Voices from the International Confederation of Principals

Council Plus in Singapore

Dr Peter Kent speaks about the build up to the ICP Council  in Singapore and the themes that will dominate the three days of the meeting

Overcoming the roadblocks

ICP regional representatives Maria Doyle and Nancy Brady discuss their recent regional meetings in Europe and the Americas. Despite working in different contexts, there is a remarkable similarity in the challenges facing leaders in these two continents.

Future leadership in a diverse world

Michael Hall, ICP's representative for Oceania, discusses his recent meeting with members from a very diverse region and their shared excitement at the opportunity to meet together in Singapore to explore Future Leaders: Future Schools.

Leading for the future in British Columbia

Kevin Reimer  discusses the challenges and opportunities facing leaders in British Columbia.

ICP’s work with Ukrainian School leaders

ICP Past Presidents Ari Pokka and Fiona Forbes describe our work with school leaders in Ukraine. Ari describes his recent visit to the country and the brave leadership being shown by Ukrainian school Principals. Both Ari and Fiona explore how best we can show support for our colleagues in Ukraine.

Dr Phil Lambert- The Knowing and Caring Profession

Dr Phil Lambert from Australia talks about his new book 'The Knowing and Caring Profession'. He presents an inspiring overview of the challenges and opportunities facing the teaching profession as it looks to the future. Above all he urges 'let's listen to the voices of teachers'- those who lead and teach on a day to day basis should be deciding the future of the profession.

Pepe Di’lasio on how leaders can look to the future

Pepe Di'lasio, current President of the Association of School and College Leaders in the UK, outlines ASCL's exciting blueprint for the coming years and discusses the importance of leaders being able to meet face to face at ASCL's Conference on 111 and 12 March.

Sian Carr- What Really Matters in School Leadership?

Sian Carr OBE, former Principal, system leader and Director of Education for Harrow International Schools in Asia, discusses with ICP President Peter Kent  the major challenges facing school leadership worldwide over the coming years.

How leaders in New Zealand are challenging the Old Norms

Dr Cherie Taylor-Patel recently became President of the New Zealand Principal Federation / Ngā Tumuaki o Aotearoa. In this podcast she discusses with ICP President Peter Kent the challenges facing leaders in New Zealand and how they are seeking to re-set the old norms of education.

Leora Cruddas discusses trust, moral purpose and different types of leadership

Leora Cruddas, CEO of the Confederation of School Trusts, discusses how schools can engage in 'deep and purposeful collaboration'. As well as describing different types of school leadership, Leora also focuses upon the importance of trust and moral purpose.