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Frank and Stan Chats

Frank and Stan Chats

著者： Frank Norris and Stan Johnson
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 Frank Norris and Stan Johnson have been friends since 1995. Both have had successful and lengthy careers in education. Frank was a very senior HMI with Ofsted for 11 years and was the CEO of the Coop Academies Trust for 6 years. Stan was seconded to Ofsted for a year and then returned to headship before working as a senior adviser with Lancashire LA. He has latterly led a successful education consultancy in the North West. Prior to Covid-19, the two gents would meet in Manchester for a pint or two but the pandemic put an end to that. On 1 May 2020, they recorded their first video chat as a way of recording their emotions and reactions to the pandemic. After putting the video on Youtube as a safe place to store it they realised that some followers began to appear. Now, with nearly 180 episodes and having chatted to Professors, CEOs, journalists, teachers, former HMI, education thinkers and Frank's Key Stage 1 leading daughter they have a loyal following and a rapidly increasing number of viewers. The reach of the Frank and Stan Chat stretches from Bogota to Ottawa to Greece and their first Live Edition was recorded in front of nearly 200 Headteachers in York. The Chats are not undertaken to attract followers or for financial reward (nothing is received and nothing will be received). It is a way of airing views on education matters between two professional friends with a focus on leadership. We are honoured to be invited to host the weekly chats on the Leader-connect website www.leader-connect.co.uk. The chats helped the gents get through the pandemic and they are delighted that they have been enjoyed by others and appear to have helped in developing leadership thought and actions. If you fancy being a guest then just reach out. We never post a video unless the guest is comfortable with it. So, it is a relatively risk-free environment. Thank you. Frank and Stan. PS. We were honoured to be identified as one of the Top 50 education and leadership podcasts in THE WORLD!!! We can't believe it, but it appears to be true.

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  • Frank and Stan Chat No. 300

    Frank and Stan Chat No. 300
    2026/11/05
    In May 2020, Stan Johnson and Frank Norris recorded a 15-minute conversation and decided to 'store' it on YouTube. It was meant to be a record of our reactions to the Global Pandemic and its impact on education in England. After a few editions, Frank decided to invite a guest, and we began to realise that the extra person added a lot to our conversation. So, we decided to reach out to colleagues we knew to invite them along. These guests have included very well and less well known people undertaking different roles in education. In fact, it would be fair to say that some of the least well known guests have been the most interesting. We have never tried to make the Chat more than a simple conversation between people. We provide a small thank you gift for our guests and we do not monetise the chat. The reach of the chat has grown, and we are now achieving close to 1k downloads for some podcasts. With Stan away this week, we decided to continue the 300th edition with Frank being joined by Paul Ainsworth, the recently appointed CEO of NACE (National Association for Able Children in Education). It was fortuitous that the TES published on the day of the recording a piece about able children with Paul quoted at the start of the article. Paul explains how his new role is developing and gives some background to his new book to be published in early December that addresses the challenges of executive headship/leadership. Frank reflects on an online meeting about inclusion in Portugese schools. He noted how success in Portugal was based on cross-political agreement on the importance of local children being able to attend local schools. These are managed through supportive clusters where expertise is shared within classrooms. Oh, by the way senior leaders are elected! Now, that's a thought. The chat has guests lined up until last summer 2027. If you would like to join, just comment on a recent video on Youtube and we will get back to you. Thank you for your fantastic support. Frank and Stan

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    47 分
  • Frank and Stan Chat No. 299

    Frank and Stan Chat No. 299
    2026/10/28
    This week, it is just Frank and Stan chatting for a change. No guest! It is like old times. We consider some recent research into the teaching of mathematics produced by the Nottingham University School of Mathematics Education. It suggests that many pupils feel the curriculum is progressing too quickly. This includes around 10% of the higher attainers! No wonder we are continuing to have many adults saying they can't do maths! Frank then reflects on his music education and considers why some pupils have the opportunity to engage in music while others never seem to get the chance. It was great to be back to where the Frank and Stan Chat started in May 2020; just two experienced educators sharing their thoughts and views. Next week, we hit the 300th edition. Who would have thought this when the chat started in May 2020.

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    38 分
  • Frank and Stan Chat No. 298

    Frank and Stan Chat No. 298
    2026/10/22
    One of the major benefits of attending national conferences is that you often meet inspiring colleagues. When Frank attended an Association of Education Advisers conference in Manchester he had no idea he would end up chatting with Emily a Headteacher of a small independent alternative provision. The discussion focused on values, principles and aspiration and was fascinating in terms of how her career had led to her current exciting role. Then Emily dropped into the conversation that she was deaf! The conversation continued but I wanted to know more about her career journey, where she had taught and had she been deaf since birth etc. Well, all of these questions are answered in this inspiring chat. It made me realise even more how lucky I was to teach, to lead and to be able to work alongside inspiring people. In terms of the regular chat issues I referenced a recent article in the TES involving Prof Peter Etchells where he encourages us all to step back and reflect on the use of digital devices. Emily considers how effective the Access to Work scheme is in reality. She also tells us more about her love of riding and the struggles she has faced in setting up and leading an independent school. If you listen to only one Frank and Stan Chat this year (we obviously hope you will listen to them all) then this is the one that will leave your heart uplifted and filled with promise. Enjoy.

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    48 分
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