Gen Z given lessons on how to take phone calls to prepare for clearing

One headteacher said children had phenomenal digital literacy, but that interpersonal skills were less developed. (PA) - (PA Wire)

Schools have begun teaching teenagers how to make phone calls ahead of their A-Level results, with it claimed some young people are suffering from a lack of confidence in conducting professional calls.

Teachers at certain schools have been role-playing with pupils in a bid to help ease their anxiety ahead of clearing, which could see thousands of teenagers forced to speak to university admissions officers if they do not meet their predicted grades.