Like Margaret Thatcher, Katharine Birbalsingh is one of those women about whom every article begins, “Like her or loathe her…” Also like Thatcher, she is driven by duty. And whether or not you agree with her methods or principles, few would deny her colossal impact on British education.
In this revealing conversation, Katharine shares the experiences that shaped her conviction that every child deserves a good education. She also talks about Gladiator’s Russell Crowe, visiting Japanese restaurants in her pyjamas, and the joy of being unknown in New York.
Wherever Katharine goes, there’s a buzz – but here, you’ll hear a side of “Britain’s Strictest Headmistress” you’ve never heard before.