This week our chat needed a quick change of plan. The planned guest was unable to join us but fortunately, Lucy Trueman Founder and CEO of TruemanChange Ltd was available. Having been a guest three times previously Lucy knew the ropes so we just ploughed into the weekly education chat. Stan considered the events in parliament and how he felt that a clearer sign of collective responsibility across the House would have been helpful. He related the issue to governing bodies formally agreeing to a decision made by one of the sub-committees. Frank then asked Lucy to explain whether local authorities had, on the whole, reverted back to pre-pandemic working practices or whether some had taken the decision to work differently? The answer was encouraging. Lucy then discussed how recruitment practices had developed a risk averse approach which sometimes meant that potentially strong candidates did not shine through. She also offered insight into how some were using a more varied assessment approach. Frank then shared the findings of a recent research paper into regional inequalities and how it emphasised the need for education but also some important macro factors to be included. The link to the report is at the end of the video. Another enjoyable discussion with Lucy. She now holds the record number of appearances as a guest on the chat. Enjoy.

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