Refuse to be Written Off | Tier Blundell | TEDxWarwick
In this powerful and deeply personal TEDx talk, Tier Blundell, the speaker, shares his journey from being a marginalised, mixed-race child labelled as a “problem” to becoming a university graduate and founder of Excluded From School, an organisation dedicated to transforming educational outcomes for young people at risk. Born into adversity, rejected by family, school, and society, he endured trauma, exclusion, racism, and was repeatedly told he would never amount to anything.But he refused to accept that narrative.
Through martial arts, self-directed learning, and the belief of a few key mentors, he discovered resilience, self-worth, and a passion for education. From a pupil referral unit to the halls of Oxford, his journey is a testament to the power of second chances, relentless self-advocacy, and the refusal to be defined by statistics or stigma.
This talk is a moving call to action for educators, students, and anyone who’s ever felt discarded or underestimated. If you’ve ever asked, “What if?”—this talk shows you how to start writing the answer. Tier Blundell is an inspiring speaker, educator, and the founder of Excluded From School, a nonprofit organisation advocating for students who have been marginalised by the education system. With a powerful personal journey marked by early school exclusion, ADHD, and societal challenges, Tier defied expectations to achieve academic success, ultimately earning a PhD from the University of Oxford - the first known person from a Pupil Referral Unit (PRU) to do so.
Tier's story is a testament to resilience, the transformative power of belief, and the importance of never writing anyone off. Through his talks, he shines a light on the systemic barriers faced by excluded students and offers a passionate call for equity, inclusion, and hope. Tier engages audiences with his raw authenticity, lived experience, and a vision for a world where every child is given the chance to thrive. 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 Receive SMS online on sms24.me
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