In Trust Matters: Lessons in Leadership, we dive deep into the real-world experiences of multi-academy trust leaders, education experts, and leadership coaches. Hosted by The Key, this series explores the unique challenges and opportunities in the education sector, offering practical advice and actionable insights for trust leaders and school leaders alike.
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Each episode delivers clear takeaways, concise discussions, and a holistic view on leadership, with guests who represent the diverse voices within trusts and schools. From strategic decisions to everyday challenges, we focus on relevant, real-world examples that empower trust leaders to act.
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Whether you’re a CEO, COO, part of the wider central team or a school-level leader, you’ll find inspiration, expert guidance, and ideas you can implement today. With episodes no longer than an hour, this podcast fits into the busy schedules of education leaders, delivering value with every listen.
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To find out more about how The Key can support your trust, please visit thekeysupport.com/trusts.
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All views expressed in this episode are the guest’s own. Any mention of commercial providers, resources or products is on the guest’s recommendation and should not be considered an endorsement by The Key.
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In Trust Matters: Lessons in Leadership, we dive deep into the real-world experiences of multi-academy trust leaders, education experts, and leadership coaches. Hosted by The Key, this series explores the unique challenges and opportunities in the education sector, offering practical advice and actionable insights for trust leaders and school leaders alike.
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Each episode delivers clear takeaways, concise discussions, and a holistic view on leadership, with guests who represent the diverse voices within trusts and schools. From strategic decisions to everyday challenges, we focus on relevant, real-world examples that empower trust leaders to act.
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Whether you’re a CEO, COO, part of the wider central team or a school-level leader, you’ll find inspiration, expert guidance, and ideas you can implement today. With episodes no longer than an hour, this podcast fits into the busy schedules of education leaders, delivering value with every listen.
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To find out more about how The Key can support your trust, please visit thekeysupport.com/trusts.
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All views expressed in this episode are the guest’s own. Any mention of commercial providers, resources or products is on the guest’s recommendation and should not be considered an endorsement by The Key.
Why the current school system isn’t fit for purpose (PART 1) - Building an alternative provision trust, supporting vulnerable pupils & changing outcomes
Trust Matters: Lessons in Leadership
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1 year ago
Why the current school system isn’t fit for purpose (PART 1) - Building an alternative provision trust, supporting vulnerable pupils & changing outcomes
In the first part of this 2-part episode, we speak with Stephen Steinhaus, CEO of Solihull Alternative Provision Multi-Academy Trust, to dive into his remarkable journey and the groundbreaking work his trust is doing for its students. Stephen shares how his unique background, from an American footballer living in Chicago to an educator living in the UK, has shaped his approach to education leadership, bringing creativity and resilience into a system that urgently needs a new way of thinking.
We discuss the challenging circumstances that lead students to join the MAT, many of whom have faced significant struggles in both mainstream education and their personal lives. Stephen opens up about the trust’s unique approach to alternative provision, combining academic rigour with pastoral care and therapeutic support to create a “game changer” for students who don’t fit the mould of traditional schooling.
In this episode, Stephen also sheds light on the shocking statistics around outcomes for alternative provision students. He explains how the trust is working tirelessly to change these realities by giving students the support and skills they need to thrive. We also explore the alarming rise in permanent exclusions across England, and Stephen shares his perspective on why the education system is struggling to meet the needs of vulnerable students, especially in the face of budget cuts and overstretched resources.
For more on how The Key can support your trust, visit key.sc/trustsupport or get in touch with our team here: key.sc/trust-enquiry
Don’t forget to also subscribe to our monthly newsletter, Trust Matters, at key.sc/trustmatters.
To find out more about Stephen Steinhaus, visit his LinkedIn profile.
All views expressed in this episode are the guest's own. Any mention of commercial providers, resources or products is on the guest’s recommendation and should not be considered an endorsement by The Key.
Trust Matters: Lessons in Leadership
In Trust Matters: Lessons in Leadership, we dive deep into the real-world experiences of multi-academy trust leaders, education experts, and leadership coaches. Hosted by The Key, this series explores the unique challenges and opportunities in the education sector, offering practical advice and actionable insights for trust leaders and school leaders alike.
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Each episode delivers clear takeaways, concise discussions, and a holistic view on leadership, with guests who represent the diverse voices within trusts and schools. From strategic decisions to everyday challenges, we focus on relevant, real-world examples that empower trust leaders to act.
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Whether you’re a CEO, COO, part of the wider central team or a school-level leader, you’ll find inspiration, expert guidance, and ideas you can implement today. With episodes no longer than an hour, this podcast fits into the busy schedules of education leaders, delivering value with every listen.
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To find out more about how The Key can support your trust, please visit thekeysupport.com/trusts.
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All views expressed in this episode are the guest’s own. Any mention of commercial providers, resources or products is on the guest’s recommendation and should not be considered an endorsement by The Key.
