What MATters Most

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What MATters Most is the education podcast exploring the biggest challenges, ideas and opportunities shaping schools today. Hosted by Al Kingsley MBE, each episode brings together influential voices from UK education to discuss leadership, curriculum, careers, AI, EdTech, digital transformation, wellbeing, recruitment, sustainability and digital citizenship. Featuring experts including Baasit Siddiqui, Rachel Higginson FCCT, Mary Myatt, José Picardo, Laura Knight and more. Fresh perspectives and practical insights for everyone shaping the future of education. A podcast by ParentPay Group.

Episodes

  1. Oct 14

    Wellbeing, Recruitment & Retention: How Can MATs Support Their Staff? | What MATters Most

    How do we attract, support and retain the people who make education possible? Recruitment and retention remain some of the biggest challenges facing schools and trusts. But with increasing pressures on staff and school leaders, are we doing enough to support the people at the heart of education?In the latest episode of What MATters Most, Al Kingsley MBE is joined by Jonny Uttley and Mary Myatt to explore the realities of workforce pressures, staff wellbeing and what it takes to build a positive, sustainable culture in education. From attracting and retaining great people to creating environments where staff feel valued and supported, the conversation raises some important questions about how we look after our education workforce. Because supporting the people who work in our schools isn't just about recruitment and retention. It's about creating the conditions for everyone to thrive.

    Wellbeing, Recruitment & Retention: How Can MATs Support Their Staff? | What MATters Most

  2. Sep 17

    What Does Great Leadership Look Like Today? | What MATters Most

    What does effective leadership look like across today’s schools and multi-academy trusts? In Episode 2 of What MATters Most, Al Kingsley MBE is joined by John Murphy FCCT and Danielle Lewis-Egonu for a conversation about modern leadership, governance and accountability. Together, they explore the changing expectations placed on education leaders, including the balance between strategy and people, creating strong organisational cultures, navigating change and building leadership structures that support schools and trusts to thrive. Host: Al Kingsley MBE Guests: John Murphy FCCT & Danielle Lewis-Egonu Theme: Leadership, governance and accountability Subscribe to What MATters Most for more conversations with the people shaping the future of education. #WhatMATtersMost #EducationLeadership #MATLeadership #SchoolLeadership #Education

    What Does Great Leadership Look Like Today? | What MATters Most

  3. Aug 19

    What MATters Most: Curriculum, Skills & Careers

    How do we prepare young people for success beyond the classroom? In Episode 1 of What MATters Most, Al Kingsley MBE is joined by Baasit Siddiqui and Rachel Higginson FCCT to explore curriculum, skills and careers, and what career-ready education really looks like. From student engagement and curriculum planning to employability, future skills and life beyond exam results, they discuss how schools can help young people prepare for their next steps and the changing world of work. Essential listening for teachers, school leaders and education professionals interested in curriculum, careers education and student outcomes. A podcast from ParentPay Group.

    What MATters Most: Curriculum, Skills & Careers
  • 3 Episodes

About

What MATters Most is the education podcast exploring the biggest challenges, ideas and opportunities shaping schools today. Hosted by Al Kingsley MBE, each episode brings together influential voices from UK education to discuss leadership, curriculum, careers, AI, EdTech, digital transformation, wellbeing, recruitment, sustainability and digital citizenship. Featuring experts including Baasit Siddiqui, Rachel Higginson FCCT, Mary Myatt, José Picardo, Laura Knight and more. Fresh perspectives and practical insights for everyone shaping the future of education. A podcast by ParentPay Group.

Information

  • Creator
    ParentPay Group
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    3
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © ParentPay Group
  • Show Website
    What MATters Most

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