Branwen Jeffreys

Branwen Jeffreys, the BBC education editor, decodes today's A-level results and their implications for the UK's higher education landscape. She highlights the shifts in university admissions amidst tough competition and changing criteria. Dr. Rosamund Lewis, WHO's mpox technical lead, sheds light on the mpox outbreak, addressing its rapid spread and the public health emergency it has sparked. Together, they discuss the intersection of education and public health challenges, emphasizing the need for urgent responses.

BBC's education editor, former children's commissioner, and a headteacher discuss new guidance for schools to stop mobile phone use. Also, the potential use of citizens' assemblies to address sensitive issues in democracy. The podcast explores the impact of technology in learning, the role of education in the general election, and the power of citizens' assemblies in democracy.

Branwen Jeffreys, Sir Anthony Seldon, Jonny Mitchell, Louis Theroux, Alan Yentob, and Molly Dineen discuss GCSE results, the future of TV, and the commissioning of documentaries. They delve into regional variations in results, the impact of recess on students, challenges in the education system, and the pursuit of truth in storytelling. They also share their favorite documentaries and make a funny comment about their studio location near the BBC director's office.