Future Ready Today podcast
The power of project learning
Episode 1
Educators Dr John Taylor and Nick Brown discuss what they’re doing to support their learners during the COVID-19 lockdown and how to harness the power of project learning in an online world.
Programmes for developing future skills
Episode 2
Russell Winnard from Young Enterprise and Rachel Steele from Act On It talk about how their programmes set learners up for future success.
Fostering creativity and innovation
Episode 3
Learning futurist David Price OBE shares his thoughts on preparing today’s learners for the workforce.
Courageous Leaders
Episode 4
Dr Catherine Lee and Jerome Cargill from Courageous Leaders discuss their new book Courage in the Classroom – stories, advice and practical guidance for LGBT+ inclusion in schools.
Educating Matters
Episode 5
Rachel Vecht from Educating Matters talks about how her experience of being a teacher and parent have shaped her views on parental involvement, future skills and employee engagement.
Student Takeover!
Episode 6
Two A level students take over the podcast this week to interview Dr Emma Thompson from the University of Southampton. They discuss their feelings about exam cancellations and how to prepare for future learning and the world of work.
Let's talk about race, class and education
Episode 7
Pearson Marketing Manager Ore Onagbesan is joined by Joanna Abeyie MBE, award-winning entrepreneur and champion of diversity, inclusion and equality, for an honest conversation about race, class and education in the UK.
Financial education and wellbeing
Episode 8
Alexandra Loydon and Alex Davies from St James’s Place explain the work they’re doing to develop students’ confidence to make informed financial choices. They also share some practical tips for bringing finance topics into the classroom.