The Educational Dilemma Podcast

Oct 3, 2025

Developing Free Thinkers

In this episode of The Educational DilEmma, the first of the second series, Emma and guests discuss what it means to be a free thinker. Why is free thinking an important skill to nurture and what are the benefits of free thinking? We delve into how schools and parents can encourage this skill, and whether or not ‘thinking’ can be taught.

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Host – Emma Goldsmith, Head of the Dragon School

  • Kath Harvey – Deputy Head Pastoral, Dragon School
  • Will Dickson – Deputy Head Academic, Dragon School
  • Producer and Co-Ordinator – Jess Forde
  • Co-Ordinator – Sheena Lawrence & Imelia Taylor
  • Technical Producer – Seb Engert
  • Assistant Technical Producer – Ali Orr
  • Cover Artwork – Dan Forde @ Pier Studio

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