Podcast Episodes

Values-Led AI Strategy for School Leaders with Ben Whitaker

Episode 15

In this episode of Independently Speaking, host Helen Stanton-Tonner sits down with education consultant, speaker, and EduFuturists podcast host Ben …

5 hours ago

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ISA Member Update: Summer 2026

Episode 14

In this inaugural episode of our new termly series on inspection, compliance, and safeguarding, host Helen Stanton-Tonner is joined by an expert pane…

1 week ago

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COVID Babies, inclusion, and the courage to lead differently

Season 5 Episode 7

Helen Stanton-Tonner is joined by Michelle Windridge, EYFS and SEND specialist, and National Education Lead at Twinkl, to explore one of the most pre…

2 weeks ago

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School Inspections: Navigating the F23 framework with confidence

Season 5 Episode 6

School inspection can often feel like a stressful, parallel performance rather than a reflection of everyday school life. In this episode of Independ…

4 weeks ago

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The Acting Head: How drama shapes authentic school leadership

Season 5 Episode 6

In this episode, Helen Stanton-Tonner is joined by Faith Hagerty, founder of The Acting Head, recorded live at the ISA Annual Conference in May 2026.…

1 month, 2 weeks ago

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Strengthening School Governance through Inclusive Recruitment

Season 5 Episode 5

With nearly 50% of independent school pupils coming from ethnic minority backgrounds, why is this diversity not reflected at the governing board leve…

1 month, 3 weeks ago

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School Groups, The White Paper, and Specialist Provision

Episode 12

In this episode of Independently Speaking, Helen Stanton-Tonner is joined by Justin Spanswick (Chief Operating Officer, Inspired Learning Group), Hen…

2 months, 1 week ago

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School Spotlight: Summerhill School

Episode 11

In this Spotlight episode of Independently Speaking, Helen Stanton-Tonner visits the legendary Summerhill School, founded in 1921 by A.S. Neill, and …

3 months, 1 week ago

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SEND Reform: What does the white paper mean for specialist provision?

Episode 10

This episode is also available as a video on YouTube.

What does the white paper, Putting Children and Young People First, mean for specialist provisi…

3 months, 2 weeks ago

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Leading with Purpose: Francesca Ellsmoor on Inclusion, Innovation, and People-Centred Leadership

Season 5 Episode 2

In this episode, Helen Stanton-Tonner speaks with Francesca Ellsmoor, Executive Headteacher of Auckland College Independent School in Liverpool, abou…

4 months, 3 weeks ago

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