The education system is failing the UK economy. A bold statement, but does it ring true? Employers are constantly complaining that they can't recruit young people with the skills they need to succeed in the extremely competitive marketplace. So what's going wrong? Sarah breaks down the failings of the current education system to prepare young people for what lies ahead - and offering insights on how we make education fit for the future. Sarah is the Principal of Ron Dearing UTC, where she heads up the strategic leadership and direction of the college. She has spent over twenty years in high-profile educational leadership roles across Hull and the East Riding, and is passionate about delivering exceptional vocational and technical education to give local students the skills, knowledge and qualifications they need to excel at school and in their careers, as well as meet the ever-changing needs of our rapidly evolving region. She is especially committed to promoting the roles of women in the Engineering and Digital Technology industries. Sarah’s successes in the education sector are second-to-none, having led Southfield Lodge Pupil Referral Unit to achieving a ‘Good’ rating in 2013, and transformed Bridlington School from a struggling institution to one of the most successful schools in the country for student progress. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx