🎙️ Podcast 99: School Improvement During A Pandemic

How can you improve school standards by 'going slow', and during a pandemic? Our 99th interview is with Patrick Ottley-O'Connor, a headteacher in the North of England for 17 years and a practising teacher for 37! In this podcast, listen to Patrick and Teacher Toolkit founder, Ross McGill discuss Patrick’s route into teaching, starting in the 1980s and when the 'headship conversation' was first raised for him. Plus, the types of headship and working with new teams as incoming headteacher. We hear his views on the government support and teacher isolation during COVID-19, Patrick’s views stance on recovery curriculum and when to address the knowledge gaps, plus learn more about pupils' general attitude and behaviour during the pandemic. When pushed, we ask 'How has the government supported your school?' and the reply? "I am appalled. There has been nothing to support us..." You can follow and connect with Patrick on Twitter; learn from some of his wisdom. Thanks for listening.