What are the challenges headteachers face working in rural communities?

In our 68th interview with Ben Solly, Principal at Uppingham Community College in Rutland, the smallest county in the UK, we hear Ben and Teacher Toolkit founder, Ross McGill discuss Ben’s time in school and how carried himself forward through to his teaching career. We ask 'What prepared Ben for his headship and how he challenges his imposter syndrome', the skill gaps most new headteachers have and the challenges of poor funding for schools, including teaching and learning practice.

Ben explains what his school did and their efforts to reduce workload, accessing research; we hear why his school's teaching and learning communities improved results and what one change in education Ben would like to see at a national level. He offers his advice for people considering headships and we discover what big school project Ben is working on at home and at school. To find out more about Ben, follow him on Twitter, and visit his school website: www.uppinghamcollege.org.uk

Thanks for listening!