As the University marks its 200th anniversary, we explore its role in transforming lives through research that informs and influences health innovations
There are moments as Nick Brook talks about narrowing the opportunity gap for disadvantaged youngsters when he becomes so animated it’s as though he’s delivering a rousing speech to union delegates. This infectious passion served him well as deputy general secretary of the National Association of Head Teachers (NAHT) – a role he held for Nick Brook, Speakers for Schools
all our passengers comfortable, so my idea was we don t have a class. we want it to be affordable, but also, like, a nice experience. but opportunities like this aren t compulsory. in 2012, the government took work experience off the curriculum in england. nick brook runs speakers for schools a charity calling for change. we know that talent is spread evenly across the country, but opportunity isn t. we can take actions now which can have a transformational impact on life chances for young people. so how much of this is still about who you know? what we know is, about half of children in this country leave school without having had any work experience whatsoever. the half that do quite often, that s arranged by parents who are calling on their own networks. now, we don t think that s fair. we don t think it should be reliant on who mum and dad know or where they might work to determine whether or not a young person can have a work experience opportunity. research from the charity s