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/.
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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 in education and Ian outlines how he will address this topic at the IAPS Annual Conference in September, both in his keynote address and break-out seminar sessions.…
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Smartphones in schools: should they be banned or are restrictions sufficient?
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Emilie Darwin explores this issue with Helena Grant, Head at Wycliffe Prep, Will Orr-Ewing from Smartphone Free Childhood and Neil Pollock from SchoolsMobile. https://smartphonefreechildhood.co.uk/schools-guideBy The Independent Association of Prep Schools
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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 aim of preventing domestic abuse and sexual violence. Together they talk about the importance of this work at a young age and the methods of engaging children with this topic.…
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Head-to-Head – Karen Coles & Angus McDonald
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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 in Hampshire. Together they cover numerous topics including the joys of education in both the independent and state sector, the focus on outdoor learning at Wellesley and the importance of tak…
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In conversation with the Chair – Kate Jefferson
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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 state sector, her vision for Westminster Under School and her favourite podcasts.By The Independent Association of Prep Schools
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Tim Smith's Journal Club - Human flourishing
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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 implications for both pupils and school staff. Tim chairs an in-depth discussion with Paul Borrows, Head at Hunter Hall Preparatory School, Nisha Kaura, Head at The Abbey Junior School, and …
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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 criminals, featuring expert analysis and advice from Nic Clark of iSAMS and experienced educational IT director James Garnett. Hosted by Dominic Norrish, IAPS Chief Executive.…
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Head-to-Head – Tania Botting & Karen Coles
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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 School in London. Together they reflect on Karen's journey to Headship at Sarum Hall, initiatives at the school and her favourite part of the school day. We apologise for the sound quality in th…
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In conversation with the Chair - Ed Graham
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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 Headship, balancing work and family life, and the importance of staff wellbeing.By The Independent Association of Prep Schools
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Tim Smith's Journal Club - Smartphones and technology use
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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 pupils’ use of mobile phones and technology more generally. They are joined for the discussion by Belhaven Hill Head Olly Langton and Sarah Raja, Head at Rowan Prep. Articles: Smartphone tax on…
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In the first instalment of a new educational podcast series, IAPS Chief Executive Dominic Norrish joins Lex Lang, Dave Presky and Matt Warne (the IAPS Digital Advisory Team) for a focused discussion on AI in education, following recent successful talks and workshops at the Headteachers' Conference and in Worcester earlier this term. Key topics incl…
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Chief Executive Dominic Norrish and Director of Membership Services Emilie Darwin explain the aims and objectives of our new podcast and outline the types of content we will feature in the weeks and months ahead.By The Independent Association of Prep Schools
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