Should life skills be a bigger part of the curriculum? Amid the news that teachers and parents want less focus on academic subjects, a group of youth charities has launched an education review calling for your input.
If you don’t like school, read this!
Life lessons: In the classic 2003 comedy film School of Rock, unqualified supply teacher and rock music-obsessive Dewey Finn (above right), played by Jack Black, strays way off-timetable but teaches his class some useful lessons in perseverance, teamwork and fighting for what they believe in. Glossary
Resilient - Tough or able to cope with difficulty.
National Youth Agency - An educational charity in England and Wales that works in partnership with a wide range of public, private and voluntary sector organsations to support and improve services for young people.
Extra-curricular - An activity outside of normal lessons or school time.
Growth Mindset - The belief that abilities, talents and intelligence can be developed through effort, dedication, and a willingness to learn.
Chambers of Commerce - A national network of local associations set up to promote and protect the interests of the business community in a particular place.