Podcast appearances and mentions of Katharine Birbalsingh

Tom Rogers is joined by headteacher Katharine Birbalsingh to discuss her plans for a 'march for children' (to take place soon) and the arguments behind it. These include ideas around smartphone use, teacher training, curriculum, uniforms and more. 

In this episode, I'm joined by Jeanette Breen — Learning Specialist at Templestowe Heights Primary School and Head of Global Partnerships at No More Marking — to unpack insights from her recent tour of some of the highest-performing schools across the UK. From standalone primaries to schools within trusts like Ark Academy, and even the renowned Michaela Community School, where she met Katharine Birbalsingh, Jeanette explored what's making a real impact in classrooms and leadership teams. What makes this conversation truly unique is not just Jeanette's sharp eye for what works — it's that you'll also hear directly from the educators she met along the way, thanks to recordings made on-site during her journey. You'll hear from:  Andrew Percival and Jess Rennie - Stanley Road Primary School, Oldham Madeleine Roberts, David Williams, Jonathan Howlett and Ellen Clarke - Ark Curriculum team Matt Burnage - Ark Soane Claire Stoneman - 4 Dwellings Academy, Birmingham Michael Eggleton - Charles Dickens Primary Stuart Houghton - Ribbon Academy, Murton Dr Haili Hughes - Professor of teacher coaching & mentoring, Academica University oas, Director of Education, IRIS Connect. ECF & NPQ facilitator Bruno Reddy - CEO Times Tables Rock Stars and former head of Mathematics at King Solomon Academy If you're looking to sharpen your teaching, rethink your curriculum, or get inspired by what's working in leading schools abroad, this episode is packed with gold. Resources mentioned: Daisy Christodoulou - Seven myths in education and Making good progress The Rose report StepLab Teach Like A Champion New wave maths books The Writing Revolution TimesTable Rockstars Grattan report on multi-school organisations Think Forward Educators Core knowledge units Numeracy screener being trialed by the Center for Independent Studies (CIS) White Rose Maths What Works Series ResearchED No More Marking You can connect with Jeanette: X/Twitter: @jettybe3 Linkedin e-mail: jeanette.breen@education.vic.gov.au or jeanette@nomoremarking.com You can connect with Brendan: X/Twitter: @learnwithmrlee Linkedin: @brendan-lee-kft Facebook: @learningwithmrlee Website learnwithlee.net Substack: knowledgeforteachers.substack.com/ Support the Knowledge for Teachers Podcast:  https://www.patreon.com/KnowledgeforTeachersPodcast   About Jeanette Breen Jeanette is an experienced teacher, presenter, and liaison for the creation of partnerships and professional learning opportunities. In addition to her school-based role at Templestowe Heights PS Victoria, Jeanette works with UK company No More Marking as the bridge for schools using innovative writing assessment. She leads a Writing Network with Think Forward Educators and is a founding member of Sharing Best Practice. Jeanette holds a Professional Certificate in Clinical Teaching and Masters in Instructional Leadership. Becoming a Better Maths Teacher: Craig Barton's Aussie Tour with Ollie Lovell For the first time ever, the UK's most celebrated mathematics teacher, podcaster, and author, Craig Barton, is coming to Australia for a nationwide tour. Craig will be joined by Australia's own Ollie Lovell for an unforgettable day of professional learning designed to transform your teaching practice. Don't miss your chance to be part of this transformative event! Four dates, four cities: Perth: Friday, June 20, 2025 Melbourne: Monday, June 23, 2025 Sydney: Wednesday, June 25, 2025 Adelaide: Friday, June 27, 2025 Seats are limited—secure your spot today and take your mathematics teaching to the next level!

Take the survey now: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1iHRZvOly_Q7aprlQBF7n38y0EjgvnHw2OdYII8yQElc/edit?ts=670d0111 Rob interviews Britain's strictest headteacher Katharine Birbalsingh. They explore society's declining values, the rise in youth crime and how educational approaches impact children's development. Birbalsingh shares her philosophy of extreme ownership in schools, arguing that addressing small infractions prevents larger problems. They also discuss modern education, political correctness and the importance of teaching personal responsibility to create a better society. Katharine Burbalsingh REVEALS: Her broken windows theory approach to discipline Why society has become increasingly dangerous Why people are now afraid to confront wrongdoing That schools must teach children personal responsibility, duty towards others and self-sacrifice rather than victimhood How the absence of a Dad significantly impacts children's development and how society no longer recognises the importance of Dads How private schools have lost their way by embracing woke ideologies rather than maintaining traditional educational values That schools are microcosms of society, when schools change, society changes and vice versa Excessive bureaucracy and performative DEI training drain meaning and purpose from schools BEST MOMENTS "When you don't look after the details, the biggest stuff starts to happen... I say, what do you do when a kid throws a chair? What do you do when a kid gets up out of a lesson and angry and just marches out? I say, that never happens." "It's how you run a successful school, you care about those details and it's how you run a successful country, frankly." "Race relations were better in the nineties and the early two thousands than they are now. Religious issues in the country were better then than they are now. All this stuff around being LGBT and so on, all of it, everything was better then." "I've made a lot of money in my life and by far the best feeling is not all the cars I've bought. It's the money I've given away and the people I've helped." "Being a teacher is the best job in the world... Money makes life easier, but it doesn't bring you meaning." VALUABLE RESOURCES https://robmoore.com/ bit.ly/Robsupporter https://robmoore.com/podbooks rob.team Episode Sponsor - AG1 Claim your exclusive offer of AG1 at the link below drinkag1.com/disruptors ABOUT THE HOST Rob Moore is an author of 9 business books, 5 UK bestsellers, holds 3 world records for public speaking, entrepreneur, property investor, and property educator. Author of the global bestseller “Life Leverage” Host of UK’s No.1 business podcast “The Disruptive Entrepreneur” “If you don't risk anything, you risk everything” CONTACT METHOD Rob’s official website: https://robmoore.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/robmooreprogressive/?ref=br_rs LinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/robmoore1979 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.disruptive, disruptors, entreprenuer, business, social media, marketing, money, growth, scale, scale up, risk, property: http://www.robmoore.com

On this episode of The Sam Sorbo Show, I welcome the woman known as the “world's strictest headmistress", Katharine Birbalsingh. We get into what made her message so impactful, why her approach to education is shaking things up, and the remarkable success of Michaela School. You don't want to miss this one. Listen now! --------------------Unlock exclusive discounts, discover where to purchase my books, explore my homeschool and curriculum recommendations, and so much more—all in one place! Click the link to take advantage of these incredible resources. Don't miss out—start exploring today: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/samsorbo⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Thank you to my sponsor The Herzog Foundation: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://herzogfoundation.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

On this episode of The Sam Sorbo Show, I welcome the woman known as the “world's strictest headmistress", Katharine Birbalsingh. We get into what made her message so impactful, why her approach to education is shaking things up, and the remarkable success of Michaela School. You don't want to miss this one. Listen now! --------------------Unlock exclusive discounts, discover where to purchase my books, explore my homeschool and curriculum recommendations, and so much more—all in one place! Click the link to take advantage of these incredible resources. Don't miss out—start exploring today: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/samsorbo⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Thank you to my sponsor The Herzog Foundation: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://herzogfoundation.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

On Nick Ferrari at Breakfast, 'Britain's Strictest Headteacher' Katharine Birbalsingh is live in the studio to answer your calls. Sir Keir Starmer congratulates Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelenskyy on the '30-day ceasefire' proposal. Nick speaks exclusively to President of Estonia Alar Karis.Nigel Farage warns there is ‘no way back' for Rupert Lowe as the Reform UK civil war deepens. All of this and more on Nick Ferrari - The Whole Show podcast.

This is the audio from a video we have just published on our YouTube channel – an interview with Katharine Birbalsingh. To make sure you never miss great content like this, subscribe to our channel: https://www.youtube.com/@spiked  Labour is about to destroy England's top-performing state schools. That's the stark warning of Katharine Birbalsingh, head of the Michaela Community School, often dubbed ‘Britain's strictest headteacher'. Here, Birbalsingh recalls her clashes with Bridget Phillipson, the Labour education secretary. She explains why the government's new schools bill will drive down academic standards, let bad behaviour slip and make it harder for kids to get into a decent state school. She also discusses the dangers of ‘decolonising' the curriculum and why schools must cultivate a sense of national belonging.  Celebrate 25 years of spiked. Donate £25 or more to get a year's membership of spiked supporters for half the usual price: https://www.spiked-online.com/donate/  Support spiked:   https://www.spiked-online.com/support/  Sign up to spiked's newsletters: https://www.spiked-online.com/newsletters/  Order Brendan O'Neill's After the Pogrom now from:

Parenting, President Trump and UK net zero - is it time for a reality check? Have the middle classes ruined parenting in the UK? Uber head Katharine Birbalsingh has spoken out on parenting methods, and it's given Giles an idea for a book – “Parenting tips for the working class.” Do the travails of modern parenting have anything in common with the redrawing of post war alliances and UK net zero targets? Could it be that across the board things are a little too comfortable and it is time for shake up? Esther turns to the history books for the answer and espouses the benefits of upheaval and existential threat…purely from an objective standpoint. Anything is better than talking about toilets! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A famously strict head teacher in the UK says modern parents are being infantilised and they must take charge if they want to raise successful adults. To tell us more Katharine Birbalsingh is founder and head teacher of the Michaela Community School in Wembley.

Katherine Birbalsingh has hit the headlines again after her adversarial exchange with Labour Secretary of State for Education, Bridget Philipson.The country's “strictest headteacher” and founder of the famous and outstanding Michaela School, comes in for a tell all.We discuss what really happened in those meetings, how Labour's policy is ruining schools, and more importantly why? - what is the motivation behind the drastic policies.We also look at how Marxism has infiltrated the education system and the deliberate indoctrination of our children which she argues is the underlaying reason for the increasing social disunity in Britain.We look at what conservatives have also got wrong, and more importantly - what can be done about it…All this and much more.-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------To see more exclusive content and interviews consider subscribing to my substack here: https://www.winstonmarshall.co.uk/-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------FOLLOW ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA:Substack: https://www.winstonmarshall.co.uk/X: https://twitter.com/mrwinmarshallInsta: https://www.instagram.com/winstonmarshallLinktree: https://linktr.ee/winstonmarshall----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Chapters 0:00 Introduction 3:27 The Meeting with Bridget Phillipson5:26 Katharine's Approach and Questions to Bridget Phillipson9:51 Specific Issues with Bridget Phillipson's Reforms20:15 Impact on School Freedoms and Recruitment 32:02 Katharine's Perspective on School Leadership and Teacher Support 40:33 Historical Context and Political Implications43:17 Katharine's Vision for Education and School Culture 58:17 Challenges and Criticisms of Current Education Policies 59:00 Closing Thoughts and Call to Action Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Education Brief: Saturday 15 February 2025 - Top stories include: Ofsted reports marks down for behaviour have halved since Covid, but teachers disagree. Teach First has announced James Toop as its new CEO. 60% of academy trust CEOs say new reforms would have no impact on their schools. Government minutes reveal a heated exchange between Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson and headteacher Katharine Birbalsingh.This week's deep dive:  Haringey Governor Conference 2025We'll also tell you what's happening at HEP this week and what we've been watching, listening to, and reading!Watching - https://www.bbc.co.uk/teach/live-lessons/articles/zm9vwsgListening - https://www.ted.com/talks/rethinking_with_adam_grant_sam_altman_on_the_future_of_ai_and_humanityReading - https://schoolsweek.co.uk/its-time-to-finally-put-re-in-the-national-curriculum-where-it-belongs/AI Tool - https://klingai.com/Music by Slo Pony

The freedoms that the UK's academy schools have been granted could be curtailed. Labour's Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill proposes centralising and standardising decision making across state schools in the UK. The Education Secretary, Bridget Phillipson, claims this will improve conditions for every student across the country. Katharine Birbalsingh, who has been called "Britain's strictest headteacher", is highly critical of these developments, calling them cultural Marxism. However, senior educator Leora Cruddas - who leads an organisation representing two thirds of UK academies - has welcomed many of the measures in the bill. Pippa Bailey is joined by Birbalsingh, Cruddas and the New Statesman's Hannah Barnes to discuss who should decide how and what children are taught. Ask a question for us to answer in a future episode: www.newstatesman.com/youaskus Get more politics coverage every day direct to your email inbox by signing up for our daily politics newsletter: morningcall.substack.com Save money on a New Statesman subscription to get full access to all our reporting and analysis from just £5 for your first 5 weeks: www.newstatesman.com/feb25 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Katharine Birbalsingh, who has become known as Britain's strictest headteacher, has accused Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson of being a “Marxist” who “hates academies”.The head of Michaela Community School in Wembley, she wrote an open letter to Phillipson after they met this week to discuss Labour's plans to reform the academy system. And it clearly didn't go well.Kamal and Camilla speak to a clearly angry Ms Birbalsingh about what happened at the meeting, why the government wants to centralise control of education and why standards will be ‘hit badly' under Labour's planned reforms.Plus, the Bank of England has cut interest rates from 4.75 to 4.5% - Kamal explains why this is good for our mortgages, but bad for Rachel Reeves...Vote here in our poll on whether Kemi Badenoch is doing a good job at Conservative leaderProducer: Lilian FawcettSenior Producer: John CadiganPlanning Editor: Venetia RaineyExecutive Producer: Louisa WellsSocial Media Producer: Ji-Min LeeVideo Editor: Andy MackenzieEditor: Camilla TomineyOriginal music by Goss Studio Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Drew Perkins talks with Katharine Birbalsingh, Headmistress of London's Michaela School about her approach to multiculturalism and the role of knowledge and inquiry in quality education. Links & Resources Mentioned In This Episode

Katharine Birbalsingh has many monikers: the founder and headmistress at Michaela Community School; chair of the Social Mobility Commission, an advisory body in England's Department for Education; Commander of the Order of the British Empire; honorary fellow at New College, Oxford; Britain's strictest headmistress; and of course, Miss Snuffy.In 2010, she was tapped to give a speech at Britain's Conservative Party conference, after which she was asked not to return to the school where she was employed. She eventually resigned and established her own school in 2014. A decade later, The Michaela Community School, a British free school comparable to an American charter school, which serves roughly 800 students ranging from eleven to eighteen, regularly boasts the highest growth scores of any K–12 educational institution in England. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Matt and Femi talk to Katharine Birbalsingh, founding member and head teacher of the Michaela Community School in Wembley Park.

Esta semana Ana Zarzalejos ha entrevistado a Katharine Birbalsingh que dirige el colegio "más estricto de Reino Unido" además hablamos de otras cuestiones: ¿Qué hacer con los bulos de la DANA? Tres novelas de Álvaro Pombo Blitz El asesino del concurso de citas Exposición: un mundo dividido

With Britain reeling after the terrible killing of three young girls in Southport which inspired violent riots, I spoke with Katherine Birbalsingh to explore the countries deeper problems. “Diversity is our greatest strength” we are constantly told, evidently now that is not the case. The big question few are asking is: what unifies us?Who better to explore the topic than the so-called “strictest headteacher in Britain”. Katharine is the founder of the successful Michaela school in London which brings together children from the cities different culture and unifies them with a common culture. Can lessons from Michaela apply to the whole country? Are the nation's provlems solvable? Will things get worse?All this and more-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Linktree: https://linktr.ee/winstonmarshall-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------SUBSCRIBE: If you're liking the show and want to stay updated, don't forget to subscribe to our YouTube channel! Simply hit the 'Subscribe' button below the video, and then click the bell icon to ensure you get all our notifications. Thanks for your support!FOLLOW ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA:Substack: https://www.winstonmarshall.co.uk/X: https://twitter.com/mrwinmarshallInsta: https://www.instagram.com/winstonmarshallLinktree: https://linktr.ee/winstonmarshall----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Chapters 00:00 - Introduction 02:48 - The Challenges of Multiculturalism in Britain 06:26 - Prioritising Community Needs in a Multicultural School 13:18 - Does Multiculturalism Need Managing? 17:23 - Teaching Values and Kindness 20:41 - Common Culture and Navigating Religious Expression in Schools32:00 - Rethinking Teaching Of History for Cultural Integration43:23 - The Importance of School Culture in Shaping Society 48:45 - Is Britain A Christian Country? & Confronting White Guilt59:21 -Managing Multiculturalism in Schools and Society1:07:15 - The Emergence of The ‘Far-right' & UK Riots 1:15:54 - How We Can Improve Society With Schools 1:23:45 - What Does Labour Gov Mean For Schools 1:28:20 - Division, White Guilt and Modern Racism 1:38:07 - Closing Thoughts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Note: This episode originally aired in June 2023. What does a good school look like? How does a good school operate? What does a good school do differently? There are probably many correct answers to these questions, but on this episode of The Report Card we want to narrow it down and focus on one […]

Note: This episode originally aired in June 2023.What does a good school look like? How does a good school operate? What does a good school do differently? There are probably many correct answers to these questions, but on this episode of The Report Card we want to narrow it down and focus on one particular school, Michaela, that has a very particular set of answers to these questions. Located near London's Wembley Stadium, Michaela is a free school that opened its doors in 2014 and today has the highest GCSE value-added score in all of England. Michaela is known for its strict behavioral practices, its unique school culture, and its unabashed promotion of small-c conservative values.On this episode of The Report Card, Nat speaks with Katharine Birbalsingh, the founder and head teacher of Michaela Community School. Nat and Katharine discuss school culture, the importance of values in education, school lunches, cell phones in schools, discipline and student behavior, teacher feedback and observation, and more.Show Notes:Michaela: The Power of CultureBattle Hymn of the Tiger Teachers: The Michaela WayBritain's Strictest Headmistress

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.louiseperry.co.ukMy guest today is Katharine Birbalsingh, head of the Michaela School in London, and famously described in the media as "Britain's strictest headmistress." We spoke about Michaela's unique approach to education and discipline, the opposition it has faced since its inception, and the recent legal case concerning a Muslim student who challenged the school'…

Katharine Birbalsingh is the headmistress of the fascinating Michaela School in London, where she recently had to battle against Islamists to prevent kids from praying at the school. She does everything to make sure social cohesion is possible, and a national sense of pride instilled in her pupils, who are mostly from impoverished minority backgrounds. Follow her on X: https://twitter.com/Miss_Snuffy  Read my weekly articles and much more here: http://andrewgoldheretics.substack.com  And get The Psychology of Secrets here: https://amzn.to/4aqViT1  Andrew on X: https://twitter.com/andrewgold_ok  Insta: https://www.instagram.com/andrewgold_ok Heretics YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@andrewgoldheretics Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Glen Scrivener interviews Britain's strictest headmistress Katharine Birbalsingh about Michaela Community School, original sin and the prayer ban controversy.See 321: http://321course.com/Subscribe to the Speak Life YouTube channel for videos which see all of life with Jesus at the centre:youtube.com/SpeakLifeMediaSubscribe to the Reformed Mythologist YouTube channel to explore how the stories we love point to the greatest story of all:youtube.com/@ReformedMythologistDiscord is an online platform where you can interact with the Speak Life team and other Speak Life supporters. There's bonus content, creative/theological discussion and lots of fun. Join our Discord here:speaklife.org.uk/giveContact the show: info@speaklife.org.ukSpeak Life is a UK based charity that resources the church to reach the world.Learn more about us here:speaklife.org.ukSupport the Show.

Dr. Jordan B. Peterson sits down with the headmistress of the Michaela Community School, Katharine Birbalsingh. They discuss the importance of K-12 education, why it matters more than the universities in regard to the formation of thinking minds, how children can pursue both excellence and a life of dignity, and why strictness, absent tyranny, is the best form of education. Katharine Birbalsingh is Headmistress and co-founder of Michaela Community School and former Chair of the Social Mobility Commission. She is known as “Britain's Strictest Headmistress”, following the ITV documentary about Michaela. Michaela's Progress 8 score placed the school top in the country the last two years. In 2023, OFSTED graded the school as “Outstanding” in every category. Birbalsingh read “Philosophy & Modern Languages” at the University of Oxford and has always taught in inner London. She has made numerous appearances on television, radio, and podcasts and has written for several publications. Birbalsingh has also written two books and edited another two, the last of which is “The Power of Culture,” which is about Michaela.  Birbalsingh was appointed Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) in 2020 and Honorary Fellow of New College, Oxford in 2021. This episode was recorded on June 15th, 2024  - Links - For Katharine Birbalsingh: On X https://x.com/miss_snuffy Documentary on the Michaela school  www.strictestheadmistress.com Website for the Michaela Community school in Wembley, London. Here you can sign up for a visit www.michaela.education 

Subscribe to the Academy of Ideas Substack for more information on the next Battle and future events: https://clairefox.substack.com/subscribe SQUARE-EYED SCREENAGERS: ARE PHONES CORRUPTING OUR KIDS? Recorded at the Battle of Ideas festival 2023 on Saturday 28 October at Church House, London. Digital devices are so omnipresent that sociologists call today's children ‘Generation Glass'. Our pre-teens have never known a world without tablets and apps. The ubiquity of technology during their formative years risks turning them into ‘screenagers' with high digital literacy but low socialisation and focus. In education, devices are routinely distributed to pupils and the gamification of learning is well-established. Yet pushback is mounting. The controversial Online Safety Bill proposes reams of radical measures drafted specifically to quell fears over children's internet safety. Meanwhile increasing numbers of schools are adopting mobile-phone bans, claiming they improve concentration and mental health while reducing cheating and cyberbullying. Parents' lobby group UsForThem is even pressing for a total ban on phones for all under-16s and grim tobacco-style health warnings on devices. The campaign is endorsed by Katharine Birbalsingh, headteacher and former social mobility tsar, who has equated the threat to youth of mobile phones to that of heroin addiction. But is this all merely a re-heat of the ‘square eyes' moral panic which once beset television? The BBC thinks so: its high-profile Square-Eyed Boy campaign seeks to reassure parents that screens can be a force for good for children. After all, isn't greater literacy, be it via screens or paper pages, something to be encouraged? Some teachers argue that phones can enhance schoolwork while others insist banning them is draconian, impractical and futile. Should we take phones away from kids for their own good, or should the very idea be dismissed as screen-shaming? SPEAKERS Elliot Bewick producer, TRIGGERnometry Josephine Hussey school teacher, AoI Education Forum Molly Kingsley co-founder, UsForThem; co-author, The Children's Inquiry Joe Nutt international educational consultant; author, The Point of Poetry, An Introduction to Shakespeare's Late Plays and A Guidebook to Paradise Lost Professor Sir Simon Wessely interim dean, Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neurosciences; regius professor of psychiatry, King's College London CHAIR Gareth Sturdy physics adviser, Up Learn; education and science writer

Welcome to the Weekly Sceptic episode 84 This week:  -Nick and Toby talk to their culture war correspondents on the frontline in Brussels to get the lowdown on the NatCon siege -Iran launches a drone attack on Israel and suddenly all the pro-Palestinian peaceniks stop banging on about a ceasefire and become pro-Iranian warmongers -The Cass Review turns the tide against the trans nonsense and previous cult leaders, like Stonewall's Ruth Hunt, pretend they never really believed in Gender Woo in the first place -Reform UK throws another prospective parliamentary candidate under the bus, only to discover that this one is already dead -Plus everyone's favourite section, Peak Woke, and premium content on www.basedmedia.org, which this week includes:  -Trump faces his first criminal trial and Nick and Toby argue about whether this is another example of progressive lawfare or just holding a lawbreaker to account -And in the Based Department, Toby nominates Katharine Birbalsingh for seeing off a troublemaking Muslim student in the High Court Go to www.basedmedia.org to sign up as a premium subscriber for as little as £5 a month!   This week's sponsors: Thor Holt  To connect with Thor Holt go to GrowthPresenter.com To advertise to our large and loyal audience, drop Toby a line on theweeklysceptic@gmail.com       You can listen to or watch the podcast at: www.basedmedia.org     Donate to the Daily Sceptic www.dailysceptic.org/donate/     Join the Free Speech Union www.freespeechunion.org/join/     Listen to Nick's podcast – The Current Thing –  https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-current-thing/id1671573905     Subscribe to Nick's Substack www.nickdixon.net   Help Nick keep both of his podcasts going by buying him a coffee  https://www.buymeacoffee.com/nickdixon     Produced by Lambeth Walk Productions.   Filmed at the Westminster Podcast Studio.      Music by Tinderella www.tinderella.info

Katharine Birbalsingh is a British teacher and education reform advocate. She is the founder and Headmistress of Michaela Community School, a free school established in 2014 in Wembley Park, London.Despite achieving remarkable results for students, Michaela faces political resistance due to its traditional approach, and prioritizing hard work and academic rigor over identity politics. Katharine discusses this opposition (which mostly comes from the political left) as well as the importance of integration among students. The discussion extends to broader societal issues at the intersection of race and education. Katharine instituted a prayer ban at the school, and an incident between a Muslim student and the school was taken to the High Court of Justice. On April 16th, 2024, the High Court ruled in Katharine's favor. Watch this episode on YouTube.

Police shut down conservative conference while Nigel Farage was on stageSmoking ban just the start for ‘health police', Liz Truss claimsPrayer ban at Katharine Birbalsingh's school is lawful, High Court rulesRead all these articles and stay expertly informed anywhere, anytime with a digital subscription. Start your free one-month trial today to gain unlimited website and app access. Cancel anytime. Sign up here: http://bit.ly/2WRuvh9 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A high court judge has ruled that a prayer ban at one of the highest-performing state schools in England - run by ‘Britain's strictest headteacher' - was not unlawful.Following the decision, Katharine Birbalsingh, who founded Michaela Community School, a free school in Brent, posted on social media saying it was a "victory for all schools".It comes on the same day that primary school places are announced. Almost 10,000 children failed to get a place at their first choice primary school despite a drop in applications partly caused by families fleeing London.The Evening Standard's Education Editor Anna Davis shares her insight & analysis.Follow us on X or on Threads. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Katharine Birbalsingh, headteacher of the Michaela Community School, discusses the High Court case against the Michaela school, why she banned prayer and the importance of secular education. Order Brendan O'Neill's A Heretic's Manifesto now from:

Dubbed ‘The World's Strictest Teacher', Katharine Birbalsingh CBE is the founder and head teacher of Michaela Community School, a free school established in 2014 in Wembley Park, London. She is an advocate for education reform and Chair of the Social Mobility Commission. The Michaela website: https://michaela.education/ We are proud partners with GiveSendGo - a world-leading crowdfunding platform that believes in free speech. Go to givesendgo.com and raise money for anything important to you. SPONSOR: Try Verso's incredible longevity products and get 15% off by using code TRIGGER at VER.SO Verso Scientific References: 1. https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fnut.2022.868640/full 2. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35844164/ 3. https://www.mdpi.com/2079-7737/10/6/456   Join our exclusive TRIGGERnometry community on Locals! https://triggernometry.locals.com/ OR Support TRIGGERnometry Here: Bitcoin: bc1qm6vvhduc6s3rvy8u76sllmrfpynfv94qw8p8d5 Music by: Music by: Xentric | info@xentricapc.com | https://www.xentricapc.com/ YouTube: @xentricapc Buy Merch Here: https://www.triggerpod.co.uk/shop/ Advertise on TRIGGERnometry: marketing@triggerpod.co.uk Join the Mailing List: https://www.triggerpod.co.uk/#mailinglist Find TRIGGERnometry on Social Media: https://twitter.com/triggerpod https://www.facebook.com/triggerpod/ https://www.instagram.com/triggerpod/ About TRIGGERnometry: Stand-up comedians Konstantin Kisin (@konstantinkisin) and Francis Foster (@francisjfoster) make sense of politics, economics, free speech, AI, drug policy and WW3 with the help of presidential advisors, renowned economists, award-winning journalists, controversial writers, leading scientists and notorious comedians.

On today's show, Charlie Sansom discusses the fallout from Bob Moran's latest cartoon. Later, Alex Armstrong discusses a pupil taking "UK's strictest headteacher" Katharine Birbalsingh to court over a Muslim prayer ban. GUEST 1 OVERVIEW: Charlie is a singer, DJ, and political commentator. Charlie gained attention for quitting the Conservative party live on the BBC over COVID. He has made appearances on BBC News, GB News, Talk TV, among others, and has songs available on all digital platforms. GUEST 2 OVERVIEW: Alex is a political commentator often seen on GB News and Talk TV. He is pro-Brexit and has a background in Parliament.

In this special episode on Teachers Talk Radio, Tom Rogers is joined by Katharine Birbalsingh, Headteacher of Michaela Community School, to discuss the high court challenge emanating from the school's ban on Islamic Prayer Rituals. In this must listen interview, Katharine explains her views on secularism and multiculturalism, OFTSED and the role of government in school intervention, Michaela culture and the story behind this court case.

Julia Hartley-Brewer is joined by Katharine Birbalsingh to discuss the controversy surrounding a prayer ban instigated at her school.“It's not about disliking Islam, it's just about making our school work within the confines of our ethos.” Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Katharine Birbalsingh, headteacher at the Michaela community school in Brent, is being challenged in the High Court over a policy which allegedly bans students from praying. Ms Birbalsingh has defended the policy, arguing that it is vital to 'maintain a successful learning environment where children of all races and religion can thrive.' Should the Tories step in? Max Jeffery speaks to Fraser Nelson and James Heale.  Produced by Max Jeffery and Oscar Edmondson.

UnHerd's Freddie Sayers meets Katharine Birbalsingh, 'Britain's strictest headteacher'. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Replays of Roy's best interviews of 2023. Take some lessons from Britain's Strictest Headmistress, Katharine Birbalsingh. Originally aired on October 8, 2023 Teachers across Canada experiencing violence and harassment from students. Elementary Teachers' Federation of Ontario reports 77% of ETFO members have personally experienced or witnessed violence against staff members. We talk to Britain's 'strictest headmistress' about how students must behave in school or face consequences. Also, how at her inner city London school the emphasis is on the 3R's. The approach is yielding great success. although not without its critics. Guest: Katharine Birbalsingh. Headmistress, Michaela Community School, Wembley, London, UK (spent some years of her youth in the Toronto area attending school here). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Take a look back at Roy's best interviews of 2023 with our end-of-year encore presentations of the Roy Green Show! Today's presentation includes: Rents across Canada have achieved unaffordable status for many. Perhaps none more so than Toronto sisters Yumna and Khadeja Farooq. Their 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom apartment where they have lived for 3 years and for which they most recently have been paying $2,500 monthly rent was suddenly raised by $7,000 to $9,500 per month, to begin November 1, 2023. The sisters sought legal advice and will join us to share what they have found out. (Their building was constructed after 2018 making it exempt from rent control.) Guests: Yumna and Khadeja Farooq. Originally aired Sept. 16, 2023. Teachers across Canada experiencing violence and harassment from students. Elementary Teachers' Federation of Ontario reports 77% of ETFO members have personally experienced or witnessed violence against staff members. We talk to Britain's 'strictest headmistress' about how students must behave in school or face consequences. Also, how at her inner city London school the emphasis is on the 3R's. The approach is yielding great success. although not without its critics. Guest: Katharine Birbalsingh. Headmistress, Michaela Community School, Wembley, London, UK (spent some years of her youth in the Toronto area attending school here). Originally aired Oct. 8, 2023. Reflections on 2023 National Truth and Reconciliation Day with artist Adrian Sutherland. Guest: Adrian Sutherland. Lifelong resident of Attawapiskat First Nation. International award-winning singer/songwriter. Most recent song Notawe (Father), sung entirely in Adrian's first Cree language. Recorded and mastered by multi Grammy Award winning producer Colin Linden and mastered by another multi Grammy Award winner Greg Calbi. - Adrian as well addresses issues facing First Nations and life at Attawapiskat where homes are barely insulated against freezing winter temperatures and drinking water remains unsafe. Originally aired Sept. 30, 2023. The massive appeal of Taylor Swift and 31 million attempts to purchase tickets to her concerts in Toronto in November of 2024. As well, why do some artists become multi-decade successes while others have an occasional hit over the same period of time and yet others are so-called 'one hit wonders'? Guest: Eric Alper (thatericalper.com). 16-time JUNO Award winner and nominated six times as Publicist Of The Year during Canadian Music Week. Originally aired Aug. 27, 2023. Let's look at the Online News Act which Canadians have been commenting on. Let's cut to the chase. Where do you get your news, sports, social commentary today? Then a bit of nostalgia. What did you grow up with? Radio, television, newspapers? What do you miss? And frankly, who needs the tech "giants?" Just go to the websites of the individual Canadian news outlets and forget about Meta and Google. Guest: Joe Warmington. Columnist. PostMedia. Originally aired Jul. 15, 2023. Hollywood on strike! What is this strike about and why is this one described as very serious. And: Another blockbuster for Tom Cruise with the latest Mission Impossible movie. Is he the most successful Hollywood actor ever? Guest: Murray Pomerance. Is an independent scholar and Adjunct Professor in the Department of Media and Communications at RMIT University, Melbourne. His most recent book, just out in paperback, is COLOR IT TRUE: Impressions of Cinema. One of the most respected authors of books about film and the actors and directors. Originally Aired Jul. 16, 2023 --------------------------------------------- Host/Content Producer – Roy Green Technical/Podcast Producer – Tom Craig Podcast Co-Producers – Tom McKay and Matt Taylor If you enjoyed the podcast, tell a friend! For more of the Roy Green Show, subscribe to the podcast! https://globalnews.ca/roygreen/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With reference to Lauren Southern, Candace Owens, Katharine Birbalsingh, and Pearl Davis, we ask why so many rightwing women do not practice what they preach in terms of trad gender roles? High-powered, and often unmarried and/or childless career women, traditionalists and conservative women advocate marriage and being a housewife for women, but not for themselves. We explore this political trend, what Andrea Dworkin had to say about the tendency of rightwing women towards exceptionalism, and comment on a number of topics, from educational traditionalism, to the importance of having the freedom to learn conflict resolution during adolescence, and the latest Marks & Spencer's Christmas advert. We also wonder why Marxist-feminists, who only view women's liberation as women workers under capitalism, not liberation for women as a sex class, so often want to be stay-at-home wives and mothers? Despite their politics focusing on the workplace and women as workers. How is it that more leftwing women want what rightwing women advocate for in terms of lifestyle, than rightwing women do themselves?

On October 2nd, England's Department of Education announced it will back all head teachers who ban smartphone use in schools, even during break times. According to data from the National Center for Education Statistics, during the 2019-20 school year, 77% of public schools in the U.S. said they did not allow phone use during school hours, yet many schools still struggle to enforce such policies. What can educators do to ensure distraction-free environments where students can focus on learning? Naomi and Ian are back after a few months' hiatus and joined by Katharine Birbalsingh, founder and head teacher of Michael Community School, a free school established in 2014 in Wembley Park, London. Katharine explains Michaela's “if we see it, if we hear it, we take it” policy on phone use in school, along with the remarkable results she has seen in student performance and behavior during the school day. Consistency in messaging and enforcement, she explains, is the key to creating a culture where teachers, parents, and even students, are in support of a phone-free environment. Beyond just banning phones, Michaela seeks to instill in students the principles of personal responsibility, self-discipline, and resilience. Katharine outlines how she applies these principles to specific issues like assigning homework, encouraging all students to see themselves as “British,” not just members of a particular racial or ethnic group, and teaching children “knowledge” over “skills.” ResourcesFinally, We're All Wising up About the Dangers of Screen Time for Kids – Naomi Schaefer Riley, The Los Angeles TimesThe Power of Culture: The Michaela Way – book by Katharine Birbalsingh Katharine Birbalsingh on Michaela – The Report Card with Nat MalkusShow Notes0:00:50 – What is Michaela's approach to devices in school?0:06:47 – How do you gain consistency among your team regarding phone use?0:15:14 – How replicable are Michaela's policies, and is anyone attempting to replicate them?0:19:31 – How does a free school in England compare to a charter school in America? 0:24:42 – is the success of the Michaela model garnering attention from policymakers and leaders in education? 0:28:04 – how does E.D. Hirsch's book, The Making of Americans, influence your educational philosophy and practice at Michaela?

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.blockedandreported.orgThis week on the Primo edition of Blocked and Reported, Jesse and Katie discuss Katharine Birbalsingh, Britain's strictest headmistress, and her incredibly stupid fight with MP Jess Phillips, Shadow Master at Law. Plus, an update on Canada's mass graves.To support the show and get e…

On today's show, Discipline, respect, and learning in UK schools is discussed. GUEST OVERVIEW: Katharine Birbalsingh is described as Britain's strictest Headmistress, she is head teacher of Michaela School which has become one of the best performing schools in the UK, a small c conservative, who is vilified by liberals for her 'brutal' approach to discipline. Every school, needs a head teacher like Katharine Birbalsingh.

Welcome back to The Closet podcast. For this episode, we have an amazing guest, Katharine Birbalsingh CBE. Katharine is a British teacher and education reform advocate who is the founder and head teacher of Michaela Community School, a free school established in 2014 in Wembley Park, London. Politically, she identifies as a small-c conservative. Come and join me in The Closet, a place for intimate conversations, self-expression, and connection when we need it the most. Make sure you subscribe to my show and rate it on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and wherever else you're listening. And make sure you follow me on social media! Sit back and get inspired. Here's Katharine. Find Katharine online: twitter.com/Miss_Snuffy

We talk education with Katharine Birbalsingh, headmistress of the Michaela School in London.Support the show

What does a good school like? How does a good school operate? What does a good school do differently? There are probably many correct answers to these questions, but on this episode of The Report Card we want to narrow it down and focus on one particular school, Michaela, that has a very particular set […]

What does a good school like? How does a good school operate? What does a good school do differently? There are probably many correct answers to these questions, but on this episode of The Report Card we want to narrow it down and focus on one particular school, Michaela, that has a very particular set of answers to these questions. Located near London's Wembley Stadium, Michaela is a free school that opened its doors in 2014 and today has the highest GCSE value-added score in all of England. Michaela is known for its strict behavioral practices, its unique school culture, and its unabashed promotion of small-c conservative values.On this episode of The Report Card, Nat speaks with Katharine Birbalsingh, the founder and head teacher of Michaela Community School. Nat and Katharine discuss school culture, the importance of values in education, school lunches, cell phones in schools, discipline and student behavior, teacher feedback and observation, and more.Show Notes:Michaela: The Power of CultureBattle Hymn of the Tiger Teachers: The Michaela WayBritain's Strictest Headmistress

0:00 - Dan & Amy react to the indictment of Donald Trump in document case 10:51 - Dan & Amy continue their discussion on Trump's most recent legal troubles 31:40 - Dan & Amy turn to the flip side and the bribery charge against Biden 49:02 - Former Chief Asst. U.S. Attorney & Contributing Editor at National Review, Andrew McCarthy, breaks down the Trump indictment. Be sure to check out Andy's most recent book  Ball of Collusion: The Plot to Rig an Election and Destroy a Presidency 01:09:46 - Britain's Strictest Headmistress and co-founder of Michaela Community School in Wembley, London, Katharine Birbalsingh, on thinking conservative in the world of teaching. Watch the documentary on Katharine at strictestheadmistress.com 01:28:29 - Dan & Amy take reaction to their interview with Katharine Birbalsingh 01:47:25 - Scott McKay, publisher of the Hayride & contributing editor at the American Spectator:  It's Time to Cancel Pride Month. Check out Scott's book  The Revivalist Manifesto 02:06:01 - OPEN MIC FRIDAY!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dubbed 'Britain's strictest headteacher', Katharine Birbalsingh's no-nonsense approach to education has won her both fans and critics. But the Michaela Community School she founded in inner city London has proven itself with outstanding results. Katharine talks to Justin and Belle about why, even though she does not profess faith herself, she sees the value of the Christian worldview in education.For Re-Enchanting: https://www.seenandunseen.com/podcastThere's more to life than the world we can see. Re-Enchanting is a podcast from Seen & Unseen recorded at Lambeth Palace Library, the home of the Centre for Cultural Witness. Justin Brierley and Belle Tindall engage faith and spirituality with leading figures in science, history, politics, art and education. Can our culture be re-enchanted by the vision of Christianity? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For this archive debate from 2019, we invited a panel of top speakers to discuss the motion: The West Should Pay Reparations For Slavery. Should there be a broad programme of reparations – not just financial compensation, but acknowledgement of the crimes committed and the lasting damage caused by slavery? Or would this just worsen social tensions by reopening old wounds? Arguing for the motion were Kehinde Andrews, Professor of Black Studies at Birmingham City University; and Esther Stanford-Xosei, reparations activist and lawyer. Arguing against the motion were Katharine Birbalsingh, headmistress and co-founder of Michaela Community School in London; and Tony Sewell, educational consultant and CEO of the charity Generating Genius. The debate was chaired by social historian, author and academic, Emma Dabiri. ... Did you know that Intelligence Squared offers way more than podcasts? We've just launched a new online streaming platform Intelligence Squared+ and we'd love you to give it a go.  It's packed with more than 20 years' worth of video debates and conversations on the world's hottest topics. Tune in to live events, ask your questions or watch back on-demand totally ad-free with hours of discussion to dive into for just £14.99 a month. Visit intelligencesquaredplus.com to start watching today.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Katharine Birbalsingh has been described as 'Britain's strictest headteacher'. Twitter erupted when she tweeted that 'original sin' was responsible for the fact children need to be habituated into choosing good over evil. She discusses child education and human nature with Christian leader Steve Chalke, founder of numerous Oasis Trust schools, who says that 'original goodness' is a more biblical view than 'original sin'. For our new podcast Unapologetic: https://pod.link/1622170986 For Katharine Birbalsingh: https://twitter.com/miss_snuffy For Michaela Community School: https://michaela.education/ For Steve Chalke: https://twitter.com/SteveChalke For Oasis Schools: https://www.oasiscommunitylearning.org/ • For conference & live events: http://www.unbelievable.live • More podcasts, free eBook & newsletter: https://premierunbelievable.com • Support us in the USA: http://www.premierinsight.org/unbelievableshow • Support us in the rest of the world: https://my.premier.org.uk/donate/donate-unbelievable-2022 • Get our 'Confident Christianity' course: http://www.premier.org.uk/course • Facebook https://www.facebook.com/PremierUnbelievable