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When you love something, you learn and you grow’

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A photographer and former teacher said there should be more flexibility in education to cater for pupils’ differences.
Jayne Jackson said the current system is too inflexible with some children and that their attendance and exam performance can be prioritised over their wellbeing.
Ms Jackson, who was a guest editor on BBC Radio Solent said many children are being let down because of those issues.
The station heard from a Year 11 pupil, Holly, who is remote learning at home after an “epic battle” with her school to be allowed to do so.
Ms Jackson said: “Some of my best friends are teachers and work so, so hard but I think we do need to address how we measure success and how we create a system where every child can thrive.
“Rather than focussing on getting the kids in, I think we also need to consider what the issues and barriers might be for them coming in.”
She added: “I see children do amazing things in theatres, circuses and these wonderful environments with so much motivation and that’s intrinsic.
“It’s not because they’re forced to be there, it’s because they love it. When you love something, you learn and you grow.”

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