Frank and Stan Chat No. 156: The James Eldon Edition

Frank and Stan Chats

This week the two gents chat to James Eldon, Principal at Manchester Academy, a member of the Headteachers' Roundtable and advocate for the thinking around the recently announced MBacc. The chat begins with Stan reflecting on the power of Ministers in ordering or demanding that Ofsted inspects a school where a story about a student identifying as a Cat ran wild in newspapers recently. James considers the implications of this event on the most senior leader in the school and why these issues hinder colleagues from taking the most senior position in our schools. He then looks at the retention of staff in general and explains why change in complex schools is often not in line with the regularity of Ofsted inspections. Frank then applauds the latest report on EDI from the English and Wales Cricket Board. he draws attention to the challenges faced by those wanting to progress in the sport from poorer communities. James concludes the chat by explaining why he got involved in the MBacc and why it is an attempt to try and offer a more meaningful route for those not wanting a purely academic one. Great chat, even if we say so ourselves. Hope you enjoy.

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