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• E113. Building Calm and Compassion: Insights from Understanding and Reducing Anxiety in the Primary School

  In this episode, Sarah is joined by three insightful guests: Shirley Clarke, Angela Evans, and Kate Moss, co-authors of Understanding and Reducing Anxiety in the Primary Classroom. Together, they explore the essential link between well-being and learning, drawing from their collective expertise in formative assessment, school-wide compassion, and child and adolescent psychotherapy. Our conversation dives into the inspiration behind their book, the lessons they've learned from collaborating, and practical strategies for creating compassionate, supportive school environments that truly foster learning and growth. Shirley and Angela also share some reflections from their professional learning programme designed to bring these practices to life in classrooms. Understanding and Reducing Anxiety in the Primary Classroom is available now. To connect with Shirley, Angela, or Kate, visit their websites: Shirley Clarke - https://www.shirleyclarke-education.org/ Angela Evans - https://angelaevans.org/ Kate Moss - https://www.kmeducation.co.uk/

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• E.112 Children's Mental Health and the Education System with Dr Naomi Fisher

  Dr Naomi Fisher is an independent clinical psychologist, author and trainer. She specialises in trauma, autism and alternative approaches to education and works with children, adolescents and adults. Find out more at Naomi's website. In this episode we focus in particular on the mental health of young people and what Naomi has been observing in her work in this area. We discuss the education system and the role it can play in nurturing and supporting learning and wellbeing, but also the harm that some approaches and practices cause to too many young people and the need for change. Get involved in the conversation by sharing reflections with us on social media or podcast platforms.

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• A wee update

  A brief scheduling update from us! Sarah has launched a new podcast, Space to Think, which you will find on your preferred podcast platform. We'd love for you to check it out, subscribe, like or follow. You can subscribe on Substack meaning you'll never miss an episode! We still enjoy our Changing Conversations and plan to record and share an episode each month. A big thank-you for continuing to tune in, your comments and appreciation really do mean a lot. Billy hopes to share more brilliant conversations so keep your eyes and ears peeled... We will be back next month with another Changing Conversation.

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• E.111 Contextual Coaching with Dr Andrea Stringer

  In this episode, Sarah chats with Dr Andrea Stringer about her recently published thesis on coaching early career teachers. Andrea explored the environment for and implementation of coaching for early career teachers. While her focus has been early career teachers there are helpful reflections for all settings and stages. You can access Andrea's thesis here. https://unsworks.unsw.edu.au/entities/publication/d1f89dbc-e598-48c7-b078-b6aabac93548A shorter article is also available. https://blog.aare.edu.au/new-teachers-and-their-leaders-what-they-need-to-thrive/

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• E.110 Reflecting on the World Education Summit with Anne-Marie Duguid

  A month on from the live Word Education Summit event I had the opportunity to reflect on how it went with co-founder Anne-Marie. If you're wondering where and how to work your way through the epic resources that is WES, this is a must-listen. Anne-Marie shares her highlights, some top tips for where to start as well as the 12 key thoughts that emerged for her: AI is here but it can’t do everything (yet) Fulfilled and flourishing leaders Being intentional Culture still matters Belonging The sweet spot Take down the tick box Learning still needs to go deeper New language or old? Voices matter The importance of wisdom Hope

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