Launched in 2024, The Schools North East Podcast is a source for better understanding the critical issues facing our education system today (from a North East England perspective).
Our schools are just as important as those elsewhere across the country, which is why they deserve this platform to share their triumphs and tribulations directly with the North East community and beyond.
By sharing their success stories, together we promote a positive narrative of North East schools. Similarly, by sharing their challenges, together we lobby for the change our region needs to see.
Education policy must take into account local context and not use a ‘one size fits all’ approach, and The Schools North East Podcast is yet another way we remind those at the forefront of decision making that our region LEADS NOT PLEADS.
We have always provided a strategic voice for our members; the only difference now is that this voice can be heard on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Podbean!
Listen to the first podcast series now
In our first series, we gain invaluable insights from sector leaders and influential figures from the region and beyond, including Colin Lofthouse (CEO, SMART Academies Trust), Alex Fairlamb (Assistant Principal, Kings Priory School) and Mary Myatt (renowned education adviser, writer and speaker).
Policy must be made in consultation with school leaders and those at the ‘chalkface’, which is why it’s important for us to sit down with them and really delve into their challenges, experiences, and motivations.
Apply to be a guest
Ready to share your own insights around education in the North East? Join us as a guest on the Schools North East Podcast!
Our community needs people just like you to step forward and share your expertise, opinions, experiences, and strategies to help improve learning in our region.
Whether you are a supporting member of school staff or a leader in education, embrace this unique opportunity by applying to speak on The Schools North East Podcast today.
Sessions can be held in person at our events, at our office in Newcastle City Centre, or over zoom.
