303. Why making schools truly comprehensive is vital for our economy
The Rest Is Money | Aug 09 2026 | 01:02:16

Why do secondary schools fail so many young people? Whose fault is it? What does good vocational education look like? He says the hard hat is just as important as the graduation cap, but does Andy Burnham really get it?
With A-Level and GCSE results due out, Steph’s launched a day to celebrate the millions of people getting vocational qualifications. To mark this we take the show to a thriving business in Cornwall to look at how they’re solving their skills problem. Also, Robert and Steph unpick the crisis in British education and come up with bold solutions.
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This episode is brought to you by Accenture. https://Accenture.com/Spotify-UK.
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With A-Level and GCSE results due out, Steph’s launched a day to celebrate the millions of people getting vocational qualifications. To mark this we take the show to a thriving business in Cornwall to look at how they’re solving their skills problem. Also, Robert and Steph unpick the crisis in British education and come up with bold solutions.
The Rest is Money is brought to you by Octopus Energy, Britain’s smart energy pioneer.
This episode is brought to you by Accenture. https://Accenture.com/Spotify-UK.
Email: therestismoney@goalhanger.com
X: @TheRestIsMoney
Instagram: @TheRestIsMoney
TikTok: @RestIsMoney
Advertise with us: Partnerships@goalhanger.com
For more Goalhanger Podcasts, head to www.goalhanger.com
Video Editor: Dylan Bonham
Producer: Isabelle Bougeard
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