The Independent Teacher
'The Independent Teacher' is one of the UK's leading educational podcasts hosted by Susan Pallister who has over 20 years of leadership experience in educational settings. Now working as a writer and coach, in 'The Independent Teacher' podcast Susan has in depth conversations with leading educationalists from schools and universities, as well as with writers, journalists, musicians, business entrepreneurs, sporting professionals and young people.
The Independent Teacher
End Sexism in Schools with Debbie Brazil and Rachel Fenn
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Susan Pallister
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Season 3
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Episode 39
The End Sexism in Schools movement is a grassroots organisation made up of individuals in the UK, and even as far afield as New Zealand, who all are united by a shared vision of ending sexism in UK schools. In this episode, I am joined by the founder of the movement Debbie Brazil along with Rachel Fenn, who has carried out extensive research into the secondary school English curriculum. We talk about the limitations of the school curriculum and how it promotes misogyny and inequality. Rachel talks about the movement's research into the English curriculum. We also consider the role of exam boards as well as OFSTED in terms of bringing about much-needed change in schools throughout the country.