The Independent School Podcast | Strategy and leadership

096: Sector trends with Julie Robinson, CEO, Independent Schools Council (ISC)

Juliet Corbett

Jul 28, 20221 min read

096: Sector trends with Julie Robinson, CEO, Independent Schools Council (ISC)

In this episode I'm joined by the insightful Julie Robinson, CEO of the Independent Schools Council (ISC).

Juliet Corbett

Jul 21, 20221 min read

095: Have I got a strategy?!

In this episode, I reflect on what defines a strategy and how to build a good one.

094: Post-covid trends with Paul Dwyer, Head, Redmaids' High School

Juliet Corbett

Jul 14, 20221 min read

094: Post-covid trends with Paul Dwyer, Head, Redmaids' High School

In this episode I'm joined by the brilliant Paul Dwyer, Head of Redmaids' High School.

093: Reflections on the IDPE annual conference

Juliet Corbett

Jul 7, 20221 min read

093: Reflections on the IDPE annual conference

I recently attended the IDPE annual conference and here are my four key takeaways.

092: What timeframe should our strategy cover?

Juliet Corbett

Jun 30, 20221 min read

092: What timeframe should our strategy cover?

Whether you're creating a new strategy or developing an existing one, it can be difficult to decide exactly what timeframe to cover.

091: Building a culture of care in your school with Margaret White, Sandpiper Consulting

Juliet Corbett

Jun 23, 20221 min read

091: Building a culture of care in your school with Margaret White, Sandpiper Consulting

I'm joined by the brilliant Margaret White of Sandpiper Consulting - a consultancy that helps schools to develop a strong culture of care.

090: Can we fundraise without a clear school strategy?

Juliet Corbett

Jun 16, 20221 min read

090: Can we fundraise without a clear school strategy?

In this episode, I unpack why it's important for fundraisers to have a clear school strategy.

089: Impactful state school partnerships with Graeme Lawrie MBE

Juliet Corbett

Jun 9, 20221 min read

089: Impactful state school partnerships with Graeme Lawrie MBE

In this episode, I'm joined by the fantastic Graeme Lawrie MBE, Partnerships Director, ACS International Schools.

088: How can we make time for strategy when our days are so busy?

Juliet Corbett

Jun 2, 20221 min read

088: How can we make time for strategy when our days are so busy?

This is a question I'm frequently asked, so I have dedicated an episode to delve into the answers.

087: Social mobility through education with Ali Henderson, CEO Royal National Children’s SpringBoard

Juliet Corbett

May 27, 20221 min read

087: Social mobility through education with Ali Henderson, CEO Royal National Children’s SpringBoard

In this episode I'm joined by Ali Henderson, CEO, Royal National Children’s SpringBoard Foundation.

086: Building an online home for your school community with Kate Jillings, Co-Founder, ToucanTech

Juliet Corbett

May 19, 20221 min read

086: Building an online home for your school community with Kate Jillings, Co-Founder, ToucanTech

In this episode, I'm joined by the brilliant Kate Jillings, Co-Founder of community management software ToucanTech.

085: Should our vision be ambitious or realistic?

Juliet Corbett

May 11, 20221 min read

085: Should our vision be ambitious or realistic?

In this episode, I take a look at the mindset needed to create an effective vision, mission and purpose for your school.

084: Fundraising through a crisis (Ukraine mini-series 6)

Juliet Corbett

May 5, 20221 min read

084: Fundraising through a crisis (Ukraine mini-series 6)

In this episode, I explore the elements of fundraising affected by a crisis like the war in Ukraine and what can schools do now.

083: Strategic school leadership with Philip Britton MBE, Head of Foundation, Bolton School

Juliet Corbett

Apr 28, 20221 min read

083: Strategic school leadership with Philip Britton MBE, Head of Foundation, Bolton School

In this episode, I'm joined by Philip Britton MBE, Head of Foundation, Bolton School, as we discuss the importance of strategic leadership.

Juliet Corbett

Apr 21, 20221 min read

082: Doing the wrong things really well

Strategy is all about deciding what to do and what not to do.

081: Partnerships teaching with John Smith, Director of Partnerships, Royal Grammar School Newcastle

Juliet Corbett

Apr 8, 20221 min read

081: Partnerships teaching with John Smith, Director of Partnerships, Royal Grammar School Newcastle

In this episode, I'm joined by John Smith, Director of Partnerships at Royal Grammar School Newcastle.

080: Reassessing future risks (Ukraine crisis mini-series 5)

Juliet Corbett

Apr 4, 20221 min read

080: Reassessing future risks (Ukraine crisis mini-series 5)

In this episode, I explore the elements governors should consider when looking at future risks to their school.

The financial impact of the war in Ukraine on independent schools

Juliet Corbett

Mar 31, 20221 min read

The financial impact of the war in Ukraine on independent schools

I was recently invited to write for School Management Plus Magazine, detailing the economic effects that the current crisis in Ukraine.

079: Responding with compassion with Guy Ayling, Head Master, Mount Kelly

Juliet Corbett

Mar 31, 20221 min read

079: Responding with compassion with Guy Ayling, Head Master, Mount Kelly

In this episode I'm joined by Guy Ayling, Head of Mount Kelly and we discuss the effects of the Ukraine crisis.

078: Cost control (Ukraine crisis mini-series 4)

Juliet Corbett

Mar 25, 20221 min read

078: Cost control (Ukraine crisis mini-series 4)

In this episode, I take a look at the effect of the Ukraine crisis on cost control and how to find efficiencies.

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