26. Katharine Birbalsingh: Kids need knowledge & discipline

Peter's guest this week is Katharine Birbalsingh, headmistress of the Michaela free school. They discuss the ups and downs of setting up a free school, the dangers of giving children smartphones and challenging received wisdom in our approach to education. SUBSCRIBE: If you are enjoying the show, please subscribe to our channel on YouTube, iTunes or Soundcloud: You can also find us on the Google Podcasts app. https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast... Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/user-923838732 SUPPORT: Your Donations will help ensure our Show keeps going PAYPAL/ CARD PAYMENTS: http://www.newcultureforum.org.uk/ About The Show So What You're Saying Is... (SWYSI) is a weekly discussion show with experts and significant figures from the political, cultural and academic worlds. The host is Peter Whittle (@PRWhittle), Founder & Director of The New Culture Forum, a Westminster-based think tank that seeks to challenge the cultural orthodoxies dominant in the media, academia, and British culture / society at large. Join us on Social Media: Web: http://www.newcultureforum.org.uk F: https://www.facebook.com/NCultureForum/ Y: http://www.youtube.com/c/NewCultureForum T: http://www.twitter.com/NewCultureForum (@NewCultureForum)