impact in your role.

]]> <p>On this week&#39;s episode, the subject is Botheredness. What is it? Why is it important for Subject Leads? How is it possible to achieve it? Katie Rose, the subject leadership lead at Twinkl, speaks to the travelling teacher Hywel Roberts about how to develop and engage your subject, your staff and your children in order to have impact in your role.</p> 536116ea-deb0-4c09-a16e-ebbcc9a7d85e https://www.twinkl.co.uk/subject-leads Wed, 08 Nov 2023 10:20:00 +0000 2123 no