Two Heads Podcast

Headteachers Jonathan Rice & Sarah Shirras discuss the week’s news in: Education ○ Leadership ○ Politics

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Episodes

Tuesday Jul 08, 2025

Live from The Festival of Education, Sarah is joined by co-founder of Teacher Tapp, Laura McInerney & member of the Headteacher Roundtable, Duncan Spalding, to reflect on the Festival and a year of the Labour Government. 

Friday Jun 27, 2025

Desperately needed reform of both SEND & Ofsted have been kicked in tot he autumn long grass. Sarah & Jonathan raise an eyebrow, as well as looking ahead to next week's Festival of Education. 

S5E21: Too tight to mention

Friday Jun 06, 2025

Friday Jun 06, 2025

Sarah & Jonathan tuck into the implications of the government's free school meals announcement , and the wider implications for school funding. 

S5E19 Dr Mary Bousted

Thursday Mar 27, 2025

Thursday Mar 27, 2025

The former NEU Joint Secretary joins us to review the week's educations news and tell us about her new project The Teaching Commission. 

S5E18 Ouch!

Wednesday Mar 19, 2025

Wednesday Mar 19, 2025

In the current gloomy economic climate, is the DfE just keeping us entertained by having a stand up row with the former HMCI! Sarah & Jonathan look back at the week. 

S5E17 Ed Finch

Friday Feb 07, 2025

Friday Feb 07, 2025

Blogger and Storyteller Ed Finch joins Jonathan & Sarah to reflect on Bridget Phillipson's big speech and Ofsted's report car proposals. 

S5E16 Ducan Spalding

Friday Jan 31, 2025

Friday Jan 31, 2025

Headteacher Roundtable member, Duncan Spalding gives his take on the Schools Bill and Ofsted reform. 

Friday Nov 15, 2024

Professor Mic Waters & David Cameron (the Real one) join us to discuss their new book The Life & Legacy of Sir Tim Brighouse - a Tribute & a Call to Action
Includes a special offer for Two Heads listeners - 20% off the book with our code. With many thanks to our friends at Crown Publishing

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Two Heads Podcast

Headteachers Jonathan Rice & Sarah Shirras discuss the week's news in Education, Leadership & Politics. 

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