Episode 18 (S3). Education and young people (feat. Manny Awoyelu). Season finale Part 1

Episode 18 (S3). Education and young people (feat. Manny Awoyelu). Season finale Part 1

Author: Nadia, Fran, Eugene June 13, 2021 Duration: 1:14:02
Your favourite trio of social workers are back with another episode. In this episode, the first of a 2-part finale, Nadia, Fran and Eugene are join by Assistant Head Teacher, SENCo and Director Manny Awoyelu to talk about education and young people. In this powerful and informative episode, Manny shares his experience of being a teacher, his own experience of school and his perspective of what could change to create a better system that allows all young people to thrive. Social ...

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