📎 An Introduction to the National Network of Special Schools – Help to Shape the Future for Special Schools

• NNoSS, an inclusive network for all for School Business Professionals in England’s Special Schools and Alternative Provision.
• Good and best practice in special schools
• Driving and delivering change in schools’ buying practices
• Making connections with peers from across the country
• How your contribution can help shape and develop the network’s growth and value.

💡 Pauline Aitchison, Deputy Director, Schools North East

💡 Catherine Kelsall, School Engagement Lead - Schools Commercial Team, Department for Education

💡 Stephen Morales, Chief Executive, Institute of School Business Leadership (ISBL)

💡 Professor Adam Boddison, Chief Executive, nasen

💡 Victoria Scranage, School Business Manager, Quest Academy

🏫 This episode was recorded live on 14th October 2020. You can find the video of the webinar at this link.

Listen to Sally Welch presenting the brilliant work that Frewen College is doing in assisting pupils with specific learning difficulties, such as dyslexia, dyscalculia and dyspraxia, through the use of Assistive Technology.

 📎 Using Assistive Technology to Support Students with Specific Learning Difficulties

• A look at Frewen College, a specialist school for pupils with dyslexia and other specific learning difficulties such as dyscalculia and dyspraxia.  Many pupils also have speech and language difficulties associated with their dyslexia
• Embedding the use of assistive technology throughout the school
• How the right technology can improve outcomes for students

💡 Sally Welch, Head of Frewen Prep School, Frewen College

🏫 This session was recorded live on 13th November 2019 in the SEND Theatre of the Schools & Academies Show at the NEC in Birmingham.

Stella Pearson from the Department of Education provides and overview of the newly-launched T-Levels, alongside a T-Level provider and a Higher Education Provider, who share their views and perspectives on the qualification. 

 📎 An In-Depth Look at T-Levels – The New, Technical Alternative to A-Levels.

• What is a T-Level – Differentiating a T-Level from Apprenticeships and Other Vocational Qualifications
• Who T-Levels are for and Supporting Students in Making the Right Choice of Qualification
• An Overview of the Future T-Level Roll-Out Plans

💡 Stella Pearson, Deputy Director, T-Level Delivery, Department for Education

💡 Ashley Grute, Director of Curriculum, Havant and South Downs College

💡 Matt Brindley-Sadler, Associate Dean, School of Digital, Technologies and Arts - Staffordshire University

🏫 This episode was recorded live on 30th September 2020. You can find the video of the webinar at this link.

In this week's episode we explore how school funding works in England.

💡 Simon Oxenham, Director of Resources, Southend High School for Boys & National Lead on School Finance & Efficiency, ISBL  

🏫 This session was recorded live on 14th November 2019 in the Business & Finance Theatre of the Schools & Academies Show at the NEC in Birmingham.

How can a Business Leader drive change in schools? During these challenging times, hear from Simon Oxenham on how he managed to turn around a Multi-Academy Trust, handling hope and hesitations of an entire senior leadership team.

 📎 Managing Change in Schools

• Recognise the pace of change
• Reflect on our response to leading change to deliver the vision
• Become familiar with some approaches to leading change
• Explore ways of leading and communicating change
• Look at a real life case study

💡 Simon Oxenham, Director of Resources, Southend High School for Boys & National Lead on School Finance & Efficiency, ISBL  

🏫 This session was recorded live on 14th November 2019 in the Business & Finance Theatre of the Schools & Academies Show at the NEC in Birmingham.

How can computing be taught in the most evidence-based effective way? In this episode James Robinson answers this question and offers advice to teachers on the best way to engage with pupils on the subject. 

 📎 Promoting Effective Pedagogy in Computing 

• How The National Centre for Computing Education is supporting front line teachers
• What does effective teaching in Computing look like?
• Where can teachers learn more and get involved

💡 James Robinson, Senior Learning Manager (Pedagogy & Training), Raspberry Pi Foundation 

📘 This episode is hosted by National Centre for Computing Education (NCCE)

🎧 You can listen to the NCCE podcast here.

🏫 This session was recorded live on 14th November 2019 in the Tech Theatre of the Schools & Academies Show at the NEC in Birmingham.

This week Lauren and Alessandro have the pleasure to host a conversation with EdTech enthusiast Bukky Yusuf, on how technology has assisted educators and learners during lockdown and what role it will play with pupils going back to school. 

 📎On-Demand Webinar - Implementing EdTech: How technology can enhance teaching and learning following COVID-19

• How has the education sector adapted to using technology in light of COVID-19? #covidedustories
• Post Covid-19: focus on recovery or drive to change the system?
• Addressing concerns around EdTech, from the perspective of staff, pupils and parents and carers: online safeguarding, access to tech and digital divide, data use and privacy.
• Exploring the benefits of EdTech, in terms of improving standards of teaching and learning
• Advice on how to implement EdTech on little or no budget 

💡 Bukky Yusuf, Senior Leader, Edith Kay School 

📘 This episode is hosted by IG Schools, the Schools & Academies Show and the EdTech Summit

🏫 This episode was recorded live on 1st September 2020. You can find the video of the webinar at this link.

On the eve of the return to schools in England, listen to this special episode on how to safely re-open schools, and what the priorities should be for this academic year. A selection of excellent national and international panelists discuss the current scenario and offer insights on how Australia, Canada and the United States have dealt and are dealing with school closure, lockdown and re-opening.

📎  Preparing for September: Lessons Learnt from Abroad and the ‘New Normal’ in Schools

• How have different nations reacted to Covid-19 and has there been a measurable difference on impact?
• Reopening schools - What does best practice look like and how can schools navigate new requirements?
• What should the priority for schools be when back, Curriculum, Wellbeing, Accessibility?
• PPE at School - Should all schools implement PPE as a standard?
• Aftermath of the exam and accreditation crisis – can schools return to normal? 

💡 Chair: Stephen Morales, CEO, Institute of School Business Leadership (ISBL)

💡 Dame Alison Peacock, CEO, Chartered College of Teaching

💡 Professor Karen Starr, School Development & Leadership, Deakin University, Australia

💡 Dr Paul Armstrong, Lecturer in Education, University of Manchester

💡 Siobhán McMahon, COO, ASBO Intl, United States of America

💡 Aubrey Kirkpatrick, Director of Finance and Administration, Anglophone East School District, New Brunswick, Canada

💡 Stephen Mitchell, CEO, Oak Multi Academy Trust

🏫 This episode was recorded live on 26th August 2020 as a webinar of the Schools & Academies Show.

An inspiring talk from Andy Wolfe on empowering teachers and leaders in schools, the importance of timing and resilience, and the positive impact this has on learners.

📎 Flourishing Adults, Flourishing Children: Building Resilience and Nurturing Wellbeing in your (MAT) Teams

• Developing flourishing adults by investing in leaders’ character and wellbeing
• Re-thinking resilience and building stronger teams across your MAT
• Practical resources for MAT leaders to work with their teams on the impact of Vision into Practice
• Understanding the Church of England Vision for Education and its pioneering Ethos Enhancing Outcomes approach

💡 Andy Wolfe, Deputy Chief Education Officer (Leadership Development), Church of England

🏫 This session was recorded live on 14th November 2019 in the Recruitment & Workforce Theatre of the Schools & Academies Show at the NEC in Birmingham.

How a school serves its most vulnerable pupils is telling of the level of care it provides. When a school makes inclusion a focus, it should be mindful of features that vulnerable learners have in common, should either be children eligible for pupil premium or children with additional needs. Listen to Helena sharing insights on the approach to inclusion at David Ross Education Trust (DRET). 

📎 Promoting Inclusion across a MAT

• How can wave 1 interventions in the classroom be standardised across a MAT, ensuring that our most vulnerable students can access the curriculum? 
• When does consistent practice become a super power for unlocking potential for children with SEND or who are PP?
• What do your leaders in schools need to be asked to ensure that they are fulfilling their brief in supporting our most vulnerable pupils?

💡 Helena Brothwell, Regional Director of Secondary, David Ross Education Trust (DRET)

🏫 This session was recorded live on 14th November 2019 in the SEND Theatre of the Schools & Academies Show at the NEC in Birmingham.