60 acast.com The Schools Week Podcast https://shows.acast.com/schools-week en EducationScape Ltd Education,The Schools Week Podcast, UK Education, Education Policy, Education Journalism, School Leadership, Educational Change, Teacher Insights, Education Ministers, School News, School Accountability, School Reforms, Education System, Teaching in the UK, School Management Schools Week Insights and stories from education’s key figures To celebrate the 10th anniversary of Schools Week, we launched a special podcast series, Turning the Pages on a Decade of Education Reform. This series featured in-depth interviews with some of the most influential figures behind key education reforms over the past decade. From policymakers and advisors to school leaders and teachers, our guests shared insights into how these policies were shaped, their successes and challenges, and the lessons we can take forward.


The series received fantastic feedback, so we’re excited to announce that the Schools Week Podcast will continue! While episodes won’t follow a weekly schedule, we’ll publish new interviews and special features whenever we have the chance to interview leading voices and influencers in education.


Episodes will be hosted by Schools Week reporters, bringing you thought-provoking conversations and fresh perspectives on the future of schools and education in the UK.


Don’t miss an episode—stay tuned for updates and listen in for expert analysis, inspiring stories, and more!


For the latest education news visit the Schools Week website: schoolsweek.co.uk

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]]> To celebrate the 10th anniversary of Schools Week, we launched a special podcast series, Turning the Pages on a Decade of Education Reform. This series featured in-depth interviews with some of the most influential figures behind key education reforms over the past decade. From policymakers and advisors to school leaders and teachers, our guests shared insights into how these policies were shaped, their successes and challenges, and the lessons we can take forward.


The series received fantastic feedback, so we’re excited to announce that the Schools Week Podcast will continue! While episodes won’t follow a weekly schedule, we’ll publish new interviews and special features whenever we have the chance to interview leading voices and influencers in education.


Episodes will be hosted by Schools Week reporters, bringing you thought-provoking conversations and fresh perspectives on the future of schools and education in the UK.


Don’t miss an episode—stay tuned for updates and listen in for expert analysis, inspiring stories, and more!


For the latest education news visit the Schools Week website: schoolsweek.co.uk

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]]> false EducationScape info+66ee7bf45eb59bbcaec3a8cb@mg-eu.acast.com 66ee7bf45eb59bbcaec3a8cb schools-week episodic https://assets.pippa.io/shows/66ee7bf45eb59bbcaec3a8cb/1734263144042-c149583c-868b-48f1-9928-bb2acb9aebad.jpeg https://shows.acast.com/schools-week The Schools Week Podcast In conversation with Sir Kevan Collins In conversation with Sir Kevan Collins Mon, 16 Dec 2024 05:00:53 GMT 35:34 675ec84527740406d8c74248 false https://shows.acast.com/schools-week/episodes/in-conversation-with-sir-kevan-collins 675ec84527740406d8c74248 66ee7bf45eb59bbcaec3a8cb in-conversation-with-sir-kevan-collins Schools strandards tsar reflects on the challenges of reform and why education holds the key to social change. full 2 1 In this episode of The Schools Week Podcast, Sir Kevan Collins talks to Schools Week editor John Dickens about his role and the challenges of reform, MAT CEO pay and why he remains a passionate advocate for education as a force for social mobility. Whether you’re an educator, policymaker, or just passionate about schools, this conversation offers a glimpse into the mind of one of the UK’s most influential education figures.


Presenter: John Dickens

Editor and producer: Chris Garrington, Research Podcasts 

Artwork and audiograms: Nicky Philips, Simon Kay, EducationScape

Publisher: EducationScape

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]]> In this episode of The Schools Week Podcast, Sir Kevan Collins talks to Schools Week editor John Dickens about his role and the challenges of reform, MAT CEO pay and why he remains a passionate advocate for education as a force for social mobility. Whether you’re an educator, policymaker, or just passionate about schools, this conversation offers a glimpse into the mind of one of the UK’s most influential education figures.


Presenter: John Dickens

Editor and producer: Chris Garrington, Research Podcasts 

Artwork and audiograms: Nicky Philips, Simon Kay, EducationScape

Publisher: EducationScape

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]]> Amanda Spielman interviewed by Laura McInerney Amanda Spielman interviewed by Laura McInerney Wed, 04 Dec 2024 06:00:45 GMT 49:00 674eee0c5e1cc0fabeea404c false https://shows.acast.com/schools-week/episodes/amanda-spielman-interviewed-by-laura-mcinerney 674eee0c5e1cc0fabeea404c 66ee7bf45eb59bbcaec3a8cb amanda-spielman-interviewed-by-laura-mcinerney Balancing pressures and progress at Ofqual and Ofsted full 1 10 Amanda Spielman discusses her roles at Ofqual and Ofsted—how pragmatism, accountability, and tough choices shaped a decade of education reform. 


Presenter: Laura McInerney

Editor and producer: Chris Garrington, Research Podcasts 

Artwork and audiograms: Nicky Philips, Simon Kay, EducationScape


This podcast series is sponsored by AQA. Introducing Stride, the next generation of maths assessment. Stride will quickly identify what your learners don't know and why, finding and fixing gaps in their conceptual understanding. And it's fully funded to transform maths learning for every student, so it's free to use for schools and colleges in England! To find out more and test Stride for yourself with an interactive demo, visit aqa.org.uk/stride

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]]> Amanda Spielman discusses her roles at Ofqual and Ofsted—how pragmatism, accountability, and tough choices shaped a decade of education reform. 


Presenter: Laura McInerney

Editor and producer: Chris Garrington, Research Podcasts 

Artwork and audiograms: Nicky Philips, Simon Kay, EducationScape


This podcast series is sponsored by AQA. Introducing Stride, the next generation of maths assessment. Stride will quickly identify what your learners don't know and why, finding and fixing gaps in their conceptual understanding. And it's fully funded to transform maths learning for every student, so it's free to use for schools and colleges in England! To find out more and test Stride for yourself with an interactive demo, visit aqa.org.uk/stride

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]]> John Dickens interviews school leaders John Dickens interviews school leaders Wed, 27 Nov 2024 10:37:54 GMT 47:24 6746f682b1164bf6aa6bc630 false https://shows.acast.com/schools-week/episodes/john-dickens-interviews-school-leaders 6746f682b1164bf6aa6bc630 66ee7bf45eb59bbcaec3a8cb john-dickens-interviews-school-leaders Three school leaders reveal how policy over the past ten years has impacted them: the good, bad and ugly full 1 9 Three school leaders with a front row seat of the policy reforms of the past decade talk about how Whitehall decisions have changed the classroom, for better and worse. Becks Boomer-Clark, CEO of Lift Schools, Dr Nic Crossley, CEO of Liberty MAT, and Andrew O’Neill, headteacher of All Saints Catholic College, talk to Schools Week editor John Dickens.


Presenter: John Dickens

Editor and producer: Chris Garrington, Research Podcasts 

Artwork and audiograms: Nicky Philips, Simon Kay, EducationScape


This podcast series is sponsored by AQA. Introducing Stride, the next generation of maths assessment. Stride will quickly identify what your learners don't know and why, finding and fixing gaps in their conceptual understanding. And it's fully funded to transform maths learning for every student, so it's free to use for schools and colleges in England! To find out more and test Stride for yourself with an interactive demo, visit aqa.org.uk/stride

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]]> Three school leaders with a front row seat of the policy reforms of the past decade talk about how Whitehall decisions have changed the classroom, for better and worse. Becks Boomer-Clark, CEO of Lift Schools, Dr Nic Crossley, CEO of Liberty MAT, and Andrew O’Neill, headteacher of All Saints Catholic College, talk to Schools Week editor John Dickens.


Presenter: John Dickens

Editor and producer: Chris Garrington, Research Podcasts 

Artwork and audiograms: Nicky Philips, Simon Kay, EducationScape


This podcast series is sponsored by AQA. Introducing Stride, the next generation of maths assessment. Stride will quickly identify what your learners don't know and why, finding and fixing gaps in their conceptual understanding. And it's fully funded to transform maths learning for every student, so it's free to use for schools and colleges in England! To find out more and test Stride for yourself with an interactive demo, visit aqa.org.uk/stride

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]]> Laura McInerney interviews Sir David Carter Laura McInerney interviews Sir David Carter Wed, 20 Nov 2024 18:38:31 GMT 47:34 673e2ca893bec8617f4b1f5c false https://shows.acast.com/schools-week/episodes/laura-mcinerney-interviews-sir-david-carter 673e2ca893bec8617f4b1f5c 66ee7bf45eb59bbcaec3a8cb laura-mcinerney-interviews-sir-david-carter David Carter on the academy revolution: successes, failures and the next big challenge full 1 8 "The last government lost focus, particularly where it comes to the disadvantage gap. There was a lot of complacency. I don't think the standards are as strong as they made out."


The former National Schools Commissioner, Sir David Carter, reveals the highs and lows of leading the academy trust movement, the real story behind trust collaboration, and what believes are the next big challenges for trust leaders.


Presenter: Laura McInerney

Editor and producer: Chris Garrington, Research Podcasts 

Artwork and audiograms: Nicky Philips, Simon Kay, EducationScape


This podcast series is sponsored by AQA. Introducing Stride, the next generation of maths assessment. Stride will quickly identify what your learners don't know and why, finding and fixing gaps in their conceptual understanding. And it's fully funded to transform maths learning for every student, so it's free to use for schools and colleges in England! To find out more and test Stride for yourself with an interactive demo, visit aqa.org.uk/stride

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]]> "The last government lost focus, particularly where it comes to the disadvantage gap. There was a lot of complacency. I don't think the standards are as strong as they made out."


The former National Schools Commissioner, Sir David Carter, reveals the highs and lows of leading the academy trust movement, the real story behind trust collaboration, and what believes are the next big challenges for trust leaders.


Presenter: Laura McInerney

Editor and producer: Chris Garrington, Research Podcasts 

Artwork and audiograms: Nicky Philips, Simon Kay, EducationScape


This podcast series is sponsored by AQA. Introducing Stride, the next generation of maths assessment. Stride will quickly identify what your learners don't know and why, finding and fixing gaps in their conceptual understanding. And it's fully funded to transform maths learning for every student, so it's free to use for schools and colleges in England! To find out more and test Stride for yourself with an interactive demo, visit aqa.org.uk/stride

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]]> The next chapter: Freddie Whittaker interviews Bridget Phillipson The next chapter: Freddie Whittaker interviews Bridget Phillipson Mon, 11 Nov 2024 18:46:01 GMT 30:24 673250ea47bf92054efc8fce false https://shows.acast.com/schools-week/episodes/the-next-chapter-freddie-whittaker-interviews-bridget-philli 673250ea47bf92054efc8fce 66ee7bf45eb59bbcaec3a8cb the-next-chapter-freddie-whittaker-interviews-bridget-philli Looking ahead to the next ten years with the new education secretary full 1 7 Bridget Phillipson was appointed education secretary in July following Labour’s landslide general election victory. She joined Schools Week to talk about her plans for the future of education.


Presenter: Freddie Whittaker

Editor and producer: Chris Garrington, Research Podcasts 

Artwork and audiograms: Nicky Philips, Simon Kay, EducationScape


This podcast series is sponsored by AQA. Introducing Stride, the next generation of maths assessment. Stride will quickly identify what your learners don't know and why, finding and fixing gaps in their conceptual understanding. And it's fully funded to transform maths learning for every student, so it's free to use for schools and colleges in England! To find out more and test Stride for yourself with an interactive demo, visit aqa.org.uk/stride

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]]> Bridget Phillipson was appointed education secretary in July following Labour’s landslide general election victory. She joined Schools Week to talk about her plans for the future of education.


Presenter: Freddie Whittaker

Editor and producer: Chris Garrington, Research Podcasts 

Artwork and audiograms: Nicky Philips, Simon Kay, EducationScape


This podcast series is sponsored by AQA. Introducing Stride, the next generation of maths assessment. Stride will quickly identify what your learners don't know and why, finding and fixing gaps in their conceptual understanding. And it's fully funded to transform maths learning for every student, so it's free to use for schools and colleges in England! To find out more and test Stride for yourself with an interactive demo, visit aqa.org.uk/stride

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]]> Freddie Whittaker interviews Dr Mary Bousted and Dr Patrick Roach Freddie Whittaker interviews Dr Mary Bousted and Dr Patrick Roach Thu, 07 Nov 2024 04:42:57 GMT 45:55 672c43881e4926b519a12c6f false https://shows.acast.com/schools-week/episodes/freddie-whittaker-interviews-dr-mary-bousted-and-dr-patrick- 672c43881e4926b519a12c6f 66ee7bf45eb59bbcaec3a8cb freddie-whittaker-interviews-dr-mary-bousted-and-dr-patrick- Looking back on schools policy since 2014 from the teaching unions’ perspective full 1 6 Dr Mary Bousted and Dr Patrick Roach have been involved in the trade union movement in education for decades. They joined Schools Week to talk about the last 10 years of education policymaking.


Presenter: Freddie Whittaker

Editor and producer: Chris Garrington, Research Podcasts 

Artwork and audiograms: Nicky Philips, Simon Kay, EducationScape


This podcast series is sponsored by AQA. Introducing Stride, the next generation of maths assessment. Stride will quickly identify what your learners don't know and why, finding and fixing gaps in their conceptual understanding. And it's fully funded to transform maths learning for every student, so it's free to use for schools and colleges in England! To find out more and test Stride for yourself with an interactive demo, visit aqa.org.uk/stride

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]]> Dr Mary Bousted and Dr Patrick Roach have been involved in the trade union movement in education for decades. They joined Schools Week to talk about the last 10 years of education policymaking.


Presenter: Freddie Whittaker

Editor and producer: Chris Garrington, Research Podcasts 

Artwork and audiograms: Nicky Philips, Simon Kay, EducationScape


This podcast series is sponsored by AQA. Introducing Stride, the next generation of maths assessment. Stride will quickly identify what your learners don't know and why, finding and fixing gaps in their conceptual understanding. And it's fully funded to transform maths learning for every student, so it's free to use for schools and colleges in England! To find out more and test Stride for yourself with an interactive demo, visit aqa.org.uk/stride

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]]> Freddie Whittaker interviews Geoff Barton and Paul Whiteman Freddie Whittaker interviews Geoff Barton and Paul Whiteman Wed, 30 Oct 2024 01:52:53 GMT 35:16 67219081fab47fdf263bbb25 false https://shows.acast.com/schools-week/episodes/freddie-whittaker-interviews-geoff-barton-and-paul-whiteman 67219081fab47fdf263bbb25 66ee7bf45eb59bbcaec3a8cb freddie-whittaker-interviews-geoff-barton-and-paul-whiteman Looking back on schools policy since 2014 from the heads’ unions perspective full 1 5 Geoff Barton and Paul Whiteman ran the country’s two school leadership unions for most of the last decade. They joined Schools Week to talk about the last 10 years of education policymaking.


Presenter: Freddie Whittaker

Editor and producer: Chris Garrington, Research Podcasts 

Artwork and audiograms: Nicky Philips, Simon Kay, EducationScape


This podcast series is sponsored by AQA. Introducing Stride, the next generation of maths assessment. Stride will quickly identify what your learners don't know and why, finding and fixing gaps in their conceptual understanding. And it's fully funded to transform maths learning for every student, so it's free to use for schools and colleges in England! To find out more and test Stride for yourself with an interactive demo, visit aqa.org.uk/stride

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]]> Geoff Barton and Paul Whiteman ran the country’s two school leadership unions for most of the last decade. They joined Schools Week to talk about the last 10 years of education policymaking.


Presenter: Freddie Whittaker

Editor and producer: Chris Garrington, Research Podcasts 

Artwork and audiograms: Nicky Philips, Simon Kay, EducationScape


This podcast series is sponsored by AQA. Introducing Stride, the next generation of maths assessment. Stride will quickly identify what your learners don't know and why, finding and fixing gaps in their conceptual understanding. And it's fully funded to transform maths learning for every student, so it's free to use for schools and colleges in England! To find out more and test Stride for yourself with an interactive demo, visit aqa.org.uk/stride

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]]> Freddie Whittaker interviews Natalie Perera, Angus Walker and Jonathan Simons Freddie Whittaker interviews Natalie Perera, Angus Walker and Jonathan Simons Wed, 16 Oct 2024 05:00:11 GMT 46:37 670ead3eb1e7b0e7e5c6457b false https://shows.acast.com/schools-week/episodes/freddie-whittaker-interviews-natalie-perera-angus-walker-and 670ead3eb1e7b0e7e5c6457b 66ee7bf45eb59bbcaec3a8cb freddie-whittaker-interviews-natalie-perera-angus-walker-and Looking back on schools policy since 2014 with former government advisers and policy experts full 1 4 Natalie Perera worked at the Department for Education for 12 years. Angus Walker was a special adviser to Gavin Williamson. Jonathan Simons worked in Downing Street under Gordon Brown and David Cameron. They spoke to Schools Week deputy and political editor Freddie Whittaker about the last 10 years of education policymaking.


Presenter: Freddie Whittaker

Editor and producer: Chris Garrington, Research Podcasts 

Artwork and audiograms: Nicky Philips, Simon Kay, EducationScape


This podcast series is sponsored by AQA. Introducing Stride, the next generation of maths assessment. Stride will quickly identify what your learners don't know and why, finding and fixing gaps in their conceptual understanding. And it's fully funded to transform maths learning for every student, so it's free to use for schools and colleges in England! To find out more and test Stride for yourself with an interactive demo, visit aqa.org.uk/stride

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]]> Natalie Perera worked at the Department for Education for 12 years. Angus Walker was a special adviser to Gavin Williamson. Jonathan Simons worked in Downing Street under Gordon Brown and David Cameron. They spoke to Schools Week deputy and political editor Freddie Whittaker about the last 10 years of education policymaking.


Presenter: Freddie Whittaker

Editor and producer: Chris Garrington, Research Podcasts 

Artwork and audiograms: Nicky Philips, Simon Kay, EducationScape


This podcast series is sponsored by AQA. Introducing Stride, the next generation of maths assessment. Stride will quickly identify what your learners don't know and why, finding and fixing gaps in their conceptual understanding. And it's fully funded to transform maths learning for every student, so it's free to use for schools and colleges in England! To find out more and test Stride for yourself with an interactive demo, visit aqa.org.uk/stride

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]]> Freddie Whittaker interviews Justine Greening and Damian Hinds Freddie Whittaker interviews Justine Greening and Damian Hinds Wed, 09 Oct 2024 05:00:27 GMT 38:38 67055096fdf93b3e0c5916cf false https://shows.acast.com/schools-week/episodes/freddie-whittaker-interviews-justine-greening-and-damian-hin 67055096fdf93b3e0c5916cf 66ee7bf45eb59bbcaec3a8cb freddie-whittaker-interviews-justine-greening-and-damian-hin Looking back on schools policy between 2016 and 2019 with two former education secretaries full 1 3 Justine Greening and Damian Hinds talk about the highs and lows of their time in office during immense “political flux”, and their battles to propel education up the agenda when politicians were so easily distracted by Brexit.


Presenter: Freddie Whittaker

Editor and producer: Chris Garrington, Research Podcasts 

Artwork and audiograms: Nicky Philips, Simon Kay, EducationScape


This podcast series is sponsored by AQA. Introducing Stride, the next generation of maths assessment. Stride will quickly identify what your learners don't know and why, finding and fixing gaps in their conceptual understanding. And it's fully funded to transform maths learning for every student, so it's free to use for schools and colleges in England! To find out more and test Stride for yourself with an interactive demo, visit aqa.org.uk/stride

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]]> Justine Greening and Damian Hinds talk about the highs and lows of their time in office during immense “political flux”, and their battles to propel education up the agenda when politicians were so easily distracted by Brexit.


Presenter: Freddie Whittaker

Editor and producer: Chris Garrington, Research Podcasts 

Artwork and audiograms: Nicky Philips, Simon Kay, EducationScape


This podcast series is sponsored by AQA. Introducing Stride, the next generation of maths assessment. Stride will quickly identify what your learners don't know and why, finding and fixing gaps in their conceptual understanding. And it's fully funded to transform maths learning for every student, so it's free to use for schools and colleges in England! To find out more and test Stride for yourself with an interactive demo, visit aqa.org.uk/stride

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]]> Laura McInerney Interviews Nick Gibb Laura McInerney Interviews Nick Gibb Wed, 02 Oct 2024 04:00:53 GMT 42:49 66fc0c27687515ec94e6e7b0 false https://shows.acast.com/schools-week/episodes/laura-mcinerney-interviews-nick-gibb 66fc0c27687515ec94e6e7b0 66ee7bf45eb59bbcaec3a8cb laura-mcinerney-interviews-nick-gibb The Legacy of England’s Longest-Serving Schools Minister full 1 2 Nick Gibb reveals what it was like to drive education reform while battling efforts to reverse progress – and why it’s wrong to blame him for all the curriculum changes! Get a behind-the-scenes look at his decade in office.


Presenter: Laura McInerney

Editor and producer: Chris Garrington, Research Podcasts 

Artwork and audiograms: Nicky Philips, Simon Kay, EducationScape


This podcast series is sponsored by AQA. Introducing Stride, the next generation of maths assessment. Stride will quickly identify what your learners don't know and why, finding and fixing gaps in their conceptual understanding. And it's fully funded to transform maths learning for every student, so it's free to use for schools and colleges in England! To find out more and test Stride for yourself with an interactive demo, visit aqa.org.uk/stride

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]]> Nick Gibb reveals what it was like to drive education reform while battling efforts to reverse progress – and why it’s wrong to blame him for all the curriculum changes! Get a behind-the-scenes look at his decade in office.


Presenter: Laura McInerney

Editor and producer: Chris Garrington, Research Podcasts 

Artwork and audiograms: Nicky Philips, Simon Kay, EducationScape


This podcast series is sponsored by AQA. Introducing Stride, the next generation of maths assessment. Stride will quickly identify what your learners don't know and why, finding and fixing gaps in their conceptual understanding. And it's fully funded to transform maths learning for every student, so it's free to use for schools and colleges in England! To find out more and test Stride for yourself with an interactive demo, visit aqa.org.uk/stride

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]]> Behind the Headlines: The Story of Schools Week Behind the Headlines: The Story of Schools Week Tue, 24 Sep 2024 11:45:53 GMT 47:27 66f13d6edf5b4a5829a752f3 false https://shows.acast.com/schools-week/episodes/behind-the-headlines-the-story-of-schools-week 66f13d6edf5b4a5829a752f3 66ee7bf45eb59bbcaec3a8cb behind-the-headlines-the-story-of-schools-week Reflecting on 10 years of publishing, challenges, and defining moments full 1 1 In the inaugural episode of Turning the Pages on a Decade of School Reform, host Anna Trethewey introduces key figures behind the success of Schools Week: publisher Shane Mann, former editor Laura McInerney, and current editor John Dickens. Together, they delve into the origins of the newspaper, from its accidental beginnings as Academies Week to the pivotal decision that changed its name. Along the way, they share the challenges of launching a publication, their journalistic mission to hold power accountable, and the moments that defined Schools Week over the past decade. Expect humorous anecdotes, behind-the-scenes insights, and a glimpse of the future for education journalism.


Presenters: Anna Trethewey, Shane Mann, Laura McInerney and John Dickens

Editor and producer: Chris Garrington, Research Podcasts 

Artwork and audiograms: Nicky Philips, Simon Kay, EducationScape


This podcast series is sponsored by AQA. Introducing Stride, the next generation of maths assessment. Stride will quickly identify what your learners don't know and why, finding and fixing gaps in their conceptual understanding. And it's fully funded to transform maths learning for every student, so it's free to use for schools and colleges in England! To find out more and test Stride for yourself with an interactive demo, visit aqa.org.uk/stride



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]]> In the inaugural episode of Turning the Pages on a Decade of School Reform, host Anna Trethewey introduces key figures behind the success of Schools Week: publisher Shane Mann, former editor Laura McInerney, and current editor John Dickens. Together, they delve into the origins of the newspaper, from its accidental beginnings as Academies Week to the pivotal decision that changed its name. Along the way, they share the challenges of launching a publication, their journalistic mission to hold power accountable, and the moments that defined Schools Week over the past decade. Expect humorous anecdotes, behind-the-scenes insights, and a glimpse of the future for education journalism.


Presenters: Anna Trethewey, Shane Mann, Laura McInerney and John Dickens

Editor and producer: Chris Garrington, Research Podcasts 

Artwork and audiograms: Nicky Philips, Simon Kay, EducationScape


This podcast series is sponsored by AQA. Introducing Stride, the next generation of maths assessment. Stride will quickly identify what your learners don't know and why, finding and fixing gaps in their conceptual understanding. And it's fully funded to transform maths learning for every student, so it's free to use for schools and colleges in England! To find out more and test Stride for yourself with an interactive demo, visit aqa.org.uk/stride



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