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Katharine Birbalsingh

Headteacher of Michaela Community School in Wembley, known for her strict discipline and traditional teaching methods. She is critical of Labour''s education policies.

Top 10 podcasts with Katharine Birbalsingh

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151 snips
Jun 24, 2024 • 1h 27min

458. Strictness Absent Tyranny Leads to a Great Education | Katharine Birbalsingh

Headmistress Katharine Birbalsingh discusses the importance of K-12 education over universities, pursuing excellence and dignity, and the benefits of strictness in education. The podcast covers topics like fostering a positive school environment, instilling values in children, and balancing freedom with knowledge and discipline in education.
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26 snips
Oct 3, 2022 • 1h 1min

ERRR #071. Katharine Birbalsingh on Standards, Consistency, and what makes Michaela, Michaela

Ollie Lovell · ERRR #071. Katharine Birbalsingh on Standards, Consistency, and what makes Michaela, Michaela Katharine is the founder of…
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12 snips
Oct 31, 2022 • 55min

S2E12: Katharine Birbalsingh on Discipline and Traditional Education

Katharine Birbalsingh, founder of the Michaela Community School in London, discusses her traditional and structured approach to education. She emphasizes the importance of strict discipline and high expectations, detailing how her 'warm strict' methodology nurtures student success. The conversation touches on managing school transitions, the concept of a 'behavior bootcamp,' and the transformative power of a knowledge-based curriculum. Katharine also highlights the impressive achievements of her students and encourages open-mindedness towards innovative educational practices.
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11 snips
Jul 2, 2024 • 1h 2min

With Katharine Birbalsingh || SLP519

Katharine Birbalsingh discusses original sin, prayer bans, virtues in children, parenting tips, and challenges in accommodating religious practices at school. The conversation explores the balance between secularism and inclusivity, fostering creativity, and understanding Christian values in a non-Christian educational setting.
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11 snips
Sep 1, 2019 • 1h 7min

20: Katharine Birbalsingh: education and the new racism

Headteacher Katharine Birbalsingh discusses the failure of progressive education, challenges in setting up a free school, instilling respect in children, empowering inner-city youth through education, the purpose of education, impact of race on communities, and the intersection of Brexit, education, and racism.
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5 snips
Mar 17, 2019 • 1h 4min

Katharine Birbalsingh on the Failure of Progressive Education

Katharine Birbalsingh, headmistress of Michaela Community School, discusses the failures of progressive education and the importance of discipline in teaching. They explore the impact of social media on children, challenges faced by teachers, and the role of personal responsibility in education. The conversation also touches on empowering disadvantaged children and the significance of conservative values in society.
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4 snips
Feb 8, 2024 • 47min

267: Katharine Birbalsingh: The battle to save my school

Katharine Birbalsingh, headteacher of Michaela Community School, discusses the High Court case against her school, banning prayer, importance of secular education, challenges with multiculturalism, maintaining values, influence of white guilt in education, and instilling British identity.
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Jan 29, 2023 • 1h 8min

The Sunday Debate: The West Should Pay Reparations For Slavery

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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Jan 31, 2024 • 58min

World’s Strictest Teacher Sued for Banning Prayer at School - Katharine Birbalsingh

Katharine Birbalsingh, founder of Michaela Community School, discusses the controversy surrounding the school's ban on prayer and the importance of unity in a multicultural environment. They also address the challenges faced by ethnic minority women with conservative views and the silencing of minority voices in society.
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Feb 12, 2025 • 22min

Who should decide how our children are taught?

Katharine Birbalsingh, known as the headteacher behind Michaela Community School's strict discipline and traditional teachings, passionately critiques Labour's education policies, labeling them cultural Marxism. In contrast, Leora Cruddas, chief executive of the Confederation of Schools Trusts, offers a more optimistic view of the proposed Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill. They debate the necessary balance between central authority and educational autonomy, exploring how these reforms could impact the freedoms of academies and ultimately, the quality of education for disadvantaged students.