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No Running in the Corridors

Education EN ↓ 7 episodes

Welcome to NRitC – the rebel podcast that aims to rewrite the school rulebook, one regulation at a time... Join education journalist Helen Mulley and a rotating panel of teachers, leaders and thinkers as they rummage through the regulations, routines and rituals that shape school life – and ask whether they still make sense (or indeed, if they ever did in the first place). In each episode, Helen and her guests take one familiar school rule and put it under the microscope to investigate where it came from, what it looks like in today’s education landscape – and whether it’s really doing what we...

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Teach What's On The Plan 28.06.2026 36:56

When planning becomes something to be obeyed rather than interpreted, what happens to professional judgement and the human moments that bring learning to life? We're delighted to be back for series 2 with assistant headteacher Chris Dilley and Anthony Cockerill, director of the National Association for the Teaching of English, to explore whether a “teach-from-the-slides” culture is improving educa...

Stick to the Seating Plan 24.05.2026 35:21

On the surface, a seating plan is simply a practical tool for organising a busy classroom and keeping learning on track. But in our desire to control chaos, do we risk constricting curiosity? In this final episode of series one, host Helen Mulley joins Lewis Ames from Children of the Forest and education consultant Leslie Patterson to explore what a truly flexible and empowering education environm...

No Politics in the Classroom 10.05.2026 38:12

Is keeping politics out of the classroom really the safest option? In this episode, Helen Mulley is joined by Sarah Johnson, former teacher and English lead at Kapow Primary , and primary headteacher Steven Turnbull . Together, they unpack the “no politics” rule through the lens of media literacy, exploring why avoiding difficult conversations may leave pupils more vulnerable. Got a school rule yo...

No Holidays in Term-Time 26.04.2026 35:49

Should families with strong attendance records still face fines for term-time holidays? In this episode, host Helen Mulley explores the controversial “no holidays in term time” rule with Ryan Lockett, headteacher at TLC LIVE Online School , and Shane Kirk, parent of a Y11 student. Together they unpack fines, attendance pressures and the tension between school accountability, holiday affordability ...

Three Strikes and You’re Out 07.04.2026 36:40

An empty inclusion base is a successful one, right? In this episode, Helen Mulley explores the “three strikes and you’re out” behaviour system with headteacher James Saunders and Jamie Rogers from education charity The Difference. They discuss balancing clear rules with individual needs, using data and relationships to prevent exclusions, and helping pupils take ownership of their choices. Got a s...

Homework Must Be Handed In On Time 07.04.2026 39:53

Is homework really about learning – or something else entirely? In this episode, Helen Mulley is joined by Katie Alexander, deputy headteacher at Carr Mill Primary in Merseyside, and Darren Lyon, experienced school principal and doctoral researcher. Together, they explore the complex world of homework: its purpose, impact on families and whether it’s actually helping children develop responsibilit...

Everyone Takes Maths GCSE 07.04.2026 41:26

Is GCSE maths failing the students it’s meant to help? In this episode, Helen Mulley is joined by Dougald Tidswell, a secondary maths teacher with 20+ years’ experience, and Peter Mattock, former teacher and national secondary maths lead at Twinkl. Together, they challenge the assumption that everyone should take GCSE maths and explore what young people really need from maths education. Got a scho...