{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/5ea004d9fbcc383829c71657/68c2924f05de5daa22e9d363?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Children and young people: your questions answered | Are the kids OK? #5","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/5ea004d9fbcc383829c71657/1757581876799-7ceb6e91-3e97-4ac3-baa5-8835ae8db4e2.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p><strong>This week, we turn the tables and put your questions to the experts.</strong></p><p><br></p><p>From childcare and early years, to schools, apprenticeships, and family life — listeners sent in brilliant questions on the challenges facing children and young people today.</p><p><br></p><p>Helen Miller is joined by Christine Farquharson and guests Carey Oppenheim, Sam Freedman, Philip Augar, and Anne Longfield to discuss:</p><p><br></p><p>- Should mothers be supported to stay at home rather than return to work?</p><p>- Has YouTube made teaching harder for schools?</p><p>- How can we encourage more firms to offer apprenticeships and sponsorships?</p><p>- What are the consequences of declining physical activity and play?</p><p><br></p><p>👉 Share your thoughts in the comments, and don’t forget to subscribe for more evidence-based discussions from IFS Zooms In.</p><p><br></p><p>Become a member: https://ifs.org.uk/individual-membership</p><p><br></p><p>Find out more: https://ifs.org.uk/podcasts-explainers-and-calculators/podcasts</p>","author_name":"Institute for Fiscal Studies"}