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Episode Synopsis
In this special episode, Dr James Mannion and The Real David Cameron take a look at the education systems in the four nations of the United Kingdom and ask: what can we learn from one another?
Graham Donaldson has been central to development in Scotland as chief inspector, advising government as well as leading on quality assurance. And remarkably he has also been central to the development of Curriculum for Wales in the role of chief adviser to the Welsh Government.
Tony Gallagher, from Queens University Belfast, has made a massive contribution to education in Northern Ireland and internationally. He is best known for his work on education in divided societies, a subject that, sadly, continues to be of vital importance.
Lena Carter is the headteacher of two schools in Scotland, Glassary and Tayvallich, in Argyll and Bute, a challenge that Lena embraces with real energy, passion and a tremendous commitment to meeting every pupil’s needs.
And Lucy Kirkham teaches geography at Bassaleg Comprehensive school near Newport in Wales. Lucy has a considerable track record in Environmental Education and has been a real driving force behind a series of conferences where young people can engage with the climate emergency on their terms.
LINKS
Follow Graham - https://www.linkedin.com/in/graham-donaldson-b8a9ba43
Follow Lena - https://www.linkedin.com/in/lena-carter-27748a39/
Follow Lucy - https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucy-kirkham-9b8699279/
Follow Tony - https://www.linkedin.com/in/tony-gallagher-a845ab9/
Follow David - https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-cameron-72061a15/
Follow James - https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-mannion/
Graham Donaldson has been central to development in Scotland as chief inspector, advising government as well as leading on quality assurance. And remarkably he has also been central to the development of Curriculum for Wales in the role of chief adviser to the Welsh Government.
Tony Gallagher, from Queens University Belfast, has made a massive contribution to education in Northern Ireland and internationally. He is best known for his work on education in divided societies, a subject that, sadly, continues to be of vital importance.
Lena Carter is the headteacher of two schools in Scotland, Glassary and Tayvallich, in Argyll and Bute, a challenge that Lena embraces with real energy, passion and a tremendous commitment to meeting every pupil’s needs.
And Lucy Kirkham teaches geography at Bassaleg Comprehensive school near Newport in Wales. Lucy has a considerable track record in Environmental Education and has been a real driving force behind a series of conferences where young people can engage with the climate emergency on their terms.
LINKS
Follow Graham - https://www.linkedin.com/in/graham-donaldson-b8a9ba43
Follow Lena - https://www.linkedin.com/in/lena-carter-27748a39/
Follow Lucy - https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucy-kirkham-9b8699279/
Follow Tony - https://www.linkedin.com/in/tony-gallagher-a845ab9/
Follow David - https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-cameron-72061a15/
Follow James - https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-mannion/
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