In focus: Doing something with Robin Bevan

"If you do nothing, that is a political act. If you sit on the sidelines, and you are not engaged in using the talents that you have, ultimately for the well being of others, then you're actually contributing to maintaining the status quo, you're not seeking change."

In this distillled episode Angie talks to Robin Bevan, Headteacher at Southend High School for Boys. They talk about Robin’s background in trade unionism and non-Conformist religion, about using his privilege to speak up for others, and how his school is focusing on diversity, equity and inclusion.

Robin served as National President (2020/21) of the National Education Union: Europe’s largest education trade union. He has been an influential national campaigner on funding, workload and pay. He is also a Patron of the Institute of School Business Leadership.

A regular presenter in workshops and conferences: he has developed approaches on organisational leadership that have been transformational in school culture. He has a strong commitment to evidence-based practice: applying educational research into the classroom to enhance learning. He completed his doctorate at the University of Cambridge in conjunction with the ESRC’s Teaching & Learning Research Programme; and is a founding fellow of the Chartered College of Teaching.

You can contact Robin at [email protected]

Connect with Angie on her website - www.angelabrowne.co.uk

The full episode can be found at https://being-luminary.simplecast.com/episodes/in-conversation-with-robin-bevan

A transcript of this episode can be found at https://being-luminary.simplecast.com/episodes/in-focus-doing-something-with-robin-bevan

This podcast was written and presented by Angie Browne. Original music was by Martin Austwick. The series is edited and produced by Big Tent Media and Emily Crosby Media.