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The School Podcast

Hosted by Cameron Parker · education · EN-GB

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Real Conversations that Drive Real Impact in Education. The School Podcast brings you unfiltered conversations with the most influential voices in education, from headteachers and CEOs to Ofsted leaders, authors and frontline practitioners. Every episode dives deep into the real challenges and opportunities facing schools today: Raising aspirations, attendance and attainment Supporting behaviour and mental health Driving school improvement with impact Sharing strategies that work in the classroom and beyond The School Podcast is hosted by Cameron Parker the UK's #1 motivational speaker for secondary schools. Cameron has inspired over 1,000,000 young people across the world, focusing on mindset & motivation, mental health and academic performance. Cameron wanted to take the impact one step further, that is why he created The School Podcast. The School Podcast is giving leaders, teachers and parents the insight, tools and inspira

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What is The School Podcast about?

Real Conversations that Drive Real Impact in Education. The School Podcast brings you unfiltered conversations with the most influential voices in education, from headteachers and CEOs to Ofsted leaders, authors and frontline practitioners.

Who hosts The School Podcast?

The School Podcast is hosted by Cameron Parker. The show has published 129 episodes to date.

What has The School Podcast covered recently?

Recent episodes include "They Told Her She Would Fail! | RAF Fighter Pilot Mandy Hickson" (29 October 2026, 93 minutes), "Lord Marvin Rees: The Truth About the Colston Statue" (20 October 2026, 11 minutes), and "Are We Getting Primary Education Wrong? Character, Confidence & Leadership" (16 October 2026, 14 minutes).

How often does The School Podcast publish?

The School Podcast publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 45 minutes across 129 episodes.

How hard is it to get booked on The School Podcast?

Booking probability for The School Podcast is 35%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. The School Podcast requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. The School Podcast's contact route on record: verified email.

Who should pitch The School Podcast?

The strongest fits for The School Podcast are Schools (K-12). The School Podcast has an education audience.

About the host

Cameron Parker hosts The School Podcast, an education podcast with 129 episodes published.

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    They Told Her She Would Fail! | RAF Fighter Pilot Mandy Hickson

    Oct 29, 20261h 33m

    When the rules finally changed, Mandy failed the RAF aptitude tests twice. Even when she was eventually given an opportunity, she was told they would see how far she got before she failed. But Mandy refused to give up...

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    Lord Marvin Rees: The Truth About the Colston Statue

    Oct 20, 202611 min

    What really happened when Edward Colston's statue was pulled down in Bristol, and why didn't the city's mayor remove it himself? In this powerful conversation on The School Podcast, former Mayor of Bristol Marvin Rees...

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    Are We Getting Primary Education Wrong? Character, Confidence & Leadership

    Oct 16, 202614 min

    At what age do children begin to recognise inequality, discrimination and differences in their backgrounds? And are we doing enough to prepare children for life beyond the classroom? In this episode of The School...

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    The Science of Coaching, Learning & High Performance with Dr Dave Alred

    Oct 14, 20261h 32m

    What can the world's best coaches teach us about learning, motivation and performing under pressure? In this episode of The School Podcast, Cameron Parker sits down with world-renowned performance coach, author and...

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    “I Choose Hope” Leadership, Loss & Legacy with Rachel Johnson

    Sep 29, 202654 min

    In this episode of The School Podcast, Cameron sits down with Rachel Johnson, CEO of PiXL, for a powerful conversation about leadership, loss, legacy and what it really means to make people feel like they matter. Rachel...

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    “Children Can’t Wait” The Urgency of School Improvement with Tom Hague

    Sep 22, 202616 min

    Executive Headteacher Tom Hague joins Cameron Parker for a brilliant conversation about school improvement, attendance, behaviour and building a culture where young people actually want to be in school. Tom explains why...

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    Stop Mistaking Compliance for Learning with Tricia Taylor

    Sep 17, 20261h 12m

    Education consultant, author and former teacher Tricia Taylor joins Cameron Parker for a fascinating conversation about how students actually learn, what great teaching looks like and why compliance should never be...

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    “Blacks vs Whites” Football Match: Ban It or Address the Real Problem?

    Sep 13, 20269 min

    Adrian McLean joins Cameron Parker on The School Podcast for an honest and thought-provoking conversation about race, education and the dangers of avoiding difficult conversations. Adrian reflects on a controversial...

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    From Heroin Addiction to Changing Young Lives with Paul Hannaford

    Sep 10, 20261h 31m

    Paul Hannaford joins Cameron Parker for an incredibly powerful conversation about addiction, school exclusion, gangs, prison and how he completely turned his life around to now help children and young people make better...

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    When Should a School Permanently Exclude a Child? with Stephen Steinhaus

    Sep 5, 202617 min

    Stephen Steinhaus joins Cameron Parker for an open and thought provoking conversation about permanent exclusion, behaviour, high standards and alternative provision. Stephen shares his perspective on the human cost of...

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    School vs Sport: The Journey to an Olympic Medal with Anthony Harding & His Teacher Mum

    Aug 31, 20261h 28m

    Olympic medalist and Team GB diver Anthony Harding joins Cameron Parker alongside his mum, a maths teacher with almost 30 years in education, for a fascinating conversation about school, sport and what it really takes...

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    Is Britain’s Strictest Headmistress Wrong? A Headteacher Responds

    Aug 28, 202610 min

    Katharine Birbalsingh is often described as Britain’s strictest headmistress, but is what she’s doing actually wrong? Headteacher David Karim joins Cameron Parker to discuss the controversy surrounding Katharine...

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    Stop Lowering the Bar for Disadvantaged Children with David Karim

    Aug 25, 20261h 55m

    Successful Headteacher David Karim joins the UK's top Motivational Speaker for Secondary Schools Cameron Parker for a powerful and honest conversation about leadership, behaviour, high expectations and the realities...

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    “Let It Go. Reset.” A Different Approach to Student Behaviour with Amjad Ali

    Aug 21, 202611 min

    What happens when a student swears at you, refuses an instruction or completely pushes you away? In this throwback episode of The School Podcast, Amjad Ali and Cameron Parker explore behaviour, relationships...

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    The Accident That Changed Sian Lord’s Life Forever

    Aug 19, 202612 min

    Sian Lord joins the UK's #1 motivational speaker for secondary schools Cameron Parker for a powerful and deeply personal conversation about the life-changing accident that resulted in the loss of her leg and the journey...

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    The Loneliness of Leadership: Why You Need to Build Your Tribe with Diana Osagie

    Aug 15, 202610 min

    Former headteacher and leadership coach Diana Osagie joins Cameron Parker for a powerful and honest conversation about leadership, pressure, vulnerability and why nobody should try to navigate life alone. Drawing on her...

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    Why You Can't Cheat School Improvement with Paul Collin

    Jul 31, 20261h 30m

    Former headteacher, executive leader and founder of Develop2Teach, Paul Collin joins Cameron Parker for a powerful conversation on what it really takes to improve schools and why there are no shortcuts when it comes to...

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    Why Serious Behaviour in Schools Cannot Be Excused

    Jul 23, 202613 min

    Are schools excluding too many children, or are there times when permanent exclusion is necessary? In this throwback conversation, Wayne Norrie shares an honest and balanced perspective on exclusions, alternative...

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    The Truth About Why Children Are Unhappy in School with Keziah Featherstone

    Jul 15, 20261h 4m

    Former headteacher, author of Punk Leadership, and Executive Trust Leader Keziah Featherstone joins Cameron Parker for one of the most honest and thought-provoking conversations yet on The School Podcast. With over 30...

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    The Conversation That Could Change School Attendance | Sir David Carter (Throwback)

    Jun 28, 202612 minS0

    <p>What if the question we ask a young person could completely change the outcome?<br/><br/>In this powerful throwback episode of The School Podcast, Sir David Carter joins Cameron Parker to explore one of the biggest...

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