“But I do want to listen to parents, to staff, to those representing children’s interests, the interests of disabled people, to make sure we get this right.”
@bphillipsonMP we can hold @BigEdConvoEng on SEND …
💡Should our #education go beyond providing #knowledge and focus more on wisdom? Steven Reid, AI and technology expert, shares what he thinks the purpose of education is at a #BigEdConversation in Totnes earlier this year.
What do you believe the purpose of education is? ⬇️
🗣️ We’ve held over 2000 #BigEdConversation in 35 countries discussing the purpose of education. They have often reflected a disconnect between the #education system and the aspirations and needs of young people. How can the education system support young people better? Tell us ⬇️
We believe education is everybody’s business and everyone is welcome to a #BigEdConversation to discuss the purpose of #education. Age or height no bar… here are photos from our #BigEdConversation in Totnes earlier this year for proof! 💕
As you wait for your GCSE results, here’s a powerful message about the purpose of #education from a young person like you.
All the best for your results but remember that you all are more than a number 🩷
#ResultsDay#GCSEs#School#Learning
We love fresh perspectives & infectious energy. Zhahla brought those & much more! She’s been an absolute inspiration to us during her internship & has left an indelible mark on us 💙
On #InternationalYouthDay, we asked her what young people need to thrive. What do you think?👇🏼
✨ What's the purpose of #education?
@MrEFinch, consultant with our partner @HeadsUp4HTs, travelled across England with this question. After one year and 15 #BigEdConversation, he writes what he heard from young people leading these conversations✍️
Read https://t.co/ELo0Gh0ch3
We're proud to support hundreds of young people to lead #BigEdConversations about the purpose of #education with diverse stakeholders. Our partners @HeadsUp4HTs recently conducted a survey with headteachers who participated in these conversations. Here are the highlights ⬇️
We teamed up with @HeadsUp4HTs to support young people lead #BigEdConversations about the purpose of #education across England! These covered the need to make the curriculum more relevant to young people's lives and equipping them with skills needed to navigate the real world 💫
Hear, hear! 👏🏽
@bphillipsonMP, MP and the newly appointed Secretary of State for Education, attended a #BigEdConversation last year where she emphasised on the importance of listening to young people. We wish her the best and hope her policies reflect young people's voices 💙
We’re grateful to be able to work with inspiring young people like Aminah! She was one of the 17 members of the #BigEdConversation Project Council that played a key role role in shaping conversations about #education across England 🩵
Read about her work: https://t.co/oxan45mOk2
Young people are speaking up! #BigEdConversations reveal a strong desire for more awareness and support around #mentalhealth in #schools. Do you agree? Let's work together to ensure #students have the resources they need to thrive emotionally 💙
To all the incredible #teachers out there, thank you! You inspire curiosity, ignite imaginations and guide us towards a brighter future. A special mention to all of you who supported young people to lead #BigEdConversations about education in schools across the UK #ThankATeacher
Amreece joined our Project Council to make her voice heard and inspire other young people to talk about the changes they want to see in the #education system. ��
Read about her experience
👉 https://t.co/NXefYf69s4
A group of young people with special needs recently led a #BigEdConversation at Frank Wise School in Banbury 💙 Hear them speak about their experiences and why you should be hosting a #BigEdConversation too!✨
Thank you to @MrEFinch and @SimonKnight100 for their support 🫶