Community Expert Podcast Susan Burton

Classlist CEO Susan Burton interviews Steve Simpson, Parent Association Chair, Lockers Park Preparatory School. Key highlights are Steve's description of how his committee post pandemic decided to return by going big. Specifically, hosting a festival entitled Lock Stock this term. Steve also shares some of the innovative 'drive through' events his committee hosted during lockdown including: pumpkin patchwork, virtual fireworks and a treasure hunt. He also shares one of his proudest moments - a parent thanked him and his team with the highest of praise, the association "Bathed the school with love". Lastly, Steve reveals how he managed to attract more dads to become class reps, volunteers and Parent Association committee members.

Classlist CEO Susan Burton interviews Cllr Sharad Kumar Jha, Parent Associations Committee Member Dr Challoner's High School. Key highlights are Sharad's description of how the committee welcomes parents into the community. Plus how they managed to achieve a high AGM attendance of parents by using multilingual reps to reach out to a wider group of parents.

Classlist CEO Susan Burton interviews Jenni Walker, Friends Committee Chair, St Edwards School, Oxford (Teddies). Key highlights are Jen's description of how her and team adapted their approach during the pandemic. Including insights into their highly successful online events programme. And the end result - significant positive parent engagement.

Classlist CEO Susan Burton interviews Jimi Slattery, CEO of CompassionMatters. Org. Key highlights are Jimi's description of the work they are doing in schools to build up compassion in their pupils. The end result - children who complete the course are better prepared to think about ethical issues, make positive changes to themselves and above all be more compassionate. And happier.

Classlist CEO Susan Burton interviews Dixie Stafford, Parent Association Chair, St Alban's High School for Girls. Key highlights are Dixie's description on her school community's big purpose and how her and her team manage their uniform shop that generates substantial funds.

Classlist CEO Susan Burton talks with Agness O'Brien, PTFA Chair and more recently, School Development Officer at Colchester County High School for Girls.