Against a backdrop of uncertainty, people are searching for new sources of control and stability. Where science and ancient wisdom have been conventionally pitted against one another, many are moving towards an integrated approach to authority that draws from the best of both worlds.

A few years removed from the start of the pandemic, research suggests that lockdowns have slowed childhood development, impacting the children of lower-income families harder. As Gen Alphas grow, educators and brands alike are struggling to understand how to serve children weaned on screens.

The education system in the UK is failing children across the country, with many considering it restrictive and archaic. New Schools, like the XP School in Doncaster, take an unconventional approach to education, aiming to help kids enjoy school and better equip them for the real world.

Pandemic-led changes in how we work and learn have exposed gaps in the UK’s education system, challenging employers and schools to consider how best to teach students and prepare them for the future. So, how can brands and businesses harness tech and partnerships to support young people?

With lockdown keeping kids home from school, parents are getting more involved with their children’s education. And this goes beyond remote teaching. With support for alternative learning models growing, and educational inequality rising, how will the pandemic impact school choices in the future?