Katharine Birbalsingh

Founder and headmistress of Michaela Community School

London, UK

About Katharine

Katharine Birbalsingh is a British educator and author who has been dubbed the UK's strictest headmistress. She is the founder and headmistress of the Michaela Community School in London.

Associated Podcasts

The Shape of Dialogue

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Full Comment

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TRIGGERnometry

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Real Talk with Zuby

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Recent Appearances

How should we educate our kids? with Katharine Birbalsingh - The Shape of Dialogue #45

The Shape of Dialogue•Jan 30, 2026•53:51•guest

England’s ‘strictest headmistress’ on how old-school education saves kids

Full Comment•Oct 2, 2023•48:07•host

Katharine Birbalsingh

About Katharine

Associated Podcasts

The Shape of Dialogue

Full Comment

TRIGGERnometry

Real Talk with Zuby

Connect

Recent Appearances

How should we educate our kids? with Katharine Birbalsingh - The Shape of Dialogue #45

England’s ‘strictest headmistress’ on how old-school education saves kids

Key Topics

Starkey, Racism and Cancel Culture with Katharine Birbalsingh

"Social Distancing is Impossible in Schools" - Katharine Birbalsingh

#079 Katharine Birbalsingh - Rethinking Education & Discipline

Katharine Birbalsingh on the Failure of Progressive Education