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 ..read more

This podcast series will feature conversations with young people discussing topics relating to mental health and wellbeing that are important to them. In this episode, we will be discussing eating disorders with one of the young people from the Barnardo’s London Region Voice and Influence (V&I) panel. The voices and lived experiences of children and young people are at the heart of Barnardo’s. We believe that children and young people should have opportunities to have their voices heard. They inform, shape and influence what we say, how we work and the decisions we make in every part of ou ..read more

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 ..read more

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 con ..read more

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/5YxmCnk ..read more

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, Ba ..read more

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 ..read more

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 saf ..read more

In this episode of BEC, we talk with Kim and Tiff from the Care Journeys Programme in Barnardo’s, which focuses on providing positive pathways into employment, education, training, or other positive destinations for care experienced young people aged 19-21. Find out more about Care Journeys: https://www.carejourneys.org.uk/ Follow on Twitter: @care_journeys ..read more

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 ..read more