In NAHT's podcast series, you'll hear interviews with some of the leading voices in education and conversations about issues at the heart of leadership and learning.
The School Leadership Podcast
Claim This Podcastby NAHT, the school leaders' union.
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95 episodes
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In NAHT's podcast series, you'll hear interviews with some of the leading voices in education and conversations about issues at the heart of leadership and learning.
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2/9/2017
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Recent Episodes
June 18, 2026
Cultivating a culture of belonging in schools
<p>What does a culture of belonging really look like in schools – and where should leaders begin? In this episode of NAHT’s School Leadership Podcast, we’re joined by Hannah Wilson, founder of Belonging Effect and a leading voice in diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging (DEIB).</p><p> </p><p>From ensuring adults’ experiences align with what we want for pupils to rethinking how schools communicate with their staff, this conversation offers practical insights and honest reflection for school leaders. </p><p> </p><p>Hannah Wilson is the founder, director and lead trainer at <a href="https://www.thebelongingeffect.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Belonging Effect</a> and led a workshop session at the Inspiring Leadership Conference earlier this month. </p><p> </p><p>If you’re an NAHT member and are interested in the Amplifying Diverse Voices session on Tuesday 7 July, email <a href="policy@naht.org.uk" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">policy@naht.org.uk</a>. This is a unique opportunity bringing together NAHT’s networks in one space that will explore whose voices are heard in our profession, whose are missing and how we can work together to ensure all voices are not just included, but influential. Led by Bennie Kara and Hannah Wilson, it will offer a supportive space to reflect, build confidence, and develop practical approaches to allyship, advocacy and inclusive leadership.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about <a href="https://www.thebelongingeffect.co.uk/our-deib-calendar/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Belonging Effect’s DEIB calendar.</a> </p><p> </p><p>Hannah’s book, <a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/Little-Guide-Teachers-Cultivating-Belonging/dp/1036206459" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">A Little Guide for Teachers: Cultivating Belonging in Schools</a>, is available now. </p><p> </p><p>Follow <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/hannah-wilson-60951456/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Hannah Wilson on LinkedIn</a>. </p><p><br></p><p>For more insightful and engaging discussions on key issues in education and school leadership, explore NAHT’s online magazine <a href="https://www.naht.org.uk/News/Latest-comments/Leadership-Focus-magazine" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Leadership Focus</a>.</p>
May 13, 2026
The transformative power of kindness
<p>Experienced school leader Joanna Povall speaks to NAHT assistant general secretary James Bowen about the transformative power of kind leadership. </p><p><br></p><p>Sharing some candid reflections, she talks about how being honest, embracing feedback and recognising that ‘not everybody is like you’ can build trust, strengthen teams and create an inclusive school culture where everyone thrives. </p><p> </p><p>Joanna’s book <a href="https://www.crownhouse.co.uk/kind-leadership" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Kind Leadership: Leading schools with empathy, honesty and impact</a> is available from Crown House.</p><p><br></p><p>For more insightful and engaging discussions on key issues in education and school leadership, explore NAHT’s online magazine <a href="https://www.naht.org.uk/News/Latest-comments/Leadership-Focus-magazine" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Leadership Focus</a>.</p><p><br></p>
April 13, 2026
An update on Ofsted and our campaign for a fairer inspection system
NAHT General Secretary Paul Whiteman interviews about the impact of Ofsted's new inspection framework and NAHT's ongoing campaign for a fairer system.
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