BEC - Podcast

In this episode we talk to Verity Jones, Associate Professor of Education at the University of the West of England, Bristol. Verity has spent the last 30 years working with schools, national and international charities and local authorities to develop climate change and sustainable education. Verity explains how staff can put the pedagogy of hope into practice in Secondary and Further Education.

In this episode we talk to Verity Jones, Associate Professor of Education at the University of the West of England, Bristol. Verity has spent the last 30 years working with schools, national and international charities and local authorities to develop climate change and sustainable education. Verity explains how staff can put the pedagogy of hope into practice in Early Years and Primary.

In this episode of BEC, we talk with Edward Emond (previously Deputy Director of Services at BEAT, the UK’s eating disorder charity). We discuss eating disorders, some common warning signs of eating disorders, the support and treatment out there for people with eating disorders, and the SPOT (Schools Professionals Online Training) that BEAT offers.

In this episode of BEC, we talk with Adam Burley, a Consultant Clinical Psychologist to NHS Lothian. The discussion will focus on relationships in the education environment, vicarious trauma, and the importance of support in the workplace.

In this podcast we talk with Aisha Thomas, director of Representation Matters and former Assistant Principal (until July 2021), about a type of trauma, named racial trauma. Racial trauma is defined by Comas-Diaz et al., (2019) as: ‘… a form of race-based stress refers to People of Color and Indigenous individuals’ reactions to dangerous events and real or perceived experiences of racial discrimination.’ We discuss the importance of understanding the impact of racism and identify trauma-informed approaches we can use in our settings and schools so that the wellbeing of every child is promoted. 

The first episode of our second season is focused on the mental health needs of refugee children and youth. We talk with Sarah Hunt who is undertaking a PhD focused on this issue about her research in 3 different areas of England.

In our 11th episode, we are joined by the internationally renowned Dr. Bruce Perry. In the episode, Dr. Perry discusses the release of his new book "What Happened To You?", co-written by Oprah Winfrey, and its relevance within UK education settings.

Dr. Bruce Perry is one of the world’s leading experts on childhood trauma. He has treated thousands of children, young people, and adults and has been called on for decades to support individuals and communities following high-profile traumatic events.

Disclaimer: our interviews and sound production is conducted remotely to ensure safety during the global pandemic, so the sound quality may vary. The views and words of our guests are their own and are not reflective of Barnardo's or the Education Community project. If you have been impacted negatively by any of the subject matters feel free to get in touch with us or reach out to external professional services.

This episode will focus on Mental Health Awareness Week (10th - 16th May). The theme for this week is "Nature" and we were delighted to be joined by Claire Reid (Project Co-Ordinator - B-Wild Project) who discusses her passion for nature and how we can use this to benefit our own mental health, alongside the importance of bringing nature into education environments. We finish the podcast episode with 3 top tips from Emma Gladwinfield (GP), who lets us know the best ways to connect with nature.

Disclaimer: our interviews and sound production is conducted remotely to ensure safety during the global pandemic, so the sound quality may vary. The views of our guests are their own and are not reflective of Barnardo's or the Education Community project. If you have been impacted negatively by any of the subject matters feel free to get in touch with us or reach out to external professional services.

In our 9th episode, we will be looking at the important area of stress and how this can have an impact on those working with children and young people. We will feature interviews within our Barnardo's team to discuss their journey with stress over the last 14 months, along with some feature discussions across a variety of education settings. 

Stress can impact us all at any given time. The Mental Health Foundation found that 74% of UK adults felt so stressed at some point over the last year they felt overwhelmed or unable to cope. Please reach out to friends, colleagues or professional services if you are struggling.

Disclaimer: our interviews and sound production is conducted remotely to ensure safety during the global pandemic, so the sound quality may vary. The views of our guests are their own and are not reflective of Barnardo's or the Education Community project. If you have been impacted negatively by any of the subject matters feel free to get in touch with us or reach out to external professional services.

In today's episode, we are joined by Nicola Reed of Cruse Bereavement Care Scotland, who discussed the recent pandemic and the impact this has had on adults and young people alike in regards to bereavement and loss. At the time of recording, the majority of schools across the UK are enjoying their spring break and we hope all education staff members has had a chance to unwind and re-charge. 

Barnardo's Education Community is now on Twitter. Please give us a follow @BarnardosEduCom to find out more about our resources, events and news.

Disclaimer: our interviews and sound production is conducted remotely to ensure safety during the global pandemic, so the sound quality may vary. The views of our guests are their own and are not reflective of Barnardo's or the Education Community project. If you have been impacted negatively by any of the subject matters feel free to get in touch with us or reach out to external professional services.

In our 7th episode we will feature an in-depth interview with the inspiring Amanda Seyderhelm, a Play and Creative Arts Therapist, author and podcaster. Amanda discusses grief, loss and bereavement whilst having a focus on the emotional baggage involved with caring for others. We start the episode with a reflection back on the year within the pandemic, recorded on the week of the National #DayOfReflection. Our thoughts are with everyone who has been impacted by Coronavirus over the last 12 months.

You can find Amanda's work across these platforms:

Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/5YxmCnkQ5IgVIhdG3hjm5M?si=FFJBfA3CQ12qz2FtIq8QMw&nd=1

Website: https://amandaseyderhelm.com/

Disclaimer: all of our interviews and sound production is conducted remotely to ensure safety during the global pandemic, so the sound quality may vary. The views of our guests are their own and are not reflective of Barnardo's or the Education Community project.

In our episode today we will feature an interview with Clare Jeffree of Winston's Wish, who will share her words of advice and guidance on supporting children and young people who experience bereavement. We start off the episode chatting with Sapphira Bourne of the Barnardo's Education Community.

Disclaimer: our interviews and sound production is conducted remotely to ensure safety during the global pandemic, so the sound quality may vary. The views of our guests are their own and are not reflective of Barnardo's or the Education Community project.

Our episode today features interviews with Mike Armiger, an Educator from Wales, and Samara Barnes, Programme Manager of Barnardo's. Both give insight into the important aspect of education staff wellbeing, a crucial element of the Barnardo's Education Community.

We discuss the Education Community online portal, particularly the Communities of Practice. See the below links to access them both:

https://www.educators-barnardos.org.uk/

https://www.educators-barnardos.org.uk/community-of-practice

Disclaimer: all of our interviews and sound production is conducted remotely to ensure safety during the global pandemic, so the sound quality may vary. The views of our guests are their own and are not reflective of Barnardo's or the Education Community project.

Our 4th episode will feature discussions around loss and the impact that this has had on children and young people throughout the Coronavirus pandemic, particularly during periods of lockdown and tighter restrictions across the UK.

With the Education Community website launching, we are joined by Marie Thomas, Project Worker 3, who will share the resources available to support educational professionals with loss. We are also joined by Alicia Ewington, Suicide Prevention Advisor with Papyrus, as we aim to get a wider picture of how young people have been coping over the last year.

Barnardo's Education Community can be reached here: https://www.educators-barnardos.org.uk/

Papyrus can be located here: https://www.papyrus-uk.org/

In our 3rd Podcast episode we will feature an interview with Zane Powles, an assistant head teacher based in Grimsby. Zane's work within his local community in helping deliver over 8,000 food parcels to families since the first lockdown has gained him international recognition, featuring on a number of media outlets to share his story. Zane recalls the hard-work that education staff across the UK continue to put in during the pandemic for the children, young people and families that they support.

We will finish the podcast with our second Mindfulness practice delivered by Sharon McCafferty, Barnardo's Project Worker, Mindfulness Practitioner and Teacher of Mindfulness at Time4Me.

Disclaimer: all of our interviews and sound production is conducted remotely to ensure safety during the global pandemic, so the sound quality may vary. The views of our guests are their own and are not reflective of Barnardo's or the Education Community project.

In this episode, we will feature an in-depth discussion with Henry Naylor-Stead, a User Researcher employed by Barnardo's. Henry shares the work he has completed across the United Kingdom during the pandemic that has helped shape and steer the early foundations of the Education Community project.

We will end each podcast with some helpful wellbeing tips to support you during these challenging times. This episode will finish in the company of Sharon McCafferty, a project worker for Barnardo's and a qualified mindfulness practitioner and teacher with "Mindfulness Time 4Me". 

Disclaimer: all of our interviews and sound production is conducted remotely to ensure safety during the global pandemic, so the sound quality may vary. The views of our guests are their own and are not reflective of Barnardo's or the Education Community project.

In this episode we will share what the Education Community project is, alongside our aims and objectives for the next 18 months. You will get the chance to meet the team project workers and programme manager. We hope the episode is informative and gives the wider picture of our background, experience and passion for supporting mental health and wellbeing.

Please subscribe to our podcast for quick access to further episodes. For further information or discussion please contact BECommunity@barnardos.org.uk

Disclaimer: all of our interviews and sound production is conducted remotely to ensure safety during the global pandemic, so the sound quality may vary. The views of our guests are their own and are not reflective of Barnardo's or the Education Community project.