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Boy Talk · Wednesday · 33 min

8. Jo Heaton

What happens in the classroom when boys first go to school? Why do some boys fall behind? Why do some find literacy a chore, and managing to hold a pencil a real challenge? Why do boys then 'mask' the problem and fall further behind. Jo Heaton, experienced primary headteacher, who has worked in the North East for many years, and is now in charge of 12 schools, describes the realities for young boys growing up in working class communities - and what can be done to help them thrive. Call for Evidence: submit here Podcasts are available to watch now on YouTube Stay up to date on the Commission by following our LinkedIn and Instagram Find out more via our Website Edited and produced by Aedan Wilson

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What happens in the classroom when boys first go to school? Why do some boys fall behind? Why do some find literacy a chore, and managing to hold a pencil a real challenge? Why do boys then 'mask' the problem and fall further behind. Jo Heaton, experienced primary headteacher, who has worked in the North East for many years, and is now in charge of 12 schools, describes the realities for young boys growing up in working class communities - and what can be done to help them thrive.

 

Call for Evidence: submit here 

 

Podcasts are available to watch now on YouTube

Stay up to date on the Commission by following our LinkedIn and Instagram

Find out more via our Website

 

Edited and produced by Aedan Wilson

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