Welcome back to the long-awaited, brand new episode of Educationally Outraged!

On today’s episode Steve and I are joined by Assistant Headteacher Amina Ben-Idtnaine. Together we discuss Ofsted; its roots, purpose, and its seemingly negative impact on the people it scrutinises. 

We also talk about the events leading up to the tragic suicide of Headteacher Ruth Perry, and the proposed changes to the inspection framework in the aftermath of her death. 

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Disclaimer: As a serving Headteacher in London, UK, it’s important to please note that the views shared on this podcast- whether from me, my guests, or any associated with Educationally Outraged- are independent and do not reflect the official stance of my school, my Local Authority or the Department for Education. This independence underscores our unwavering commitment to valuing diverse opinions, including those of all staff within these institutions, and by extension, our listeners.

For over a century, unions have been at the heart of worker power in Britain, but is that power now in its final days? From the brutal battles of the 1984-85 miners’ strike—when Margaret Thatcher took on the National Union of Mineworkers—to the growing pressures in today’s classrooms, the fight for fair wages, better conditions, and respect has never been easy.

As teachers face relentless workloads, dwindling resources, and governments reluctance to negotiate, we ask: is unionism dying, and what can we learn from the clashes of the past—especially Thatcher’s war on the unions—to understand the challenges of the present?

Join myself, Steve H and special guest, teacher, Alice Foreman as we unravel these threads, hear from those on the front lines, and explore what the future holds for collective action in the UK.

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Sometimes, a story comes along that makes us pause and reflect - one that shifts our perspective and inspires us in unexpected ways. Today is one of those moments. Our guest, Tania Pope, is living with terminal cancer, yet she embodies an incredible love for life. In this episode, we'll explore her journey, her passions, and the wisdom she's gained along the way.

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On today's episode we discuss the fallout from the Observer's investigation into the allegations of “systemic” and “lasting” emotional harm to children at two academies in a Hackney, and their so-called draconian behaviour policies

Steve H and I are joined by "Brad" and "Angelina", two parents of an ex-pupil who share their experience of the long-lasting impact of these policies.

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Disclaimer: As a serving Headteacher in London, UK, it’s important to please note that the views shared on this podcast- whether from me, my guests, or any associated with Educationally Outraged- are independent and do not reflect the official stance of my school, my Local Authority or the Department for Education. This independence underscores our unwavering commitment to valuing diverse opinions, including those of all staff within these institutions, and by extension, our listeners.

On today's episode I speak to Steve Harmer, a primary school teacher who shares his views on the JK Rowling furore.

We discuss Maya Forstarter, women's rights, transphobia, pronouns, and more.

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My guest today is Ben Lavelle, a teacher of 30 years, who recently retired. Football coach, Education and Wellbeing officer for the LFE, socialist, and long-time friend of Keir Starmer. 

Amongst other topics, we discuss free speech, the right-wing press, the extraordinary power of social media giants and big business, Keir Starmer, and the Labour Party.

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An introduction to the new podcast, Educationally Outraged.

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Disclaimer: As a serving Headteacher in London, UK, it’s important to please note that the views shared on this podcast- whether from me, my guests, or any associated with Educationally Outraged- are independent and do not reflect the official stance of my school, my Local Authority or the Department for Education. This independence underscores our unwavering commitment to valuing diverse opinions, including those of all staff within these institutions, and by extension, our listeners.