Exam Nation By Sammy Wright

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A Question From Education's Front Line

20240819

From education's frontline, head of school 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 school,s 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.

Abridged by Katrin Williams

Produced by Elizabeth Allard

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

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

Book Of The Week: Episode 2, 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.

Abridged by Katrin Williams

Produced by Elizabeth Allard

A conversation with a former student provides illuminating insights.

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

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.

Book Of The Week: Episode 3, 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.

Abridged by Katrin Williams

Produced by Elizabeth Allard

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

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

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

Book Of The Week: Episode 4, 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.

Abridged by Katrin Williams

Produced by Elizabeth Allard

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

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

Book Of The Week: Episode 5, 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.

Abridged by Katrin Williams

Produced by Elizabeth Allard

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

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

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.

Episodes

Episode	Title	First Broadcast	Comments
01	A Question From Education's Front Line	20240819	From education's frontline, head of school 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 school,s 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. Abridged by Katrin Williams Produced by Elizabeth Allard Head of School and English teacher Sammy Wright has a fundamental question about school. Headteacher and English teacher Sammy Wright has a fundamental question about school.
02	Book Of The Week: Episode 2, 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. Abridged by Katrin Williams Produced by Elizabeth Allard A conversation with a former student provides illuminating insights. Headteacher and English teacher Sammy Wright has a fundamental question about school. 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.
03	Book Of The Week: Episode 3, 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. Abridged by Katrin Williams Produced by Elizabeth Allard The crucial transition from primary to secondary school is under scrutiny. Headteacher and English teacher Sammy Wright has a fundamental question about school. 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
04	Book Of The Week: Episode 4, 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. Abridged by Katrin Williams Produced by Elizabeth Allard Head of School Sammy Wright explores the role of school and the culture wars. Headteacher and English teacher Sammy Wright has a fundamental question about school.
05	Book Of The Week: Episode 5, 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. Abridged by Katrin Williams Produced by Elizabeth Allard What can teaching Paradise Lost tell us about effective new paradigms for school & life? Headteacher and English teacher Sammy Wright has a fundamental question about school. 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.