Mid-season special: Education is weird now with Sarah Thomas
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In this special edition, we turn our attention to the evolving relationship between education and the workforce. Hosts Alice Phillips and Dan Emery meet Deputy Head Teacher Sarah Thomas to unpack what it really means to prepare young people for the future of work in today’s rapidly shifting landscape.
From the pressures faced by teachers and the lingering effects of the pandemic to the rising need for work experience, community engagement, and a renewed focus on resilience and mindset, this episode explores how secondary education in the UK is adapting—and what still needs to change.
We examine the blurred lines between knowledge and skills, and ask: What does a good education look like in the age of AI, Gen Alpha, and evolving workplace expectations?
“Knowledge and skills are not a false dichotomy.”
“Young people are resilient and willing to try.”
Whether you’re a parent, teacher, employer, or just invested in the next generation, this conversation will make you rethink the social contract between schools, communities, and work.
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