IN CONVERSATION WITH

Katharine Birbalsingh.

Katharine Birbalsingh is a headteacher. Her conversation with William connects education and dog training through questions about learning, rewards and motivation.

1 appearance on The Super Canine Show

The conversations.

50 min

7 Aug 2026

The Secret Behind Britain's Top School... And Great Dog Trainers

Katharine Birbalsingh is widely regarded as Britain's strictest headteacher. Yet the results achieved at her school suggest that her approach is remarkably effective, with the school consistently delivering some of the best academic…

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