Unlocking academic outcomes through improved oracy skills with Oracy Cambridge’s Alan Howe, and EDT’s Dr Nicky Platt and Dr Jim Rogers

EDT has played a key role in the DfE’s National Tutoring Programme, but what can we learn from its findings about how schools can better support students? Early findings have been very encouraging, and as we share the key benefits of school-based tutoring on Brighter Futures, Tony dives deeper into the topic with our expert panel of ImpactEd Evaluation's Holly Waddell, and EDT's Laura Fox and Fiona Rutherford.

International tests have played an important part in evidence-based education reform globally, and there are some fascinating cases to be made for the value of these benchmarks. Episode 12 of Brighter Futures features a panel of guests perfectly placed to offer a wider view on the remarkable influence these tests can have on global education: England’s former schools minister the Rt. Hon. Nick Gibb, EDT's Director of Research Dr Richard Churches, and CfBT Brunei's Country Manager Dr Louise Pagden.

There is currently a focus in the UK on work-related skills, and our investment into equipping people with appropriate skills for life and work is vital. Our expert guests on episode 11 of Brighter Futures have an excellent perspective on the area of adult skills and how it can evolve for the better. This episode, we are joined by WEA's Director of External Relationships, Chris Morgan, and EDT's Deputy Director for Skills, Kiri Baxter.

The climate crisis is arguably top of the agenda globally, but its impacts on education and the work we need to put into resolving such impacts remains understated. In this episode of Brighter Futures, we’re bringing those issues and necessary resolutions to the forefront. Join a fantastic panel of Kulima’s Dr Katharine Vincent, and EDT’s Donvan Amenya and Rachael Fitzpatrick, as we highlight the interconnected nature of these challenges, and how best to approach these vital solutions.