Tag: covid-19
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18 November, 2021Covid-19 made the world a more inclusive place for people like me
Covid-19 made the world a more inclusive place for people like me By Jessica Taylor-Bearman Would it be strange for you to hear that covid-19 made me feel more connected to the world? That it made me feel like we were all in the same boat and that I was experiencing life in a […]
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20 July, 2021The Social Mobility Commission report: State of the nation 2021
The Social Mobility Commission report: State of the nation 2021: Social mobility and the pandemic Against the backdrop of coronavirus (COVID-19), the Social Mobility Commission (SMC) has taken a deep look at the progress made in all four UK nations in tackling poverty, addressing inequality, and improving social mobility. The report reveals that across the […]
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19 April, 2021We must throw forgotten young people a lifeline
We must throw forgotten young people a lifeline Source: The Sunday Times, 18 April, 2021 From Covid-19 to climate change, the consequences of Brexit, technology that is reshaping the economy, the rise and rise of China and the cult of the strongman leader, we live in challenging and uncertain times — to put it mildly. […]
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25 March, 2021Rob Woodward: ‘We must put our faith in young people’
Rob Woodward: ‘We must put our faith in young people’ Source – The Herald, 24th March 2021 The start of your working life should be an exciting time for any young person. Beginning your career is a key milestone on the journey into adulthood, and should come filled with possibilities regardless of whether you enter […]
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4 June, 2020How to Challenge Inequality, with Elif Shafak and Afua Hirsch
How to Challenge Inequality, with Elif Shafak and Afua Hirsch In June 2020, award-winning British-Turkish novelist, Elif Shafak, joined writer, journalist and broadcaster, Afua Hirsch to discuss inequality and what we can do to address and challenge it. Resources Age: Key Stages 3 – 5 Subject: PSHE Topic: Inequality The following activities give KS3-5 students the opportunity to discuss how […]