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219: WhatsApp Warriors – Interview with Phillip Heath
School Marketing Journal with Brad Entwistle and Andrew Sculthorpe
In this interview episode, Brad is joined by Phillip Heath, Head of Barker College, to discuss the potential risks of parent WhatsApp groups. Phillip explains why trust and culture must be the centrepiece, why schools should monitor group chats and avoid "swinging at every pitch". Phillip outlines a 3R test (Repeated, Reasoned, Relevant) to help Heads decide when intervention is the best course of action and explain how clear boundaries protect staff while allowing for constructive responses that don't add fuel.
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