Mixed-age classes can work brilliantly — but what happens when change is driven by necessity rather than vision?

Re-release: Originally aired on 13 Feb 2026

Anne Brass and Kate Gingles join us to discuss the complexities schools face with mixed-age classes, from establishing a clear guiding purpose to navigating structural change with limited guidance available.

Episode Links

• Order our New Guide to Mixed-Age Classes
• Discover more from Education Durham
• Download the Free School Leader Reflection Tool on Mixed-Age Classes
• Find out more about the Education Durham Mixed Phase Magic guidance books