We’re thrilled to have Dr Helen Demetriou, Associate Professor at the University of Cambridge, on Episode 19 of Heads & Tales. Including: •Why friendships are so key in education •Promoting diversity at universities like Cambridge •What she thinks will happen to the British Baccalaureate

We are delighted to have James Dahl, Master of Wellington College. Including: •the big lie he told on the 3rd day of his teaching career •his take on GCSE reform •what role independent schools will have in 5 years

This week we are delighted to welcome Haili Hughes, Principal Lecturer in Mentoring and Professional Development at the University of Sunderland. It’s Episode 17 and it brings one of the world’s leading experts on mentoring in education. Including: • Her two key journalistic mentors • The vital research field of her doctorate • The best way to develop effective mentoring practices in schools.

We’re back with a brilliant new episode featuring Sandra Davis Partner in Family Law at Mishcon de Reya LLP. Sandra has over 40 years' experience of family law practice and specialises in complex high net worth and ultra-high net worth cases, often with an international element and involving complex tax and trust issues. Her clients include celebrities, entrepreneurs and financiers. Sandra is a frequent broadcaster and chairperson, organiser and speaker at conferences on family law issues, and is on The Times Law Panel. She is described in the Legal 500 as "a giant in the family law world". Including: •How one conversation changed her professional life •Her take on the value of mentoring •How TV dramas ignited her passion for the law

Episode 15 and we are thrilled to welcome Gifty Ghansah, Principal of the African Science Academy, which was founded by Tom Ilube and the African Gifted Foundation. The doors to the African Science Academy (ASA) opened in August 2016 as Africa’s first specialist STEM-focused academy for girls. Including: 🌡 How we can get more women into STEM 📚 Why some subjects are more traditionally associated with girls than others 🌍 The next exciting chapter for ASA

Episode 14 features Ed Kirwan, Founder of Empathy Week which helps schools enable every student and teacher to feel seen, heard and understood by developing the skill of empathy. Including: ✅ The problem with the standard definition of empathy ✅ His passion for filmmaking ✅ His advice to teachers on how to create a culture of empathy

Episode 13 is a belter with William Goldsmith who has been Head of Bedales School since September 2021, having initially joined the school as Deputy Head (Academic). He was previously Director of Teaching and Learning and Head of English at Latymer Upper in West London which followed teaching in state and independent schools. Including: •What his Dad taught him about leadership •His personal take on LGBTQ rights within schools •The qualities he looks for when interviewing young people

It’s Episode 12 and we have an amazing conversation with Joe Seddon, Founder and CEO of Zero Gravity, a technology company that supports low-income students into universities and careers. In October 2020, Joe was appointed as a Trustee of the British Youth Council and he is also a Governor of Lister Community School. Including: • How he met his mentor in a pub • His personal take on the future of UCAS • The secret of how he grew Zero Gravity to 10,000 students

Episode 10 is an in - depth interview with Colin Bell, CEO of COBIS - Council of British International Schools. Originally joining COBIS in 2010, Colin works with and supports talented students, support staff, teachers, leaders and governors from British International schools of global quality spanning over 80 countries worldwide. Including: •How the British education system compares globally •His personal take on the future of UCAS •The connection between horticulture and education.

This week we’ve got an incredible conversation with Vikas Pota, Founder & CEO of T4 Education. T4 is a digital platform he established as a response to the challenges posed by the pandemic on education, globally. Including: 🍲  A recent dinner conversation with the Global Education Director of the World Bank 🏆 His friendship with Andria Zafirakou who won the ‘World’s Best Teacher prize’ in 2018 💻  His take on the latest AI developments in education As always, thank you for joining the conversation.