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10 with Zen

10 with Zen

10 with Zen

10 minute conversations with passionate school leaders about challenges and best practice

10 minute conversations with passionate school leaders about challenges and best practice

10 minute conversations with passionate school leaders about challenges and best practice

Al and Marking: Can ChatGPT mark work? with Daisy Christodoulou

Can ChatGPT mark school work? Should teachers be using AI? How good actually is it? We spoke with Daisy Christodoulou of No More Marking to investigate.

Andrew King

11 Sept 2023

1

min read

Al and Marking: Can ChatGPT mark work? with Daisy Christodoulou

Can ChatGPT mark school work? Should teachers be using AI? How good actually is it? We spoke with Daisy Christodoulou of No More Marking to investigate.

Andrew King

11 Sept 2023

1

min read

Al and Marking: Can ChatGPT mark work? with Daisy Christodoulou

Can ChatGPT mark school work? Should teachers be using AI? How good actually is it? We spoke with Daisy Christodoulou of No More Marking to investigate.

Andrew King

11 Sept 2023

1

min read

Self-regulation in the Early Years Sector with Dr. Mine Conkbayir and Rachel Buckler

We speak with neuroscience author Dr. Mine Conkbayir and Early Years expert Rachel Buckler about the crucial importance of self-regulation.

Andrew King

30 Mar 2023

1

min read

Self-regulation in the Early Years Sector with Dr. Mine Conkbayir and Rachel Buckler

We speak with neuroscience author Dr. Mine Conkbayir and Early Years expert Rachel Buckler about the crucial importance of self-regulation.

Andrew King

30 Mar 2023

1

min read

Self-regulation in the Early Years Sector with Dr. Mine Conkbayir and Rachel Buckler

We speak with neuroscience author Dr. Mine Conkbayir and Early Years expert Rachel Buckler about the crucial importance of self-regulation.

Andrew King

30 Mar 2023

1

min read

Women Leaders in Education with Shanaz Hussain

Celebrate International Women's Day 2023 with insight from Headteacher and WomenEd Network Leader, Shanaz Hussain.

Andrew King

7 Mar 2023

1

min read

Women Leaders in Education with Shanaz Hussain

Celebrate International Women's Day 2023 with insight from Headteacher and WomenEd Network Leader, Shanaz Hussain.

Andrew King

7 Mar 2023

1

min read

Women Leaders in Education with Shanaz Hussain

Celebrate International Women's Day 2023 with insight from Headteacher and WomenEd Network Leader, Shanaz Hussain.

Andrew King

7 Mar 2023

1

min read

Modelling wellbeing as a school leader with Patrick Ottley-O'Connor

Headteacher Patrick Ottley-O'Connor talks wellbeing, the importance of self-care, and his pet tortoise Hurricane.

Andrew King

11 Jan 2023

1

min read

Modelling wellbeing as a school leader with Patrick Ottley-O'Connor

Headteacher Patrick Ottley-O'Connor talks wellbeing, the importance of self-care, and his pet tortoise Hurricane.

Andrew King

11 Jan 2023

1

min read

Modelling wellbeing as a school leader with Patrick Ottley-O'Connor

Headteacher Patrick Ottley-O'Connor talks wellbeing, the importance of self-care, and his pet tortoise Hurricane.

Andrew King

11 Jan 2023

1

min read

Supporting Children Through Grief Recovery

We speak with Headteacher Deborah Brown about supporting children with grief and loss.

Andrew King

16 Nov 2022

1

min read

Supporting Children Through Grief Recovery

We speak with Headteacher Deborah Brown about supporting children with grief and loss.

Andrew King

16 Nov 2022

1

min read

Supporting Children Through Grief Recovery

We speak with Headteacher Deborah Brown about supporting children with grief and loss.

Andrew King

16 Nov 2022

1

min read

Hope in the Early Years Crisis with LEYF's June O'Sullivan

LEYF CEO June O'Sullivan joins us to discuss the recruitment crisis currently facing Early Years education.

Andrew King

12 Sept 2022

1

min read

Hope in the Early Years Crisis with LEYF's June O'Sullivan

LEYF CEO June O'Sullivan joins us to discuss the recruitment crisis currently facing Early Years education.

Andrew King

12 Sept 2022

1

min read

Hope in the Early Years Crisis with LEYF's June O'Sullivan

LEYF CEO June O'Sullivan joins us to discuss the recruitment crisis currently facing Early Years education.

Andrew King

12 Sept 2022

1

min read

Reducing Teacher Workload - The Journey Continues!

We return to teacher workload with Headteachers Liz Whetham MBE and David Lowbridge-Ellis.

Andrew King

12 Sept 2022

1

min read

Reducing Teacher Workload - The Journey Continues!

We return to teacher workload with Headteachers Liz Whetham MBE and David Lowbridge-Ellis.

Andrew King

12 Sept 2022

1

min read

Reducing Teacher Workload - The Journey Continues!

We return to teacher workload with Headteachers Liz Whetham MBE and David Lowbridge-Ellis.

Andrew King

12 Sept 2022

1

min read

Adverse Childhood Experiences: Where do we start? with Lisa Cherry

For this episode of 10 with Zen, we invited Lisa Cherry, whose research and books cover children and young people's experiences of care.

Andrew King

23 Mar 2022

10

min read

Adverse Childhood Experiences: Where do we start? with Lisa Cherry

For this episode of 10 with Zen, we invited Lisa Cherry, whose research and books cover children and young people's experiences of care.

Andrew King

23 Mar 2022

10

min read

Adverse Childhood Experiences: Where do we start? with Lisa Cherry

For this episode of 10 with Zen, we invited Lisa Cherry, whose research and books cover children and young people's experiences of care.

Andrew King

23 Mar 2022

10

min read

In pursuit of wellbeing with Maria Brosnan

For this episode, Helen speaks with Maria Brosnan, founder of Pursuit Wellbeing and author of The Pursuit of Sleep, exploring school leader stress, sleep rituals and the practice of gratitude along the way.

Andrew King

23 Mar 2022

10

min read

In pursuit of wellbeing with Maria Brosnan

For this episode, Helen speaks with Maria Brosnan, founder of Pursuit Wellbeing and author of The Pursuit of Sleep, exploring school leader stress, sleep rituals and the practice of gratitude along the way.

Andrew King

23 Mar 2022

10

min read

In pursuit of wellbeing with Maria Brosnan

For this episode, Helen speaks with Maria Brosnan, founder of Pursuit Wellbeing and author of The Pursuit of Sleep, exploring school leader stress, sleep rituals and the practice of gratitude along the way.

Andrew King

23 Mar 2022

10

min read

Creating space for mental fitness with Fika

For this episode, we had the pleasure of inviting Nick Bennett, CEO of Fika. Nick spoke with Helen about mental wellbeing in schools, the origins of Fika, and the way in which modern society perceives mental and physical fitness.

Andrew King

6 Jan 2022

10

min read

Creating space for mental fitness with Fika

For this episode, we had the pleasure of inviting Nick Bennett, CEO of Fika. Nick spoke with Helen about mental wellbeing in schools, the origins of Fika, and the way in which modern society perceives mental and physical fitness.

Andrew King

6 Jan 2022

10

min read

Creating space for mental fitness with Fika

For this episode, we had the pleasure of inviting Nick Bennett, CEO of Fika. Nick spoke with Helen about mental wellbeing in schools, the origins of Fika, and the way in which modern society perceives mental and physical fitness.

Andrew King

6 Jan 2022

10

min read

Creating networks to support school leaders with Jonathan Coy

For this episode, Helen Woodward welcomes Jonathan Coy, CEO of HeadteacherChat. They discuss the competitive nature of education, the role of the Headteacher, and creating supportive communities on Twitter.

Vivienne Chan

4 Jan 2022

10

min read

Creating networks to support school leaders with Jonathan Coy

For this episode, Helen Woodward welcomes Jonathan Coy, CEO of HeadteacherChat. They discuss the competitive nature of education, the role of the Headteacher, and creating supportive communities on Twitter.

Vivienne Chan

4 Jan 2022

10

min read

Creating networks to support school leaders with Jonathan Coy

For this episode, Helen Woodward welcomes Jonathan Coy, CEO of HeadteacherChat. They discuss the competitive nature of education, the role of the Headteacher, and creating supportive communities on Twitter.

Vivienne Chan

4 Jan 2022

10

min read

Honing world class education with Dame Alison Peacock

For this extended episode of 10 with Zen, Helen Woodward welcomes Dame Alison Peacock.

Andrew King

9 Nov 2021

15

min read

Honing world class education with Dame Alison Peacock

For this extended episode of 10 with Zen, Helen Woodward welcomes Dame Alison Peacock.

Andrew King

9 Nov 2021

15

min read

Honing world class education with Dame Alison Peacock

For this extended episode of 10 with Zen, Helen Woodward welcomes Dame Alison Peacock.

Andrew King

9 Nov 2021

15

min read

Teachers on my journey as a child refugee with Gulwali Passarlay

For this extended episode of 10 with Zen, host Helen Woodward talks with Gulwali Passarlay, an Afghan political refugee living in the UK, about his experience of arriving in England, how education in Bolton brought hope and opportunity, and praised the teachers who made small but meaningful gestures that left a powerful, lasting impression.

Andrew King

19 Oct 2021

15

min read

Teachers on my journey as a child refugee with Gulwali Passarlay

For this extended episode of 10 with Zen, host Helen Woodward talks with Gulwali Passarlay, an Afghan political refugee living in the UK, about his experience of arriving in England, how education in Bolton brought hope and opportunity, and praised the teachers who made small but meaningful gestures that left a powerful, lasting impression.

Andrew King

19 Oct 2021

15

min read

Teachers on my journey as a child refugee with Gulwali Passarlay

For this extended episode of 10 with Zen, host Helen Woodward talks with Gulwali Passarlay, an Afghan political refugee living in the UK, about his experience of arriving in England, how education in Bolton brought hope and opportunity, and praised the teachers who made small but meaningful gestures that left a powerful, lasting impression.

Andrew King

19 Oct 2021

15

min read

Inclusive, accessible theatre with Ros Norford

As part of our Black History Month celebrations, Helen chatted with Ros Norford, a Manchester-based Creative Practitioner and creator/director of Aleiah’s Adventure.

Andrew King

3 Oct 2021

10

min read

Inclusive, accessible theatre with Ros Norford

As part of our Black History Month celebrations, Helen chatted with Ros Norford, a Manchester-based Creative Practitioner and creator/director of Aleiah’s Adventure.

Andrew King

3 Oct 2021

10

min read

Inclusive, accessible theatre with Ros Norford

As part of our Black History Month celebrations, Helen chatted with Ros Norford, a Manchester-based Creative Practitioner and creator/director of Aleiah’s Adventure.

Andrew King

3 Oct 2021

10

min read

Kicking off Series 2 of our podcast with Juliette Alban-Metcalfe

We begin Series 2 with Juliette Alban-Metcalfe in discussion with Helen Woodward on what makes for good leadership.

Andrew King

21 Sept 2021

10

min read

Kicking off Series 2 of our podcast with Juliette Alban-Metcalfe

We begin Series 2 with Juliette Alban-Metcalfe in discussion with Helen Woodward on what makes for good leadership.

Andrew King

21 Sept 2021

10

min read

Kicking off Series 2 of our podcast with Juliette Alban-Metcalfe

We begin Series 2 with Juliette Alban-Metcalfe in discussion with Helen Woodward on what makes for good leadership.

Andrew King

21 Sept 2021

10

min read

Closing the Attainment Gap: Unlocking Student Potential with Sameena Choudry

In this episode of 10 with Zen, Helen Woodward talks with Sameena Choudry, founder of Equitable Education, co-founder of #WomenEd, and author of Equitable Education. They discuss intersectionality, closing the attainment gap, and giving students the support they need.

Andrew King

12 Jul 2021

10

min read

Closing the Attainment Gap: Unlocking Student Potential with Sameena Choudry

In this episode of 10 with Zen, Helen Woodward talks with Sameena Choudry, founder of Equitable Education, co-founder of #WomenEd, and author of Equitable Education. They discuss intersectionality, closing the attainment gap, and giving students the support they need.

Andrew King

12 Jul 2021

10

min read

Closing the Attainment Gap: Unlocking Student Potential with Sameena Choudry

In this episode of 10 with Zen, Helen Woodward talks with Sameena Choudry, founder of Equitable Education, co-founder of #WomenEd, and author of Equitable Education. They discuss intersectionality, closing the attainment gap, and giving students the support they need.

Andrew King

12 Jul 2021

10

min read

Early Career Framework with Sam Twiselton

What do schools and teachers need to know about the 2-year Early Career Framework? In our podcast, Helen Woodward talked with Professor Sam Twiselton OBE and Lynsey Hunter from Sheffield Hallam University about building a community of practice, and how we can measure success over the next few years.

Andrew King

27 Jun 2021

10

min read

Early Career Framework with Sam Twiselton

What do schools and teachers need to know about the 2-year Early Career Framework? In our podcast, Helen Woodward talked with Professor Sam Twiselton OBE and Lynsey Hunter from Sheffield Hallam University about building a community of practice, and how we can measure success over the next few years.

Andrew King

27 Jun 2021

10

min read

Early Career Framework with Sam Twiselton

What do schools and teachers need to know about the 2-year Early Career Framework? In our podcast, Helen Woodward talked with Professor Sam Twiselton OBE and Lynsey Hunter from Sheffield Hallam University about building a community of practice, and how we can measure success over the next few years.

Andrew King

27 Jun 2021

10

min read

Easing Primary to Secondary Transitions with Chris Foley

In preparation of Year 6s moving on to secondary school after summer, host Helen Woodward sat down with Chris Foley (Headteacher at St. Monica’s Roman Catholic High School and CEO Designate of the St. Teresa’s of Calcutta Catholic Academy Trust) to talk about how schools can help transitioning children feel more comfortable in their new environment.

Andrew King

12 Jun 2021

10

min read

Easing Primary to Secondary Transitions with Chris Foley

In preparation of Year 6s moving on to secondary school after summer, host Helen Woodward sat down with Chris Foley (Headteacher at St. Monica’s Roman Catholic High School and CEO Designate of the St. Teresa’s of Calcutta Catholic Academy Trust) to talk about how schools can help transitioning children feel more comfortable in their new environment.

Andrew King

12 Jun 2021

10

min read

Easing Primary to Secondary Transitions with Chris Foley

In preparation of Year 6s moving on to secondary school after summer, host Helen Woodward sat down with Chris Foley (Headteacher at St. Monica’s Roman Catholic High School and CEO Designate of the St. Teresa’s of Calcutta Catholic Academy Trust) to talk about how schools can help transitioning children feel more comfortable in their new environment.

Andrew King

12 Jun 2021

10

min read

Inspiring Careers in STEM with Lynne Bianchi & Charly Pearce

Ahead of 2021’s Great Science Share for Schools on the 15th of June, we wanted to dig deep into science and technology education in schools, and find out how we can all inspire and encourage children to explore their interest in STEM early on.

Andrew King

17 May 2021

10

min read

Inspiring Careers in STEM with Lynne Bianchi & Charly Pearce

Ahead of 2021’s Great Science Share for Schools on the 15th of June, we wanted to dig deep into science and technology education in schools, and find out how we can all inspire and encourage children to explore their interest in STEM early on.

Andrew King

17 May 2021

10

min read

Inspiring Careers in STEM with Lynne Bianchi & Charly Pearce

Ahead of 2021’s Great Science Share for Schools on the 15th of June, we wanted to dig deep into science and technology education in schools, and find out how we can all inspire and encourage children to explore their interest in STEM early on.

Andrew King

17 May 2021

10

min read

What Works in Wellbeing? with Nancy Hey

Helen Woodward talked with Nancy Hey, Executive Director of What Works Wellbeing, about the definition of 'wellbeing', and what it means for schools.

Andrew King

17 May 2021

10

min read

What Works in Wellbeing? with Nancy Hey

Helen Woodward talked with Nancy Hey, Executive Director of What Works Wellbeing, about the definition of 'wellbeing', and what it means for schools.

Andrew King

17 May 2021

10

min read

What Works in Wellbeing? with Nancy Hey

Helen Woodward talked with Nancy Hey, Executive Director of What Works Wellbeing, about the definition of 'wellbeing', and what it means for schools.

Andrew King

17 May 2021

10

min read

Leading Effective Children’s Safeguarding with Cognus

For episode 5 of our podcast series 10 with Zen, we talked with Hayley Cameron (Education Safeguarding Manager) and Jo Cassey (Managing Director) from Cognus about safeguarding during the pandemic.

Andrew King

28 Apr 2021

5

min read

Leading Effective Children’s Safeguarding with Cognus

For episode 5 of our podcast series 10 with Zen, we talked with Hayley Cameron (Education Safeguarding Manager) and Jo Cassey (Managing Director) from Cognus about safeguarding during the pandemic.

Andrew King

28 Apr 2021

5

min read

Leading Effective Children’s Safeguarding with Cognus

For episode 5 of our podcast series 10 with Zen, we talked with Hayley Cameron (Education Safeguarding Manager) and Jo Cassey (Managing Director) from Cognus about safeguarding during the pandemic.

Andrew King

28 Apr 2021

5

min read

Teacher Training in Bhutan with Dr. Phuntsho Dolma

Last week, as part of our International Women’s Day celebrations, we hosted a podcast on Teacher Training in Bhutan with the brilliant Dr. Phuntsho Dolma, a national leader of teacher training in Bhutan and Associate Professor at The Royal University of Bhutan. our podcast series 10 with Zen, we talked with Hayley Cameron (Education Safeguarding Manager) and Jo Cassey (Managing Director) from Cognus about safeguarding during the pandemic.

Andrew King

17 Mar 2021

5

min read

Teacher Training in Bhutan with Dr. Phuntsho Dolma

Last week, as part of our International Women’s Day celebrations, we hosted a podcast on Teacher Training in Bhutan with the brilliant Dr. Phuntsho Dolma, a national leader of teacher training in Bhutan and Associate Professor at The Royal University of Bhutan. our podcast series 10 with Zen, we talked with Hayley Cameron (Education Safeguarding Manager) and Jo Cassey (Managing Director) from Cognus about safeguarding during the pandemic.

Andrew King

17 Mar 2021

5

min read

Teacher Training in Bhutan with Dr. Phuntsho Dolma

Last week, as part of our International Women’s Day celebrations, we hosted a podcast on Teacher Training in Bhutan with the brilliant Dr. Phuntsho Dolma, a national leader of teacher training in Bhutan and Associate Professor at The Royal University of Bhutan. our podcast series 10 with Zen, we talked with Hayley Cameron (Education Safeguarding Manager) and Jo Cassey (Managing Director) from Cognus about safeguarding during the pandemic.

Andrew King

17 Mar 2021

5

min read

Teacher Training Through a Pandemic with Rob Caudwell

For this episode, Helen Woodward talks with Rob Caudwell, Leader of Oasis Innovation Teaching School and Co-founder of Penrose Education. Rob touches on the learning that’s informed his decisions on teacher training since COVID-19 began, as well as supporting ITT trainees, assessing trainees as they teach online, and why schools “need mentors now more than ever”.

Andrew King

20 Feb 2021

5

min read

Teacher Training Through a Pandemic with Rob Caudwell

For this episode, Helen Woodward talks with Rob Caudwell, Leader of Oasis Innovation Teaching School and Co-founder of Penrose Education. Rob touches on the learning that’s informed his decisions on teacher training since COVID-19 began, as well as supporting ITT trainees, assessing trainees as they teach online, and why schools “need mentors now more than ever”.

Andrew King

20 Feb 2021

5

min read

Teacher Training Through a Pandemic with Rob Caudwell

For this episode, Helen Woodward talks with Rob Caudwell, Leader of Oasis Innovation Teaching School and Co-founder of Penrose Education. Rob touches on the learning that’s informed his decisions on teacher training since COVID-19 began, as well as supporting ITT trainees, assessing trainees as they teach online, and why schools “need mentors now more than ever”.

Andrew King

20 Feb 2021

5

min read

Inclusion, Not Exclusion with Angela Holdsworth

For this episode, Helen chatted with Angela Holdsworth. As well as being CEO of the Seaview Trust in North West England, Angela is a Regional Special Educational Needs & Disabilities Leader for nasen (National Association for Special Educational Needs), and a Teaching Schools Council Regional Representative. Available now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and more.

Andrew King

2 Feb 2021

5

min read

Inclusion, Not Exclusion with Angela Holdsworth

For this episode, Helen chatted with Angela Holdsworth. As well as being CEO of the Seaview Trust in North West England, Angela is a Regional Special Educational Needs & Disabilities Leader for nasen (National Association for Special Educational Needs), and a Teaching Schools Council Regional Representative. Available now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and more.

Andrew King

2 Feb 2021

5

min read

Inclusion, Not Exclusion with Angela Holdsworth

For this episode, Helen chatted with Angela Holdsworth. As well as being CEO of the Seaview Trust in North West England, Angela is a Regional Special Educational Needs & Disabilities Leader for nasen (National Association for Special Educational Needs), and a Teaching Schools Council Regional Representative. Available now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and more.

Andrew King

2 Feb 2021

5

min read

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