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In episode 22, Elizabeth is joined by Vice Principal at Ebor Gardens and Performing Arts Network Lead Lee Spink. Lee describes how he's combined his love of music and teaching in his career, and how important music in schools is for children.Le
In episode 21, Elizabeth is joined by not one but two guests - associate principals Adele Lowery and Katherine Heaton. The dynamic duo talk about their journeys from student classmates at Leeds Beckett University to their current trust-wide lea
In episode 20, Elizabeth is joined by Prof Leigh Hoath, Deputy Dean at Leeds Trinity University's School of Education. Leigh talks us through the importance of teacher-led research and why it's essential to make it accessible to all. She discus
In episode 19, Associate Principal Mary Ruggles joins Elizabeth at the mic. Mary shares her journey from Boston, Massachusetts to AP and SEND education in inner city Leeds, and explains how she found her passion for supporting children facing c
In episode 18, Elizabeth is joined by ECT (early career teacher) Rebecca Kirrane. Rebecca explains how and why she moved careers into teaching and what the process of teacher training was like. She describes how life is going as the new teache
In episode 17, Elizabeth is joined by Executive Principal Scott Jacques. Scott describes his move into Special and AP education, and how it differs from his early career in mainstream schools. He discusses how to engage hard to reach pupils and
In episode 16, Elizabeth chats to executive principal Sam Bailey as she prepares for retirement. Sam discussed the highs and lows of her incredible 26 years in education, moving from a newly qualified reception teacher to executive principal of
In episode 15 , Elizabeth is joined by Katie Pierce, Principal at The Forest Academy in Kendray, Barnsley. Katie describes Forest's remarkable journey from the 32nd worst performing primary in the country to the outstanding school it is toda
In episode 14, Elizabeth is joined by Executive Vice Principal at Springwell Lincolnshire Mia Sneyd to talk about all things reading. Mia explains her role in jointly heading up Wellspring's Reading Network and how the group is working together
In episode 13, Associate Principal Joanna Kempston joins Elizabeth to chat about her varied career in education, from Design & Technology teacher to heading up Wellspring's Communicolour project to developing trust-wide subject networks to incr
In episode 12, Wellspring's Chief Finance Officer Mark Wood joins Elizabeth to chat about all things finance. Mark explains some of the financial challenges facing schools, including SEND funding and the need for schools to regularly benchmark
In episode 11, Elizabeth is joined by new Chair of the Board of Trustees at Wellspring Cheryl Hobson. Cheryl describes the changes she has seen during her seven years' involvement in Wellspring, her plans for the future and aims for the board,
In episode 10, Elizabeth is joined by leadership expert Rob Smith. Rob describes his fascinating journey into education leadership coaching, via fighter jet pilots and prison wings, and explains how we can develop the next generation of educati
In episode 9, Elizabeth is joined by Catrina Lowri, founder of Neuroteachers. Catrina explains why it's her mission to help schools understand neurodiversity and enable them to better support students with conditions such as ADHD, autism, dysle
In episode 8, Elizabeth chats to Sarah Parker, Principal Designate at Trent View College, Wellspring's new post 16 SEND college in Scunthorpe. Sarah explains some of the challenges she and the team have faced in getting a brand new school off t
In episode 7, Elizabeth is joined by Jason Thurley, Headteacher at Beacon Academy in Cleethorpes. Jason describes the incredible story of Beacon's success, and how he took it from the school of last resort earmarked for closure to a thriving, o
In episode 6, Elizabeth is joined by Carrie Green, Executive Principal at Bramley Park Academy and Elements Primary - and there's a guest appearance from school dog Hamish! Carrie explains how she and the team turned around Bramley Park Academ
In episode 5, Elizabeth is joined by Katie Hartshorne, Teacher Training and Development Lead at the Josie Thirkhell Institute of Education, Wellspring's teacher training and professional development service. Katie discusses the process for ge
In episode 4, Elizabeth chats to Luke Mitchell, Head of Behaviour Support at Wellspring's behaviour consultancy and training service Positive Regard. Luke explains how empathy, understanding and a move away from systems of punishment and rewar
In episode 3, David Whitaker, Wellspring's director of learning, chats about his book 'The Kindness Principle' and explains why empathy, understanding and unconditional positive regard are critical in managing behaviour in schools. He also talk
In episode 2, Josh Greaves, Wellspring's deputy CEO, discusses the importance of space and environment when it comes to delivering exceptional education, and how sustainability is high on the Wellspring agenda.He also explains his career journe
In the first episode of The Wellspring Way, Mark Wilson, CEO of Wellspring, explains the Wellspring journey so far and his ambitions for the Trust in the future.In this episode, Mark discusses the importance of strategic thinking and his approa
Hear about a brand new podcast from Wellspring Academy Trust. Launching on Friday 19 March 2021...Music: The Right Direction by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.comThanks for listening! If you enjoy The Wellspring Way, please subscribe.
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