Tes Magazine Leadership Forum

A series of guides and interviews to help education leaders at all levels hone their skills and gain access to world-class expertise

Tuesday

30th Apr 2024

Leadership: are you really being inclusive or just paying lip service?
In the latest instalment of the Leading and Learning webinar series, Nadia Nagamootoo explores the immense benefits, but considerable challenges, of leading in a genuinely inclusive way
Nadia Nagamootoo

Tuesday

16th Apr 2024

Emma Hollis: ‘It’s not an insult if someone doesn’t trust you’
In our How I Lead series, we ask education leaders to reflect on their careers, their experience and their leadership philosophy. This month, we talk to Emma Hollis, CEO of NASBTT
Emma Hollis Leadership

Wednesday

10th Apr 2024

Middle leader tips: how to improve individual performance
Supporting staff to do their best work is vital, especially when things aren’t going well. So what should this look like in practice?
Middle leaders: how to improve individual performance

Wednesday

3rd Apr 2024

How can schools and trusts stay safe from cybersecurity threats?
The Big Debate is a regular panel discussion published as part of the Tes Magazine Leadership Forum. For this session, three senior leaders in large trusts explain their approach to staying safe in the digital domain
cybersecurity threats

Tuesday

26th Mar 2024

How to build value as a school leader
Ensuring your organisation has value depends on a blueprint consisting of three key themes, argues Professor John Davis
John Davis

Tuesday

19th Mar 2024

Middle leader tips: how to delegate effectively
Delegation is key to effective middle management, so how do you make sure you are doing it right?
Delegate picking right person

Tuesday

12th Mar 2024

Mohsen Ojja: ‘It is OK to be ambitious’
In our How I Lead series, we ask education leaders to reflect on their careers, their experience and their leadership philosophy. This month, we talk to Mohsen Ojja, CEO of Anthem Schools Trust
Mohsen Ojja

Tuesday

5th Mar 2024

Middle leader tips: balancing fidelity to school policy
Balancing the need for consistency with teacher autonomy is a crucial part of being a middle leader – here’s how to get it right
Pebble bridge balance

Tuesday

27th Feb 2024

The pros (and cons) of being an empathetic leader
In part five of our Leading and Learning Webinar series, Sophie Wade explains the benefits of empathetic leadership and the pitfalls that can come with it
Sophie Wade

Tuesday

20th Feb 2024

Middle leader tips: how to assess your mid-year progress 
Reviewing your progress as a middle leader is critical to achieving your objectives and securing positive outcomes for your pupils. Here’s how to do it
Middle leader tips Mirror

Tuesday

13th Feb 2024

Libby Nicholas: ‘If you’ve lost hope, get out of the job’
In our How I Lead series, we ask education leaders to reflect on their careers, their experience and their leadership philosophy. This month, we talk to former MAT CEO and now independent school group managing director Libby Nicholas
Libby Nicholas: ‘It takes courage to be a compassionate leader’

Tuesday

30th Jan 2024

How to be a creative and empathetic leader
In part four of the Leading and Learning Webinar series, Rama Gheerawo explains how recognising and using creativity and empathy can help you become a more effective leader
Rama Gheerawo