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It is none sense cos he has said you can’t compare the Frameworks. There is a football chant that springs to mind.

Post now corrected.

Frank and Stan Chat No. 252: The Cathal Lynch Returns Edition YouTube video by Frank and Stan Chat

Frank and Stan Chat No. 252 with Cathal Lynch is now available. We discuss transparency and openness (or not) of academy trusts and some recent research into the different leadership approaches for successfully developing schools in poor and wealthy areas. youtu.be/JCG0vZVTV_I

Apologies. I will amend.

Frank and Stan Chat No. 251: The Rebecca Leek Returns Edition YouTube video by Frank and Stan Chat

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Rebecca Leek, author, poet, podcaster, former headteacher of three schools and a fascinating colleague, joins the Frank and Stan Chat to discuss the recent White Paper and a host of other education and leadership issues.

Frank and Stan Chat SPOTLIGHT No. 23: 'You've got me today' edition with Mel McMorrow and Andy Buck YouTube video by Frank and Stan Chat

Latest SPOTLIGHT edition of the Frank and Stan Chat covers the book ‘You’ve got me today’ by Mel McMorrow and Andy Buck. It’s not just a great book for supply teachers and cover supervisors but should be essential reading for every teacher. Practical and realistic advice. youtu.be/sfBLf0cbIyc

I really enjoyed having a chat with Frank and Stan. Have a listen below 👂

Frank and Stan Chat SPOTLIGHT No. 22: The Intelligent Evidence Edition YouTube video by Frank and Stan Chat

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Another Frank and Stan Chat SPOTLIGHT Edition, and this time they venture into evidence gathering and evaluation with Steve Kirkpatrick. Steve, a former Headteacher, has developed a digital application that brings a school’s evidence base together. Enjoy

Frank and Stan Chat SPOTLIGHT No. 21 with Tom Zebedee and Noeleen Schenk YouTube video by Frank and Stan Chat

Frank and Stan Chat SPOTLIGHT edition focuses on education and/or leadership issues. The 21st edition with Tom Zebedee and Noeleen Schenk covers more on cyber security for schools and trusts, but also the need for secure and careful file retention to benefit from AI technology. youtu.be/88WuhwrzUOY

Frank and Stan Chat: The 250th edition with Paul Ainsworth YouTube video by Frank and Stan Chat

Who would have thought we would reach edition 250 when we started the Frank and Stan Chat way back in May 2020. The education and leadership chat has covered a lot since then. We were delighted when Paul Ainsworth emerged as a guest for that edition. Reflections and insight. youtu.be/SbzYrOvuB-s

Frank and Stan Chat No. 249: The Riichard Ronksley Edition YouTube video by Frank and Stan Chat

The 249th edition of the Frank and Stan Chat with CEO Richard Ronksley is now available. We cover why it’s not a good idea to burn an 18th Century book, why some Post 16 providers are effective, how inspirational Ken Robinson was + why Paul Garvey’s latest book is worth reading. youtu.be/2bTaCbWRSx4

Frank and Stan Chat SPOTLIGHT No. 20 with Prof Mel Ainscow 'The Inclusion and equity edition' YouTube video by Frank and Stan Chat

Why is England not particularly successful in addressing equity and inclusion? Isn’t it about time we considered the opinions of those who have been considering these issues for 30 or more years? Latest Frank and Stan Chat does this with a SPOTLIGHT chat with Prof Mel Ainscow. youtu.be/GfOb0Vt3w6I

Frank and Stan Chat No. 248: The Laura McPhee Edition YouTube video by Frank and Stan Chat

Frank and Stan Chat delighted to have @laura-mcphee.bsky.social as their weekly guest. We consider DfE guidance on violence against women and girls, the way some citizens are digitally excluded, why banning mobile phones might be wrong and why the north needs better railways. youtu.be/Ppd5wdgLQOE

Just seen 'Singing in the Rain' at The Royal Exchange @rxtheatre.bsky.social
in Manchester. Absolutely top quality. Standing ovation and fully deserved. More, more, more.

Frank and Stan Chat No. 247: The Adrian Bethune 'Wellbeing' Edition YouTube video by Frank and Stan Chat

The amazing @adrianbethune.bsky.social was a guest on this week’s Frank and Stan Chat. He makes leadership decisions and priorities very straightforward. He has a realistic approach to pupil and staff wellbeing. Find out for your self here www.youtube.com/watch?v=Isdc...

Frank and Stan Chat: The Dame Kathy August Edition YouTube video by Frank and Stan Chat

First Frank and Stan Chat of 2026 is one of the best. We were fortunate to have @KathyAugustDBE as a guest and we covered 'survivor bias', the govt's early plans for MAT inspections and a quote from Neil Jurd about 'false leadership'. A real privilege. youtu.be/NNbOIuFJK1o

Frank and Stan Chat No. 245: The Jan Allen Edition YouTube video by Frank and Stan Chat

The final Frank and Stan Chat of 2025 took place in the week leading up to Christmas with Jan Allen. A former secondary school HT, Jan now works in Gt Manchester area supporting charities and govt in addressing social disadvantage. An uplifting chat. youtu.be/XysnGY13zEI

Festive greetings from the Frank and Stan Chat. We have one episode to upload before we close down for the Christmas break. We are back on 5 January with our review of the 2025 editions.

Frank and Stan Chat No. 244: The Eric Craven 'The Scouse Poet' Returns for his fifth guest slot YouTube video by Frank and Stan Chat

Always a joy to have Eric Craven 'The Scouse Poet' back as a guest on the Frank and Stan Chat. His fifth visit includes four of his poems as well as one from Stan. It isn't all poetry, cos we cover some topical education and leadership issues. Enjoy. youtu.be/XeI4yqNvj_Q

Did Ofsted model the likely grade profile and inform DfE?

Sometimes the small note of gratitude makes all the difference. Thank you @innovateher.bsky.social
for all of the amazing work you do to encourage more female students to follow a career in STEM and specifically digital. Reaching 100k students is an amazing milestone. Now for the next 100k.

The way things are progressing you could be the guest on the 250th edition

Frank and Stan Chat No. 243: The Lois McClure Edition YouTube video by Frank and Stan Chat

Latest Frank and Stan Chat with amazing Lois McClure
is now available youtu.be/qeGmDfpcjaA?.... The chat acts as an inspiration to those young people who choose not to go to university and follow an apprenticeship route. Stan gets into psychology, and Frank thanks EarlyYearsAlex for their support
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Delighted to have Lois McClure as a guest on @frankwnorris.bsky.social and Stan Chat. She explains why she didn't choose to go to university and preferred the apprenticeship route. She also reveals how you remains positive and upbeat. Worth sharing with older students. Will be uploaded shortly.

Frank and Stan Chat No. 242: The Henry May Returns in Bogotá YouTube video by Frank and Stan Chat

The latest weekly Frank and Stan Chat with Henry May, founder of
Coschool and Huracan Foundation
now available youtu.be/siXz-2oXEw0. Fascinating chat about the importance of character development and wellbeing from a former @teachfirst.bsky.social graduate and social entrepreneur based in Bogotá.

Frank and Stan Chat No. 241: The Mark Philips 'Music' Edition YouTube video by Frank and Stan Chat

This week's Frank and Stan Chat with Mark Philips is now available youtu.be/ujDSLijGRT8. We discuss unintended consequences of EBACC, carousels, and how generic whole-school teaching strategies can stifle music teaching/learning, the wonderful city of Manchester and Martin's Law.

I met @rosieclayton.bsky.social and Neil Smith for a coffee chat last week. Rosie mentioned this blog. Perceptive piece that captures a few of the issues I'm interested in, namely devolution, tech, exams and the botrom third. fed.education/the-5ds-of-t...

Ofsted Provocations - Chartered College of Teaching There are many times in everyone’s professional life when you consider whether it is time to speak up. Often, the decision is tempered by a desire not to be seen to be over-critical or be viewed as a ...

My first blog for the Chartered College of Teaching was published today. I do write about a range of things but this one is close to my heart. chartered.college/news-blogs/o...

Frank and Stan Chat SPOTLIGHT No. 19 with Les Walton CBE YouTube video by Frank and Stan Chat

It is always a great pleasure to spend some time chatting with a significant and influential figure in education as part of the Frank and Stan Chat SPOTLIGHT series. The latest is with Les Walton, Chair of
Assoc of Education Advisers
and in an earlier life adviser to PMs. youtu.be/e1PS4RF7EPc

I’m working with colleagues to set up first independent evaluation of Ofsted. We aim to raise £26K to run the project for 3 years, we will be working pro bono. More details can be found in the link. Please contribute and pass on to others www.crowdfunder.co.uk/experiences-of-ofsted-inspections