White collar jobs are disappearing
Summary
James O'Brien debates Andy Burnham’s proposal to steer 14-year-olds toward vocational education, arguing that his privileged private school background makes him uniquely critical of labeling students as "non-academic." He contrasts his experience with those of state-school students, noting that even low-stream pupils at his school were expected to achieve high academic results. Callers share personal stories of being pigeonholed by careers advice, while a teacher highlights the harsh reality of students leaving school with no qualifications. The episode explores whether segregating students…
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