E21 - Will Turner - Headmaster of Ryde School - Unpacking The New Challenges of Education

Join host Pete Hunt as he delves into all the challenges of education with Will Turner, headmaster at Ryde School on the Isle of Wight (Pete's home Island). Pete and Will cover:

• The dangers of social media and smartphone use for young people.
• The future of education in the age of AI and technological advancements.
• Proposed changes to the curriculum and assessment processes.
• The evolution of boarding school environments and student well-being.
• The importance of empathy and counseling in supporting students emotionally.

Will Turner brings a wealth of experience in education and school leadership. His academic journey began at a boarding school in Cambridge at the age of 15, followed by university studies in French and Italian. Will's passion for teaching emerged in his final university year, kickstarting his career at the renowned Sherborne School in Dorset.

His professional path saw him taking pivotal roles at prestigious institutions such as Harrow School, St John's School, and UWC Adriatic in Italy. His international experience includes working with students on full and partial scholarships, offering him diverse insights into varying educational environments.

Since joining Ryde School two years ago, Will has championed significant changes, including policies on smartphone use and advocating for a "dumb phone" alternative for younger students to encourage face-to-face interactions. An advocate for modernising the curriculum, he aims to integrate AI and diagnostic programs to enhance learning experiences, focusing on developing skills relevant to the workplace.

Timestamps

00:00 Introduction

00:53 Career experience/background

05:33 Will’s parents separation during GCSE year

09:04 Wished for counseling during university for support

13:26 Modern boarding schools

15:14 Boarding school experiences in mixed environments

18:39 Changes in safeguarding practices

21:07 Safe age for children to start boarding

24:47 Increased parental involvement in boarding

29:26 DVDs replacing videos

31:38 School recommending “dumb phone” for students

33:40 Lack of awareness about online dangers

38:26 Adolescence - Insecurities and embarrassing moments

41:55 AI in schools

46:23 Potential impact of VAT on school fees

49:23 Universities shifting to open book assessments

53:13 Preference for International Baccalaureate over A-levels

54:38 Call for comprehensive curriculum review for all ages

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