Notas del episodio
Salcombe Prep School with Roshan Adams
Tim Fisher, Chairman of Redshift Education, speaks with Roshan Adams, Head Teacher at Salcombe Preparatory School, about her path into teaching, Professor Lord Winston's visit to Salcombe, the school’s values, and what a prep education should really deliver. The conversation centers on balancing academic excellence with character, confidence, resilience, and preparation for life beyond exams. Tim also reflects on Salcombe’s fit within Redshift Education and the wider opportunity for collaboration.
Takeaways
- Teaching and leading are different games
- Confidence is not a personality trait - it is a product of being believed in
- Academic excellence lasts only when it is paired with character formation
- Mistakes are not tolerated on the path to learning - they are part of the curriculum
Chapters
- 00:00 - Tim introduces Roshan Adams and the focus on Salcombe Prep’s values and approach 00:43 - Roshan explains her route from teacher recruitment into teaching
- 01:28 - BA in Education Studies and PGCE with Mathematics specialism
- 01:54 - Realizing teacher and leader are different roles
- 03:07 - Children at the heart of every decision and the school’s vision
- 04:52 - Why Roshan feels Salcombe is the right fit
- 05:55 - Unlocking potential through confidence, curiosity, and challenge
- 08:00 - Character development, awards, leadership, and transparency with parents
- 09:49 - Why parents trust Salcombe and its warm teacher body
- 11:49 - Mistakes, risk taking, and distributive leadership
- 13:31 - Early 11 plus preparation and curriculum ambition
- 15:46 - Senior school style timetable, independence, and specialist teachers
- 19:31 - Personalized learning and adapting lessons to each child
- 20:40 - Defining success beyond exam results
- 22:01 - Preparing children for future careers and changing job markets
- 23:43 - Sports Day, annual traditions, and what they teach
- 24:42 - Why sport matters to Roshan
- 25:56 - Parent feedback on Professor Lord Winston’s visit
- 27:40 - Preparing children for a changing world and emotional intelligence
- 29:40 - Technology should enhance, not replace, great teaching
- 31:12 - Redshift collaboration and keeping Salcombe’s identity
- 33:28 - Curriculum development and best practice across schools
- 35:36 - Long lasting friendships, resilience, and kindness
- 36:49 - What Roshan hopes pupils remember most about Salcombe
- 37:58 - Quick fire round: Sports Day, confidence, and The Anxious Generation
CREDITS:
Many thanks to Roshan Adams of Salcombe Prep School.
Presented By Timothy Fisher
Produced By Bailey Fox
Brought To You By Valleyfield Pond & Woodland Park
For further information visit
Salcombe Prep School - Private School In London
https://www.salcombeprep.co.uk/