We were delighted to be put in contact with Sam Fox and Chris Walsh by a previous guest Shaheen Myers. Shaheen sang the praises of their work so we were keen to find out what all of her excitement was about. It turns out to be a new online support programme for PSHE in secondary schools. Sam and Chris explain the concept and where the idea for their work came from. It seems to have started as an attempt to improve young people's awareness of financial matters but quickly morphed into a much wider project. Through a modern PSHE syllabus, The Talk covers all statutory topics that MUST be taught and those that SHOULD be taught. It also brings experts from all relevant fields in one place, so that schools don't have to.

In the 'What's caught your eye this week?' section Stan considers the problems highlighted in a tv documentary about the poor state of some school buildings. Chris considers the way anxiety can creep into the lives of young people while Sam reflects on the work of UA92. Frank completes the discussion by drawing attention to the request made by the Northern Powerhouse Partnership to the Chancellor to fund a reformed Pupil Premium allocation. It's a great chat.