The Conversation That Could Change School Attendance | Sir David Carter (Throwback)

The Conversation That Could Change School Attendance | Sir David Carter (Throwback)

June 28, 2026 · 12 min

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Sir David Carter discusses the impact of engagement on school attendance and student success.

What if the question we ask a young person could completely change the outcome? In this powerful throwback episode of The School Podcast, Sir David Carter joins Cameron Parker to explore one of the biggest challenges facing education today: school attendance. Drawing on decades of experience in education, Sir David shares practical insights into attendance, behaviour, vulnerable students, social mobility and why engagement is the key to helping young people succeed. If you work in educatio...

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Host: Cameron Parker

Guest: Sir David Carter

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