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In this special edition podcast Jay Beilis shares the story of his grandfather and the legacy of one of the most significant events in modern history.  

Mendel Beilis never sought celebrity nor to profit from his suffering even though his case gripped Russia, and the world, even more than the Dreyfus affair had gripped France.  His conduct – resisting the pressure to implicate himself or other jews – saved his countrymen from a pogrom.  Close to his death, when he was asked what was the enduring impression of the trial he paid tribute to the Russian Gentiles who had helped him.  It was kindness, in particular the kindness of many ordinary Russians before and during his imprisonment, that mitigated his bitterness towards his persecutors.

It is in this spirit of kindness that this podcast has been created.

(credits: Jay Beilis, Jeremy Simcha Garber, Mark S. Stein; Music by http://filmtv-tracks.com)

In this special edition podcast Jay Beilis shares the story of his grandfather and the legacy of one of the most significant events in modern history.  

Mendel Beilis never sought celebrity nor to profit from his suffering even though his case gripped Russia, and the world, even more than the Dreyfus affair had gripped France.  His conduct – resisting the pressure to implicate himself or other jews – saved his countrymen from a pogrom.  Close to his death, when he was asked what was the enduring impression of the trial he paid tribute to the Russian Gentiles who had helped him.  It was kindness, in particular the kindness of many ordinary Russians before and during his imprisonment, that mitigated his bitterness towards his persecutors.

It is in this spirit of kindness that this podcast has been created.

(credits: Jay Beilis, Jeremy Simcha Garber, Mark S. Stein; Music by http://filmtv-tracks.com)

Ofsted, 'inadequate' and an unconquerable soul: fixing broken schools, with Julie Hiddleston

In this episode Executive Headteacher Julie Hiddleston shares her story of how she went to a 'broken' school - rated as 'inadequate' by Ofsted, with the determination to turn it around and make a positive difference to the staff, children and families of that community.  She talks about the challenges along the way and the strategies to maintain resilient, positive approaches in the face of adversity.

She also shares insights into the role of Executive Headteacher and the importance of professional development for all staff at all stages of their teaching careers.


(credits: Tom McGuire and the Brassholes - www.tomandthebrassholes.com / additional music by Scott Buckley - www.scottbuckley.com.au)

Ofsted, 'inadequate' and an unconquerable soul: fixing broken schools, with Julie Hiddleston

In this episode Executive Headteacher Julie Hiddleston shares her story of how she went to a 'broken' school - rated as 'inadequate' by Ofsted, with the determination to turn it around and make a positive difference to the staff, children and families of that community.  She talks about the challenges along the way and the strategies to maintain resilient, positive approaches in the face of adversity.

She also shares insights into the role of Executive Headteacher and the importance of professional development for all staff at all stages of their teaching careers.


(credits: Tom McGuire and the Brassholes - www.tomandthebrassholes.com / additional music by Scott Buckley - www.scottbuckley.com.au)

In this episode we get the opportunity to hear from presenters and participants at the British Council Schools Ambassadors Conference that took place at Trafalgar Square, London in March 2020. 

The British Council works with more than 100 countries across the world in the fields of arts and culture, the English language, education and civil society. 

Over 90,000 schools across the globe are involed in British Council Schools - developing global citizenship and supporting intercultural dialogue.  Ambassadors offer insight, advocacy and guidance that supports teachers and the education community across the world.

In this episode we get the opportunity to hear from presenters and participants at the British Council Schools Ambassadors Conference that took place at Trafalgar Square, London in March 2020. 

The British Council works with more than 100 countries across the world in the fields of arts and culture, the English language, education and civil society. 

Over 90,000 schools across the globe are involed in British Council Schools - developing global citizenship and supporting intercultural dialogue.  Ambassadors offer insight, advocacy and guidance that supports teachers and the education community across the world.

In this episode Dr Kulvarn Atwal shares his fascinating insights into how schools can become safe and inspiring places by placing the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child at the heart of their community.  Drawing on real-world experience and his vast expertise in successful school improvement strategies, Dr Atwal demonstrates how we can give children a voice through authentic, compassionate leadership with transformational results and outcomes for schools.

He talks about behaviour, exclusions, curriculum and values-led appraoches to leadership.

(credits: Tom McGuire and the Brassholes - www.tomandthebrassholes.com / additional music by Scott Buckley - www.scottbuckley.com.au) 

In this episode Dr Kulvarn Atwal shares his fascinating insights into how schools can become safe and inspiring places by placing the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child at the heart of their community.  Drawing on real-world experience and his vast expertise in successful school improvement strategies, Dr Atwal demonstrates how we can give children a voice through authentic, compassionate leadership with transformational results and outcomes for schools.

He talks about behaviour, exclusions, curriculum and values-led appraoches to leadership.

(credits: Tom McGuire and the Brassholes - www.tomandthebrassholes.com / additional music by Scott Buckley - www.scottbuckley.com.au) 

In this episode Emma Mander and Meg Walls from Great Minds Together talk about a new way for schools to support pupils with special educational needs and disabilities. They offer solutions to the challenges facing schools, trusts and local authorities in the face of increasing pressures to respond to the overwhelming need for support.

Emma and Meg offer voices of hope to parents and teachers.  Their key messages of openness, transparency and genuine collaboration are inspirational for us all.

Best of all, their approach is tested in the field: working with real families and schools they have a track record of positive intervention and support that reaches some of the most vunerable pupils and families who need not just the help of any agency acting alone - they need all of us, working together.

(credits: Tom McGuire and the Brassholes - www.tomandthebrassholes.com / additional music by Scott Buckley- www.scottbuckley.com.au)

In this episode Emma Mander and Meg Walls from Great Minds Together talk about a new way for schools to support pupils with special educational needs and disabilities. They offer solutions to the challenges facing schools, trusts and local authorities in the face of increasing pressures to respond to the overwhelming need for support.

Emma and Meg offer voices of hope to parents and teachers.  Their key messages of openness, transparency and genuine collaboration are inspirational for us all.

Best of all, their approach is tested in the field: working with real families and schools they have a track record of positive intervention and support that reaches some of the most vunerable pupils and families who need not just the help of any agency acting alone - they need all of us, working together.

(credits: Tom McGuire and the Brassholes - www.tomandthebrassholes.com / additional music by Scott Buckley- www.scottbuckley.com.au)