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Ben Brown Is currently Head of UK and Ireland for Optoma Ltd, having previously been head of market development for Promethean and the education businesses lead for Hewlett-Packard, Samsung and XMA in the UK. He has worked in the education technology sector for over 20 years and has developed a real passion for advancing the use of technology to support teaching and learning. Now the Chair of Trustees at Astrea Academy Trust, he previously sat on the Board of Trustees at the David Ross Education Trust. Recently he has also been a trustee at the Tackley Education Trust. Ben has, throughout his career, looked at the challenges in education and how technology is best placed to resolve them, this has led to him working closely with the DfE as well as Academy Trusts such as ARK, Reach2 and United Learning.Takeaways: Effective implementation of new technologies in education requires concise, easily digestible training materials for teachers. The duration of instructional videos should ideally range from one to two minutes to accommodate teachers' busy schedules. Investments in technology during the COVID-19 pandemic significantly advanced the integration of digital tools in educational settings. The challenge lies not merely in providing technology but ensuring its effective utilization within educational frameworks. A focus on empowering teachers through tailored training is crucial for maximizing the benefits of new technology in classrooms. To foster engagement, technology must solve existing educational challenges rather than simply being used for its own sake. Websitewww.optoma.co.ukMulti-award-winning interactive displays, professional displays, LED displays, projectors and software to suit every education environment.Social media Informationhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-brown-a017b621/Show Sponsor – National Association for Primary Education (NAPE)https://nape.org.uk/Discover more about Education on Fire

Tom discusses the alternative pension plan being pitched by the largest academy chain in the UK. The scheme, proposed by CEO of UL Jon Coles, means lower employer and employee contributions in exchange for higher starting salaries and has proven very controversial, especially with the teaching unions. Tom is joined by CEO of United Learning Jon Coles, Non executive director of Advantage Schools Mark McCourt and former join general secretary of the NEU teaching union Kevin Courtney for a lively discussion around the details of this policy.

Since 2010 the UK's capital spending on prisons, hospitals and schools has been consistently lower than many other countries – leading to crumbling buildings, creaking IT and a lack of equipment. But the size of the budgets is only part of the problem – these budgets have also been badly spent. This will continue to hamper public service performance unless the new government takes a new approach to capital spending. So what could it do differently to achieve better outcomes? How can ministers, select committees, the Treasury, and other central government departments rethink their approach? And what steps could be taken in the next multi-year spending review? The event began with a short presentation from Thomas Pope, outlining the main findings of a recent IfG and Grant Thornton report on this topic, Capital spending in public services: Fixing how the government invests in the NHS, schools and prisons. To discuss these questions and more, we were joined by an expert panel, including: • Wayne Butcher, Director at Grant Thornton UK • Anita Charlesworth, Director of Research at the Health Foundation • Sir Jon Coles, Group Chief Executive of United Learning and former Director General for Schools at the Department for Education • Thomas Pope, Deputy Chief Economist at the Institute for Government. The panel was chaired by Gemma Tetlow, Chief Economist at the Institute for Government. We would like to thank Grant Thornton UK for kindly supporting this event. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Since 2010 the UK's capital spending on prisons, hospitals and schools has been consistently lower than many other countries – leading to crumbling buildings, creaking IT and a lack of equipment. But the size of the budgets is only part of the problem – these budgets have also been badly spent. This will continue to hamper public service performance unless the new government takes a new approach to capital spending. So what could it do differently to achieve better outcomes? How can ministers, select committees, the Treasury, and other central government departments rethink their approach? And what steps could be taken in the next multi-year spending review? The event began with a short presentation from Thomas Pope, outlining the main findings of a recent IfG and Grant Thornton report on this topic, Capital spending in public services: Fixing how the government invests in the NHS, schools and prisons. To discuss these questions and more, we were joined by an expert panel, including: Wayne Butcher, Director at Grant Thornton UK Anita Charlesworth, Director of Research at the Health Foundation Sir Jon Coles, Group Chief Executive of United Learning and former Director General for Schools at the Department for Education Thomas Pope, Deputy Chief Economist at the Institute for Government. The panel was chaired by Gemma Tetlow, Chief Economist at the Institute for Government. We would like to thank Grant Thornton UK for kindly supporting this event.

In this episode, Adam and Amy are joined by the astonishingly knowledgeable Sir Jon Coles, Chief Executive of United Learning. They dissect the last 14 years of English education, and look at the Conservatives' records and Labour's prospects. Will things get better in the future?

In this episode, we sit down with Melissa Geiger, Deputy Chair of Governors overseeing Finance and a Trustee of United Learning. She has an illustrious background in Tax & Finance and is currently a Partner at KPMG and member of the UK board. We talked about what makes Surbiton High School Special, her role as a governor and reflections on the 2023 ISI inspection.

Oscar winning Joker composer Hildur Guðnadóttir talks about her new commission for the BBC Proms, inspired by political division, and the difference between writing for films and games, ahead of the first BBC Prom devoted to gaming music. To discuss the government's National Plan for Music Education for schools in England, Tom is joined by Catherine Barker from United Learning, Colin Stuart from the Incorporated Society of Musicians, and Jimmy Rotheram, a music teacher at Feversham Primary Academy in Bradford. Curb Your Enthusiasm director Robert Weide on his decades long friendship with the American novelist Kurt Vonnegut, which has resulted in his new feature documentary film, Kurt Vonnegut: Unstuck in Time. Presenter: Tom Sutcliffe Producer: Timothy Prosser

As a 4 x Winter Olympian, a career high ranking of 8th in the World, 7 x British National Overall Champion and the only British female skier to ever win a run in a World Cup, Chemmy Alcott is widely regarded as one of Britain's greatest ever skiers.In a time where competing at a Winter Olympics was unusual for a British athlete, Chemmy defied the odds and pioneered a skiing movement that has inspired a generation. Resulting in not just skiers, but British Winter Sport athletes as a whole seeing the Winter Olympics as a realistic and achievable goal.Since retiring from competing on the world stage after The Sochi Olympics in 2014, Chemmy has immersed herself in the world of TV & media, where she now presents for the BBC on Ski Sunday and commentates on the World Cup Ski Series for Eurosport amongst being a guest on many other show. Furthermore, she competed in ITV Dancing on Ice in 2012, where she finished 5th.In addition to her TV commitments and hosting events and despite retiring, Chemmy continues to constantly push her body to the limit, competing in multiple physical challenges including the World's Toughest Ski Race in Greenland, the 100-mile road race in London and climbing Mt Kilimanjaro, raising over £800,000 for charity in the process.Charity work is very important to Chemmy, where she acts as an active ambassador for Right to Play, Ski4Cancer, SnowCamp and United Learning. She has visited multiple under-developed countries such as Rwanda and Tanzania, raising money for areas of conflict resolution and also to promote sport and play to educate ‘over one million children in some of the world's poorest communities.'Chemmy is an inspiration to all, having broken 49 bones in her life including her neck aged 11. She is no stranger to adversity and remains committed to inspiring the next generation and educating people from all over the world through sport. Most notably, she created the ‘X-Elle' scheme, which aims to develop girl's confidence through sport. Part of her passion involves travelling the world, visiting countries such as Dubai and New Zealand, in addition to her travel across the UK, telling her story and inspiring others. From school pupils to businesses, she helps give them the confidence to create big dreams and do everything humanly possible to achieve them.Chemmy Alcott:Instagram: @chemmyskiJohn Pierce:Instagram: @Plan_PositiveSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/civewodeja)

In this episode we are joined by leadership expert and inspiration to many, Tracy Ruddle. Tracy is the former Director for Continuous School Improvement at Birmingham Education Partnership, was a Regional Director for United Learning and has been the HT of a number of schools. In this episode Tracy talks about what makes effective leaders and takes the time to share personal stories about her career.

LearningDust is back for season three and for our first episode we are joined by James Garnett of United Learning. James talks about the importance of strategic thinking, how to translate between network managers and senior leaders and much more.

This week we talk to Sir Jon Coles, CEO of United Learning. Jon shares his thoughts on this year's exam arrangements and what could happen next year. As well as, why it is so hard to make good policy and how he feels the pandemic has really emphasised the benefits of being part of a large trust.    We talk about :  This year's exam results and what they could mean for future cohorts The various options for next year's exams and the considerations that would need to be made depending on which way forward is chosen How to close the gap between those who make policy and those who implement it  Jon's time in the civil service and his thoughts on exactly why it is so hard to make successful policy  How additional capacity made Jon's trust more resilient during the pandemic  Establishing remote teaching during the pandemic  The most powerful ways technology can make a difference in education    You can learn more about United Learning here

Join us for an amazing episode with Andy Buck the man who knows that 'Leadership Matters' and shares his wisdom on #Morethanajob podcast. What is more important - character or competence? What challenges do the media present to school leaders? Why should you always mind your Ps & Qs with Andy Buck? What does it mean to be psychologically safe? What makes a great school? Who told Andy Buck he was too cocky? A geography teacher by trade, Andy went on to become a headteacher for thirteen years at two schools in east London. In the last year of headship, his school was judged outstanding in all categories and Andy was designated a National Leader of Education. In 2009 he become a Director at the National College for School Leadership. He was subsequently responsible for setting up the government's flagship Teaching Schools programme before being appointed as Managing Director at United Learning, one of the country's largest academy groups. Since 2014, Andy has founded Leadership Matters which aims to improve the educational outcomes for pupils by supporting great leadership development.  Andy has written seven leadership and coaching books, the most recent of which is ‘An Introduction to the BASIC coaching model'.

Thank you for joining me today and on today's podcast I welcomed back Shaun Dowling. Shaun is Head of Sport at United Learning and a previous Head of PE and director of specialism, progressing onto vice principal roles in two secondary schools. I chatted to Shaun previously on episode seven of the podcast and at the time Shaun was working on his second book titled Pivot Flex, Adapt, Physical Education Through the 2020 Pandemic, which has now been released and I thought it would be ideal to get Shaun back on the podcast to discuss how the landscape of PE has shifted and evolved over the year 2020! Coming up in this episode you can expect to learn how Shaun and United Learning had planned a project named Challenge 2020 to bring schools together and increase physical activity on the back of the Tokyo Olympics and how covid impacted on this project. We also discussed how PE is going through a significant transitional period in its delivery and content to move away from predominantly performance-based outcomes to developmental ones. There are some great takeaway pointers from my chat with Shaun and it left me feeling positive about the future direction of PE in the UK and I'm sure you'll feel the same.  So, without further ado please welcome back Shaun Dowling.  Resources: Shaun's twitter: @ShaunD10 Shaun's' Instagram: shaundowling10 United Learning: United Learning > Home Shaun's new book: Pivot, Flex, Adapt: Physical Education through the 2020 Pandemic Quick fire questions for Shaun: Q. If we could fast forward 10 years what 3 changes would you like to see embedded in the school PE curriculum? "core subject, gender equality and swimming skills – leave primary school and be able to swim for all young people". Q. If you could have a dinner party with three-five people who you feel could push change in the PE curriculum at a societal, cultural and governmental level... who would you invite? "Alex Stanson, Chrissie wellington (world champ ironman), Jason Robinson, Jon Coles, Jo Harriss, Emma Wiggs " Q. Physical education to you is….? "a lifelong mission, passion and life changing gift"  Once again thank you for taking the time to listen. If you enjoyed todays conversation, please leave a review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes as well as sharing with a friend or colleague who you think would benefit from the episode. It's been great to hang out with you today and as always keep believing, moving, and growing!  Follow Dan: Twitter: Twitter.com/believemovegrow Instagram: Instagram.com/believemovegrow Track: Down the street — Vendredi [Audio Library Release] Music provided by Audio Library Plus Watch: https://youtu.be/FU0IiZj3H2g Free Download / Stream: https://alplus.io/down-the-street

Welcome back to another episode of the believe move grow podcast.  I discovered todays guest from my brother!  Long story short, I was asking my brother, who is head of art at an academy school in London, who would be a great person to speak to regarding PE in the Uk?  Without a moment's hesitation he recommended Shaun Dowling!   To provide some background on Shaun, he is a former Head of PE and Director of Specialism (sport) who progressed to vice principal roles in two secondary schools. Having taken a national role with the Youth Sport Trust Shaun was given the opportunity of delivering some teacher training in Iraq as part of an EU-funded contract with the British Council. In 2013 Shaun appeared before the Education Select Committee to give evidence on ‘School Sport following London 2012'. In 2014 United Learning published ‘The A-Z of School Improvement through PE and Sport' which Shaun produced and co-edited. He sits on the Board of Trustees for Sports Leaders UK, the Board of Directors for the Adur Outdoor Activities Centre and the Education Board for Apex2100 In today's conversation I chatted to Shaun all about his work at United Learning, a group of schools providing excellent education. We explored Shaun's time in Iraq when he was contributing to teacher training at a time when the country was in a re-building stage and how the power of teacher training brought together individuals from different religious and ethnic groups.  We discussed whether the euphoria from the London 2012 Olympics towards sport carried over into sport participation in schools? Shaun spoke about how United Learning surveyed 6000 students to identify the student voice and fin out what they wanted from physical education. We also addressed the hire wire balancing act between addressing the physical EDUCATION part of PE whilst getting in enough moderate to vigorous physical activity during the day for children. Resources: Shaun's twitter: @ShaunD10 Shaun's' Instagram: shaundowling10 United Learning: United Learning > Home Youth Sport Trust: Youth Sport Trust | We are a national charity passionate about creating a brighter future for children and young people through the power of sport Association for Physical Education: Home - Association for Physical Education - Association For Physical Education | P.E. (afpe.org.uk) This girl can: This Girl Can Answer to my question on what would you put in a message in a bottle to promote physical activity in children “Nothing great was ever achieved without enthusiasm” Once again thank you for taking the time to listen. If you enjoyed todays conversation, please leave a review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes as well as sharing with a friend or colleague who you think would benefit from the episode. It's been great to hang out with you today and as always keep believing, moving, and growing!  Follow Dan: Twitter: Twitter.com/believemovegrow Instagram: Instagram.com/believemovegrow Track: Down the street — Vendredi [Audio Library Release] Music provided by Audio Library Plus Watch: https://youtu.be/FU0IiZj3H2g Free Download / Stream: https://alplus.io/down-the-street

Russell Prue recently caught up with Dr Neelam Parmar (@neelamaparmar1), Director of E-Learning at Ashford School, United Learning, ahead of her three Bett 2020 speaker slots at January’s show. Dr Parmar gives Russell an overview of her background in digital innovation, pedagogy and teaching and learning – plus an overview of each of her talks, which will cover the importance of having a digital strategy, the value of good communication between teams and positive technology use.

This week we talk to Mandy Coalter, CEO of Talent Architects and Former Director of People at United Learning.    We discuss the role HR can play in making your school a great place to work and employees’ changing expectations of the workplace. Mandy also shares some practical tips about recruitment, retention and flexible working.

In the second half of this two-part podcast, Darran Ellison-Lee explains why, as a Group, United Learning has chosen to adopt the Rosenshine principles and how this ‘common language’ is helping to drive continuous improvement across our schools. For more information please contact the Primary Team via dawn.lester@unitedlearning.org.uk.

In the first half of this two-part podcast, our Primary Director Darran Ellison-Lee is joined by Jancie Garratt-Simpson, Principal of Cravenwood Primary Academy in Manchester, to discuss the Rosenshine Principles of Instruction and how they have been adopted across United Learning’s primary schools. We explore what the 10 key principles of instruction look like in practice and the importance they have in the classroom, including in Cravenwood Primary Academy and Windale Primary School. For more information please contact the Primary Team via dawn.lester@unitedlearning.org.uk.

What's in this episode? Hi everyone and welcome to The Edtech Podcast. Our mission is to improve the dialogue between “ed” and “tech” and this week’s no different as we delve into some listener feedback on the edtech strategy published last week by the department for education in the UK. We’ve got to know some of the edtech strategies and approaches by different Governments around the world so it is interesting to reflect on developments closer to home, namely,  Around reducing teacher workload Boosting training for teachers with bitesize CPD Improving access for children with SEND Tackling plagiarism by technology with technology Here at The Edtech Podcast we were encouraged to see that these are some of the subjects that we’ve covered in episodes across the past three years, but what is the wider education and edtech sector thinking about these developments? We asked and you delivered! Here’s a selection of your thoughts in this our special episode, with thanks to everyone who contributed. We also include a cut-away to a listener’s experience of a recent 10 Downing St. hosted workshop on how government can better support the development of edtech businesses. Full references in our show-notes. Enjoy! People Sophie Bailey is the Founder and Presenter of The Edtech Podcast | Twitter: @podcastedtech Cat Scutt, Director of Education and Research, Chartered College of Teachers @CatScutt Caroline Wright, Director General, British Educational Suppliers Association, @CJPWright Christian Turton, Co-Director, London CLC @LdnCLC Olivia Rodriguez, HOD Computing, @livsrodrigues Tony Parkin, Freelance educationalist, lecturer, mentor and writer. Former Head of ICT Development at SSAT.  @tonyparkin Dan Sandhu, CEO, Sparx, @dansandhu Michael Forshaw, CEO, Edtech Impact and Innovate My School, @TheEdtechImpact Emma Pauncefort, @pensez_fort, Founder @Dilectae Richard Smith, Amazing ICT @amazingICT Dominic Norrish, Group Director of Technology, United Learning, @domnorrish Mark Corbett, CEO, Edvent, @edventlife Ismail Jeilani, CEO, Co-Founder, Scoodle - https://scoodle.co.uk/ Kaitlin Fritz, COO, Co-Founder, Musemio - https://www.musemio.com/ Show Notes and References   Check out https://theedtechpodcast.com/edtechpodcast for the full show notes and references. Plus, news, events and other bits and bobs.  Sponsors We are on the lookout for value-aligned sponsors for the Spring '19 schedule. Contact us to find out more.  Tell us your story We'd love to hear your thoughts. Record a quick free voicemail via speakpipe for inclusion in the next episode. Or you can post your thoughts or follow-on links via twitter @podcastedtech or via The Edtech Podcast Facebook page or Instagram.

***Download the changing the subject of a formula booklet to accompany this episode here: changing-the-subject-and-rearranging-formulae-booklet*** On this episode of the Mr Barton Maths Podcast, I spoke to Naveen Rizvi. Naveen is Maths Curriculum Advisor for United Learning,Continue reading The post Naveen Rizvi – Part 1: Scripted lessons, examples and social media appeared first on Mr Barton Maths Blog. No related posts.

As we begin our Primary Podcasts, our Primary Director Darran Ellison-Lee talks through the purpose behind the series. We hope that these will be useful for all primary staff - from NQTs and those looking to begin their career in teaching to senior leaders and primary heads. For those looking for more information about our Group, Darran also explains the key principles behind our Framework for Excellence, and a bit about what it means to be a United Learning primary school. For more information, to ask any questions or to suggest future topics for these podcasts, please contact the Primary Team via dawn.lester@unitedlearning.org.uk.

(https://www.educationonfire.com/?attachment_id=1756) Ollie is the founder and Director of Beat Goes On. He is a former cast member of the hit show STOMP and its sister show, ‘The Lost & Found Orchestra’. He regularly delivers workshops, CPD and INSET for Teach First, School Direct, United Learning and Music Education Hubs throughout the UK. He is also a qualified secondary music teacher and combines these experiences to deliver what he hopes are fun, engaging and memorable workshops. He works with a number of international schools in the COBIS, BSME and FOBISIA networks, and delivers keynote speeches, most recently at the Latin American Heads Conference in São Paulo. As Director of Beat Goes On, Ollie has developed a range of percussive workshops, which draw on participants’ own ideas, as well as developing skills and knowledge. Ollie also promotes the use of music as a means of encouraging well-being, for both individuals and teaching communities. Beat Goes On (http://www.beatgoeson.co.uk) Musical Futures (https://www.musicalfutures.org) Ten Pieces (http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p04pc0j8) The Global Sensation (http://stomplondon.com/) http://www.lfopresents.co.uk/ http://www.carnivalcollective.org/ http://www.talk4writing.co.uk   Find out more at www.EducationOnFire.com (https://www.educationonfire.com) Support this podcast