The School Podcast

The Conversation That Could Change School Attendance | Sir David Carter (Throwback)

Cameron Parker

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What if the question we ask a young person could completely change the outcome?

In this powerful throwback episode of The School Podcast, Sir David Carter joins Cameron Parker to explore one of the biggest challenges facing education today: school attendance.

Drawing on decades of experience in education, Sir David shares practical insights into attendance, behaviour, vulnerable students, social mobility and why engagement is the key to helping young people succeed.

If you work in education, this is a conversation you won't want to miss.

Topics Covered:

📚 School attendance

💬 Behaviour and relationships

🏫 Supporting vulnerable students

❤️ The importance of empathy in education

👨‍👩‍👧 Engaging parents and families

🎓 Social mobility

🤝 Building trust in schools

💡 Practical strategies for teachers and school leaders

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A huge thank you to our sponsors, Nisai Learning https://www.nisai.com/

🎙️ Hosted by Cameron Parker, founder of Dreams 2 Reality, motivational speaker and youth coach, working with schools across the UK to improve attendance, behaviour, motivation and outcomes for young people!

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