Key Voices

Key Voices #25 - Child poverty and learning: Interview with Laurence Guiness, CEO of The Childhood Trust

We're joined by Laurence Guiness, CEO of The Childhood Trust to talk about how school leaders can support children from impoverished backgrounds.

Also, in the news this week - Ofsted announces new mental health inspections, the DfE is consulting on bringing LA school spending reports ‘in line’ with academies and more...

Key Voices #24 - The world of work: Interview with Makesa Mwanza and Kayleigh La Forte about The Key's work experience

We're joined by Makesa Mwanza and Kayleigh La Forte to talk about The Key's work experience week.

Also, in the news this week - 97% of primary school teachers would like to see high-stakes SATS tests scrapped, Ofsted looking at its complaints procedure and more...

Key Voices #23 - Fuel for learning: Interview with Alex Cunnigham, CEO of Magic Breakfast

We're joined by Alex Cunnigham, CEO of Magic Breakfast to talk about removing hunger as a barrier to education in UK schools.

Also, in the news this week - schools to be given more specificity about teaching LGBT content, the opening of the first 'secure school' and more...

Key Voices #22 - Becoming good global citizens: Interview with James Granville Hamshar, headteacher of St. John the Baptist School, Woking

We're joined by James Granville Hamshar, headteacher of St. John the Baptist School in Woking to talk about careers guidance and supporting pupils to become good global citizens.

Also, in the news this week - DfE calls for schools to adopt 3-year pupil premium plans, reactions to the final RSHE guidance, and more...

Key Voices #21 - Leading SEN: Interview with Sabrina Hobbs, Principal at Severndale Specialist Academy

We're joined by Sabrina Hobbs, Principal at Severndale Specialist Academy, to talk about leading an SEN school and the importance of inclusion.

Also, in the news this week - 1 in 6 teachers want to work part time, schools advised to spend their pupil premium funding on developing teaching staff, and more...

Key Voices #20: Teacher training & recruitment: An interview with Sir Andrew Carter, CEO of South Farnham School Educational Trust

We're joined by Sir Andrew Carter, CEO of South Farnham School Educational Trust, to talk about teacher training, growing effective middle leaders and the future of school recruitment.

Also, in the news this week - Ofsted chief inspector calls for lifting of outstanding school exemption, off-rolling schools named in a nationwide survey, and more...

Key Voices #19 - Creative curriculum: Interview with curriculum expert, Mary Myatt

We're joined by Mary Myatt, curriculum expert, to talk about the creative curriculum and what it means for schools.

Also, in the news this week - the rise in EHC plans, concerns about Ofsted's inspection of behaviour and more...

Key Voices #18 - Teacher recruitment: An interview with Gareth Thyer-Jones, Managing Director of Talented Teacher Jobs

We're joined by Gareth Thyer-Jones, Managing Director of Talented Teacher Jobs, to talk about what schools can do to become more effective recruiters.

Also, in the news this week - protests over funding cuts for SEND services, Damien Hinds sets up advisory group to help schools boost pupils' character and resilience, concerns over new Ofsted framework, and more...

Key Voices #17 - Swimming targets: Interview with Jon Glenn of Swim England

We're joined by Jon Glenn, Learn to Swim & Workforce Director at Swim England, to talk about supporting pupils to meet swimming targets.  

Also, in the news this week - two thousand pound 'incentive' payment for Maths and Physics teachers, the effects of mobile phones on pupils, new advice on A-level choices and swapping Mozart for Stormzy.

Key Voices #16 - An interview with Julia Clements, Children's Psychologist from Place2Be

We're joined by Julia Clements, Children's Psychologist from Place2Be, to talk about supporting pupils' emotional wellbeing during exam time.

Also, in the news this week - Ofsted published its new inspection framework, a quarter of teachers have witnessed off-rolling, and more...