School Leader Podcasts

28 Apr 2026

All Things Edtech

Top tips for planning, choosing, buying and using tech for your school.

17 Dec 2025

Encouraging Physical Activity in Children

A Twitter Spaces session about encouraging children's Physical Activity

17 Dec 2025

September Staffing: Getting it right for your children with Zen Educate

Discussing the issue of staffing in schools and how to ensure children have the best educational experience possible.

23 Sept 2025

X/Twitter Space: The Key to Impactful Marking and Reduced Workload

TeacherFastFeedback: The Key to Impactful Marking and Reduced Workload

20 May 2025

E.ON UK: Educating for net zero. How E.ON's New Energy Academy is shaping sustainability in schools.

18 May 2025

First 100 days of Headship

Practical tips for new headteachers navigating the first 100 days, including routines, relationships, confidence and the realities of settling into headship.

18 May 2025

Improving Learning Behaviours through Character Education

Listen to this Twitter Space where Jonathan and Lucy talk to Selena from Amazing People Schools about how schools can improve learning and behaviour by teaching children about role models across the world.

14 May 2025

No Room for Racism: Empowering Schools Through Football

In this episode of the Head Teach Chat podcast, hosts Lucy and Jonathan welcome Nick from the Premier League and Victor from Chelsea Football Club Foundation to discuss the important role football can play in addressing racism and promoting inclusivity in schools.

14 May 2025

The EdTech Playbook: Transforming Classroom Strategies with Mark Anderson

Mark Anderson shares practical ideas for using EdTech well, helping school leaders and teachers make thoughtful choices about classroom technology, workload and learning.

14 May 2025

The Honest Headteacher Podcast: Insights from Hannah Carter on Leading Schools

The Honest Head Teacher: Insights from Hannah Carter on Leading Schools

7 Mar 2025

Getting to the heart of chronic stress for school leaders

A practical conversation about chronic stress in school leadership, with reflections on pressure, wellbeing and how leaders can notice when support is needed.

13 Feb 2025

How football inspires children to look after their wellbeing and develop important life skills

Nick joins Lucy and Jonathan to discuss how Premier League Primary Stars inspires children through football, supporting wellbeing, education, and life skills.

11 Nov 2024

Avoid Burnout

Practical wellbeing ideas for school leaders, with simple ways to notice pressure, protect energy and reduce the risk of burnout.

11 Nov 2024

Creating a Culture of Care

Patrick shares an insight into the importance of wellbeing for school leaders, and why it’s ok to look after your own wellbeing and become a wellbeing supermodel.

11 Nov 2024

Cultural capital and the curriculum: From Reggio to Maestro

A fascinating discussion about cultural capital and the curriculum, drawing on Mel’s experience and observations of the unique educational philosophy of Reggio Children and examine its approach to cultural capital and the acquisition of powerful knowledge through real-life and local experience.

11 Nov 2024

Introducing our new Senior Leader Planners

Why using a HeadteacherChat planner will help you become less stressed, more productive and more organised.

11 Nov 2024

Ofsted: What needs to change?

A topical conversation about the updates from Ofsted and what we feel needs to change in light of the tragic news of Ruth Perry.

11 Nov 2024

Understanding AI and the risks it could bring to your school

Join us on EmpowerEd as we discuss the impact of AI on schools with experts Professor Rose Luckin and Dina Foster from Educate Ventures. Watch now to learn how to harness AI's power for a brighter future in education.

14 Oct 2024

Podcast with Do-Be Mindful

Be inspired by Louise Smith's journey from battling mental health challenges to founding Do Be Mindful, a program dedicated to mindfulness in schools. She and Headteacher Nicola discuss how mindfulness empowers both staff and students to manage stress and build resilience.

16 Aug 2024

How to set up routines and habits that actually work for school leaders.

‍Jonathan and Lucy talk about their top tips for staying organised and looking after your own wellbeing

16 Aug 2024

Why should I have a coach? Is it actually helpful?

Tune into this valuable twitter Spaces session where we discuss why you should consider having coaching sessions and what you can gain from it.

3 Jul 2024

HeadteacherChat Podcast - National Read Aloud Challenge

Lucy and Jonathan speak with Kim Antoniou about the National Read Aloud Challenge and how schools can use reading aloud to build confidence, fluency and a love of books.

25 Jun 2024

A Podcast with The Happy Confident Company & Park Academies Trust

Empowering Children's Voices & Emotions: A Podcast with Happy Confident Company & Park Academies Trust. Join us to explore innovative approaches to empowering children, featuring discussions on early intervention, the School of Solutions, and the Happy Confident 10 powers framework.

13 May 2024

HeadteacherChat Podcast - Where does ADHD end and naughtiness begin? with Victoria Bagnall from Connections in Mind

Tune in to this really interesting session with Victoria Bagnell from Connections in Mind as we discuss the issues around ADHD and common behaviour patterns. We also talk about the brain, and how it develops differently in every child, and why it is important to understand that when you are looking to support pupil's effectively.

7 May 2024

HeadteacherChat Insight Podcast - Moderating English with Pobble

Discover how moderation can strengthen assessment judgements, curriculum planning and professional development in your school.

24 Apr 2024

Making online platforms safe for children. If Not Now, When?

Listen to this Twitter Spaces podcast about online platforms and the research into what parents and teachers are saying about how safe they are for children and young people to use.

17 Oct 2023

Introducing the BBC 500 words competition

In this episode we discuss BBC 500 Words competition.

16 Oct 2023

Culture Change - Proactive plans to reactive problems

HeadteacherChat talks to Huw Lloyd from CPI about Culture Change - Proactive plans to reactive problems.

12 Oct 2023

Being Human

A reflective conversation about human leadership, trust and how school leaders can build stronger relationships with staff through honesty and connection.

12 Oct 2023

Ensuring a Joined-up Approach to Safeguarding

A practical conversation about joined-up safeguarding, including communication, shared responsibility and how schools can strengthen systems around vulnerable pupils.

12 Oct 2023

How to keep parents informed?

Practical ideas for keeping parents and carers informed, including clear communication, timely updates and approaches that build trust between home and school.

12 Oct 2023

Supporting the Education and Reintegration of Learners Not Attending School.

A practical discussion about supporting pupils who are not attending school, including reintegration, safeguarding, family communication and access to learning.

12 Oct 2023

Understanding children’s brains better so that they feel like they belong.

Learn how the brain functions so that you can help children feel like they belong.

28 Sept 2023

How to equip children with the skills they need to thrive.

In this episode we discuss equipping children with the skills to thrive.

21 Sept 2023

Building a Culture of Staff Wellbeing in Education

A conversation about staff wellbeing in schools, exploring how leaders can build a supportive culture while recognising the pressures staff face.

10 Mar 2023

Culture and Climate - What do leaders need to know and do to get it right?

Lucy and Jonathan are joined by Nick Hart to discuss how to create a positive culture within school.

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All Things Edtech

Encouraging Physical Activity in Children

September Staffing: Getting it right for your children with Zen Educate

X/Twitter Space: The Key to Impactful Marking and Reduced Workload

E.ON UK: Educating for net zero. How E.ON's New Energy Academy is shaping sustainability in schools.

First 100 days of Headship

Improving Learning Behaviours through Character Education

No Room for Racism: Empowering Schools Through Football

The EdTech Playbook: Transforming Classroom Strategies with Mark Anderson

The Honest Headteacher Podcast: Insights from Hannah Carter on Leading Schools

Getting to the heart of chronic stress for school leaders

How football inspires children to look after their wellbeing and develop important life skills

Avoid Burnout

Creating a Culture of Care

Cultural capital and the curriculum: From Reggio to Maestro

Introducing our new Senior Leader Planners

Ofsted: What needs to change?

Understanding AI and the risks it could bring to your school

Podcast with Do-Be Mindful

How to set up routines and habits that actually work for school leaders.

Why should I have a coach? Is it actually helpful?

HeadteacherChat Podcast - National Read Aloud Challenge

A Podcast with The Happy Confident Company & Park Academies Trust

HeadteacherChat Podcast - Where does ADHD end and naughtiness begin? with Victoria Bagnall from Connections in Mind

HeadteacherChat Insight Podcast - Moderating English with Pobble

Making online platforms safe for children. If Not Now, When?

Introducing the BBC 500 words competition

Culture Change - Proactive plans to reactive problems

Being Human

Ensuring a Joined-up Approach to Safeguarding

How to keep parents informed?

Supporting the Education and Reintegration of Learners Not Attending School.

Understanding children’s brains better so that they feel like they belong.

How to equip children with the skills they need to thrive.

Building a Culture of Staff Wellbeing in Education

Culture and Climate - What do leaders need to know and do to get it right?

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