JUST FOR KIDS LAW exists to help children and young people overcome all the difficulties they face, from problems at school and issues with immigration status to trouble with the police. They work with and for young people to ensure their legal rights are respected and promoted, and their voices heard and valued. Last time, … Continue reading Why young people need lawyers Just For Kids – Part 2 – PP258 →

JUST FOR KIDS LAW exists to help children and young people overcome all the difficulties they face, from problems at school and issues with immigration status to trouble with the police. They work with and for young people to ensure their legal rights are respected and promoted, and their voices heard and valued. Last time, … <a href="http://www.pivotalpodcast.com/why-young-people-need-lawyers-just-for-kids-part-2-pp258/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Continue reading Why young people need lawyers Just For Kids – Part 2 – PP258 →</a>

Why young people need lawyers Just For Kids – Part 2 – PP258

JUST FOR KIDS LAW exists to help children and young people overcome all the difficulties they face, from problems at school and issues with immigration status to trouble with the police. They work with and for young people to ensure their legal rights are respected and promoted, and their voices heard and valued. Aika Stephenson and Shauneen … Continue reading Why young people need lawyers Just For Kids – PP257 →

JUST FOR KIDS LAW exists to help children and young people overcome all the difficulties they face, from problems at school and issues with immigration status to trouble with the police. They work with and for young people to ensure their legal rights are respected and promoted, and their voices heard and valued. Aika Stephenson and Shauneen … <a href="http://www.pivotalpodcast.com/why-young-people-need-lawyers-just-for-kids-pp257/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Continue reading Why young people need lawyers Just For Kids – PP257 →</a>

Why young people need lawyers Just For Kids – PP257

Kiran Gill

Kiran began her career in inner-city London, as an English teacher in schools serving the most deprived postcodes in the country.  After five years on the frontline, Kiran left to work in education policy, searching for solutions to the rising number of vulnerable children who fall through the gaps.  Kiran was working at Social Mobility … Continue reading How Kiran Gill is continuing to make ‘The Difference’ in PRUs and AP PP256 →

Kiran began her career in inner-city London, as an English teacher in schools serving the most deprived postcodes in the country.  After five years on the frontline, Kiran left to work in education policy, searching for solutions to the rising number of vulnerable children who fall through the gaps.  Kiran was working at Social Mobility … <a href="http://www.pivotalpodcast.com/how-kiran-gill-is-continuing-to-make-the-difference-in-prus-and-ap-pp256/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Continue reading How Kiran Gill is continuing to make ‘The Difference’ in PRUs and AP PP256 →</a>

How Kiran Gill is continuing to make ‘The Difference’ in PRUs and AP PP256

Kris Boyd

This week, a new presenter to the Pivotal Podcast, Cathy Duncan, spoke to the Scottish former football star, Kris Boyd. After a very successful career, Kris now works to help improve the mental health of those in need. Kris grew up in the South Ayrshire village of Tarbolton and started his senior football career with … Continue reading How Kris Boyd moved from scoring goals to supporting children’s mental health – and why it matters PP255 →

This week, a new presenter to the Pivotal Podcast, Cathy Duncan, spoke to the Scottish former football star, Kris Boyd. After a very successful career, Kris now works to help improve the mental health of those in need. Kris grew up in the South Ayrshire village of Tarbolton and started his senior football career with … <a href="http://www.pivotalpodcast.com/how-kris-boyd-moved-from-scoring-goals-to-supporting-childrens-mental-health-and-why-it-matters-pp255/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Continue reading How Kris Boyd moved from scoring goals to supporting children’s mental health – and why it matters PP255 →</a>

How Kris Boyd moved from scoring goals to supporting children’s mental health – and why it matters PP255

Serena Clark

This week, Lynsie Monro speaks to Harrow International School Hong Kong‘s Deputy Head of Lower School (Pupil Wellbeing), Serena Clark. Serena is an award winning mentor and the recipient of outstanding leadership judgements from Ofsted in 2014 and 2018. With extensive experience of delivering the highest professional standards of educational and parochial care, she has … Continue reading How to maximise lockdown learning with Serena Clark PP254 →

This week, Lynsie Monro speaks to Harrow International School Hong Kong‘s Deputy Head of Lower School (Pupil Wellbeing), Serena Clark. Serena is an award winning mentor and the recipient of outstanding leadership judgements from Ofsted in 2014 and 2018. With extensive experience of delivering the highest professional standards of educational and parochial care, she has … <a href="http://www.pivotalpodcast.com/how-to-maximise-lockdown-learning-with-serena-clark-pp254/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Continue reading How to maximise lockdown learning with Serena Clark PP254 →</a>

How to maximise lockdown learning with Serena Clark PP254

Adrian Bethune

Mark Bocker picks the brains of Wellness champion, Adrian Bethune this week. Adrian Bethune is a Healthy Body and Mind Leader and Teacher at a primary school in Hertfordshire. He was awarded a ‘Happy Hero’ medal at the House of Lords on the UN International Day of Happiness in 2013, and has been on stage … Continue reading Why wellbeing is more important than curriculum coverage with Adrian Bethune PP253 →

Mark Bocker picks the brains of Wellness champion, Adrian Bethune this week. Adrian Bethune is a Healthy Body and Mind Leader and Teacher at a primary school in Hertfordshire. He was awarded a ‘Happy Hero’ medal at the House of Lords on the UN International Day of Happiness in 2013, and has been on stage … <a href="http://www.pivotalpodcast.com/why-wellbeing-is-more-important-than-curriculum-coverage-with-adrian-bethune-pp253/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Continue reading Why wellbeing is more important than curriculum coverage with Adrian Bethune PP253 →</a>

Why wellbeing is more important than curriculum coverage with Adrian Bethune PP253

This week, Mark Bocker speaks to Shahana Knight, Childhood Trauma and Mental Health Specialist. Shahana is the Founder and Director of TPC therapy Ltd. A mental health service for children and young people. She manages a large team of play therapists who work with vulnerable children in schools, adoption, fostering and homicide across the UK. She … Continue reading What are Therapeutic Schools and why should all schools follow this pattern? Shahana Knight explains. PP252 →

This week, Mark Bocker speaks to Shahana Knight, Childhood Trauma and Mental Health Specialist. Shahana is the Founder and Director of TPC therapy Ltd. A mental health service for children and young people. She manages a large team of play therapists who work with vulnerable children in schools, adoption, fostering and homicide across the UK. She … <a href="http://www.pivotalpodcast.com/what-are-therapeutic-schools-and-why-should-all-schools-follow-this-pattern-shahana-knight-explains-pp252/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Continue reading What are Therapeutic Schools and why should all schools follow this pattern? Shahana Knight explains. PP252 →</a>

What are Therapeutic Schools and why should all schools follow this pattern? Shahana Knight explains. PP252

This week, new presenter Lynsie Monro speaks to Dr Harry Hope about how he has led his Primary School through the opening stages of the Coronvirus emergency. It’s a fascinating interview and Harry shares a huge amount about his approaches and stresses what he thinks is most important for everyone to remember at times like … Continue reading Dr Hope – Learning Packs before Six Packs – PP251 →

This week, new presenter Lynsie Monro speaks to Dr Harry Hope about how he has led his Primary School through the opening stages of the Coronvirus emergency. It’s a fascinating interview and Harry shares a huge amount about his approaches and stresses what he thinks is most important for everyone to remember at times like … <a href="http://www.pivotalpodcast.com/dr-hope-learning-packs-before-six-packs-pp251/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Continue reading Dr Hope – Learning Packs before Six Packs – PP251 →</a>

Dr Hope – Learning Packs before Six Packs – PP251

This week, Huw talks to the amazing Baby J about the alternative provision in Derby he runs called Baby People. We use the term ‘inspirational’ a lot but Baby J is definitely an inspiration to the many young people who have benefited from what he has achieved. Baby J is an established record producer who … Continue reading Baby J and the Baby People – UK’s first Hip Hop school! PP250 →

This week, Huw talks to the amazing Baby J about the alternative provision in Derby he runs called Baby People. We use the term ‘inspirational’ a lot but Baby J is definitely an inspiration to the many young people who have benefited from what he has achieved. Baby J is an established record producer who … <a href="http://www.pivotalpodcast.com/baby-j-and-the-baby-people-uks-first-hip-hop-school-pp250/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Continue reading Baby J and the Baby People – UK’s first Hip Hop school! PP250 →</a>

Baby J and the Baby People – UK’s first Hip Hop school! PP250

This is a compilation episode with clips from the following episodes: Sarah Wild on girls and autism…it’s not just a boy thing – PP159 Autistic? Genius! with Tom Bowes – PP192 Do we know enough about Inclusion? Tara Elie speaks to Emma Brown – PP204 Emma Brown is back! Listener Questions on Autism – 210 … Continue reading What all teachers should know about Autism and learning – PP249 →

This is a compilation episode with clips from the following episodes: Sarah Wild on girls and autism…it’s not just a boy thing – PP159 Autistic? Genius! with Tom Bowes – PP192 Do we know enough about Inclusion? Tara Elie speaks to Emma Brown – PP204 Emma Brown is back! Listener Questions on Autism – 210 … <a href="http://www.pivotalpodcast.com/what-all-teachers-should-know-about-autism-and-learning-pp249/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Continue reading What all teachers should know about Autism and learning – PP249 →</a>

What all teachers should know about Autism and learning – PP249

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Ollie Frith gives an exclusive insiders’ viewpoint on Pivotal’s Recent Instructors’ Conference this week. There are clips from some of the sessions and lots of inspiration from delegates and organisers. Ollie encourages us all to Stop, Collaborate and Listen, rather than blindly following ‘what we have always done’. The video Paul uses in his session: Tweet … Continue reading Stop, Collaborate and Listen! PP214 →

Ollie Frith gives an exclusive insiders’ viewpoint on Pivotal’s Recent Instructors’ Conference this week. There are clips from some of the sessions and lots of inspiration from delegates and organisers. Ollie encourages us all to Stop, Collaborate and Listen, rather than blindly following ‘what we have always done’. The video Paul uses in his session: Tweet … <a href="http://www.pivotalpodcast.com/stop-collaborate-and-listen-pp214/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Continue reading Stop, Collaborate and Listen! PP214 →</a>

Stop, Collaborate and Listen! PP214

Todd Whitaker

In a fascinating interview, Tara Elie speaks to the influential educator, Dr. Todd Whitaker, about phone calls and how to be welcoming to parents. Dr. Todd Whitaker has been fortunate to be able to blend his passion with his career. Recognized as a leading presenter in the field of education, his message about the importance of … Continue reading Dr. Todd Whitaker – (E.T.) Phone Home! PP229 →

In a fascinating interview, Tara Elie speaks to the influential educator, Dr. Todd Whitaker, about phone calls and how to be welcoming to parents. Dr. Todd Whitaker has been fortunate to be able to blend his passion with his career. Recognized as a leading presenter in the field of education, his message about the importance of … <a href="http://www.pivotalpodcast.com/dr-todd-whitaker-e-t-phone-home-pp229/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Continue reading Dr. Todd Whitaker – (E.T.) Phone Home! PP229 →</a>

Dr. Todd Whitaker – (E.T.) Phone Home! PP229

Tom Bowes

Ollie interviewed the self-proclaimed ‘Autistic Genius’, Tom Bowes this week in a great interview about the condition and what we should, as teachers and human beings, be doing about it. Often, Tom says, people focus on the autism and not the individual. He points out that autism isn’t a behavioural issue but it can cause … Continue reading Autistic? Genius! with Tom Bowes – PP192 →

Ollie interviewed the self-proclaimed ‘Autistic Genius’, Tom Bowes this week in a great interview about the condition and what we should, as teachers and human beings, be doing about it. Often, Tom says, people focus on the autism and not the individual. He points out that autism isn’t a behavioural issue but it can cause … <a href="http://www.pivotalpodcast.com/autistic-genius-with-tom-bowes-pp192/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Continue reading Autistic? Genius! with Tom Bowes – PP192 →</a>

Autistic? Genius! with Tom Bowes – PP192

Simon Smith

After a twenty-year journey to get to headship, via teaching  and advising roles, Simon began leading East Whitby Academy in 2014. Simon has leaned a lot about trusting your instincts in a particular role – and particularly acknowledging when a job is not for you and having the strength to make a change. How important … Continue reading Headteacher Simon Smith – Literature and Imagination! PP171 →

After a twenty-year journey to get to headship, via teaching  and advising roles, Simon began leading East Whitby Academy in 2014. Simon has leaned a lot about trusting your instincts in a particular role – and particularly acknowledging when a job is not for you and having the strength to make a change. How important … <a href="http://www.pivotalpodcast.com/headteacher-simon-smith-literature-and-imagination-pp171/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Continue reading Headteacher Simon Smith – Literature and Imagination! PP171 →</a>

Headteacher Simon Smith – Literature and Imagination! PP171

Bill Rogers

Paul was delighted to have the opportunity to speak at length to the world’s leading authority on behaviour management, Dr. Bill Rogers. They sat down for afternoon tea together and this is the first part of their conversation. Bill Rogers is an education consultant. A teacher by profession, Bill now lectures widely on discipline and … Continue reading Bill Rogers Part 1 – PP221 →

Paul was delighted to have the opportunity to speak at length to the world’s leading authority on behaviour management, Dr. Bill Rogers. They sat down for afternoon tea together and this is the first part of their conversation. Bill Rogers is an education consultant. A teacher by profession, Bill now lectures widely on discipline and … <a href="http://www.pivotalpodcast.com/bill-rogers-part-1-pp221/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Continue reading Bill Rogers Part 1 – PP221 →</a>

Bill Rogers Part 1 – PP221

Andy Oliver was appointed as an NQT at Holte School, Lozells, Birmingham in 1998. Holte was graded ‘Outstanding’ in 2009 and 2012, is an Inclusion Quality Mark Flagship School and also recently achieved the Equalities Award. Andy undertook a variety of pastoral posts at the school including Head of Year, Assistant Headteacher and now Deputy Headteacher. … Continue reading Holte School – Transforming Lives through Partnerships – PP203 →

Andy Oliver was appointed as an NQT at Holte School, Lozells, Birmingham in 1998. Holte was graded ‘Outstanding’ in 2009 and 2012, is an Inclusion Quality Mark Flagship School and also recently achieved the Equalities Award. Andy undertook a variety of pastoral posts at the school including Head of Year, Assistant Headteacher and now Deputy Headteacher. … <a href="http://www.pivotalpodcast.com/holte-school-transforming-lives-through-partnerships-pp203/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Continue reading Holte School – Transforming Lives through Partnerships – PP203 →</a>

Holte School – Transforming Lives through Partnerships – PP203

Rachel Lofthouse

Rachel Lofthouse is Professor of Teacher Education in the Carnegie School of Education. She has a specific research interest in professional learning, exploring how teachers learn and how they can be supported to put that learning into practice.  Rachel joined Leeds Beckett University in July 2017, and has established the Research and Practice Centre ‘CollectivED: … Continue reading Coaching, Mentoring – what’s the difference? Rachel Lofthouse explains – PP247 →

Rachel Lofthouse is Professor of Teacher Education in the Carnegie School of Education. She has a specific research interest in professional learning, exploring how teachers learn and how they can be supported to put that learning into practice.  Rachel joined Leeds Beckett University in July 2017, and has established the Research and Practice Centre ‘CollectivED: … <a href="http://www.pivotalpodcast.com/coaching-mentoring-whats-the-difference-rachel-lofthouse-explains-pp247/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Continue reading Coaching, Mentoring – what’s the difference? Rachel Lofthouse explains – PP247 →</a>

Coaching, Mentoring – what’s the difference? Rachel Lofthouse explains – PP247

This week, Tara speaks to Katie from the thriving YouTube Channel, ‘For Teachers’. Follow For Teachers: Instagram: @ForTeachers Twitter: _ForTeachers Email: enquireforteachers@gmail.com Katie has a fascinating story – originally a teacher in Manchester, she now teaches in Hong Kong and explains to Tara some of the differences she’s discovered. Katie is also passionate about promoting … Continue reading YouTube For Teachers – and Baby Sharks! – PP231 →

This week, Tara speaks to Katie from the thriving YouTube Channel, ‘For Teachers’. Follow For Teachers: Instagram: @ForTeachers Twitter: _ForTeachers Email: enquireforteachers@gmail.com Katie has a fascinating story – originally a teacher in Manchester, she now teaches in Hong Kong and explains to Tara some of the differences she’s discovered. Katie is also passionate about promoting … <a href="http://www.pivotalpodcast.com/youtube-for-teachers-and-baby-sharks-pp231/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Continue reading YouTube For Teachers – and Baby Sharks! – PP231 →</a>

YouTube For Teachers – and Baby Sharks! – PP231

This week, Tara speaks to three guests about Maths in the classroom and how technology can help or hinder learning. Dr Christian Salas (below centre) is a Maths Lecturer from Waltham Forest College, Stephen Farmer (below left), is Headteacher at Cranbrook Education Campus and Dan Sandhu (below right), is from Sparx Maths. The conversation goes … Continue reading Technology in the Maths Classroom – helpful or harmful? PP243 →

This week, Tara speaks to three guests about Maths in the classroom and how technology can help or hinder learning. Dr Christian Salas (below centre) is a Maths Lecturer from Waltham Forest College, Stephen Farmer (below left), is Headteacher at Cranbrook Education Campus and Dan Sandhu (below right), is from Sparx Maths. The conversation goes … <a href="http://www.pivotalpodcast.com/technology-in-the-maths-classroom-helpful-or-harmful-pp243/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Continue reading Technology in the Maths Classroom – helpful or harmful? PP243 →</a>

Technology in the Maths Classroom – helpful or harmful? PP243

Kirstie Mackey

Barclays Life Skills

This week, Mark talks to Kirstie Mackey from Barclays Life Skills which provides: Tool tips and learning resources for you to help yourself or to support you in the development of others For students, educators and parents, the scheme provides City and Guilds approved activities and resources covering a huge range of work/life topics. https://barclayslifeskills.com/ … Continue reading Kirstie Mackey – Barclays Life Skills – for life! PP244 →

This week, Mark talks to Kirstie Mackey from Barclays Life Skills which provides: Tool tips and learning resources for you to help yourself or to support you in the development of others For students, educators and parents, the scheme provides City and Guilds approved activities and resources covering a huge range of work/life topics. <a href="https://barclayslifeskills.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://barclayslifeskills.com/</a> … <a href="http://www.pivotalpodcast.com/kirstie-mackey-barclays-life-skills-for-life-pp244/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Continue reading Kirstie Mackey – Barclays Life Skills – for life! PP244 →</a>

Kirstie Mackey – Barclays Life Skills – for life! PP244

David Miller

Tara Ellie enjoyed speaking to David Miller this week. David is from Glasgow’s Kelvinside Academy which opened Scotland’s School of Innovation, the first of its kind in the UK, in September 2019. “This is a must for Scotland if it is to continue to punch above its weight in the global economy during these challenging … Continue reading Innovation is the name of the game – with David Miller  PP239 →

Tara Ellie enjoyed speaking to David Miller this week. David is from Glasgow’s Kelvinside Academy which opened Scotland’s School of Innovation, the first of its kind in the UK, in September 2019. “This is a must for Scotland if it is to continue to punch above its weight in the global economy during these challenging … <a href="http://www.pivotalpodcast.com/innovation-is-the-name-of-the-game-with-david-miller-pp239/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Continue reading Innovation is the name of the game – with David Miller  PP239 →</a>

Innovation is the name of the game – with David Miller  PP239

Clare Erasmus

For Mike’s last episode of the academic year, he speaks to the remarkable Clare Erasmus who shares her insights around wellbeing – what a great end to a great year! Clare is Head of Faculty for Mental Health and Wellbeing at Brighton Hill Community School and describes herself as very fortunate to have experienced unconditional love … Continue reading Clare Erasmus – Wellbeing Warriors! PP202 →

For Mike’s last episode of the academic year, he speaks to the remarkable Clare Erasmus who shares her insights around wellbeing – what a great end to a great year! Clare is Head of Faculty for Mental Health and Wellbeing at Brighton Hill Community School and describes herself as very fortunate to have experienced unconditional love … <a href="http://www.pivotalpodcast.com/clare-erasmus-wellbeing-warriors-pp202/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Continue reading Clare Erasmus – Wellbeing Warriors! PP202 →</a>

Clare Erasmus – Wellbeing Warriors! PP202

James Yates

James is Head of Academic Progress for Upper School at Plymton Academy. We were keen to speak to him because he combines a leadership role with being in the classroom himself. How did you learn to support and create a positive climate for behaviour in the classroom? James believes this came quite naturally to him … Continue reading James Yates’ ‘Signature Behaviour Dish’ – PP190 →

James is Head of Academic Progress for Upper School at Plymton Academy. We were keen to speak to him because he combines a leadership role with being in the classroom himself. How did you learn to support and create a positive climate for behaviour in the classroom? James believes this came quite naturally to him … <a href="http://www.pivotalpodcast.com/james-yates-signature-behaviour-dish-pp190/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Continue reading James Yates’ ‘Signature Behaviour Dish’ – PP190 →</a>

James Yates’ ‘Signature Behaviour Dish’ – PP190

Andrew Rogers

Andrew is a Chartered Consultant Clinical &amp; Forensic Psychologist and co-director of Changing Minds UK. He has over 20 years’ experience in delivering high quality applied psychology provision across a range of settings including; Elite Sport, Business, Mental Health, Social Care and the Criminal Justice System. Andrew has a particular interest and expertise in supporting … Continue reading Custody, Behaviour and Trauma with Dr. Andrew Rogers – PP195 →

Andrew is a Chartered Consultant Clinical &amp; Forensic Psychologist and co-director of Changing Minds UK. He has over 20 years’ experience in delivering high quality applied psychology provision across a range of settings including; Elite Sport, Business, Mental Health, Social Care and the Criminal Justice System. Andrew has a particular interest and expertise in supporting … <a href="http://www.pivotalpodcast.com/custody-behaviour-and-trauma-with-dr-andrew-rogers-pp195/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Continue reading Custody, Behaviour and Trauma with Dr. Andrew Rogers – PP195 →</a>

Custody, Behaviour and Trauma with Dr. Andrew Rogers – PP195

Ian Cunningham

Paul interviewed Dr. Ian Cunningham from The Self Managed College in Brighton this week. He has some amazing things to share about handing control of everything over to students. There’s also lots of education news and Pivotal news! The Self Managed College works with children from a variety of contexts and allows them total control … Continue reading Dr. Ian Cunningham – How to Hand Control of Everything to Students! – PP170 →

Paul interviewed Dr. Ian Cunningham from The Self Managed College in Brighton this week. He has some amazing things to share about handing control of everything over to students. There’s also lots of education news and Pivotal news! The Self Managed College works with children from a variety of contexts and allows them total control … <a href="http://www.pivotalpodcast.com/dr-ian-cunningham-how-to-hand-control-of-everything-to-students-pp170/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Continue reading Dr. Ian Cunningham – How to Hand Control of Everything to Students! – PP170 →</a>

Dr. Ian Cunningham – How to Hand Control of Everything to Students! – PP170

Ollie Frith guides us through some of the earliest episodes of the podcast which cover aspects of the Five Pillars of Pivotal Practice: Consistent, calm adult behaviour  First attention to best conduct Relentless routines Scripted interventions Restorative follow up The episodes he refers to are: Restorative Practice – PP3 Scripted Behaviour Interventions – PP10 Managing … Continue reading Pivotal Pillars Playlist – The Early Years – PP211 →

Ollie Frith guides us through some of the earliest episodes of the podcast which cover aspects of the Five Pillars of Pivotal Practice: Consistent, calm adult behaviour  First attention to best conduct Relentless routines Scripted interventions Restorative follow up The episodes he refers to are: Restorative Practice – PP3 Scripted Behaviour Interventions – PP10 Managing … <a href="http://www.pivotalpodcast.com/pivotal-pillars-playlist-the-early-years-pp211/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Continue reading Pivotal Pillars Playlist – The Early Years – PP211 →</a>

Pivotal Pillars Playlist – The Early Years – PP211

Tara Elie

Tara Elie is back on the podcast this week after about a year away! She speaks to Emma Brown, a Practice Development Coach working in Social Care with clients who have learning disabilities and/or Autism. She shares a great deal of her knowledge which is equally applicable to those in mainstream settings who come into … Continue reading Do we know enough about Inclusion? Tara Elie speaks to Emma Brown – PP204 →

Tara Elie is back on the podcast this week after about a year away! She speaks to Emma Brown, a Practice Development Coach working in Social Care with clients who have learning disabilities and/or Autism. She shares a great deal of her knowledge which is equally applicable to those in mainstream settings who come into … <a href="http://www.pivotalpodcast.com/do-we-know-enough-about-inclusion-tara-elie-speaks-to-emma-brown-pp204/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Continue reading Do we know enough about Inclusion? Tara Elie speaks to Emma Brown – PP204 →</a>

Do we know enough about Inclusion? Tara Elie speaks to Emma Brown – PP204

Dame Benita Refson

Benita is Founder of Place2Be and a qualified counsellor. Benita was CEO for 20 years until 2014 when she stepped down and was appointed life time President and continues to support the organisation enthusiastically through her role as President. Benita received an OBE for Services to Children and Families in 2007; was awarded an Honorary … Continue reading Why we should get our Heads Together in APlace2Be to tackle child mental health issues – with Dame Benita Refson DBE – PP248 →

Benita is Founder of Place2Be and a qualified counsellor. Benita was CEO for 20 years until 2014 when she stepped down and was appointed life time President and continues to support the organisation enthusiastically through her role as President. Benita received an OBE for Services to Children and Families in 2007; was awarded an Honorary … <a href="http://www.pivotalpodcast.com/why-we-should-get-our-heads-together-in-aplace2be-to-tackle-child-mental-health-issues-with-dame-benita-refson-dbe-pp248/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Continue reading Why we should get our Heads Together in APlace2Be to tackle child mental health issues – with Dame Benita Refson DBE – PP248 →</a>

Why we should get our Heads Together in APlace2Be to tackle child mental health issues – with Dame Benita Refson DBE – PP248

Emma Kell

Dr Emma Kell has been teaching for two decades, mainly in inner-London secondary schools. She is now a middle leader with several years of senior leadership experience. In 2016, she completed her doctorate with Middlesex University on balancing teaching and parenthood and in January 2018, her book, How to Survive in Teaching, was published by Bloomsbury. … Continue reading How to Survive in Teaching with Emma Kell – PP197 →

Dr Emma Kell has been teaching for two decades, mainly in inner-London secondary schools. She is now a middle leader with several years of senior leadership experience. In 2016, she completed her doctorate with Middlesex University on balancing teaching and parenthood and in January 2018, her book, How to Survive in Teaching, was published by Bloomsbury. … <a href="http://www.pivotalpodcast.com/how-to-survive-in-teaching-with-emma-kell-pp197/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Continue reading How to Survive in Teaching with Emma Kell – PP197 →</a>

How to Survive in Teaching with Emma Kell – PP197

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