Thank you Paul. A Frank and Stan Chat election special tomorrow. Seems likely a new government will be formed. As a new teacher in 1979, I had to wait until 1997 for a change of government. It felt momentous. This seems an equally significant event. A time for renewed optimism.

A momentous national event can't do without its weekly dose of Frank and Stan Chat and their take on what it all means for education. It's a gentle glide into a new administration filled with hope, optimism and much needed change. youtu.be/1_ybfGRbev0

A momentous national event is followed by a gentle and considered review of what it means for education in the latest Frank and Stan Chat buzzsprout.com/1459468/153653…

The alternative big listen survey has revealed widespread dissatisfaction with the watchdog, with nine in 10 respondents deeming it ‘not fit for purpose’ Frank Norris and Colin Richards say Ofsted is in ‘existential crisis’ schoolsweek.co.uk/ofsted-not-fit…

Extremely interesting yet concerning findings from research conducted by Frank Norris @colinsparkbridginto capturing teachers' thoughts on Ofsted. Well worth a read, and highlights the necessity for change. Food for thought for the new government.

Ofsted is understandably defensive given the major criticisms levelled at it in the Alternative Big Listen and the report on Reading's handling of the Caversham inspection. But when will it respond? We will want to respond to their response whenver it's published.

This week's Frank and Stan Chat No. 194 has Jill Gray, former Principal at Blackpool Sixth as guest. Jill considers what real resilience looks like, Stan sees opportunities and risks of a curriculum review and Frank reflects on The Alternative Big Listen. youtu.be/d68VSUTPzfM

If you like your Frank and Stan Chat No. 194: The Jill Gray Edition as a podcast then just use this link buzzsprout.com/1459468/154040…. Resilience, risks in a curriculum review, the alternative big listen and the value of media experts. Enjoy.

First Frank and Stan Chat of new academic year fortuitously has guest John Malynn. He worked for DfE and Ofsted as a senior civil servant until retirement in 2018. His unique perspective is worth reflecting on to better understand why we are where we are. Enjoy youtu.be/Rod1jJAADAw

I can't recommend the latest Frank and Stan Chat with John Malynn enough. He was a former policy lead at DfE and Ofsted until 2018 and has an interesting insight into what may have gone wrong and when. youtu.be/Rod1jJAADAw

The latest Frank and Stan Chat No. 198: The Caroline Popplewell Edition is now available as a podcast at buzzsprout.com/1459468/157878…. Ec-schools, the optics of a new govt accepting gifts, Morecambe FC supporting vulnerable children and how a teacher inspired Frank at a recent conference.

The 200th edition of Frank and Stan Chat with Sir Michael Wilshaw as the guest can be found here youtu.be/maC5uA3UuYs. Forthright, reflective, straight talking and a dose of political intrigue and that's not just from the two hosts. youtu.be/maC5uA3UuYs. It's a belter.

Frank Norris Frank and Stan Chat I'm posting a photo of my coffee mug to say I'm officially in the club! youtube.com/watch?v=6WXunv… #FrankAndStanChat

More evidence of the failures of English education policies over many years driven by a narrow definition of ‘standards’. We need root and branch reforms based on the UNESCO principle ‘Every learner matters and matters equally’. ⁦Bridget Phillipson⁩ bbc.co.uk/news/articles/…

Blooming heck Frank and Stan Chat comes in at No. 33. Can't quite believe it.

Like your weekly dose of Frank and Stan Chat as a podcast well here is the link to edition No. 221. buzzsprout.com/1459468/episod…. We cover personal loss, toxicity online, possible peerage for a former Chief Inspector and why regulators and govt need to earn the higher ground.

Latest Frank and Stan Chat SPOTLIGHT as a podcast covers teaching mathematics through lens of a teacher in a Northern city. Rebecca Hanson rebeccathemathslady.com leads the chat as we discuss the damage caused by various non-experts and the current challenges. buzzsprout.com/1459468/episod…

You can get all the Frank and Stan Chat at shows.acast.com/frank-and-stan… and on Spotify. We can't believe we're an award winning podcast, but it seems true. We're also most listened to podcast on education policy in Ottawa! Who'd have guessed? Might have something to do with Andy Hargreaves

A little later than usual. Frank and Stan Chat No. 227: The Pie Corbett Edition available as a podcast at buzzsprout.com/1459468/episod… Clarity of thinking for school leaders/older football managers, why are some schools so special and which teacher made a difference in Frank's life.

Latest Frank and Stan Chat No. 228: The Rebecca Smith Edition can now be downloaded at buzzsprout.com/1459468/episod…. Chat covers how to keep staff motivated, the approach to social media in a boarding school and the importance of timeliness. It's a good 'un.