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The No Silver Bullets Podcast — Series 2: The Nine Steps to Executive Headship
In this episode, Paul Ainsworth is joined by James Pembroke and Richard Selfridge, co‑authors of Data Proof Your School, to explore Step 7 of the Nine Steps to Executive Headship: developing effective data usage.
James and Richard offer clear, practical guidance on how leaders can simplify data systems, improve reliability and ensure that information genuinely supports school improvement. They discuss the illusion of accuracy in teacher assessment, the value of standardised testing, and the importance of consistency across schools.
The conversation covers how to build a purposeful assessment strategy, how to avoid distortion when staff feel judged by data, and how leaders can keep data simple and focused on learning. Their advice is particularly helpful for executive headteachers working across more than one school.
About the Series
This episode is part of the Nine Steps to Executive Headship series, supporting Paul’s forthcoming book: 📘 Nine Steps to Executive Headship, published by Routledge in December 2026.
Connect
Follow Paul on LinkedIn: Paul K. Ainsworth | LinkedIn
Find out about the book: https://www.routledge.com/Nine-Steps-to-Executive-Headship-A-Practical-Guide-to-Systems-Leadership-Across-Multiple-Schools/Ainsworth/p/book/9781041274117
Find out about Insight Inform: https://www.insightinform.co.uk/
Read the companion blog: Blog – Day in, day out, school improvement.
Explore Richard’s work: https://www.amazon.co.uk/stores/Richard-Selfridge/author/B09FQ781PX
