In the final episode of the podcast series, Carol and Neil discuss what they consider to be the important findings from the series and how these have affected perspectives on professional identity in education. The importance of context and the dynamic between role and identity are highlighted. Carol and Neil also discuss their own professional identities.

Carol and Neil's book on professional identity in education

In this episode, Afsan Redwan discusses his professional identity in the context of Sixth-Form provision in a Further Education College. Afsan highlights the demands and challenges that come with this work and how this affects his sense of professional self. He also reflects on how the working environment for him as someone who is vision impaired has influenced his thoughts on identity and the responsibilities of organisations around inclusion.

In this episode, Jane Pescow discusses her professional identity as a manager in an early years setting. Jane gives an insight into the values and practice she upholds in her work with colleagues and young children and the importance she gives to the children enjoying their experiences of the pre-school environment. She pushes back on notions that the Early Years sector is becoming increasingly over-regulated, arguing that pre-school managers and practitioners have autonomy to devise individualised learning for the children they work with