Introduction
This week’s guest is Ana Boulter, an advocate for children and their education who uses her everyday life, often quite literally from the kitchen sink, to challenge the status quo. With a sharp eye on UK politics and a fierce commitment to children’s rights, she speaks up for all families, especially those navigating neurodiversity, mental health struggles, and the complexities of the education system. Whether she’s questioning baffling government decisions, sharing honest parenting moments, or amplifying autistic and neurodivergent voices, Ana blends lived experience with fearless commentary.
In this episode, we explore Ana’s personal journey from CBBC presenter to outspoken campaigner, dive into the current challenges within the UK education system and unpack the political and emotional realities facing families today. We focus on issues such as state vs private education, the impact of policy decisions like VAT on school fees, and the relevance of the national curriculum in a changing world. Highlighting the importance of giving children a voice, we discuss how individuals can drive change from the ground up and why every child deserves an education system that truly meets their needs.
Show Notes
9:27 – Bully or bullied? “I wanted to be the fixer”.
12:30 – Relationships and trauma—Ana as a deep processor
17:12 – The education system and Ana’s core beliefs
29:30 – Vocational vs academic: What’s more valuable today?
34:25 – Education and AI
44:42 – State education and learning disabilities
59:30 – Schools, infrastructure, and contributing to society
1:09:20 – How can we make a change?
1:20:31 – The right to choose as a citizen
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