In this episode, we are joined by colleagues Chertarnia and Callum, where we discuss conspiracy theories. It's funny, it's mind blowing, it's a little bit weird... but is any of it true? Send us a text If you enjoy this episode, please don’t forget to subscribe. 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...
In this week's episode we talk with Peter and Jayne Walsh, Green Party members and activists. Amongst many subjects we discuss, Zach Polanski (newly elected Green Party Leader), the state of the nation, Climate matters, Boris Johnson, the media and what the future holds for the world at large. Send us a text If you enjoy this episode, please don’t forget to subscribe. Disclaimer: As a serving Headteacher in London, UK, it’s important to please note that the views shared on this podcas...
In this episode, we sit down with professional footballer Sam Lavelle to explore the journey behind the jersey. From his early beginnings and youth football dreams to his current role as central defender for Grimsby Town, Sam opens up about life on and off the pitch. We dive into his experiences with managers and teammates, the responsibilities of wearing the captain’s armband, and the realities of training at the highest level. But beyond the game itself, Sam shares what truly matters most t...
In this episode I delve into the dark history of the Royal Family; from the First World War through the twentieth century, bringing us right up to the present-day disgrace of Andrew. Send us a text If you enjoy this episode, please don’t forget to subscribe. 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...
In today's episode I discuss how obsession with conformity from the plains of North Korea to some Secondary School classrooms in Hackney (and one in particular) shapes a culture built on fear, not creativity. Send us a text If you enjoy this episode, please don’t forget to subscribe. 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 independen...
In this episode, I take Farage's latest culture war crusade - this time aimed at teachers. From 'Marxist classrooms' to 'moral panics'; I unpack how populism thrives on fear, not facts, and discuss how undermining teachers and truth, erodes the very foundation of democracy. Send us a text If you enjoy this episode, please don’t forget to subscribe. Disclaimer: As a serving Headteacher in London, UK, it’s important to please note that the views shared on this podcast- whether from me, ...
In the first episode of my new monologue series “Here’s what I think”... I talk about the ongoing atrocities in Gaza (despite the so-called ceasefire) and the global silence that has enabled those atrocities to continue. I argue that the true horror is not only the devastation itself, but the world’s complicity in watching a genocide unfold while doing nothing to stop it. Send us a text If you enjoy this episode, please don’t forget to subscribe. Disclaimer: As a serving Headteacher i...
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. Send us a text If you enjoy thi...
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 w...
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. Send us a text If you enjoy this episode, please don’t forget to subscribe. Disclaimer: As a serving Headteacher in London, UK, i...
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. Send us a text If you enjoy this episode, please don’t forget to subscribe. Disclaimer: As a serving Headteache...
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. Send us a text If you enjoy this episode, please don’t forget to subscribe. 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 ...
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. Send us a text If you enjoy this episode, please don’t forget to subscribe. Disclaimer: As a serving Headteacher in London, UK, it’s ...
An introduction to the new podcast, Educationally Outraged. Send us a text If you enjoy this episode, please don’t forget to subscribe. 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 unw...