Heads Talks

About Heads Talks

A fresh new chapter: introducing Heads Unscripted: Education Uncovered. We are giving our podcast a refresh. When we first started, our focus was clear. We invited senior school heads to talk about their schools, their ethos and what life might look like for pupils who joined them. Those conversations have been hugely valuable for many Hurlingham families and others who are exploring senior school options. Over time, though, the conversations have started to widen. We have found ourselves talking less about individual prospectuses and more about leadership, philosophy and the bigger questions facing education today. What should school feel like for children growing up now. How do we lead with purpose in a time of pressure and change. What are the real challenges facing our sector and where might the answers come from. It feels like the right moment for the podcast to evolve too. Our series is now called Heads Unscripted: Education uncovered. The new name reflects the direction we are already travelling in. Heads Unscripted keeps our focus on people who lead, think and influence in education, but it frees us from simply asking heads to talk about their own schools. Education uncovered signals our intention to get under the surface of the issues, ideas and stories that are shaping children’s lives in classrooms today. You will still hear from senior school heads, but you will also hear from prep and primary leaders, researchers, psychologists, policymakers and others who care deeply about where education is heading. We want to unlock some of the challenges our sector is facing, explore what is working, and share those conversations with a wider audience than parents who are just at the senior school decision stage. This is a refresh rather than a complete reboot. The tone will remain open, thoughtful and practical. What changes is the scope. Heads Unscripted: Education uncovered will give us room to explore leadership, wellbeing, curriculum, community, AI, adolescence and more, while keeping the experience of children at the heart of every episode. Thank you for listening so far and for growing with us. We are excited about this next chapter and hope you will continue to join the conversation.

Publisher

Simon Gould

Category

education · kids & family

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

30 Sept 2024

Latest episode

26 Jun 2026

Latest episodes

24 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   26 Jun 2026

   Special Live Edition - The Future of Learning - What education needs next

   This episode was recorded with a live audience. Our guests for this live discussion were Alexandra Haydon (Head of Francis Holland, Sloane Square), Evelyn Haywood (Director of Education at Skills Builder), Will le Fleming (Head of Thomas's College) and Dr Kathy Weston ( Founder of Tooled Up). The panel discussion explores the future of education, emphasizing adaptability, essential skills, assessment reform, primary education importance, and the role of teachers and parents in shaping learning for the next generation.

2. 

   14 Nov 2025

   Series 3 - Episode 8 - Epsom College - Mark Lascelles

   In this episode Mark Lascelles, the head of Epsom College discusses his experiences and insights gained over his first year at the school. He highlights the importance of school culture, the admissions process, and the need for a holistic education that prepares students for the future. The discussion also touches on the challenges faced by the school, the significance of pupil voice, and the evolving role of technology in education.

3. 

   11 Nov 2025

   Series 3 - Episode 7 - Frances Holland - Alexandra Haydon

   In this conversation with Simon, Alexandra Haydon discusses her experiences and insights as the head of Frances Holland, an all-girls school. She reflects on her own educational journey, the distinctive features of her school, and the importance of relational teaching and psychological safety in fostering a supportive learning environment. Alexandra emphasises the significance of creativity, service, and volunteering in education, as well as the need for a curriculum that connects knowledge to real-world applications. She also addresses the challenges of preparing students for the future and the role of all-girls education in personal development.

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• Emma Turner
• Claire Boyd
• Dr Kathy Weston
• Dominic Norrish

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