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If it impacts your school, we’re talking about it. Leading With… brings school leaders honest conversations and real-world strategies from experts with lived experience. From wellbeing and curriculum to funding and inclusion, this is where leadership meets practical solutions. Tune in for honest conversations and real-world strategies from experts who get it.

  1. Ready or Not: Rethinking Phonics in Reception

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    Ready or Not: Rethinking Phonics in Reception

    In this episode of Leading With, we unpack the phrase “not ready for phonics” and why it might be holding children back. Focusing on Reception, we explore what strong foundations really look like, why waiting isn’t the answer, and how early identification and targeted support can close gaps before they widen. A must-listen for school leaders and EYFS teachers looking to take a more confident, effective approach to early phonics.

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  2. Ofsted 2026: An EYFS Lead’s Experience

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    Ofsted 2026: An EYFS Lead’s Experience

    In this episode, Michelle Windridge speaks with Laura Shepherd, an experienced EYFS lead and Influencer, about her recent Ofsted inspection experience. They explore what Ofsted 2026 really looks like in practice, from leadership pressure to the realities of data, provision and professional judgement. Laura shares honest insight into how inclusion is approached, what inspectors are really looking for, and how leaders can prepare with confidence. A must-listen for EYFS leads, headteachers and SLT navigating inspection in today’s landscape.

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  3. Dyscalculia: The Hidden Reason Some Pupils Struggle With Maths

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    Dyscalculia: The Hidden Reason Some Pupils Struggle With Maths

    What if a child isn’t “bad at maths” but struggling with something we’re not spotting? In this episode of Leading With, Pete Mattock is joined by Rob Jennings to explore dyscalculia, a widely misunderstood learning difficulty affecting how learners understand and work with numbers. We cover what dyscalculia is, how it differs from maths anxiety, why it’s often missed, and what school leaders can do to better support pupils and staff. Because this isn’t about lowering expectations. It’s about removing barriers so every learner can access maths.

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  4. Reading Starts Before Words: Building The Foundations of Literacy

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    Reading Starts Before Words: Building The Foundations of Literacy

    How do children develop a love of reading before they can even read? In this episode of Leading With, Tracie Butterfill speaks with Jo Tregenza, President of the UK Literacy Association, about why talk, play and relationships are the true foundations of literacy in the early years. Discover practical ways educators and families can build language rich environments, support reading for pleasure and help children make meaning from stories long before formal reading begins.

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  5. The Real Voice of Teachers: What the Data Tells Us

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    The Real Voice of Teachers: What the Data Tells Us

    In this episode of the Leading With Podcast, Jon Cripwell, National Education Lead for Primary Maths at Twinkl, speaks with Gráinne Hallahan, Head of Community at Teacher Tapp, about what teachers across the UK are really experiencing in schools. Using insights from Teacher Tapp data, they explore workload, behaviour, CPD, AI in classrooms and what school leaders can learn from the real voices of teachers.

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  6. Play Is Not a Luxury: Reclaiming Childhood in Education

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    Play Is Not a Luxury: Reclaiming Childhood in Education

    Play is not a luxury. It is the foundation. In this episode of Leading With, Tracie Butterfill speaks with Amber Ogunsanya-William, inclusive play advocate and NSPCC Champion for Childhood, about why play builds resilience, belonging and achievement. From growing up in an adventure playground to influencing national conversations on childhood, Amber shares why protecting play is essential if education is serious about raising standards and preparing children to be life ready, not just test ready.

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  7. Building Fluency with Joy: Transforming Phonics Across a Multi Academy Trust

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    Building Fluency with Joy: Transforming Phonics Across a Multi Academy Trust

    What does it really take to lead phonics across more than 50 schools, without losing the joy of reading? In this episode of Leading With, Laura Brogan, National Phonics and Early Reading Lead at Twinkl, is joined by Kali Jauncey- Childs, National Early Years and Phonics Lead at Oasis Community Learning Together, they discuss leading phonics across a multi academy trust, embedding joy into early reading, and balancing consistency with inclusion at scale. From developing a love of reading through Book Wings to preparing for the Year 1 Phonics Screening Check, this episode offers practical insight for leaders and teachers shaping early literacy.

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  8. From Accountability to Support: Sir Martyn Oliver on Inspection Today

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    From Accountability to Support: Sir Martyn Oliver on Inspection Today

    In this episode of Leading With, Michelle Windridge, National Education Lead for School-Based EYFS, is joined by Sir Martyn Oliver, His Majesty’s Chief Inspector of Ofsted, to discuss how inspection is evolving and what that means for schools. Sir Martyn reflects on the new Ofsted framework, its focus on collaboration, inclusion and supporting improvement, particularly for the most vulnerable children. The conversation also explores early years, school readiness and the importance of professional dialogue in reducing pressure and improving outcomes.

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