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An introduction to Different Hats

Long-form conversations about what success costs and what it could mean instead. Click an episode to play it in the banner above.

You Alright Mate? School Masterclass

What if we taught young people how to understand their emotions as well as their exams? This video introduces the You Alright Mate? Schools Programme, designed to help young people build emotional resilience, self-awareness, and a healthier definition of success.

Habits for Happiness: Why Schools Must Teach Emotional Literacy | Max Marshall

What if schools prepared young people not just to pass exams, but to live fulfilled, resilient, and happy lives? In this inspiring conversation, I sit down with Max Marshall, a former teacher who left the classroom after 10 years to disrupt an outdated education system. Max now champions a vision for schools that prioritise emotional intelligence, resilience, and self-confidence over rote learning.

You Alright Mate? School Masterclass

I saw a recent post by the Prime Minister Andy Burnham saying "I just don't feel we have an education system that offers a path for everybody" He stated that making changes to the education system is a priority for him, which is an amazing to hear.

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