The Framlingham College Podcast

Welcome to another episode of Framlingham College ‘In Conversation’. Following Ipswich Town’s promotion into the Premier League, Year 13 pupil, Ben P sits down with Graeme McLoughlin, BBC Radio Suffolk presenter and host of the Ipswich Town Tractor Social podcast, to discuss all things journalism. From Graeme’s journey into journalism to what happens when things don’t quite go to plan when you’re live on air, Ben and Graeme will be delving into the intricacies of the profession.

In this episode, domestic abuse expert Paula DeVaux offers advice on identifying and addressing unhealthy behaviour in relationships. With 20 years’ experience in the criminal justice system, Paula talks about spotting negative behaviour and coercive control early and what to do when unhealthy turns into abusive.

In this episode of a new series of the 'In Conversation' podcast, hear from College Director of Music, Lucy Bloore and Director of Music at St Mary-le-Tower Church, Christopher Borrett talk with Framlingham music scholars about the unique partnership between the College and the Church, which provides access to first-class choral training and encourages development of a wide range of skills beyond singing.

In this podcast episode guest hosts Amanda Janes and Anna C talk to Framlingham Tennis Tournament Chairman Jeremy Scowsill and President Christine Janes about the Tournament’s history, its future and how the tournament helped Christine achieve Grand Slam wins and supported an impressive professional career. 

Join our guest host Stacey Phillips, Editor of Families Suffolk Magazine as she talks to Head of Pre-Prep, Ruth Steggles; and Reception teacher and Head of Outdoor Education, Jo Drury about building emotional resilience in young children. Listen as they chat all about how to support children in developing these important skills.

Talk Education’s Schools Manager, Katharine James, joins the Framlingham College 'In Conversation' team as a guest host for this episode, discussing what a modern independent school education at Framlingham looks like. She talks to our Principal, Louise North; Head of the Prep School, Jonathan Egan; and two pupils, getting under the skin of the school’s ethos, our approach to learning and how our pupils are thriving across multiple aspects of school life.

In the second episode of the Framlingham College 'In Conversation' podcast, BACP accredited therapist and Teen Tips founder Alicia Drummond talks to two of the College’s Wellbeing Ambassadors and Deputy Head (Pastoral) Oliver Lloyd, about some of the most prevalent challenges facing young people’s mental health and how the school’s wellbeing initiatives aim to support our pupils as they navigate adolescence.

In this first episode of the Framlingham College 'In Conversation' podcast Old Framlinghamian, and now sustainability advocate, Joe Lipman talks to representatives from Framlingham College’s Responsible Schools Project, discussing their work in encouraging environmental awareness and action from across the school community.