Exam Nation By Sammy Wright

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A Question From Education's Front Line

20240819

From education's frontline, headteacher and English teacher Sammy Wright has a fundamental question about the purpose of school. Carl Prekopp reads.

Drawing on his twenty years as a teacher and his experience on the UK Government's Social Mobility Commission, Sammy Wright has interviewed hundreds of teachers, education experts and pupils across England. Now, here in this book he explores the fundamental misconception at the heart of our education system. By focussing on the grades pupils get in neatly siloed, academic subjects, he argues, we simply end up ranking them and our schools into winners and losers: some pupils are set on a trajectory to university - the rest are left ill-equipped for the world they actually face.

With wisdom and humour, Wright's entertaining and thought provoking book considers the role of schools today.

Head teacher and English teacher Sammy Wright has a fundamental question about school.

From education's frontline, head of school and English teacher Sammy Wright has a fundamental question about the purpose of school. Carl Prekopp reads.

A Conversation With A Former Student Proves Illuminating

20240820

From education's frontline, Head of School and English teacher Sammy Wright continues to explore school's role in contemporary life. This episode, a conversation with a former student is illuminating. Carl Prekopp reads.

Drawing on his twenty years as a teacher and his experience on the UK Government's Social Mobility Commission, Sammy Wright has interviewed hundreds of teachers, education experts and pupils across England. Now, here in this book, he explores the fundamental misconception at the heart of our education system. By focussing on the grades pupils get in individual academic subjects, he argues, we simply end up ranking them, and our schools into winners and losers: some pupils are set on a trajectory to university - the rest are left ill-equipped for the world they actually face.

With wisdom and humour, Wright's entertaining and thought provoking book considers school's purpose.

A conversation with a former student provides illuminating insights.

Head of School, Sammy Wright continues to explore the role of school in contemporary life. This episode, a conversation with a former student is illuminating. Carl Prekopp reads.

From education's frontline, headteacher Sammy Wright considers the role of schools today.

The Crucial Transition From Primary To Secondary School

20240821

Head of School, Sammy Wright, explores a key fault-line in the education system, transition from primary to secondary school which for pupils is an uncomfortable experience. Carl Prekopp reads.

Drawing on his more than twenty years as a teacher and his experience on the UK Government's Social Mobility Commission, Sammy Wright has interviewed hundreds of teachers, education experts and pupils across England. Now, here in this book, he explores the fundamental misconception at the heart of our education system. By focussing on the grades pupils get in individual academic subjects, he argues, we simply end up ranking them, and our schools into winners and losers: some pupils are set on a trajectory to university - the rest are left ill-equipped for the world they actually face.

With wisdom and humour, Wright's entertaining and thought provoking book considers school's purpose.

The crucial transition from primary to secondary school is under scrutiny.

Teacher Sammy Wright asks fundamental questions about the role of school. This episode, he explores a key fault-line, the transition from primary to secondary. Carl Prekopp reads

From education's front line, headteacher Sammy Wright considers the role of schools today.

School And The Culture Wars

20240822

From education's frontline, head of school Sammy Wright explores the role of school. This episode, he turns his attention to the culture wars. Carl Prekopp reads.

Drawing on his twenty years as a teacher and his experience on the UK Government's Social Mobility Commission, Sammy Wright has interviewed hundreds of teachers, education experts and pupils across England. Now, here in this book, he explores the fundamental misconception at the heart of our education system. By focussing on the grades pupils get in individual academic subjects, he argues, we simply end up ranking them, and our schools into winners and losers: some pupils are set on a trajectory to university - the rest are left ill-equipped for the world they actually face.

With wisdom and humour, Wright's entertaining and thought provoking book considers school's purpose.

Head of School Sammy Wright explores the role of school and the culture wars.

From education's front line, headteacher Sammy Wright considers the role of schools today.

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A Different Approach To Schooling

20240823

Head of School, Sammy Wright looks at the role of school. This time, he explores what teaching Paradise Lost reveals about effective new paradigms for school & life? Carl Prekopp reads.

Drawing on his twenty years as a teacher and his experience on the UK Government's Social Mobility Commission, Sammy Wright has interviewed hundreds of teachers, education experts and pupils across England. Now, here in this book, he explores the fundamental misconception at the heart of our education system. By focussing on the grades pupils get in individual academic subjects, he argues, we simply end up ranking them, and our schools into winners and losers: some pupils are set on a trajectory to university - the rest are left ill-equipped for the world they actually face.

With wisdom and humour, Wright's entertaining and thought provoking book considers school's purpose.

What can teaching Paradise Lost tell us about effective new paradigms for school & life?

From education's front line, headteacher Sammy Wright considers the role of schools today.

Episodes

Episode	Title	First Broadcast	Comments
01	A Question From Education's Front Line	20240819	From education's frontline, headteacher and English teacher Sammy Wright has a fundamental question about the purpose of school. Carl Prekopp reads. Drawing on his twenty years as a teacher and his experience on the UK Government's Social Mobility Commission, Sammy Wright has interviewed hundreds of teachers, education experts and pupils across England. Now, here in this book he explores the fundamental misconception at the heart of our education system. By focussing on the grades pupils get in neatly siloed, academic subjects, he argues, we simply end up ranking them and our schools into winners and losers: some pupils are set on a trajectory to university - the rest are left ill-equipped for the world they actually face. With wisdom and humour, Wright's entertaining and thought provoking book considers the role of schools today. Head teacher and English teacher Sammy Wright has a fundamental question about school. From education's frontline, head of school and English teacher Sammy Wright has a fundamental question about the purpose of school. Carl Prekopp reads.
02	A Conversation With A Former Student Proves Illuminating	20240820	From education's frontline, Head of School and English teacher Sammy Wright continues to explore school's role in contemporary life. This episode, a conversation with a former student is illuminating. Carl Prekopp reads. Drawing on his twenty years as a teacher and his experience on the UK Government's Social Mobility Commission, Sammy Wright has interviewed hundreds of teachers, education experts and pupils across England. Now, here in this book, he explores the fundamental misconception at the heart of our education system. By focussing on the grades pupils get in individual academic subjects, he argues, we simply end up ranking them, and our schools into winners and losers: some pupils are set on a trajectory to university - the rest are left ill-equipped for the world they actually face. With wisdom and humour, Wright's entertaining and thought provoking book considers school's purpose. A conversation with a former student provides illuminating insights. Head of School, Sammy Wright continues to explore the role of school in contemporary life. This episode, a conversation with a former student is illuminating. Carl Prekopp reads. From education's frontline, headteacher Sammy Wright considers the role of schools today.
03	The Crucial Transition From Primary To Secondary School	20240821	Head of School, Sammy Wright, explores a key fault-line in the education system, transition from primary to secondary school which for pupils is an uncomfortable experience. Carl Prekopp reads. Drawing on his more than twenty years as a teacher and his experience on the UK Government's Social Mobility Commission, Sammy Wright has interviewed hundreds of teachers, education experts and pupils across England. Now, here in this book, he explores the fundamental misconception at the heart of our education system. By focussing on the grades pupils get in individual academic subjects, he argues, we simply end up ranking them, and our schools into winners and losers: some pupils are set on a trajectory to university - the rest are left ill-equipped for the world they actually face. With wisdom and humour, Wright's entertaining and thought provoking book considers school's purpose. The crucial transition from primary to secondary school is under scrutiny. Teacher Sammy Wright asks fundamental questions about the role of school. This episode, he explores a key fault-line, the transition from primary to secondary. Carl Prekopp reads From education's front line, headteacher Sammy Wright considers the role of schools today.
04	School And The Culture Wars	20240822	From education's frontline, head of school Sammy Wright explores the role of school. This episode, he turns his attention to the culture wars. Carl Prekopp reads. Drawing on his twenty years as a teacher and his experience on the UK Government's Social Mobility Commission, Sammy Wright has interviewed hundreds of teachers, education experts and pupils across England. Now, here in this book, he explores the fundamental misconception at the heart of our education system. By focussing on the grades pupils get in individual academic subjects, he argues, we simply end up ranking them, and our schools into winners and losers: some pupils are set on a trajectory to university - the rest are left ill-equipped for the world they actually face. With wisdom and humour, Wright's entertaining and thought provoking book considers school's purpose. Head of School Sammy Wright explores the role of school and the culture wars. From education's front line, headteacher Sammy Wright considers the role of schools today.
05 LAST	A Different Approach To Schooling	20240823	Head of School, Sammy Wright looks at the role of school. This time, he explores what teaching Paradise Lost reveals about effective new paradigms for school & life? Carl Prekopp reads. Drawing on his twenty years as a teacher and his experience on the UK Government's Social Mobility Commission, Sammy Wright has interviewed hundreds of teachers, education experts and pupils across England. Now, here in this book, he explores the fundamental misconception at the heart of our education system. By focussing on the grades pupils get in individual academic subjects, he argues, we simply end up ranking them, and our schools into winners and losers: some pupils are set on a trajectory to university - the rest are left ill-equipped for the world they actually face. With wisdom and humour, Wright's entertaining and thought provoking book considers school's purpose. What can teaching Paradise Lost tell us about effective new paradigms for school & life? From education's front line, headteacher Sammy Wright considers the role of schools today.