Video: The Big Education Debate Are students getting the chance to realise their potential?

David Harbourne, Director of Policy and Research at Edge, and young representatives Harry Smith from World Skills, and Manni Mander from the Edge Learner Forum take questions from first-time voters and debate what needs to change in education. The current system, with its reliance of academic study and exams, does not cater to all talents and skills. As a result, many students risk leaving secondary education without discovering their talents or realising their potential. Have your say on education at http://www.edge.co.uk/haveyoursay.

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