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”Joining the Dots” focuses on the many challenges facing education and how different approaches and innovations are required to meet these challenges, which, due to their interconnectedness, are also challenges facing all sorts of educational establishments, educators, parents and families, businesses and the economy as a whole. Co-hosts Matt Jessop and Al Kingsley, have discussions with innovative educators, business leaders, policymakers, and other stakeholders and guests.
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Sunday May 04, 2025
Sunday May 04, 2025
In this episode of Joining the Dots, Al Kingsley and Matt Jessop sit down with Paul Glossop from the University of Derby to explore the growing cracks in our education system, especially around attendance, SEND provision, and the rigidity of traditional pathways. From rising parental disillusionment to the potential of online schools, they tackle big questions about relevance, access, and the future of learning. Together, they examine how policy, practice, and perspective all need to shift if we’re serious about making education work for every learner.
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Why the post-COVID “bums on seats” mindset is failing many young people
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The rise of online and hybrid schooling as lifelines for SEND and school-refusing students
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How parental trust in the system is eroding—and what that means for attendance
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Should education funding follow the child? Exploring the case for a school voucher model
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Curriculum relevance, cultural representation, and why some learners feel invisible
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Reimagining success: from qualifications and UCAS points to skills, creativity, and AI-proof learning
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