Explore what organisational values really mean in practice. You will reflect on whether values are lived or just displayed, how they shape behaviour and decision making, and how they hold up under pressure. This episode encourages you to align values, actions and culture to lead with greater consistency and clarity.

Steph Larner-Pickin is an Assistant Headteacher in an Alternative Provision Academy and PRU in the north west of England. She has a particular interest in ethical leadership and what drives us as school leaders to make the decisions we do, including balancing accountability with compassion and the wellbeing of everyone within the organisation. Steph holds values-based practice close to her heart and believes that strong schools are built upon inclusion, justice, transparency, aspiration and trust.

Resources

Level 7 Organisational values - PowerPoint

In this upcoming episode of the Best Practice Network Apprenticeship Podcast, hosts Emma Minchella and Tatia Singleton are joined by maths and English tutor Tamara Priestman. Together, they explore how the virtual classroom sessions are designed to be engaging, supportive, and inclusive for all learners.

Through real-life examples, they highlight how the virtual classrooms are both accessible and enjoyable, and why creating a positive environment is key to building confidence and encouraging participation. The episode also offers valuable insight into how tailored support and interactive teaching approaches can help you develop essential skills, succeed in their maths and English functional skills exams, and unlock long-term career opportunities.

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Explore what ethical leadership really means in practice. You will reflect on values, accountability and the pressures that shape difficult decisions. This episode encourages you to examine your own assumptions, consider competing priorities and lead with integrity when navigating complexity and uncertainty in senior leadership.

Steph Larner-Pickin is an Assistant Headteacher in an Alternative Provision Academy and PRU in the north west of England. She has a particular interest in ethical leadership and what drives us as school leaders to make the decisions we do, including balancing accountability with compassion and the wellbeing of everyone within the organisation. Steph holds values-based practice close to her heart and believes that strong schools are built upon inclusion, justice, transparency, aspiration and trust.

Resources

Level 7 Ethical leadership - PowerPoint