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The IAPS Podcast
This podcast aims to showcase the best in Independent Prep education through interviews with leading Headteachers, case studies of excellent schools, expert discussions on topical matters in the sector and reflections on evidence-based practice. To learn more about IAPS and the benefits of membership for Heads, please visit https://iaps.uk/about/benefits-of-membership.html Music in each podcast is provided by M:Tech: https://mtechonline.co.uk/.
Episodes
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Taking the reins - Suzannah Cryer
In this episode of our series 'Taking the reins', experienced IAPS Member Head Nina Kingsmill Moore talks to Suzannah Cryer, Head of Highfield School. We hear…
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Project-based learning and rethinking assessment
In this episode we are joined by Hayden Wood Head of Qualification and Delivery at ISEB with contributions from Ian Nicholas, Deputy Head Academic at Highfield…
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Understanding the role of unions for Heads - in conversation with the Association of School and College Leaders (ASCL)
In this episode we are joined by two members of the ASCL team, General Secretary, Pepe Di'Iasio and Independent Sector Specialist, Neil Smith. Together they…
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Navigating Change in Independent Schools - in conversation with HCR Law
In this episode, Katherine Bluck, IAPS Head of Professional Development leads the conversation with education sector experts from HCR Law, Sam Coutinho and…
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Head-to-Head – Maxine Scully & Barry Everitt
In the latest instalment of our Head-to-Head series, Maxine Scully, Head at Notting Hill Prep, talks with Head at Cranmore School in Surrey, Barry…
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AI in a prep school setting
Head of Professional Development at IAPS, Katherine Bluck hosts this AI-focused podcast with guest speakers Bianca Farthing, PhD researcher and Founder of AI…
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Life after Headship – Julie Robinson
In the second episode of this series, former IAPS member Bill Toleman hosts a conversation with ISC Chief Executive, Julie Robinson.Together they talk about…
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Global perspective on prep education – Emma Navin and Adam Larby
In the first episode of this new series that looks at prep schools outside the UK, IAPS Head of International Nick Robinson speaks with Emma Navin, Head of St…
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Taking the reins - Adam Mallins
In the first episode of our new series 'Taking the Reins', experienced IAPS Member Head Nina Kingsmill Moore talks to Adam Mallins, in his first year as a Head…
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Play-based learning and continuous provision into Year 1 and beyond
In this episode, Katherine Bluck, IAPS Head of Professional Development, is joined by Emma Lewry, an Early Years specialist and Louise Wakefield, Head of Pre…
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The rise of Executive Leadership in Education
Focusing on executive leadership this episode is hosted by IAPS Director of International Nick Robinson, with guest speakers Guy Ayling, Headmaster and…
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Excellence Visit - Character Education
Building on our recent Excellence Visit to Dumpton School, IAPS Head of Strategy Katie Walker speaks with the school’s Head Christian Saenger and Annabel…
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Celebrating significant strengths in IAPS Schools – Belmont Mill Hill Prep
In the latest episode of our series celebrating Significant Strengths in member schools, Kate Bevan, Chair of the IAPS Education Committee and Head of Junior…
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Tim Smith’s Journal Club – Curiosity
In the latest instalment of the IAPS Journal Club series, host Tim Smith, Head at Hampton Pre-Prep & Prep, is joined by Head of Pre-Prep at Wells Cathedral…
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Life after Headship - Cathy Braithwaite
Welcome to a new regular series of the IAPS Podcast: Life After Headship, hosted by former IAPS member Bill Toleman. In this inaugural episode Bill is joined…
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Under Pressure: marketing & admissions in prep schools
In this episode of the IAPS Podcast, published jointly with AMCIS, IAPS Head of Professional Development Katherine Bluck and Sophie Lodge, Head of Marketing…
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How do we create neuro-inclusive schools to benefit all?
In this episode of the IAPS Podcast, Head of Professional Development Katherine Bluck is joined by Victoria Bagnall, Co-Founder and Director of Training and…
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Insights from an International Head
In this episode of The IAPS Podcast, Chair Tania Botting is joined by Elaine Rawlings, Head of Primary at the British School Al Khubairat. Together, they…
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Implementing tech in a Prep School setting
In this episode of the IAPS Podcast, Chief Executive Dominic Norrish, leads an insightful discussion with Rhian Thornton, Head at Upton House School, and IAPS…
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Celebrating significant strengths in IAPS Schools - The Mount School
In the latest episode of our series celebrating Significant Strengths in IAPS schools, Kate Bevan, Chair of the IAPS Education Committee and Head of Junior…
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IAPS support for International Heads
In this episode, Nick Robinson, IAPS Director of International and a former IAPS Head, chats with Duncan Bailey, Headmaster of Runnymede College Prep in…
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Annual Conference Podcast Series - Tim Smith’s Journal Club: Glorious Failure
In this episode, recorded live at our Annual Conference in Brighton, we continue Tim Smith’s Journal Club series! Tim, Head at Hampton Pre-Prep and Prep, sits…
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Annual Conference Podcast - How do you get a designer uniform at Primark prices?
In this episode recorded live at our Annual Conference in Brighton, Katherine Bluck, IAPS Head of Professional Development, and Anna Bunting, Managing Director…
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Annual Conference Podcast - Countdown to Conference
In this episode, Chief Executive Dominic Norrish is joined by members of the IAPS team to explore what members can look forward to at our Annual Conference, at…
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Annual Conference Podcast Series - Should Prep aged children have a phone?
Welcome to the next episode of the Annual Conference podcast, featuring guests who will be presenting keynotes or seminar sessions in Brighton. In this episode…
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Annual Conference Podcast - Shaheen Myers
Welcome to the next episode of the Annual Conference podcast, featuring guests who will be presenting keynotes or seminar sessions in Brighton. In this…
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Annual Conference Podcast - Can small schools still be enterprising?
Welcome to the next episode of the Annual Conference podcast, featuring guests who will be presenting keynotes or seminar sessions in Brighton.In this episode…
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Heads Talks - A conversation with Dominic Norrish
We’re delighted to share this conversation featuring our CEO, Dominic Norrish, on the Head Talks podcast, hosted by IAPS Member Head Simon Gould. In this…
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Annual Conference Podcast Series - Young Entrepreneurs Academy
Welcome to our new podcast series themed around our Annual Conference, featuring guests who will be presenting keynotes or seminar sessions in Brighton. This…
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Journey through Headship - Nick Robinson
In the latest episode of our Journey through Headship series, IAPS Chair Tania Botting talks to Nick Robinson, Head of Prestfelde School and former Head of…
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Celebrating significant strengths in IAPS Schools - Rosemead Preparatory School
In the latest episode of this focused series, Kate Bevan, new Chair of the IAPS Education Committee and Head of Junior School at Notting Hill and Ealing High…
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Esports in Education
In this episode Phil Barr, Vice-Chair of the IAPS Sport and Pupil Experience Committee and Head at St John’s Beaumont, explores the role of Esports in prep…
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First 100 Days in Headship
In this episode, IAPS Chair Tania Botting speaks with three Heads who are new to IAPS. Ross Wolverson, Head of Junior School at Queen Elizabeth’s School…
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Girls' Prep Education
In this episode Katherine Bluck, IAPS Head of Professional Development, is joined by three Heads of IAPS girls’ schools; Claire Boyd, Head at Glendower Prep…
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IAPS Consultancy case study: Fostering a leadership culture
IAPS Consultancy podcasts provide case studies of real issues in member schools where our team of expert consultants have been able to work with the Head to…
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Examining the benefits of prep boarding
In this episode Jeremy Banks, Head of Caldicott Preparatory School and IAPS Boarding Rep, is joined by Kate Bailey, Head of Godstowe School, and Ben Evans…
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IAPS Consultancy case study: preparation for inspection
IAPS Consultancy podcasts provide case studies of real issues in member schools where our team of expert consultants have been able to work with the Head to…
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Journey Through Headship – Helen Lowe
In the first episode of this new regular series, IAPS Chair Tania Botting talks to former Head of Bute House and former interim Head of The Study Prep, Helen…
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Making a school environment diverse and inclusive for all
In this episode Johan Jensen, Founder and CEO of All-in Education, talks to Fergus Llewellyn, Head of Cumnor House Sussex, about the support he has received…
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Tim Smith’s Journal Club - Belonging
In the latest instalment of the IAPS Journal Club series host Tim Smith, Head at Hampton Pre-Prep & Prep, is joined by Gareth Jones, Head at Bilton Grange…
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Celebrating significant strengths in IAPS schools – Ravenscourt Park Preparatory School
In the second instalment of this focused series, Dominic Floyd, Chair of the IAPS Education Committee, talks to members of staff from Ravenscourt Park…
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Head-to-Head – Olly Langton & Hilary Phillips
In this instalment of our Head-to-Head series Olly Langton, Head of Belhaven Hill School in Dunbar, Scotland, interviews Hilary Phillips, Head of Hanford…
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Celebrating significant strengths in IAPS schools - St Neot's Prep
Dominic Floyd, Chair of the IAPS Education Committee, talks to two members of staff from St Neot's Prep, Bronwyn Kidd, Deputy Head and Emily Regent, Director…
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What do parents look for in a great prep school?
In this episode, IAPS Deputy CEO, Emilie Darwin is joined by Mel Sanderson, Managing Editor of The Good Schools Guide and three IAPS Heads: Judith…
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Music composition in prep schools
This music-themed episode is hosted by Jack Hardman, from our Premier Partner M:Tech, and features discussion with Mimi Munro, IAPS Music Subject Adviser, and…
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Head-to-Head – Angus McDonald & Olly Langton
In the latest instalment of our Head-to-Head series Angus McDonald, Head of Wellesley Prep School in Hampshire, interviews Olly Langton, Head of Belhaven Hill…
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The Road to Headship
IAPS Head of Professional Development, Matt Evered, is joined by Head of Tranby Prep, Cath Sweeting, and Adam Hurst, Head of Dolphin School, as they discuss…
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Tim Smith’s Journal Club - Staff wellbeing
In this third instalment of the IAPS Journal Club series, host Tim Smith, Head at Hampton Pre-Prep & Prep is joined by Perran Gill, Head at Keble Prep, Rebecca…
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SEND success: high-quality provision in independent schools
In this episode, IAPS Deputy CEO Emilie Darwin is joined by Katharine Sharpe, IAPS SEND Subject Adviser & Assistant Head (Pastoral) and Head of Learning…
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Counting down to the IAPS Annual Conference
IAPS CEO Dominic Norrish, IAPS Deputy CEO Emilie Darwin and incoming IAPS Chair Tania Botting discuss what they are most looking forward to at this year's…
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Meet the Keynote – Ian Symmonds
In this episode, IAPS CEO Dominic Norrish talks to ed-futurist Ian Symmonds. They discuss the importance of independent schools leading the way in terms of AI…
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Smartphones in schools: should they be banned or are restrictions sufficient?
Emilie Darwin explores this issue with Helena Grant, Head at Wycliffe Prep, Will Orr-Ewing from Smartphone Free Childhood and Neil Pollock from…
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Highlighting the work of charity Tender
IAPS CEO, Dominic Norrish is joined by Kate Lexén and Jake Saunders from Tender, a charity that works with schools to promote healthy relationships with the…
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Head-to-Head – Karen Coles & Angus McDonald
In the second instalment of our Head-to-Head series Karen Coles, Head of Sarum Hall School in London interviews Angus McDonald, Head of Wellesley Prep School…
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In conversation with the Chair – Kate Jefferson
In the second instalment of this series, IAPS Chair Andrew Nott interviews Kate Jefferson, Master at Westminster Under School, about her previous career in the…
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Tim Smith's Journal Club - Human flourishing
Join host Tim Smith, Head at Hampton Pre-Prep & Prep for the second instalment in his Journal Club series, examining the phenomena of human flourishing and its…
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Cyber Security
This episode aims to demystify the increasingly complex issue of cyber fraud and offers practical steps to help schools avoid becoming a victim of cyber…
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Head-to-Head – Tania Botting & Karen Coles
In the first of our Head-to-Head series Tania Botting, Head of Greenfield School in Woking and IAPS Chair Elect, interviews Karen Coles, Head of Sarum Hall…
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In conversation with the Chair - Ed Graham
In the first of a regular series, IAPS Chair Andrew Nott interviews Ed Graham, Head of St Andrew’s School Berkshire, about the challenges and rewards of…
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Tim Smith's Journal Club - Smartphones and technology use
The first in a regular Journal Club series in which Tim Smith, Head at Hampton Pre-Prep & Prep, is joined by IAPS Chief Executive Dominic Norrish to explore…