We have tried many times to secure a slot for Sameena Choudry to join our weekly chat but our best efforts failed. She does, however, join us this week and it was well worth the wait. If you want to listen to a colleague committed to equity and social justice, then this chat won't disappoint. It is a timely reminder that not all education settings are the same primarily because they all serve different children and young people in different contexts. Following a discussion about Sameena's extensive work, Stan reflects on the traditions played out in many schools in the lead up to Christmas. He reveals his sensitive side. Sameena then considers the important messages for policy leaders in the latest Education Policy Institute report on the impact of Covid-19 on the most disadvantaged students. Frank then reflects on Ofsted's Annual Report and wonders how recruitment and retention became the big issue when few, if any, school inspection report mentioned the problem. It's a good, open and easy flowing chat. We hope you enjoy it.

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