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The School Podcast
Real Conversations that Drive Real Impact in Education.
The School Podcast brings you unfiltered conversations with the most influential voices in education, from headteachers and CEOs to Ofsted leaders, authors and frontline practitioners.
Every episode dives deep into the real challenges and opportunities facing schools today:
Raising aspirations, attendance and attainment
Supporting behaviour and mental health
Driving school improvement with impact
Sharing strategies that work in the classroom and beyond
The School Podcast is hosted by Cameron Parker the UK's #1 motivational speaker for secondary schools. Cameron has inspired over 1,000,000 young people across the world, focusing on mindset & motivation, mental health and academic performance.
Cameron wanted to take the impact one step further, that is why he created The School Podcast. The School Podcast is giving leaders, teachers and parents the insight, tools and inspiration to shape the next generation.
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Episodes
125 episodes
Have You Sacrificed Your Childhood? - The Reality of Becoming an Olympian
What does it really take to become an Olympian? And at what cost?In this episode of The School Podcast, Cameron Parker explores the sacrifices, challenges and realities of chasing Olympic dreams, alongside an Olympic diver and his mum, ...
“I Choose Hope” Leadership, Loss & Legacy with Rachel Johnson
In this episode of The School Podcast, Cameron sits down with Rachel Johnson, CEO of PiXL, for a powerful conversation about leadership, loss, legacy and what it really means to make people feel like they matter.Rachel shares her journe...
“Children Can’t Wait” The Urgency of School Improvement with Tom Hague
Executive Headteacher Tom Hague joins Cameron Parker for a brilliant conversation about school improvement, attendance, behaviour and building a culture where young people actually want to be in school.Tom explains why schools need to m...
Stop Mistaking Compliance for Learning with Tricia Taylor
Education consultant, author and former teacher Tricia Taylor joins Cameron Parker for a fascinating conversation about how students actually learn, what great teaching looks like and why compliance should never be mistaken for learning.
“Blacks vs Whites” Football Match: Ban It or Address the Real Problem?
Adrian McLean joins Cameron Parker on The School Podcast for an honest and thought-provoking conversation about race, education and the dangers of avoiding difficult conversations.Adrian reflects on a controversial “Whites vs Blacks” foo...
From Heroin Addiction to Changing Young Lives with Paul Hannaford
Paul Hannaford joins Cameron Parker for an incredibly powerful conversation about addiction, school exclusion, gangs, prison and how he completely turned his life around to now help children and young people make better choices.He talks...
When Should a School Permanently Exclude a Child? with Stephen Steinhaus
Stephen Steinhaus joins Cameron Parker for an open and thought provoking conversation about permanent exclusion, behaviour, high standards and alternative provision.Stephen shares his perspective on the human cost of permanently excludi...
School vs Sport: The Journey to an Olympic Medal with Anthony Harding & His Teacher Mum
Olympic medalist and Team GB diver Anthony Harding joins Cameron Parker alongside his mum, a maths teacher with almost 30 years in education, for a fascinating conversation about school, sport and what it really takes to reach the highest level...
Is Britain’s Strictest Headmistress Wrong? A Headteacher Responds
Katharine Birbalsingh is often described as Britain’s strictest headmistress, but is what she’s doing actually wrong?Headteacher David Karim joins Cameron Parker to discuss the controversy surrounding Katharine, Michaela Community Schoo...
Stop Lowering the Bar for Disadvantaged Children with David Karim
Successful Headteacher David Karim joins the UK's top Motivational Speaker for Secondary Schools Cameron Parker for a powerful and honest conversation about leadership, behaviour, high expectations and the realities facing schools today.
“Let It Go. Reset.” A Different Approach to Student Behaviour with Amjad Ali
What happens when a student swears at you, refuses an instruction or completely pushes you away?In this throwback episode of The School Podcast, Amjad Ali and Cameron Parker explore behaviour, relationships, expectations and why teacher...
The Accident That Changed Sian Lord’s Life Forever
Sian Lord joins the UK's #1 motivational speaker for secondary schools Cameron Parker for a powerful and deeply personal conversation about the life-changing accident that resulted in the loss of her leg and the journey that followed.Si...
The Loneliness of Leadership: Why You Need to Build Your Tribe with Diana Osagie
Former headteacher and leadership coach Diana Osagie joins Cameron Parker for a powerful and honest conversation about leadership, pressure, vulnerability and why nobody should try to navigate life alone.Drawing on her experience leadin...
Why You Can't Cheat School Improvement with Paul Collin
Former headteacher, executive leader and founder of Develop2Teach, Paul Collin joins Cameron Parker for a powerful conversation on what it really takes to improve schools and why there are no shortcuts when it comes to lasting change.Dr...
Why Serious Behaviour in Schools Cannot Be Excused
Are schools excluding too many children, or are there times when permanent exclusion is necessary?In this throwback conversation, Wayne Norrie shares an honest and balanced perspective on exclusions, alternative provision, SEND and the ...
The Truth About Why Children Are Unhappy in School with Keziah Featherstone
Former headteacher, author of Punk Leadership, and Executive Trust Leader Keziah Featherstone joins Cameron Parker for one of the most honest and thought-provoking conversations yet on The School Podcast.With over 30 years in education,...
The Conversation That Could Change School Attendance | Sir David Carter (Throwback)
What if the question we ask a young person could completely change the outcome?In this powerful throwback episode of The School Podcast, Sir David Carter joins Cameron Parker to explore one of the biggest challenges facing education tod...
What It Really Takes To Lead A City with Lord Marvin Rees OBE
Lord Marvin Rees OBE joins Cameron Parker for one of the most honest and thought-provoking conversations ever recorded on The School Podcast.From growing up in Easton, Bristol, as a mixed-race child in a working-class family, to becomin...
Character, Resilience & Modern Education with Headteacher Stuart Woodburn
In this episode of The School Podcast, Cameron Parker sits down with headteacher Stuart Woodburn to explore one of the biggest questions in education today: are schools doing enough to prepare children for life beyond the classroom?From...
Why Taking Away What Children Love Makes Behaviour Worse (Throwback)
What happens when a young person is struggling with behaviour, trauma and school?In this powerful conversation, Fay Greaves shares lessons from over 30 years working with some of the most challenging students in education.From d...
The Phone Call That Changed Everything
This episode is one of the hardest conversations we've ever had on The School Podcast.Michael shares the story no parent should ever have to tell. One moment he was at work living a normal day, the next he received a phone call that wou...
Why Michaela’s Behaviour Policy Actually Works with Katharine Birbalsingh
Strict behaviour policies are constantly criticised but why do some schools succeed while others struggle to maintain standards?In this episode of The School Podcast, Cameron Parker sits down with Katharine Birbalsingh, founder and head...
"There's A Future Me Sitting In That Audience" with Miriam Manderson (Throwback)
Why does representation matter?In this inspiring throwback episode of The School Podcast, Cameron Parker sits down with Miriam Manderson to discuss leadership, representation and the power of helping young people believe what is possibl...
Why Two Firefighters Are Asking Strangers to Talk About Mental Health
Why are two firefighters asking strangers to talk about mental health?In this episode of The School Podcast, Cameron Parker sits down with firefighters Ralphy and Warren for an honest conversation about mental health, masculinity, resil...
Why Curiosity Beats Judgment in Schools with Adrian McLean
Adrian McLean joins Cameron Parker for one of the most honest and thought provoking conversations on The School Podcast.From growing up in Birmingham and the influence of his family history, to becoming a headteacher and educational lea...
