The School Should Be Podcast
Episodes
How can schools be accessible and inclusive for staff with children?
24 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Emma Sheppard is the Founder of The MTPT Project, the UK’s charity for parent-teachers. A former English teacher and Lead Practitioner, she is now...
How can teachers have conversations about 'everyday racism' in the classroom?
02 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
We are back! And super excited to be back with the brilliant, Naomi Evans, co-founder and Head of Education at Everyday Racism. Everyday Racism is a p...
How can schools and teachers support Working Class students to pursue Higher Education?
21 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Professor Damien Page, Deputy Vice Chancellor, and soon to be Vice Chancellor, at Buckinghamshire New University, joins the School Should Be Podcast t...
Language Matters: how can we teachers and students consciously use inclusive language in the classroom?
11 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I am joined by the Sadia Siddiqui to talk about how schools and teachers can use inclusive language in the classroom and sustainably ...
Why should students consider a career in the police force?
07 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I speak to the brilliant, Anita Grant, Assistant Chief Officer for Trust and Legitimacy at Sussex Police all about why students shoul...
How can teachers and educators ‘close the awarding gap’ for underresourced students?
10 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Sufian Sadiq, Director of Talent and Teaching School at Chiltern Learning Trust joins the School Should Be podcast to talk about the importance of tea...
How are you feeling? Being Muslim and Jewish amidst a rise of islamophobia and antisemitism
13 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This was a difficult episode to title. Effectively it is two friends, two educators, one Muslim and one Jewish, coming together in a safe space to tal...
BEACONSFIELD HIGH TAKEOVER: THE STUDENT WELLBEING EDIT PART 3!
09 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the BHS takeover, Jasmine, Ellie and Kareena talk all things GCSEs, from choosing your options, to what different GCSEs entail, alo...
BEACONSFIELD HIGH TAKEOVER: THE STUDENT WELLBEING TAKE OVER PART 2!
07 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Jasmine, Ellie and Kareena are back to answer your questions with their tips and thoughts on navigating friendships and peer pressure at secondary sch...
BEACONSFIELD HIGH TAKE OVER: THE STUDENT WELLBEING EDIT!
18 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Jasmine, Ellie and Kareena, Sixth Form Students at Beaconsfield High School have taken over the School Should Be episode to help students navigate rev...
How can teachers have conversations about Israel and Palestine at school?
30 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The last few months have been challenging beyond belief and navigating conversations about Gaza, Israel and Palestine have been particularly challengi...
How can teachers create safe environments amongst 'unsafe' media narratives?
19 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
David Church, former senior leader, LGBT+ Education Consultant and Director of QueerEd, joins me, 20 years on from the repeal of Section 28, to talk a...
How can teachers, parents and carers support young people with their mental health?
08 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Natasha Devon MBE, is an author, presenter and campaigner and campaigner for mental health, student wellbeing, gender equality, diversity and inclusio...
How can schools diversify their curriculums to create inclusive learning cultures?
02 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Bennie Kara, former Deputy Headteacher in the UK, Co-founder of DiverseEd an award-nominated diversity, inclusion and equity training and development ...
South Asian History Month: Stories to Tell - lessons from my Nanaba!
18 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is a special one, one where I sit down with my grandad (Nanaba) and learn as much as I can about his story. He was born in Kisumu, Kenya ...
How can we have honest conversations with young men in schools?
10 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Edgar is a year 13 student at Dr Challoner's Grammar School. I met with Edgar, along with his fellow students, to talk about Andrew Tate, masculin...
How can teachers and parents work together to end sexism in schools?
12 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
End Sexism in Schools are a grassroots organisation made up of individuals from up and down the UK, and as far afield as New Zealand, united by a shar...
How can we navigate conversations about masculinity at school?
01 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Shuaib Khan is a teacher, author, podcaster and proud brother to his late brother Kasim Khan. Shuaib is a teacher of 6 years, specialising in RE and s...
Captains and Poets: how can we help children build a sense of identity and belonging at school?
03 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Jan and Jennifer are co-founders of Captains and Poets: a groundbreaking Kindergarten – Grade 12 Social Emotional Learning (SEL) program that studen...
Why should young people work in construction? Diversifying career and academic choices for young women
24 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dr Whitney Bevan is a lecturer in Construction Management at Robert Gordon University . Whitney's research and teaching focuses on sustainable ene...
How can schools and parents support students with hidden disabilities?
17 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Aleha is a year 12 student, who has a hidden disability. Her disability is called panhypopituitarism, a disability that impacts the functionality of t...
Dyslexia and Me: navigating dyslexia and entrepreneurship at school from the age of 12!
06 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Onyinye Udokporo is an entrepreneur, Neurodiversity consultant and LinkedIn creator. A magnificently eclectic career so far, Onyinye works to enable a...
Big Talk: how teachers and students can have meaningful conversations in schools
17 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Kalina Silverman is the Creator and Founder of Big Talk: a groundbreaking movement, which is increasing human connection, communication, empathy, and ...
What all students need to know about financial planning
06 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Sophia Lerche - Thomsen talks to me about what students need to learn and know about financial planning. She explains the key foundations of financial...
How can teachers prevent and overcome everyday sexism?
29 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Kirsty Pole is an English Lead in secondary education in the UK. Kirsty has been teaching for 12 years and has over 5000 followers on social media; Ki...
Teachers & Leaders: How can the 4-day work week 'work' for schools?
07 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Charlotte Lockhart is CEO of the 4 Day Work Week, now a Global Foundation that advocates, supports, and funds research about 4-day week practices, pol...
What is Intersectional Feminism and how can we explore it at school?
01 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Kirsty Went, Year 13 Student in the UK, Deputy Head Girl and upcoming English Literature Undergraduate talks to me about her explorations and understa...
Students, Teachers and Parents: Navigating the World of Networking as a Neurodivergent Student
27 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
David is the organiser of the Neurodivergent Professional Network LinkedIn Group and blogs frequently on Medium and other platforms about the professi...
Teachers & Leaders: how to navigate difficult conversations and change management in schools
23 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Hannah Wilson, previously a secondary school Executive Headteacher, is a Leadership Consultant, Coach and Trainer, talks to me about how teachers can ...
How can students develop an 'athlete mindset' at school?
18 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Matt Messias, Leadership and Resilience Coach at Matt Messias Impact Leadership, former Premier League, FIFA, UEFA and Football League referee, AND a ...
How can teachers and students embed anti-racism work at school outside the realm of Black History Month and BLM?
12 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Michaela, founder of The Prosperity Project, explores how schools can have conversations about anti-racism and embed anti-racism proa...
How can schools be safe and inclusive environments for all students and staff? Exploring diversity and inclusion in education
15 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Nic Ponsford, Co-Founder and the CEO, Education, of the Global Equality Collective, a movement and community of over 15 000 and a Collective of o...
A Headteacher's perspective: how can we create great school cultures for students, teachers and parents?
02 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Meena Wood, MBA Ed Leadership, FRSA, is an Education Consultant & Trainer, former HMI Ofsted Inspector, Secondary Academy Principal, Principal of ...
What should we know about teaching and learning in Pakistan? Deconstructing dominant narratives and adopting a curious mindset
26 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Anusheh Attique is a teacher, mentor and innovator in curriculum design and training and development in Pakistan. This conversation is such an energet...
How can we create a positive body image experience for teenage boys at school?
19 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week, I speak to Harry Moore, Business Management graduate with a Masters in Psychology...and a fitness professional of over 10 years. Harry is f...
The Double X Economy: academic and economic barriers for women - a student perspective
11 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Noor-ul-Huda Sheikh and Liberty Thomas, both university students join me to discuss Linda Scott's excellent book, The Double X Economy, in which Scott...
Gender diversity: how can we address gender stereotypes from an early age in the classroom and beyond?
04 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Bilkis Miah is Co-founder and CEO of You Be You, an award-winning organisation working with primary schools and parents to address and break down...
How can literacy be taught in schools in a post-pandemic world?
28 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Sarah Ledger, Director at Lexonik, talks to me about how we can teach literacy skills and education in schools and how we can make literacy about more...
Sustainability: what is it and why should we care?
22 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Louise is a university student, studying Business and Sociology. Currently on placement as a sustainability and business development intern, Louise ha...
Opportunity and the Education System: A Student's Point of View
16 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Jack Allsopp an Oxford graduate with a first class honours in History and a master's in Global and Imperial History. He attended a leading grammar sch...
How can we have conversations about Israel and Palestine in the classroom?
06 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Sharon Booth, founder of Solutions Not Sides, an organisation that facilitates a range of excellent workshops, resources and discussions for 15-18 yea...
How can social media be used as a positive, complementary force for students and teachers?
01 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Simranjeet Kaur Mann is a trainee solicitor for a top 20 law firm, a content creator and a vlogger. A previous Head Girl when at secondary school, Sim...
The personal is political: uncomfortable conversations about womanhood in the classroom
27 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Leila is a Human, Social and Political Sciences student at The University of Cambridge. An advocate for equitable rights, diverse and equal opportunit...
How can schools have conversations about race to tackle prejudice in schools?
23 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Uju Asika is an award-nominated blogger and founder of parenting blog - Babes About Town. She is also a creative consultant and founder of Mothers and...
Why should students focus on their wellbeing more than academic success?
11 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Aaron Pandher, Wellbeing and fashion blogger, final year university student and once a Head Boy at a leading secondary school tells us about how he ha...
How do introverts learn best in the classroom?
02 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Sophie Morris, an introvert expert and coach, tells us all about the best ways to teach introverts in the classroom and how introverted teenagers lear...
Why should students learn about politics at school and how can teachers integrate it into their lessons?
02 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Leo Carr, founder of Study Politics, a platform that provides A level revision and learning resources for all politics students and teachers, tells us...