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Strictly Education

Katharine Birbalsingh
Education
Victimhood
France Education System
Mass Migration
Englishness
White Guilt
Michaela Community School
Nikole Hannah-Jones
England
Britishness
Protests In France
Edtech
1619 Project
Michael Gove
Immigration
Traditional Education
PISA
Academies
Knowledge-Rich Curriculum
Poverty Comparisons France UK

Katharine Birbalsingh, Britain’s strictest headmistress, talks about what matters for our culture both at school and in the home. Gentle parenting and progressive schooling have replaced the values our grandparents understood instinctively. Whether you’re a parent, a teacher, or anyone interested in how politics impacts children, Strictly Education is your source for the traditional advice you can... more

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The left says French students are rioting over underfunded schools and racism. The right says the riots are the inevitable result of mass migration and far-left agitation. Both are missing something: French children of all backgrounds have been taugh... more

Is Rishi Sunak English? Konstantin Kisin says he’s British, but not English, and was accused of racism for saying so. Suella Braverman agrees she will never truly be English, while Shabana Mahmood says it never occurred to her that she isn’t. The med... more

Education Secretary Michael Gove was hated for his school reforms in the early 2010s. He worked to bring back classical texts, rigorous exams, and real authority for teachers. Years later, the very countries his critics wanted us to emulate have gone... more

Nikole Hannah-Jones, the New York Times journalist behind the 1619 Project, just admitted something remarkable: her own daughter thinks she was cheated out of a good education by her mother's politics.

Ten years ago, Hannah-Jones wrote about sending... more

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Episode: Test Scores Are Plummeting Across Europe. England Held the Line.

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Katharine Birbalsingh
Host of Strictly Education; outspoken advocate for traditional educational values and parental involvement.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 237 ratings
  • Encouraging and challenging

    I’m a secondary teacher. This podcast is spot on.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    geoashers
    United Kingdoma month ago
  • Inspirational and refreshing

    Fabulous speaker and common sense is refreshing to hear. Thank you so much 🥰

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Cprnursie
    Australiaa month ago
  • FINALLY Somebody Said It!

    Katharine Birbalsingh is the voice of burnt out teachers everywhere. Education isn't failing Society. Society is failing Education. As a society we've made it our business to "help" our students into helplessness and to "empathize" them into apathy. Birbalsingh's intercity school proves that having high expectations & holding children (and parents) accountable in both behavior and academics raises the bar in both!

    Audible
    5
    RWhitt
    United Statesa month ago
  • A brilliant educator and an interesting podcast

    This is fantastic podcast describing the ongoing challenge of how Katharine has challenged the societal status quo to help the children of our country. As a psychotherapist working in children’s social care I know how hard it can be to create any form of cultural change. This woman is a force of nature and incredibly inspiring. I hope her success continues.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    samoh1981
    United Kingdom2 months ago
  • Thank You!

    Thank you for standing up for the values that built the West. Thank you for equipping us to raise our children who can be honourable, resilient, and capable of truly loving others.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Kathleen Daw
    Canada2 months ago

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Supportive listeners praise how the host challenges the status quo with principled stances on education and parenting.
Listeners respect the practical, experience-based insights and clear stance on discipline and school culture.
Many appreciate the host's encouragement of strong teacher authority and traditional values in schools.

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#97
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#9
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#68
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#34
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#20
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Test Scores Are Plummeting Across Europe. England Held the Line.
Q: What is the core reason the host believes England has bucked the global decline in PISA scores?
Because England adopted a knowledge-rich curriculum, pushed for traditional discipline, and empowered headteachers with more freedom and accountability, which together fostered consistent progress despite broader declines.
If We Don’t Start Taking Kids Seriously, the West Is Done For
Q: Is it ever too late to change traditional educational approaches in a country?
No, not if there is a persistent commitment to restoring values and an insistence that adults lead by example; change is possible with perseverance and clear messaging about what matters for children.
If We Don’t Start Taking Kids Seriously, the West Is Done For
Q: How can the values-based approach translate to homeschooling or other countries?
The core is teaching the same essential values—discipline, responsibility, and respect—through consistent expectations and direct teacher-student interactions, whether in class or at home; the method adapts but the principle stays the same.
If We Don’t Start Taking Kids Seriously, the West Is Done For
Q: What about kids facing real poverty and difficult home lives—how do you implement your approach with them?
Hold students to high standards and apply consistent, one-on-one conversations and accountability, even when home circumstances are challenging; personal responsibility is still central to their development.
If We Don’t Start Taking Kids Seriously, the West Is Done For
Q: How did you get buy-in for such a radical vision for Michaela?”
You gain buy-in step by step by identifying small, fixable changes, then expanding those improvements gradually and steadily with your team.

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What is Strictly Education about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A provocative take on education, parenting, and culture that centers traditional values, discipline, and personal responsibility in schooling and home life. Across recent episodes, the host challenges progressive schooling, celebrates knowledge-rich approaches, and critiques contemporary EdTech trends, advocating for strong teacher authority and parental involvement. The show often pits conservative educational values against modern reform efforts, with anecdotes from classrooms and schools to illustrate outcomes and call for courage and accountability from educators and families. Noteworthy angles include debates around anti-racist curricula, testing, and the role of discipline in shaping character, making it a potential fit for listeners ... more

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