Frank W Norris
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Board member at InnovateHer and GAET. Co-leader of Educ Leaders at Forum Strategy. Former Education & skills adviser to Northern Powerhouse Partnership. senior HMI, CEO of Coop Academies Trust and independent chair of Blackpool Improvement Board and PEIA.
It is always a great pleasure to spend some time chatting with a significant and influential figure in education as part of the Frank and Stan Chat SPOTLIGHT series. The latest is with Les Walton, Chair of
Assoc of Education Advisers
and in an earlier life adviser to PMs. youtu.be/e1PS4RF7EPc
Assoc of Education Advisers
and in an earlier life adviser to PMs. youtu.be/e1PS4RF7EPc
Frank and Stan Chat SPOTLIGHT No. 19 with Les Walton CBE
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November 19, 2025 at 9:06 AM
It is always a great pleasure to spend some time chatting with a significant and influential figure in education as part of the Frank and Stan Chat SPOTLIGHT series. The latest is with Les Walton, Chair of
Assoc of Education Advisers
and in an earlier life adviser to PMs. youtu.be/e1PS4RF7EPc
Assoc of Education Advisers
and in an earlier life adviser to PMs. youtu.be/e1PS4RF7EPc
I’m working with colleagues to set up first independent evaluation of Ofsted. We aim to raise £26K to run the project for 3 years, we will be working pro bono. More details can be found in the link. Please contribute and pass on to others www.crowdfunder.co.uk/experiences-of-ofsted-inspections
Experiences of Ofsted inspections
We aim to set up an independent system to monitor the impact of Ofsted's inspections on a regular basis.
www.crowdfunder.co.uk
November 18, 2025 at 6:11 PM
I’m working with colleagues to set up first independent evaluation of Ofsted. We aim to raise £26K to run the project for 3 years, we will be working pro bono. More details can be found in the link. Please contribute and pass on to others www.crowdfunder.co.uk/experiences-of-ofsted-inspections
Safeguarding/child prot is important for all staff, so this week's
Frank and Stan Chat should have record viewing figures. We're joined by Carolyn Eyre who says legislative changes afoot are 'the calm before the storm'. Stan considers Goodhart's Law and Frank internal isolation youtu.be/P_3Ow3XelZI
Frank and Stan Chat should have record viewing figures. We're joined by Carolyn Eyre who says legislative changes afoot are 'the calm before the storm'. Stan considers Goodhart's Law and Frank internal isolation youtu.be/P_3Ow3XelZI
Frank and Stan Chat No. 240: The Safeguarding Edition
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November 14, 2025 at 12:57 PM
Safeguarding/child prot is important for all staff, so this week's
Frank and Stan Chat should have record viewing figures. We're joined by Carolyn Eyre who says legislative changes afoot are 'the calm before the storm'. Stan considers Goodhart's Law and Frank internal isolation youtu.be/P_3Ow3XelZI
Frank and Stan Chat should have record viewing figures. We're joined by Carolyn Eyre who says legislative changes afoot are 'the calm before the storm'. Stan considers Goodhart's Law and Frank internal isolation youtu.be/P_3Ow3XelZI
Over 200 views and less than a day since I uploaded the video of five former HMI chatting about the positive (not many) and negative (many) aspects of the 'renewed' inspection framework. We hope it proves useful for school staff and inspectors. youtu.be/ZTV5dK13UpM
Five former HMI discuss the new Ofsted school inspection framework
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November 10, 2025 at 2:24 PM
Over 200 views and less than a day since I uploaded the video of five former HMI chatting about the positive (not many) and negative (many) aspects of the 'renewed' inspection framework. We hope it proves useful for school staff and inspectors. youtu.be/ZTV5dK13UpM
What do five former HMI think of Ofsted's new school inspection framework? This chat reveals some positives but quite a few negatives. With the launch tomorrow, we hope it proves helpful for schools and inspectors. Let us know what you think. youtu.be/ZTV5dK13UpM
Five former HMI discuss the new Ofsted school inspection framework
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November 9, 2025 at 1:09 PM
What do five former HMI think of Ofsted's new school inspection framework? This chat reveals some positives but quite a few negatives. With the launch tomorrow, we hope it proves helpful for schools and inspectors. Let us know what you think. youtu.be/ZTV5dK13UpM
Latest weekly Frank and Stan Chat with Alex Howarth now available. It covers how regulators often get written messages wrong, Alex's interest in teaching mortgages and Frank's respect for Francis Review with a warning on oracy. We also predict The Ashes result. youtu.be/xc5WLxicG88
Frank and Stan Chat No. 239: The Real maths Edition with Alex Howarth
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November 6, 2025 at 10:21 AM
Latest weekly Frank and Stan Chat with Alex Howarth now available. It covers how regulators often get written messages wrong, Alex's interest in teaching mortgages and Frank's respect for Francis Review with a warning on oracy. We also predict The Ashes result. youtu.be/xc5WLxicG88
With half term arriving for many next week, we're uploading early the latest Frank and Stan Chat (educ and leadership)
with Chris Zarraga Dir. at
Schools NE. youtu.be/achbrKyB9Vs Chat covers Martin's Law, importance of relationships for successful leadership and why CPD should be a personal issue.
with Chris Zarraga Dir. at
Schools NE. youtu.be/achbrKyB9Vs Chat covers Martin's Law, importance of relationships for successful leadership and why CPD should be a personal issue.
Frank and Stan Chat No. 238: The Chris Zarraga 'Schools North East' Edition
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October 22, 2025 at 2:06 PM
With half term arriving for many next week, we're uploading early the latest Frank and Stan Chat (educ and leadership)
with Chris Zarraga Dir. at
Schools NE. youtu.be/achbrKyB9Vs Chat covers Martin's Law, importance of relationships for successful leadership and why CPD should be a personal issue.
with Chris Zarraga Dir. at
Schools NE. youtu.be/achbrKyB9Vs Chat covers Martin's Law, importance of relationships for successful leadership and why CPD should be a personal issue.
Adrian Gray askes an important question about self evaluation in the proposed Ofsted Framework. Self Evaluation: A case of the Hokey Cokey?https://thealternativebiglisten.co.uk/f/self-evaluation-a-case-of-the-hokey-cokey
October 20, 2025 at 10:11 AM
Adrian Gray askes an important question about self evaluation in the proposed Ofsted Framework. Self Evaluation: A case of the Hokey Cokey?https://thealternativebiglisten.co.uk/f/self-evaluation-a-case-of-the-hokey-cokey
The fascinating chat with Rosie Clayton as part of the Frank and Stan Chat SPOTLIGHT series is now available youtu.be/rGh4Xp5g7kU. If you’re interested in new ideas on assessment and how AI may play a bigger part in the future then this one's for you. Enjoy.
Frank and Stan Spotlight No 18 with Rosie Clayton
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October 17, 2025 at 8:57 AM
The fascinating chat with Rosie Clayton as part of the Frank and Stan Chat SPOTLIGHT series is now available youtu.be/rGh4Xp5g7kU. If you’re interested in new ideas on assessment and how AI may play a bigger part in the future then this one's for you. Enjoy.
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We continue to receive calls in regard to the new inspection framework. Call us in confidence if you need support and a friendly ear. It’s completely free.
October 16, 2025 at 3:36 PM
We continue to receive calls in regard to the new inspection framework. Call us in confidence if you need support and a friendly ear. It’s completely free.
I've offered a personal reflection on the Education Select Committee meeting with Ofsted on Tuesday. You can find it here. thealternativebiglisten.co.uk/f/recent-edu...
Recent Education Select Committee with Ofsted
A personal reflection on Sir Martyn Oliver's appearance at the Education Select Committee
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October 16, 2025 at 2:14 PM
I've offered a personal reflection on the Education Select Committee meeting with Ofsted on Tuesday. You can find it here. thealternativebiglisten.co.uk/f/recent-edu...
Recent Frank and Stan Chat with Chris Jones, CEO of Smart Curriculum. youtu.be/cnKLPXKF6-c now uploaded. Includes consideration of CEO salaries and trust structures, some hopeful signs on academic/vocational front. Chris prefers 'professional' and the School Curriculum Award.
Frank and Stan Chat No. 237: The Chris Jones 'SMART Curriculum' Edition
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October 13, 2025 at 9:03 AM
Recent Frank and Stan Chat with Chris Jones, CEO of Smart Curriculum. youtu.be/cnKLPXKF6-c now uploaded. Includes consideration of CEO salaries and trust structures, some hopeful signs on academic/vocational front. Chris prefers 'professional' and the School Curriculum Award.
Stan let's rip over the proposals for a nominee to be involved in school inspections on the latest Frank and Stan Chat weekly discussion about education and leadership issues. We’re joined by former HMI Dave Rzeznik youtube.com/clip/UgkxpPR...
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October 9, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Stan let's rip over the proposals for a nominee to be involved in school inspections on the latest Frank and Stan Chat weekly discussion about education and leadership issues. We’re joined by former HMI Dave Rzeznik youtube.com/clip/UgkxpPR...
This week's Frank and Stan Chat includes former HMI Dave Rzeznik. We chat about the role of nominees during inspections, the problems in creating best practice centres for SEND pupils and the need for a genuine challenging view as part of self-evaluation. youtu.be/1i1dfX1rziI
Frank and Stan Chat No. 236: The Dave Rzeznik 'Mr Bilge' Edition
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October 8, 2025 at 7:17 PM
This week's Frank and Stan Chat includes former HMI Dave Rzeznik. We chat about the role of nominees during inspections, the problems in creating best practice centres for SEND pupils and the need for a genuine challenging view as part of self-evaluation. youtu.be/1i1dfX1rziI
I would love Chelsea Slater, CEO of InnovateHer to be invited on to the government's Women in Tech Taskforce. Anyone know how we can make this happen? Clip from latest Frank and Stan Chat :The Chelsea Slater Returns Edition youtube.com/clip/UgkxoqW...
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October 6, 2025 at 3:29 PM
I would love Chelsea Slater, CEO of InnovateHer to be invited on to the government's Women in Tech Taskforce. Anyone know how we can make this happen? Clip from latest Frank and Stan Chat :The Chelsea Slater Returns Edition youtube.com/clip/UgkxoqW...
The 235th edition of the weekly
Frank and Stan Chat
with Chelsea Slater, CEO of
@innovateheruk is now available youtu.be/VpgzEImwGs8?.... Chat covers Chelsea's leadership journey and how she got into social justice, Stan's view on school context and Frank on why secondary HTs are leaving.
Frank and Stan Chat
with Chelsea Slater, CEO of
@innovateheruk is now available youtu.be/VpgzEImwGs8?.... Chat covers Chelsea's leadership journey and how she got into social justice, Stan's view on school context and Frank on why secondary HTs are leaving.
Frank and Stan Chat No.235: The Chelsea Slater Returns Edition
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October 3, 2025 at 10:33 AM
The 235th edition of the weekly
Frank and Stan Chat
with Chelsea Slater, CEO of
@innovateheruk is now available youtu.be/VpgzEImwGs8?.... Chat covers Chelsea's leadership journey and how she got into social justice, Stan's view on school context and Frank on why secondary HTs are leaving.
Frank and Stan Chat
with Chelsea Slater, CEO of
@innovateheruk is now available youtu.be/VpgzEImwGs8?.... Chat covers Chelsea's leadership journey and how she got into social justice, Stan's view on school context and Frank on why secondary HTs are leaving.
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October 2, 2025 at 2:05 PM
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Stan draws attention to Goodhart's Law and considers its impact on education policy and local decision making on the latest Frank and Stan Chat with Ian Coulson 'Self Evaluation' Edition youtube.com/clip/Ugkx9Or...
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September 29, 2025 at 9:07 AM
Stan draws attention to Goodhart's Law and considers its impact on education policy and local decision making on the latest Frank and Stan Chat with Ian Coulson 'Self Evaluation' Edition youtube.com/clip/Ugkx9Or...
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Really enjoyed listening to Frank, Stan and Ian on Friday ⬇️ Much food for thought!
The latest weekly Frank and Stan Chat that focuses on self-evaluation, the Good Hearts Law and the importance of community with Ian Coulson is now available youtu.be/O7W9CEyNJAQ. Ian explains how schools/trusts can undertake self-review in an inclusive manner.
Frank and Stan Chat No. 234: The Ian Coulson 'Self Evaluation' Edition
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September 27, 2025 at 5:28 PM
Really enjoyed listening to Frank, Stan and Ian on Friday ⬇️ Much food for thought!
Stan draws attention to Goodhart's Law and considers its impact on education policy and local decision making on the latest Frank and Stan Chat with Ian Coulson 'Self Evaluation' Edition youtube.com/clip/Ugkx9Or...
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September 29, 2025 at 9:07 AM
Stan draws attention to Goodhart's Law and considers its impact on education policy and local decision making on the latest Frank and Stan Chat with Ian Coulson 'Self Evaluation' Edition youtube.com/clip/Ugkx9Or...
The latest weekly Frank and Stan Chat that focuses on self-evaluation, the Good Hearts Law and the importance of community with Ian Coulson is now available youtu.be/O7W9CEyNJAQ. Ian explains how schools/trusts can undertake self-review in an inclusive manner.
Frank and Stan Chat No. 234: The Ian Coulson 'Self Evaluation' Edition
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September 25, 2025 at 11:42 AM
The latest weekly Frank and Stan Chat that focuses on self-evaluation, the Good Hearts Law and the importance of community with Ian Coulson is now available youtu.be/O7W9CEyNJAQ. Ian explains how schools/trusts can undertake self-review in an inclusive manner.
What image did Generative AI produce when it was asked to create an African superhero? Dr Ronda Zelezny-Green explains some research she has been reviewing on the latest Frank and Stan Chat. Fascinating. youtube.com/clip/Ugkxgpe...
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September 21, 2025 at 8:29 PM
What image did Generative AI produce when it was asked to create an African superhero? Dr Ronda Zelezny-Green explains some research she has been reviewing on the latest Frank and Stan Chat. Fascinating. youtube.com/clip/Ugkxgpe...
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Quite.
It turns out that 'The Big Listen' has not involved much listening.
It turns out that 'The Big Listen' has not involved much listening.
September 18, 2025 at 7:36 AM
Quite.
It turns out that 'The Big Listen' has not involved much listening.
It turns out that 'The Big Listen' has not involved much listening.
Frank and Stan Chat delighted to be joined by Dr Ronda Zelezny-Green to chat about Generative AI and other issues. Ever wondered what AI delivers when asked to produce an image of an African Superhero? Or what some inspectors think of Ofsted's proposals? youtu.be/tExHwy2_dBE
Frank and Stan Chat No. 233: Ronda Zelezny-Green Returns Edition 'The Generative AI and Ofsted chat'
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September 17, 2025 at 10:24 AM
Frank and Stan Chat delighted to be joined by Dr Ronda Zelezny-Green to chat about Generative AI and other issues. Ever wondered what AI delivers when asked to produce an image of an African Superhero? Or what some inspectors think of Ofsted's proposals? youtu.be/tExHwy2_dBE
Frank and Stan Chat delighted to share the 17th SPOTLIGHT Edition where Juliet Caunt, HR Consultant, was our guest. So, it's all things HR, retention, recruitment, culture, supporting senior education leaders so they avoid mistakes down the line etc. youtu.be/1SMft0Ezhps
Frank and Stan Chat SPOTLIGHT No. 17: The Juliet Caunt 'Personnel to Human Resources' Edition
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September 15, 2025 at 8:45 AM
Frank and Stan Chat delighted to share the 17th SPOTLIGHT Edition where Juliet Caunt, HR Consultant, was our guest. So, it's all things HR, retention, recruitment, culture, supporting senior education leaders so they avoid mistakes down the line etc. youtu.be/1SMft0Ezhps