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Well-Being Webinar

Watch the recording of our recent Zoom webinar for teachers and school leaders all about well-being in schools with Nina Jackson, Julie Rees, Jackie Beere and Roy Leighton. Hosted by Ian Gilbert.

90-minute watch

14 Jun 2021

Ian Gilbert, Jackie Beere, Nina Jackson, Julie Rees, Roy Leighton, Covid-19, Managing Stress and Mindfulness, Managing Workload, Peace Building, Personal Leadership, Relationships, Watch, Values-based Education

Questions from The Working Class

Independent Thinking founder Ian Gilbert was asked to deliver a webinar for an academy group recently, drawing on the work in our best-selling book The Working Class. Here are ten questions he put to the delegates that can form part of any school's discussion when it come to 'closing the gap'.

Five-minute read

Posted by Ian Gilbert on 23 Apr 2021

Ian Gilbert, Activism, Behaviour, Motivation and Engagement, Complexity, Curriculum and Lesson Planning, Diversity and Inclusion, Education, Improving Standards and Effectiveness, Neuroscience, Poverty, Relationships, School Improvement, Society, Teaching in Challenging Circumstances, Read

New Heads Webinar

Here is the complete recording of our special free webinar for new school leaders. Featuring advice and wisdom from Associates and Independent Thinking Press authors with experience across primary, secondary and special schools, we were joined by a global audience for an inspiring evening.

90-minute watch

03 Feb 2021

Ian Gilbert, Jackie Beere, Vic Goddard, Dave Harris, Gill Kelly, Julie Rees, Jarlath O'Brien, Will Ryan, Dave Whitaker, Coaching, Difficult Conversations, Education, Leadership, Improving Standards and Effectiveness, Personal Leadership, Relationships, Schools, Teachers, Watch

Independent Thinking on Emotional Literacy

An online conversation for UKEdChat with Independent Thinking Press author Richard Evans on his new book Independent Thinking on Emotional Literacy.

40-minute watch

24 Nov 2020

Assessment and Feedback, Behaviour, Motivation and Engagement, Coaching, Difficult Conversations, Diversity and Inclusion, Education, Improving Standards and Effectiveness, Questioning and Thinking Skills, Relationships, School Improvement, Teaching and Learning, Watch

Ten Lessons From The Working Class

Ten lessons from our book The Working Class, delivered by Ian Gilbert from the main stage of the 2019 SSAT conference in Birmingham.

20-minute watch

Posted by Ian Gilbert on 24 Nov 2020

Ian Gilbert, Activism, Behaviour, Motivation and Engagement, Complexity, Curriculum and Lesson Planning, Difficult Conversations, Diversity and Inclusion, Education, Improving Standards and Effectiveness, Leadership, Poverty, Relationships, Research, Schools, School Improvement, Society, Teaching and Learning, Teaching in Challenging Circumstances, Watch

Emotional Self Regulation

Highlights of a webinar given by Phil Beadle with fascinating insights into emotional self regulation and behaviour in the classroom.

Ten-minute watch

Posted by Phil Beadle on 19 Nov 2020

Phil Beadle, Behaviour, Motivation and Engagement, Coaching, Difficult Conversations, Diversity and Inclusion, Education, Improving Standards and Effectiveness, Peace Building, Poverty, Questioning and Thinking Skills, Relationships, Research, Teaching and Learning, Teachers, Teaching in Challenging Circumstances, Watch

Adele Bates - Highlights

Highlights of a conversation with Adele Bates about behaviour, zero tolerance and what we do - and don't need - school leadership to be doing.

Ten-minute watch

Posted by Adele Bates on 13 Nov 2020

Adele Bates, Behaviour, Motivation and Engagement, Difficult Conversations, Diversity and Inclusion, Education, Improving Standards and Effectiveness, Peace Building, Relationships, School Improvement, Teachers, Teaching and Learning, Leadership, Teaching in Challenging Circumstances, Watch

Highlights of a Conversation About Peace and the Power of an Education

Highlights of a conversation with Jim Roberson and Roy Leighton about peace, love and the power of an education.

Ten-minute watch

16 Sep 2020

Jim Roberson, Activism, Difficult Conversations, Education, Leadership, Relationships, Schools, Society, Watch, School Improvement, Roy Leighton

Jim Roberson on the Power of Relationships - Highlights

Highlights of a conversation with Associate Jim Roberson on the power of relationships for motivation and engagement.

Five-minute read

27 Aug 2020

Jim Roberson, Behaviour, Motivation and Engagement, Relationships, Schools, Teaching and Learning, Teaching in Challenging Circumstances, Watch

Mark Finnis on Restorative Practice - Highlights

Associate Mark Finnis with highlights from a CPD webinar conversation all about restorative practice in schools.

Ten-minute watch

26 Jun 2020

Mark Finnis, Restorative Practice, Difficult Conversations, Schools, School Improvement, Leadership, Watch, Relationships

Dave Harris on Brave Leadership

Independent Thinking Associate Dave Harris on the benefits of brave leadership in schools.

Six-minute watch

24 Jun 2020

Dave Harris, Difficult Conversations, Leadership, Personal Leadership, Relationships, School Improvement, Watch

A Conversation About Coaching, Coping and Better Conversations

A conversation about coaching, coping and better conversations in challenging times with Associates Gill Kelly, Andy Vass and Jackie Beere.

53-minute watch

08 Jun 2020

Jackie Beere, Gill Kelly, Andy Vass, Coaching, Difficult Conversations, Leadership, Managing Stress and Mindfulness, Managing Workload, Personal Leadership, Relationships, Resilience, Teachers, Teaching in Challenging Circumstances, Team Building, Watch, What Now Week

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