Why won't the kids go back to school? - Premier Plus

Published on December 15, 2023

Lizzie Harewood, from the Association of Christian Teachers, Amanda Kemp, a schools consultant, and Prof Nick Megoran reflect on whether the social contract in education has been broken, if Ofsted is no longer fit for purpose, and how we 're-imagine' schooling. Click here to listen

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