Our 133rd interview is with, Sam Keys, deputy headteacher, and SENCO lead at St Bede’s Catholic Primary school in Newcastle ...

In this podcast, listen to Sam and Teacher Toolkit founder, Ross McGill discuss:

The student makeup of St Bede’s

Sam’s school experience and path into teaching

What SENCO is and what the role entails

The administrative workload related to supporting SEN students

Supporting SEN students' transition into high school

Workload pressures for school leaders

School feedback policies

The benefits of wellbeing initiatives for staff, and

St Bede’s attitude towards personal development.

Watch the conversation

"Pupils will tell you how it is; if there's something on their mind, they will tell you. They are brutally honest!"

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