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HEP Talks

By Haringey Education Partnership

HEP Talks is the voice of Haringey Education Partnership. Join Luke and Maya for weekly briefs about the latest relevant education news, deep dives into new developments in the field, and interviews with top voices in education.

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The Brief: 28 November 2022

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Anti-racist Governance with Penny Rabiger

Anti-racist Governance with Penny Rabiger

In this HEP Talks episode, we have the privilege of delving into a thought-provoking podcast interview with Penny Rabiger, an ex-teacher and educational consultant who has worked with the Key for School Leaders, Lyfta, and the BAMEed Network, and who is also a member of HEP’s Racial Equity Steering Group as well as a school governor. This podcast explores anti-racist school governance and provides actionable insights for combating systemic racism.

May 31, 202343:25
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The Brief: 15 May 2023
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May 02, 202310:43
Getting behind The Power of Teams with Sam Crome, Part 2

Getting behind The Power of Teams with Sam Crome, Part 2

A few months ago, Sam Crome, Deputy Head at St. Peter's Catholic School, delivered a talk for HEP's Big Idea on the 'power of teams'. The talk was powerful, inviting both leaders and members of teams think deeply about what is involved in becoming and maintaining a successful team. If you haven't yet seen the recording of it, I highly recommend you take a look before listening to this episode.

In this episode of HEP Talks, I wanted to get deeper behind the concepts behind the 'power of teams' and discover what some of the most important traits of high-performing teams are, and why. I asked Sam questions about how to establish a sense of psychological safety in schools, why debriefing is important, and whether or not teams are humans' most important tool.

This is part 2 of that interview, and we hope it will be useful for everyone who leads, creates, or partakes in team activities in schools. You can find part 1 earlier in our podcast feed

Sam's Big Idea talk: https://vimeo.com/799081076

Sam's Blog: https://pocketwisdom.blog/author/samcrome1/

Apr 26, 202331:10
The Brief: 24 April 2023
Apr 24, 202312:19
The Brief: 17 April 2023
Apr 17, 202312:39
Getting behind The Power of Teams with Sam Crome, Part 1

Getting behind The Power of Teams with Sam Crome, Part 1

A few months ago, Sam Crome, Deputy Head at St. Peter's Catholic School, delivered a talk for HEP's Big Idea on the 'power of teams'. The talk was powerful, inviting both leaders and members of teams think deeply about what is involved in becoming and maintaining a successful team. If you haven't yet seen the recording of it, I highly recommend you take a look before listening to this episode.

In this episode of HEP Talks, I wanted to get deeper behind the concepts behind the 'power of teams' and discover what some of the most important traits of high-performing teams are, and why. I asked Sam questions about how to create a sense of belonging, how the ideas of performance have permeated our work culture, and what makes a team dysfunctional.

This is part 1 of that interview, and we hope it will be useful for everyone who leads, creates, or partakes in team activities in schools.

Apr 10, 202329:06
Everyday Ubuntu - Interview with Mungi Ngomane

Everyday Ubuntu - Interview with Mungi Ngomane

Happy Easter! HEP Talks has a lot of new content coming up, but today we're going to return to an episode that deserves more attention. If you haven't heard it yet, you're in for a treat. In this episode, Evelyn Davies, a HEP leadership consultant, interviews Mungi Ngomane, author and granddaughter of Desmond Tutu, about her book and the concept of Ubuntu, the African philosophy of interconnectedness. Topics include human dignity and respect, her book Everyday Ubuntu: Living better together, the African way, and how Ubuntu can relate to education.

Apr 03, 202328:02
The Brief: 27 March 2023
Mar 27, 202310:57
The Brief: 20 March 2023
Mar 20, 202310:20
The Brief: 13 March 2023
Mar 13, 202310:42
Ofsted - Interview with Karen Tate, Chair of Governors at South Harringay School

Ofsted - Interview with Karen Tate, Chair of Governors at South Harringay School

In preparation for the Governors' Conference coming up this Saturday at HEP HQ, we are bringing back a HEP Talks episode about governors and their role in Ofsted inspections.

In this episode of HEP Talks, Neetha Atukorale from HEP's Governor Services talks to Karen Tate, governor at South Harringay School about the school's most recent Ofsted inspection. Topics covered include Ofsted preparation, the inspection process, and choosing the right team for the job, among others.

We hope this HEP Talk provides valuable insight into the Ofsted process for school leaders, governors, and staff alike.

Mar 08, 202327:41
The Brief: 6 March 2023
Mar 06, 202311:08
What does it mean to make schools and classrooms ‘inclusive’ with Margaret Mulholland: The SEND and AP Green Paper, Part 2

What does it mean to make schools and classrooms ‘inclusive’ with Margaret Mulholland: The SEND and AP Green Paper, Part 2

In July, 2022, I spoke to Margaret Mulholland, SEN and Inclusion Policy Specialist for the Association of School and College Leaders, or ASCL, about the SEND and AP Green Paper, which had been released by the DfE in March. We published part one of this interview recently - you can listen here.

In part two of the interview, Margaret and I talked more about inclusivity and discussed how we can embed it into mainstream education.

The government has just published its response to the SEND Review – The SEND and AP Improvement Plan – and you can expect a HEP summary in our weekly Monday Briefing. We will be speaking to Margaret again in the next few weeks to gain more of her insight into the next phase of the government’s plans for SEND and alternative provision.

Mar 03, 202328:23
The Brief: 27 February 2023
Feb 27, 202311:16
What does it mean to make schools and classrooms ‘inclusive’ with Margaret Mulholland: The SEND and AP Green Paper, Part 1

What does it mean to make schools and classrooms ‘inclusive’ with Margaret Mulholland: The SEND and AP Green Paper, Part 1

In March 2022, the Department for Education released the SEND and AP Green Paper, a document which summarised the challenges faced by SEND and AP provision, and set out ambitious reforms to create a single, well-regulated, national SEND and AP system (Read a summary of the paper here). There was a consultation on the paper soon after, which closed in July 2022, and that’s when I spoke to Margaret Mulholland, SEN and Inclusion Policy Specialist for the Association of School and College Leaders (ASCL).

Margaret has a wealth of knowledge and ideas about how the SEND and Alternative Provision system operates and also casts her expert eye over how well the Green Paper addressed its issues. This HEP Talks episode is a must-listen for anyone keen to gain a greater understanding of how this system works.

Feb 24, 202331:25
The Brief: 20 February 2023
Feb 20, 202310:22
In conversation with Baroness Estelle Morris
Feb 08, 202350:47
The Brief: 6 February 2023
Feb 06, 202312:54
The Brief: 30 January 2023
Jan 30, 202310:26
The Brief: 23 January 2023
Jan 23, 202312:03
The Brief: 16 January 2023
Jan 16, 202309:47
An unorthodox journey to headship and Gen Z in the workplace with Alex Atherton
Jan 09, 202350:56
Murals and the curriculum: using art to understand the world around us with Sally Newton
Dec 22, 202241:54
The Brief: 12 December 2022
Dec 12, 202211:39
The Brief: 5 December 2022
Dec 05, 202213:29
The Brief: 28 November 2022
Nov 28, 202213:20
What outstanding early years provision looks like with Sian McDermott at Rowland Hill
Nov 25, 202235:44
The Brief: 21 November 2022
Nov 21, 202210:49
The Brief: 14 November 2022
Nov 14, 202211:14
The Brief: 7 November 2022
Nov 07, 202210:28
The Brief: 31 October 2022
Oct 31, 202209:35
Taking action on racial inequality in education with Marva Rollins
Oct 26, 202237:52
Take It Serious with Patricia Lamour and Linda Sarr

Take It Serious with Patricia Lamour and Linda Sarr

In this episode of HEP Talks, Luke Kemper, HEP Insight and Intelligence Lead, talks to Patricia Lamour, MBE, CEO of Aspire Education Group, and Linda Sarr, Headteacher of Risley Avenue Primary School, about Take It Serious, a new disaster management education project. Topics covered include what disaster management education means and how schools can engage with the Take It Serious curriculum, among others.

On 20 October, a national multiplier conference will be held at HEP to explain more about the project and trial parts of their curriculum (there is a game involved!). Sign up for the event and read more about the project through the links below:

"This project, TAKE IT SERIOUS, recognises the importance of imparting necessary knowledge to educationalists and pupils in order to develop disaster management skills, and to increase awareness about disaster-related issues. The project aims to create outputs and activities which are centred on effective, holistic and inclusive approaches and is aimed at pupils between the ages of ten and thirteen years old. Innovative technological methodologies and the use of gamified learning, based on authentic scenarios, is widely recognised as the most effective way to achieve this. The envisaged long-term effect of the project is to strengthen the profiles of teachers, school authorities and school support staff, and to mainstream holistic and effective disaster management in Europe."

Website: https://takeitserious.co.uk/

Event registration: bit.ly/take-it-serious

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The Brief: 17 October 2022
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The Brief: 10 October 2022
Oct 10, 202211:33
The Brief: 3 October 2022
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The Brief: 26 September 2022
Sep 26, 202209:04
The Brief: 20 September 2022
Sep 20, 202209:51
How to set up a MAT - Interview with Kate Turnpenney, former CEO of Children First Academy Trust

How to set up a MAT - Interview with Kate Turnpenney, former CEO of Children First Academy Trust

In this episode of HEP Talks, Luke Kemper, HEP Insight and Intelligence Lead, talks to Kate Turnpenney, former CEO of Children First Academy Trust, about how to set up a MAT. Topics covered include how Children First was established, what are its values, and the role of place in the formation of the trust, among others.

Attention to multi-academy trusts, or MATs, has drastically increased since the Schools White Paper was released earlier this year and stated that all schools will be members of an academy trust by 2030. For schools thinking about converting to or joining an academy trust, we hope that this is an illuminating listen for you, as Kate details the process she and others went through in order to set up Children First, which is now the first MAT to join HEP. She also nails down some of the most important requirements and gives advice for starting a MAT.

Sep 14, 202247:60
The Brief: 12 September 2022
Sep 12, 202211:08
The HEP Science Curriculum - Interview with Brenda Hayles

The HEP Science Curriculum - Interview with Brenda Hayles

In this episode of HEP Talks, Luke Kemper, HEP Lead for Insight and Intelligence, interviews Brenda Hayles about the HEP Science Curriculum, of which she is both the author and illustrator. Topics include Brenda's journey into science education, what the HEP Science Curriculum entails, and how her CPD sessions can help teachers use the curriculum effectively, among others.

HEP members can use the HEP Booking Hub to order the science curriculum as well as register for the upcoming CPD sessions, which detail how to use the curriculum in schools and classrooms. 

For non-HEP members, we will be inviting schools from around the country to take part in our curriculum offer starting next September.

Follow Brenda Hayles on Twitter @advisoryscience


Sep 07, 202219:50
The Brief: 5 September 2022
Sep 05, 202209:30
Everyday Ubuntu - Interview with Mungi Ngomane

Everyday Ubuntu - Interview with Mungi Ngomane

In this episode of HEP Talks, Evelyn Davies, a HEP leadership consultant, interviews Mungi Ngomane, author and granddaughter of Desmond Tutu, about her book and the concept of Ubuntu, the African philosophy of interconnectedness. Topics include human dignity and respect, her book Everyday Ubuntu: Living better together, the African way, and how Ubuntu can relate to education, among others.

We hope this HEP Talk will be an inspiring start to the new academic year, getting school leaders and teachers thinking about the ways in which Ubuntu could help socialise, energise, and unite their students and staff.

Aug 31, 202228:16
The Brief: 18 July 2022
Jul 18, 202208:29
The Brief: 11 July 2022
Jul 11, 202208:10
The Brief: 4 July 2022
Jul 04, 202209:37
The Brief: 27 June 2022
Jun 27, 202210:12
The Brief: 20 June 2022
Jun 20, 202210:07
The Brief: 13 June 2022
Jun 13, 202210:20
The Brief: 6 June 2022
Jun 06, 202210:18
The Brief: 23 May 2022
May 23, 202210:53
The Brief: 16 May 2022
May 16, 202211:55
The Brief: 9 May 2022
May 09, 202208:45
The Brief: 3 May 2022
May 03, 202212:22
The Brief: 25 April 2022

The Brief: 25 April 2022

Monday 25 April - Top stories include:

A new poll by the NASUWT teachers’ union confirmed a significant culture of sexual harassment and misogyny in classrooms. Education Secretary Nadhim Zahawi expressed his views on education in front of Parliament. Schools are facing logistical issues around exam season due to the end of free COVID testing and unclear government guidance. Polling by Teacher Tapp revealed that only 14 percent of Early Career Teachers and 9 percent of mentors think the ECT training is a good use of time. Due to Covid-related exam invigilator shortages, schools are training staff members to step in.

This week’s deep dive:

The Send Review: Right Support, Right Place, Right Time

We’ll also tell you what’s happening at HEP this week and what we’ve been watching, listening to, and reading!

Watching - Learning Styles Don’t Exist by Prof. Daniel Willingham - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sIv9rz2NTUk&t=406s

Listening - A Refresh of Primary Curriculum, Team Coaching and New Resources for Teachers on Mind the Gap - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/a-refresh-of-primary-curriculum-team-coaching/id1516532537?i=1000557453123

Reading - Place 2 Be’s response to the Education White Paper - https://www.place2be.org.uk/about-us/news-and-blogs/2022/april/schools-white-paper-a-missed-opportunity/

Link to the SEND Review summary: https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/1064655/SEND_Review_Right_support_right_place_right_time_summary.pdf

Link to the SEND Review consultation: https://consult.education.gov.uk/send-review-division/send-review-2022/

Apr 25, 202210:29
The Brief: 19 April 2022
Apr 19, 202210:36
The Brief: 28 March 2022
Mar 28, 202210:48
Ofsted - Interview with Karen Tate, Chair of Governors at South Harringay School

Ofsted - Interview with Karen Tate, Chair of Governors at South Harringay School

In this episode of HEP Talks, Neetha Atukorale from HEP's Governor Services talks to Karen Tate, governor at South Harringay School about the school's most recent Ofsted inspection. Topics covered include Ofsted preparation, the inspection process, and choosing the right team for the job, among others. 

We hope this HEP Talk provides valuable insight into the Ofsted process for school leaders, governors, and staff alike.

Mar 24, 202226:54
The Brief: 21 March 2022

The Brief: 21 March 2022

Monday 21 March - Top stories include:

On the 17th of March, the government published its response to the Sewell Report. The Local Child Safeguarding Practice Review found that safeguards were bypassed and race was likely to have been an influencing factor in the strip-search of a young Black girl. The EEF is looking for schools with promising initiatives to increase attendance for a new grant-funded study. Year 1 pupils have fallen furthest behind in reading as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic.

This week’s deep dive:

International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination

We’ll also tell you what’s happening at HEP this week and what we’ve been watching, listening to, and reading!

Mar 21, 202210:21
The Brief: 14 March 2022

The Brief: 14 March 2022

Monday 14 March - Top stories include:

Most councils were unable to say how many children missed school while waiting for a placement or how many are educated at home or in private schools. Some school leaders are seeking to end gas contracts with Russian firm Gazprom. The government is giving a new UK-wide online curriculum contract to the remote learning provider Oak National Academy. Only 29% of disabled students in England are receiving the disabled students’ allowance, or DSA, according to a recent report.

This week’s deep dive:

DfE Guidance for political impartiality - We separate fact from fiction in the government-issued guidance for schools about political impartiality.

We’ll also tell you what’s happening at HEP this week and what we’ve been watching, listening to, and reading!

Watching - email info@haringeyeducationpartnership.co.uk

Listening - https://www.schoolcolorspodcast.com/

Reading - https://www.guernicamag.com/good-questions-are-a-kind-of-salvation/

Content from the guidance for political impartiality deep dive:

https://www.gov.uk/government/news/extra-support-to-safeguard-political-impartiality-in-schools

https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/1050134/6.7731_DfE_Political_Impartiality_Guidance_Pamphlet_WEB__004_.pdf

https://www.theguardian.com/society/2022/mar/05/be-open-be-honest-and-listen-how-to-talk-to-children-about-ukraine

https://talk.economistfoundation.org/headlines/russia-whats-the-next-move/

Mar 14, 202210:27
HEP Brief: 7 March 2022

HEP Brief: 7 March 2022

Monday 7 March - Top stories include:

Full inspections of Early Career Framework and National Professional Qualification providers are being delayed until next year, says Ofsted. This year has not seen the usual surge in pupils applying for state secondary school places, allowing more families to gain their first choice of schools. Women have experienced greater negative social and economic impacts from Covid-19 than men. The government is under fire for two recent actions it took concerning education - the proposal to link student loans eligibility to GCSE results and the breakfast clubs scheme.

This week’s deep dive:

Exam Revision - and the most effective techniques according to research.

We’ll also tell you what’s happening at HEP this week and what we’ve been watching, listening to, and reading!

Content from the revision deep dive:

https://educationendowmentfoundation.org.uk/news/review-revise-and-refresh

https://educationendowmentfoundation.org.uk/news/eef-blog-new-eef-case-studies-how-metacognitive-strategies-can-support-independent-revision

https://www.tes.com/magazine/teaching-learning/secondary/gcses-what-research-tells-us-about-revision-technique

https://educationblog.oup.com/secondary/english/effective-revision

https://www.theguardian.com/teacher-network/2016/apr/19/students-revise-exams-revision-science

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-22565912

https://www.bcu.ac.uk/exams-and-revision/best-ways-to-revise/best-revision-techniques

Why teacher training needs to embrace the complexities of SEND, written by Margaret Mulholland for TES: https://www.tes.com/magazine/teaching-learning/general/why-teacher-training-needs-embrace-complexities-send

Mar 07, 202210:10
The Brief: 28 February 2022

The Brief: 28 February 2022

Monday 28 February - Top stories include:

DfE published new advice on testing and self-isolation for education settings. TES has reported that new special schools aren’t being built quickly enough to cope with the rising demand for places. DfE attendance survey data estimates that on-site attendance has risen to above 90%, but staff absences remain high. The Prince’s Trust NatWest Youth Index, released on the 23rd of February, highlights the devastating emotional effects of the pandemic on young people.

This week’s deep dive:

We examine ‘The Gove reforms a decade on: What worked, what didn’t, what’s next?’ The Institute for Government report by Sam Freedman, focusing on the structure of the education system, SEND support, and teacher recruitment/retention.

We’ll also tell you what’s happening at HEP this week and what we’ve been watching, listening to, and reading!

Links to content:

Latest advice on testing and self-isolation in education settings from DfE
https://educationhub.blog.gov.uk/2022/02/21/what-the-latest-advice-on-testing-and-self-isolation-means-for-education-settings/ SEND Review by Simon Knight for TES https://www.tes.com/magazine/analysis/specialist-sector/send-review-special-school-places-problem Prince’s Trust NatWest Youth Index https://www.princes-trust.org.uk/about-the-trust/news-views/princes-trust-natwest-youth-index-2022?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=YouthIndex2022 Attendance data https://schoolsweek.co.uk/school-attendance-at-highest-since-november-as-covid-absences-fall/ Sam Freedman’s Report https://www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/publications/gove-reforms Watching - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l8opg6U-_bc Reading - https://www.edutopia.org/article/teaching-black-history-thought-and-culture-through-art Listening - https://soundcloud.com/freshed-podcast/270-sowton
Feb 28, 202210:18
The Brief: 21 February 2022
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The Brief: 14 February 2022
Feb 14, 202209:48
The Brief: 7 February 2022
Feb 07, 202209:14
The Brief: 31 January 2022
Jan 31, 202208:17