In the first of our episodes focusing on alternative approaches to education, we catch up with former secondary school teacher and Trustee of Phoenix Education, Sophie Lovett. We talk about…
The Biggest Hidden Problem In Our Workplaces with Speak Out Revolution Founder Marie Hemingway
Marie Hemingway founded the non-profit organisation Speak Out Revolution in 2020. If you have been bullied or suffered from harassment in the workplace, fill in the Speak Out Survey &…
Trailer For Season 3
Parking Your Prejudice & Changing the Education System with Herminder Channa OBE
In the first episode of Season 3, we talk to Herminder Channa, OBE, Regional Director for the West Midlands of Oasis Learning. Herminder talks about her own leadership journey, diversity…
Chained to the Chalk Face with Dr Sheila Blain
In the first of our out-on-location short summer conversations, I chat with MFL teacher, Dr Sheila Blain, who reminisces about being a pupil in Scotland in the late 1960s and…
Opinions Matter with Anya Ryan-Journalist and Assistant Radio Producer
In our final studio-based programme of Season 2, before we head out on location over the summer holidays, we talk with journalist and radio producer Anya Ryan. Anya discusses her…
Diversity and Inclusion: a courageous journey with Hannah Wilson
Hannah Wilson is a former Executive Headteacher, co-founder of #WomenEd and founder of #DiverseEd. In this episode, we discuss Hannah’s passion for and commitment to promoting diversity, equity & inclusion…
The Teacher Inside of Me: Training to Teach with Kitty Cattell
Kitty Cattell, a trainee teacher with King Edward’s Consortium in Birmingham, reflects on the benefits of a school-centred approach to teacher training. We also talk about the best elements of…
Inspiring the Next Generation of School Pupils with Zara Binji
In this episode of ‘The Independent Teacher’ podcast, trainee teacher Zara Binji talks with real enthusiasm about her training year, what she has found most enjoyable, as well as the…