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Big Education Conversation England @BigEdConvoEng

We need to talk about what education is really for. Join the #BigEdConversation in England. #MillionConversations.

Joined January 2018
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HeadsUp4HTs@HeadsUp4HTs
16 Oct 2024
“But I do want to listen to parents, to staff, to those representing children’s interests, the interests of disabled people, to make sure we get this right.” @bphillipsonMP we can hold @BigEdConvoEng on SEND …
Schools Week@SchoolsWeek
15 Oct 2024
🗣️ Education secretary Bridget Phillipson has urged 'for a bit of patience' as they work out how to fix the broken SEND system, but said she wants to help mainstream schools run their own special needs provision buff.ly/3BIrhm9
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💡Should our #education go beyond providing #knowledge and focus more on wisdom? Steven Reid, AI and technology expert, shares what he thinks the purpose of education is at a #BigEdConversation in Totnes earlier this year. What do you believe the purpose of education is? ⬇️
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🗣️ We’ve held over 2000 #BigEdConversation in 35 countries discussing the purpose of education. They have often reflected a disconnect between the #education system and the aspirations and needs of young people. How can the education system support young people better? Tell us ⬇️
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We believe education is everybody’s business and everyone is welcome to a #BigEdConversation to discuss the purpose of #education. Age or height no bar… here are photos from our #BigEdConversation in Totnes earlier this year for proof! 💕
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Every reader is a leader. ✊🏾✨ Let's build a brighter future with an inclusive education system that empowers every young person through #reading and #writing. #InternationalLiteracyDay #BigEdConversation #School #learning #education
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🗣️“Holistic and deeply embedded in the #community” Jae Spencer-Keyse shares what they think the purpose of #education is✨ Earlier this year, Jae hosted a #BigEdConversation in Totnes bringing #teachers, #parents, #youngpeople together to discuss the role of #AI in education.
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As you wait for your GCSE results, here’s a powerful message about the purpose of #education from a young person like you. All the best for your results but remember that you all are more than a number 🩷 #ResultsDay #GCSEs #School #Learning
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We need to involve more young people in conversations about their future ✨ #InternationalYouthDay
Big Change@bigchange_
12 Aug 2024
We love fresh perspectives & infectious energy. Zhahla brought those & much more! She’s been an absolute inspiration to us during her internship & has left an indelible mark on us 💙 On #InternationalYouthDay, we asked her what young people need to thrive. What do you think?👇🏼
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✨ What's the purpose of #education? @MrEFinch, consultant with our partner @HeadsUp4HTs, travelled across England with this question. After one year and 15 #BigEdConversation, he writes what he heard from young people leading these conversations✍️ Read big-change.org/insights/blog…
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We're proud to support hundreds of young people to lead #BigEdConversations about the purpose of #education with diverse stakeholders. Our partners @HeadsUp4HTs recently conducted a survey with headteachers who participated in these conversations. Here are the highlights ⬇️
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We teamed up with @HeadsUp4HTs to support young people lead #BigEdConversations about the purpose of #education across England! These covered the need to make the curriculum more relevant to young people's lives and equipping them with skills needed to navigate the real world 💫
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Hear, hear! 👏🏽 @bphillipsonMP, MP and the newly appointed Secretary of State for Education, attended a #BigEdConversation last year where she emphasised on the importance of listening to young people. We wish her the best and hope her policies reflect young people's voices 💙
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We’re grateful to be able to work with inspiring young people like Aminah! She was one of the 17 members of the #BigEdConversation Project Council that played a key role role in shaping conversations about #education across England 🩵 Read about her work: big-change.org/insights/blog…

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Big Change is rethinking charity to see a society where every young person is set up to thrive in life, not just in exams.

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Young people are speaking up! #BigEdConversations reveal a strong desire for more awareness and support around #mentalhealth in #schools. Do you agree? Let's work together to ensure #students have the resources they need to thrive emotionally 💙
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To all the incredible #teachers out there, thank you! You inspire curiosity, ignite imaginations and guide us towards a brighter future. A special mention to all of you who supported young people to lead #BigEdConversations about education in schools across the UK #ThankATeacher
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Young person and BEC Project Council member Chris on what is one big change he would want to see in education. What is one change that you'd like to see in education? #BigEdConversation #education #learning #school #youngpeople
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Amreece joined our Project Council to make her voice heard and inspire other young people to talk about the changes they want to see in the #education system. ✊ Read about her experience 👉 big-change.org/insights/blog…
A portrait of a young person Amreece with her quote, "I grew up in a system that often categorised and labelled students, risking limiting their potential. These labels can be detrimental, hindering creativity and fostering a desensitised learning environment. It can take the joy out of learning."

ALT A portrait of a young person Amreece with her quote, "I grew up in a system that often categorised and labelled students, risking limiting their potential. These labels can be detrimental, hindering creativity and fostering a desensitised learning environment. It can take the joy out of learning."
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A group of young people with special needs recently led a #BigEdConversation at Frank Wise School in Banbury 💙 Hear them speak about their experiences and why you should be hosting a #BigEdConversation too!✨ Thank you to @MrEFinch and @SimonKnight100 for their support 🫶
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Here's how you can host a #BigEdConversation ⬇️ bigeducationconversation.org…
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Catch the highlights of a #BigEdConversation in Blackpool where young people led a conversation about the purpose of education 👇
Big Change@bigchange_
14 May 2024
✨Young voices led a #BigEdConversation on the purpose of #education with decision-makers and community members at @MontgomeryFCAT, Blackpool🤝 We're grateful to @IPPR, @BpoolCouncil, @bphillipsonMP and @Right2Succeed for their support 💙 Highlights from the conversation👇
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