Reframing Education

Conversations about Christ-centred education within the UK.

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#18
September 11 · 35 min
Reaching the Unreached - with Mrs Jemima Prideaux
Join Mrs Jemima Prideaux as we explore the opportunities for reaching the unreached in UK schools, living out faith daily in community, and the crucial role of church support for Christians in education. ▶️ Listen on YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/@ReframingEd Show notes 🔍 1 Peter 2 v 9-10 - https://tinyurl.com/yew8y3ta Middlemarch - George Eliot - https://tinyurl.com/4a2fstbj Support the show 👉 Patreon (monthly support & book group):https://patreon.com/ReframingEd 👉 GoFundMe (one-time support): https://gofund.me/a3df1a8e6
#17
August 28 · 37 min
Breaking new ground? - with Mr Jamie Burns and Mr Hin-Tai Ting
Join Mr Jamie Burns and Mr Hin-Tai Ting as they share the vision of The Fellowship for Classical Learning. Hear about the opening of their first school – The Fountain Christian School, London – in September 2026 as it pursues education aiming at wisdom and virtue, rooted in truth, goodness and beauty. ▶️ Listen on YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/@ReframingEd Show notes 🔍 Luke 6v40 - https://tinyurl.com/j3647fw3 Norms and Nobility - David Hicks - https://tinyurl.com/2e8srsyh https://www.fellowshipforclassicallearning.co.uk/ https://www.thefountainschool.london/ https://www.stanselmscardiff.co.uk/ Common Entrance Exam Papers, 1922 - https://tinyurl.com/y472h32j Support the show 👉 Patreon (monthly support & book group):https://patreon.com/ReframingEd 👉 GoFundMe (one-time support): https://gofund.me/a3df1a8e6
#16
August 14 · 31 min
Season One wrap-up
Join Will, James and Jonny as they reflect on highlights from Season One. Which episodes sparked the most conversation, or disagreement? Which conversations are we still thinking about? What is coming up in Season Two? ▶️ Listen on YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/@ReframingEd Connect with us pod@reframingeducation.co.uk Submit questions, share feedback, suggest future themes Support the show 👉 Patreon (monthly support & book group):https://patreon.com/ReframingEd 👉 GoFundMe (one-time support): https://gofund.me/a3df1a8e6
#15
July 31 · 34 min
The Importance of the Past - with Dr Brian Lapsa
In today’s rapidly changing educational landscape, what can we learn from the past? Explore this topic with Dr. Brian Lapsa, a distinguished scholar with extensive experience in classical education. How can historical insights can inform contemporary educational practices and philosophies? ▶️ Listen on YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/@ReframingEd Show notes 🔍 Hebrews 11 - https://tinyurl.com/2esk5azx Tom Brown's Schooldays - Thomas Hughes - https://tinyurl.com/554dfmzm Mount Titano, the Europa collection - https://tinyurl.com/y9fvnfb8 https://www.memoriapress.co.uk/ https://memoriacollege.org/tutors/ https://www.oxfordlatinitas.org/ https://veterumsapientia.org/ Support the show 👉 Patreon (monthly support & book group):https://patreon.com/ReframingEd 👉 GoFundMe (one-time support): https://gofund.me/a3df1a8e6
#14
July 17 · 31 min
What is Christian Education? - with Mr Jonathan Winch
Engage with Mr Jonathan Winch, executive director of Westminster Seminary UK, to explore the concept of Christian education. They discuss the definition of education, the place of truth and transformation, the distinction between Christian-ethos education and Christian education, and the importance of fundamental questions. ▶️ Listen on YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/@ReframingEd Show notes 🔍 Psalm 19 - https://tinyurl.com/mpsjmja8 https://westminsterseminaryuk.org/ - 2026 Annual Conference https://westminsterseminaryuk.org/2026-conference The Heidelberg Catechism: A Historical, Theological, and Pastoral Commentary - Clark, R. Scott - https://tinyurl.com/j8x4kks4 Wonder in mathematics - https://mandelbrot.site/ Support the show 👉 Patreon (monthly support & book group):https://patreon.com/ReframingEd 👉 GoFundMe (one-time support): https://gofund.me/a3df1a8e6
#13
July 3 · 29 min
The Necessity of Prayer - with Mr Andrew Tamplin
Join Mr Andrew Tamplin, headteacher of Wyclif Independent Christian School (WICS), discussing the vital role of prayer in education. Andrew shares his journey from Bolivia to the UK, the establishment of WICS, and how prayer has been a cornerstone in the school's development and community: “hitherto the LORD has helped us” (1 Samuel 7v12) ▶️ Listen on YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/@ReframingEd Show notes 🔍 Proverbs 4v23 - https://tinyurl.com/f54bnatr https://www.wyclifchristianschool.org/ For the Children's Sake - Susan Schaeffer Macaulay - https://tinyurl.com/23hner7n Support the show 👉 Patreon (monthly support & book group):https://patreon.com/ReframingEd 👉 GoFundMe (one-time support): https://gofund.me/a3df1a8e6
#12
June 19 · 32 min
The Landscape for Christian Teachers - with Mrs Lizzie Harewood
Christian teachers face a varied set of challenges and opportunities. As the landscape evolves, understanding these dynamics is crucial for educators committed to integrating their faith into their profession. Join Mrs Lizzie Harewood, Executive Officer of the Association of Christian Teachers (ACT), discussing the changing environment for Christian educators and the encouragements and challenges they encounter. ▶️ Listen on YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/@ReframingEd Show notes 🔍 https://www.christian-teachers.org.uk/ Upcoming conference - https://community.christian-teachers.org.uk/events ACT Podcast - https://podcast.christian-teachers.org.uk/2157743 Ephesians 6:6-8 - https://tinyurl.com/23p2e328 On Christian Teaching - David I. Smith - https://tinyurl.com/2rfuz6ft The Lies we are Told/The Truth we must Hold – Sharon James - https://tinyurl.com/4mwmtwe5 Strange New World - Carl Trueman - https://tinyurl.com/4r2yr7kj Support the show 👉 Patreon (monthly support & book group):https://patreon.com/ReframingEd 👉 GoFundMe (one-time support): https://gofund.me/a3df1a8e6
#11
June 5 · 32 min
The Power of Culture - with Mr Bradley Salisbury
Join a conversation about the power of culture with Mr Bradley Salisbury, Principal of Monkton Combe School. Explore the significance of culture as a foundation for educational success, the long-term impact of cultural decisions, and how a Christian ethos can shape community and relationships within the school, and between groups of schools. ▶️ Listen on YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/@ReframingEd Show notes 🔍 Matthew 5v43-48 - https://tinyurl.com/56x7fxht Wonderful by Harry Baker - https://tinyurl.com/344yvv5r https://www.monktoncombeschool.com/ Independent Boarding School of the Year 2025 - https://tinyurl.com/mr47w6m6 Support the show 👉 Patreon (monthly support & book group):https://patreon.com/ReframingEd 👉 GoFundMe (one-time support): https://gofund.me/a3df1a8e6
#10
May 22 · 35 min
Teens and Screens - with Professor Glynn Harrison
Join Professor Glynn Harrison, Emeritus Professor of Psychiatry, University of Bristol, to discuss navigating the digital landscape. Explore alarming statistics regarding mental health in young people, the complexities of correlation versus causation in research and the value of being for, not simply against, the use of technology. They discuss practical strategies for parents and educators to foster resilience in children and the role of spiritual practices in navigating digital life. ▶️ Listen on YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/@ReframingEd Show notes 🔍 Proverbs 4v23 - https://tinyurl.com/f54bnatr The Anxious Generation - Jonathan Haidt - https://tinyurl.com/2ar8twsv Left to Their Own Devices? – Katharine Hill - https://tinyurl.com/y7rb7kb2 Care for the family, family media agreement - https://tinyurl.com/29vnadw5 Support the show 👉 Patreon (monthly support & book group):https://patreon.com/ReframingEd 👉 GoFundMe (one-time support): https://gofund.me/a3df1a8e6
#9
May 8 · 35 min
Dreaming big, starting small - with Dr Timothy Edwards
Join Dr. Timothy Edwards, Principal of Selden College, to discuss their ambitious aims rooted in God’s promises. Hear about a vision of education grounded in worship, committed to truth, preparing students to change the world, not conform to it. Explore how a multi-generational vision can shape the future of education, emphasizing the need for a curriculum that integrates faith with all areas of knowledge. ▶️ Listen on YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/@ReframingEd Show notes 🔍 Romans 11v36 - https://tinyurl.com/yaak24ka A Web of Our Own Making by Antón Barba-Kay - https://tinyurl.com/2p9vrdbm Selden College - https://www.seldencollege.org/ Summer School - https://www.seldencollege.org/summer-... Support the show 👉 Patreon (monthly support & book group):https://patreon.com/ReframingEd 👉 GoFundMe (one-time support): https://gofund.me/a3df1a8e6
#8
April 24 · 35 min
Just what exactly do chaplains do? - with Revd. Clifford Swartz
Join Revd Cliff Swartz to explore the role of school chaplaincy and a Christian response to well-being. Cliff shares insights from his extensive experience in both UK and US educational settings, discussing the importance of chaplains in providing spiritual and pastoral care, the high points and the challenges faced in a changing societal landscape. Consider where Christianity gives a unique perspective on well-being, the concept of eudaimonia, and the role of wellness centres in schools, emphasising the need for a clear understanding of purpose in education. ▶️ Listen on YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/@ReframingEd Show notes 🔍 Luke 2:52 - https://tinyurl.com/p62d9hz8 Master and Commander - Patrick O’Brian - https://tinyurl.com/azn8ts3f Princeton Anglican Church - https://princetonanglican.org/ The Lamentation of a Sinner – Katherine Parr - https://tinyurl.com/4c9pbyp8 Support the show 👉 Patreon (monthly support & book group):https://patreon.com/ReframingEd 👉 GoFundMe (one-time support): https://gofund.me/a3df1a8e6
#7
April 10 · 31 min
Education as formation - with Mrs Robyn Burlew
Explore a vision of education as formation of fully flourishing human beings, with Mrs Robyn Burlew. Hear about the impact of the book ‘Desiring the Kingdom’ and a view of education that goes beyond informational to formational – what changes did it lead to in classroom habits and why. ▶️ Listen on YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/@ReframingEd Show notes 🔍 The book of Proverbs - https://tinyurl.com/y25b8fcc Desiring the Kingdom – J K A Smith - https://tinyurl.com/7fdwyvmn Veritas School - https://www.veritasschool.com/ Mrs Robyn Burlew – Building a cohesive school culture - https://tinyurl.com/yc5pu4xm Habits of the household – J W Earley - https://tinyurl.com/yc4nhehd Support the show 👉 Patreon (monthly support & book group):https://patreon.com/ReframingEd 👉 GoFundMe (one-time support): https://gofund.me/a3df1a8e6
#6
March 27 · 32 min
Opportunities, Obstacles and Open Doors - with Mr Steve Beegoo
Steve Beegoo, Head of Education at Christian Concern, highlights several encouraging trends in UK education today and considers challenges such as the Nov 2025 UK Supreme Court ruling on religious education in NI state schools. How can parents engage positively in their children’s school? How can believers make the most of the wonderful opportunities in different settings? ▶️ Listen on YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/@ReframingEd Show notes 🔍 Matthew 5v13-16 – https://tinyurl.com/bdddhfan The Book That Made Your World - Vishal Mangalwadi - https://tinyurl.com/4fn3kkan The Third Education Revolution - Vishal Mangalwadi - https://tinyurl.com/mrxt3566 UK Supreme Court Ruling NI schools - https://tinyurl.com/2n29ktnn The Christian Concern Education Revolution Conference - https://christianconcern.com/events/ https://education.christianconcern.com/ Support the show 👉 Patreon (monthly support & book group):https://patreon.com/ReframingEd 👉 GoFundMe (one-time support): https://gofund.me/a3df1a8e6
#5
March 12 · 26 min
Prioritising Parents - with Mrs Maria Jones
Join Maria Jones - the Centre Coordinator for Education at Regina Caeli UK - to discuss the role of parents and the innovative approach of Regina Caeli, a hybrid educational model that integrates classical and Catholic education that opened near Bedford in 2019. Maria shares her personal journey of faith and education, emphasizing the importance of parental involvement in various educational settings. ▶️ Listen on YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/@ReframingEd Show notes 🔍 The book of Exodus - https://tinyurl.com/ykfcbatd https://www.rcahybrid.org.uk/ The Well-Educated Mind - https://tinyurl.com/yc3rradh Before Austen Comes Aesop - https://tinyurl.com/nkmr4j2r Dorothy L. Sayers, The Lost Tools of Learning - https://tinyurl.com/bdd5e66w Support the show 👉 Patreon (monthly support & book group): https://patreon.com/ReframingEd 👉 GoFundMe (one-time support): https://gofund.me/a3df1a8e6
#4
February 26 · 29 min
Wisdom in Leadership - with Mr Geoff Cresswell
Why do some leaders succeed while others falter? Mr Geoff Cresswell, a seasoned UK head and leadership mentor explores the theme of wisdom in leadership, emphasising the importance of applying biblical principles, particularly from the book of Proverbs, to leadership roles in schools and beyond. ▶️ Listen on YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/@ReframingEd Show notes 🔍 Proverbs 20:28 - https://tinyurl.com/cwav2f2n The Final Year by Matt Goodfellow - https://tinyurl.com/4dv7u4m8 Mr Geoff Cresswell - https://tinyurl.com/4hd4hd8b Support the show 👉 Patreon (monthly support & book group):https://patreon.com/ReframingEd 👉 GoFundMe (one-time support): https://gofund.me/a3df1a8e6
#3
February 12 · 35 min
Vision - with Mr Eric Cook
Eric Cook - President and CEO of the Society for Classical Learning - points to the importance of clear vision in education, since ‘why’ directs ‘what’ and ‘how’. Eric outlines the principles and practices of Classical Christian Education and its pursuit of wisdom and virtue. What was his personal journey towards embracing this educational philosophy and how has the movement grown in the United States? ▶️ Listen on YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/@ReframingEd Show notes 🔍 Proverbs 1:7 – https://tinyurl.com/38zcrscp https://societyforclassicallearning.org/ Erasmus of Rotterdam: The Spirit of a Scholar - https://tinyurl.com/4njxmvak How to Save the West: Ancient Wisdom for 5 Modern Crises - https://tinyurl.com/4ywv6ecn Dorothy L. Sayers, The Lost Tools of Learning - https://tinyurl.com/bdd5e66w Support the show 👉 Patreon (monthly support & book group):https://patreon.com/ReframingEd 👉 GoFundMe (one-time support): https://gofund.me/a3df1a8e6
#2
January 30 · 19 min
Beginnings - with Mr Will Mortimore
In this inaugural episode of Reframing Education, hosts Jonathan Thomas and James McKinnell engage with Will Mortimore, who works in educational reform with a particular focus on assessment systems. Explore Will's journey into education and the influence of his Christian faith. Hear about the purpose of this new podcast, exploring fundamental questions surrounding the purpose of education and pursuing conversations around Christ-centered education in the UK. ▶️ Listen on YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/@ReframingEd Show notes 🔍 Deut 6:4-9 - https://tinyurl.com/yc3xzcvp The Schools We Need - https://tinyurl.com/mrma436j Battle Hymn of the Tiger Teachers - https://tinyurl.com/4cwvx83e Support the show 👉 Patreon (monthly support & book group):https://patreon.com/ReframingEd 👉 GoFundMe (one-time support): https://gofund.me/a3df1a8e6
January 8 · 1 min
Teaser - Introducing Reframing Education
Launching in early 2026, to open up conversation about Christ-centred education in the UK.

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