49 Boys don't need fixing, but a failing system does

James Searjeant is an experienced educator and advocate for inclusive education, currently serving as a primary and nursery headteacher in South East London. James actively contributes to national discussions on SEND, curriculum, assessment and accountability, calling for systems that better reflect the progress and achievements of all pupils. He is dedicated to developing inclusive and equitable approaches that support every learner to thrive.

Key points of the episode:

• Who inspired him on the way up.

• How he lived with anxiety all his life and how he developed a "quiet resilience"

• His thoughts on a difficult and key educational transition.

• How we are using tools of the last century and how it needs to change,

• His thoughts on phones and social media.

• The poor policies behind seeming good and excellent official reviews.

• A message of hope for men and boys.