What is the purpose of #education? Young voices shared their vision with policymakers and other stakeholders at a #BigEdConversation in Montgomery Academy, Blackpool🤝 Thank you IPPR, Blackpool Council, Bridget Phillipson, Right to Succeed💙 Watch the highlights👇 youtu.be/NApodT3-hS4

🥳 We loved participating in the #BigEdConversation with CATESCO and @3Art who showed us how contemporary #art can inspire creative and inclusive conversations about the future of #education 💙 Here's some of our favourite artworks from the conversation🎨

📢 We recently caught up with MP Tim Farron after his interaction with young people at a #BigEdConversation in Crosthwaite and here’s what he had to say! 🌟 Find out more about #BigEdConversation: bigeducationconversation.org #learning #education #collaboration 📸 Ed Finch

What do you think the purpose of education is? Tell us 👇

Education is everybody's business! We love seeing young people leading conversations on the purpose of #education with diverse members of the community 💙

We love this cartoon that highlights the drawbacks of the ‘one size fits all’ #education system. The system doesn't value individuality, and young people’s well-being often comes at the cost of doing well in high-stakes exams 🫶🏻 Anyone know who the artist is? #WednesdayWisdom

Sometimes it takes several small steps for a big #change to happen. Here are some of the steps that our attendees at a #BigEdConversation pledged to take place earlier this year🌟 What is the one small step you are willing to take today to reimagine #education?🔥 #community

A group of young people with special needs recently led a #BigEdConversation at Frank Wise School, Banbury 💙 Hear from the school’s joint-headteacher @SimonKnight100 about how the conversation has led to meaningful action toward resolving the issues that were discussed 🙌

The #BigEdConversation Project Council in the UK recently bid adieu to its current cohort. Led by 17 #YoungPeople, it played a key role in shaping conversations about #education💡 Highlights of the celebration event courtesy our partner Youth Leads UK 👉🏽 youthleads.uk/news/big-educa…

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Young person and BEC Project Council member Chris on what is one big change he would want to see in education. What is one change that you'd like to see in education? #BigEdConversation #education #learning #school #youngpeople

To all the incredible #teachers out there, thank you! You inspire curiosity, ignite imaginations and guide us towards a brighter future. A special mention to all of you who supported young people to lead #BigEdConversations about education in schools across the UK #ThankATeacher

Young people are speaking up! #BigEdConversations reveal a strong desire for more awareness and support around #mentalhealth in #schools. Do you agree? Let's work together to ensure #students have the resources they need to thrive emotionally 💙

We’re grateful to be able to work with inspiring young people like Aminah! She was one of the 17 members of the #BigEdConversation Project Council that played a key role role in shaping conversations about #education across England 🩵 Read about her work: big-change.org/insights/blogs…

Next July 16th join our online HLPF 2024 Side Event as we explore: 👉What is hate speech? 👉What is the potential role of education systems in fomenting it? 👉How it can be addressed through education? 🔗More info: bit.ly/4btzGpz

🌟 Join the EdHeroes Online Panel Discussion: "Preparing Students to Shape a Better Future" as part of the EdHeroes Global Forum! 📅 Date: July 11th, 2024 🌐 Format: Online 👉 Register for FREE - lnkd.in/dutgCYjh #EdHeroes #GlobalForum #CulturalHeritage #education

Hear, hear! 👏🏽 Bridget Phillipson, MP and the new Secretary of State for Education in the UK, attended a #BigEdConversation last year where she emphasised on the importance of listening to young people. We wish her the best and hope her policies reflect young people's voices 💙

Thank you for leading these important conversations about the purpose of education! 👏

Every reader is a leader. ✊🏾✨ Let's build a brighter future with an inclusive education system that empowers every young person through #reading and #writing. #InternationalLiteracyDay #BigEdConversation #School #learning #education

🗣️ We’ve held over 2000 #BigEdConversation in 35 countries discussing the purpose of education. They have often reflected a disconnect between the #education system and the aspirations and needs of young people. How can the education system support young people better? Tell us ⬇️