36. Diversity and Inclusion - Sarah DeSilva
If you are wanting to know why it is so important that we reflect upon our school culture and make changes to ensure that every single person in the school community feels seen and heard then listen t...
20 Maj 20241h 18min
35. How to Develop a Culture of Staff Wellbeing and Mental Health in Schools - Steve Waters
Sophie speaks to Steve Waters, Founder/CEO of Teach Well Toolkit. Steve supports schools to build a culture of staff and pupil wellbeing and mental health. He also edited Cultures of Staff Wellbeing ...
16 Apr 20241h 25min
SPECIAL: School Attendance: Should We Really Be Forcing Children Into Classrooms? - Amy, Sarah and Lucy
SHARE MY STORY - A place to share your EBSA stories. - https://padlet.com/sophiemsmith/share-my-story-mindfulness-for-learning-u34ma7lm47ale2xHave you seen the new government campaign regarding school...
20 Jan 20241h 15min
34. Rae and the Revolution - Rae Pica
Sophie takes Rae away from her book writing (yes a new one is coming out in Autumn 2024!) to chat play, child development, the myth of earlier is better and childhood screen time. Rae Pica has been a...
5 Jan 202455min
33. The Importance of Inclusion in Education - Ellise Hollie Hayward
Amongst many other things, Ellise Hollie Hayward is a motivational speaker and disabilities correspondent @JillDandoNews. She has found her passion in supporting those working in education to do bette...
4 Dec 202331min
32. On Top Of Nonsense Mountain - Greg Bottrill
Greg Bottrill chats to Sophie about the mountain of nonsense that is schemes, data, robots and outcomes. If you want to feel energised and ready to fight for play and childhood then this is the epis...
30 Okt 20231h 11min
31. Mindful Writing - Laura Bean
For this episode we are joined by author of Write to the Core, Laura Bean. Laura is a writing specialist and educational wellness consultant. As stated on her website Mindfulliteracy.com she been de...
25 Sep 202343min
30. Maths Matters: Building Early Foundations for Wellbeing and Self-Esteem - Karen Wilding
“What if the way you are currently teaching Maths is actually preventing your children from making great progress?” This is the opening question on Karen Wilding's website. Sophie talks to Karen, Fo...
22 Juni 202357min
