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The IAPS Podcast

The IAPS Podcast

By: The Independent Association of Prep Schools
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This podcast aims to showcase the best in Independent Prep education through interviews with leading Headteachers, case studies of excellent schools, expert discussions on topical matters in the sector and reflections on evidence-based practice. To learn more about IAPS and the benefits of membership for Heads, please visit https://iaps.uk/about/benefits-of-membership.html Music in each podcast is provided by M:Tech: https://mtechonline.co.uk/.Copyright 2026 The Independent Association of Prep Schools Parenting & Families Relationships Social Sciences
Episodes
  • Executive leadership in focus
    Apr 29 2026

    Focusing on executive leadership this episode is hosted by IAPS Director of International Nick Robinson, with guest speakers Guy Ayling, Headmaster and Principal at Mount Kelly in Devon, and Director of Prep Schools for the Mill Hill Education Group, Leon Roberts.

    Together they discuss their respective journeys to executive leadership, the lessons they have learnt along the way and the advice and inspiration they would share with aspiring future executive leaders.

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    38 mins
  • Excellence Visit - Character Education
    Apr 15 2026

    Building on our recent Excellence Visit to Dumpton School, IAPS Head of Strategy Katie Walker speaks with the school’s Head Christian Saenger and Annabel Billinger, Director of Character Education at Cheam School.

    Together, they reflect on the work they have led in their schools, how these initiatives came about, and the ways they secured buy-in from both staff and parents, highlighting the importance of developing pupils’ character alongside strong academic progress.

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    21 mins
  • Celebrating significant strengths in IAPS Schools – Belmont Mill Hill Prep
    Apr 1 2026

    In the latest episode of our series celebrating Significant Strengths in member schools, Kate Bevan, Chair of the IAPS Education Committee and Head of Junior School at Notting Hill and Ealing High School, is joined by Lotte Goldthorpe, Director of Sport and Activities at Belmont Mill Hill Prep.

    Together, they explore the initiatives that earned Belmont recognition from ISI for its outstanding focus on co-curricular provision and the thoughtful approach taken to embed it across the school.

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    27 mins
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