The Well Schools Podcast
By Youth Sport Trust
The Well Schools PodcastNov 22, 2021
Well Schools S5, E11 - School Sport Report 2023
On this week’s episode, we learn the about the state of play around PE, School Sport & Physical Activity and how it can have a positive impact on young people’s happiness, health and connectedness.
PE & School Sport Report: https://www.youthsporttrust.org/media/5bcgx4kh/yst_pe_school_sport_report_2023_final_revd.pdf
You can join the Well Schools Movement, completely free, here: www.well-school.org
Follow Well Schools on twitter to find out about exciting new opportunities to connect, collaborate and compare, plus, resources and events coming in the future: @well_schools
Thank You to our founding supporter, Youth Sport Trust, who work through physical education & sport, bringing together communities of educators and equipping them with the training, practical tools and resources to achieve more for every child. Find out more about their excellent work here: www.youthsporttrust.org.
Well Schools S5, E10 - Build Belonging to Teach Happy
On this week’s episode, we learn the importance of building a sense of happiness and belonging in our schools.
Teach Happy: https://www.teachappy.co.uk
Well Schools Book Club: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Teaching-Happiness-Well-Being-Schools-Morris/dp/0826443036
You can join the Well Schools Movement, completely free, here: www.well-school.org
Follow Well Schools on twitter to find out about exciting new opportunities to connect, collaborate and compare, plus, resources and events coming in the future: @well_schools
Thank You to our founding supporter, Youth Sport Trust, who work through physical education & sport, bringing together communities of educators and equipping them with the training, practical tools and resources to achieve more for every child. Find out more about their excellent work here: www.youthsporttrust.org.
Well Schools S5, E9 - Power of Inclusive Movement
On this week’s episode, we learn what it takes to make a school a fully inclusive environment the right amount of Belief, Belonging & Butterflies.
Youth Sport Trust ‘Sport Sanctuaries’: https://www.youthsporttrust.org/resources/inclusion/sport-sanctuaries#:~:text=Strongly%20allied%20to%20the%20five,impact%20of%20a%20global%20pandemic.
Well Schools Book Clubs: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Dare-Different-leadership-transformational-schools/dp/178583276X
You can join the Well Schools Movement, completely free, here: www.well-school.org
Follow Well Schools on twitter to find out about exciting new opportunities to connect, collaborate and compare, plus, resources and events coming in the future: @well_schools
Thank You to our founding supporter, Youth Sport Trust, who work through physical education & sport, bringing together communities of educators and equipping them with the training, practical tools and resources to achieve more for every child. Find out more about their excellent work here: www.youthsporttrust.org.
Well Schools S5, E8 - Building Belonging at Manchester Communication Academy
On this week’s episode, we learn how a school in Manchester is using strength based narratives along with exciting and innovative approaches to education to Build Belonging in and out of school.
Teaching: The New Reality Report: https://www.educationsupport.org.uk/resources/for-organisations/research/teaching-the-new-reality/
Well Schools Book Club: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Huh-Curriculum-conversations-between-subject/dp/1913622738
Well Schools Book Club: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Atomic-Habits-Proven-Build-Break/dp/B07J1XQSNK/ref=sr_1_1?crid=25NUIQPDPPUYW&keywords=atomic+habits&qid=1684412632&s=books&sprefix=atomic+habits%2Cstripbooks%2C86&sr=1-1
You can join the Well Schools Movement, completely free, here: www.well-school.org
Follow Well Schools on twitter to find out about exciting new opportunities to connect, collaborate and compare, plus, resources and events coming in the future: @well_schools
Thank You to our founding supporter, Youth Sport Trust, who work through physical education & sport, bringing together communities of educators and equipping them with the training, practical tools and resources to achieve more for every child. Find out more about their excellent work here: www.youthsporttrust.org.
Well Schools S5, E7 - Rachael Mackenzie
On this week’s episode, we learn the importance of ensuring every young person is Prepared with the knowledge and understanding of how movement supports their physical and mental state, allowing for greater focus and attention.
Sport England Active Lives: https://www.sportengland.org/research-and-data/data/active-lives
Well Schools Book Club: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Well-Balanced-Child-Movement-Learning/dp/1903458633
You can join the Well Schools Movement, completely free, here: www.well-school.org
Follow Well Schools on twitter to find out about exciting new opportunities to connect, collaborate and compare, plus, resources and events coming in the future: @well_schools
Thank You to our founding supporter, Youth Sport Trust, who work through physical education & sport, bringing together communities of educators and equipping them with the training, practical tools and resources to achieve more for every child. Find out more about their excellent work here: www.youthsporttrust.org.
Well Schools S5, E6 - Power of movement and nature
On this week’s episode, we learn why movement and nature are vital to ensure that we all feel safe, feel valued and feel belonging.
Well Schools Research: https://www.well-school.org/take-action/evidence
Intelligent Health: https://www.intelligenthealth.co.uk
You can join the Well Schools Movement, completely free, here: www.well-school.org
Follow Well Schools on Twitter to find out about exciting new opportunities to connect, collaborate and compare, plus, resources and events coming in the future: @well_schools
Thank You to our supporter, Bupa Foundation whose purpose is to help people live longer, healthier, happier lives, www.bupafoundation.org
Thank You to our founding supporter, Youth Sport Trust, who work through physical education & sport, bringing together communities of educators and equipping them with the training, practical tools and resources to achieve more for every child. Find out more about their excellent work here: www.youthsporttrust.org.
Well Schools S5, E5 - Building Skills for the Future
On this week’s episode, we learn why equipping students with the essential skills needed for their future will allow them solve big problems and be the leaders of tomorrow.
Well Schools Book Club: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Danny-Champion-World-Roald-Dahl/dp/0141346434 Well Schools Research: https://www.well-school.org/take-action/evidence Pearson Future of Skills: https://futureskills.pearson.com/research/#/findings/findings-introduction Skills Builder Partnership: https://www.skillsbuilder.org
You can join the Well Schools Movement, completely free, here: www.well-school.org
Follow Well Schools on twitter to find out about exciting new opportunities to connect, collaborate and compare, plus, resources and events coming in the future: @well_schools
Thank You to our supporter, Bupa Foundation whose purpose is to help people live longer, healthier, happier lives, www.bupafoundation.org
Thank You to our founding supporter, Youth Sport Trust, who work through physical education & sport, bringing together communities of educators and equipping them with the training, practical tools and resources to achieve more for every child. Find out more about their excellent work here: www.youthsporttrust.org.
Well Schools S5, E4 - Making a Well Academy Trust
On this week’s episode, we learn why being a Well Led Trust of schools can unlock creativity, tackle cynicism, and have wide ranging impact on the wellbeing of staff, students and communities which they serve.
You can join the Well Schools Movement, completely free, here: www.well-school.org
Follow Well Schools on twitter to find out about exciting new opportunities to connect, collaborate and compare, plus, resources and events coming in the future: @well_schools
Thank You to our supporter, Bupa Foundation whose purpose is to help people live longer, healthier, happier lives, www.bupafoundation.org
Thank You to our founding supporter, Youth Sport Trust, who work through physical education & sport, bringing together communities of educators and equipping them with the training, practical tools and resources to achieve more for every child. Find out more about their excellent work here: www.youthsporttrust.org.
Well Schools S5, E3 - Ben Levinson, Kensington Primary School in East London
On this week’s episode, we learn why being a Well Prepared school is about the physical and mental preparation of students and staff to create a "place where everyone loves to be."
If you would like to find out more about Children’s Mental Health Week: https://www.childrensmentalhealthweek.org.uk
Our special guest this week is Ben Levinson, Headteacher of Kensington Primary School in East London. You can follow Ben @MrLev over on Twitter.
You can join the Well Schools Movement, completely free, here: www.well-school.org
Follow Well Schools on twitter to find out about exciting new opportunities to connect, collaborate and compare, plus, resources and events coming in the future: @well_schools
Thank You to our supporter, Bupa Foundation whose purpose is to help people live longer, healthier, happier lives, www.bupafoundation.org
Thank You to our founding supporter, Youth Sport Trust, who work through physical education and sport, bringing together communities of educators and equipping them with the training, practical tools and resources to achieve more for every child. Find out more about their excellent work here: www.youthsporttrust.org.
Well Schools S5, E2 - Schools Built on Love
On this week’s episode, we learn about Schools Built on Love, and how we can change our approach and behaviours to create a real sense of Belonging!
School Built on Love: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Parklands-school-built-Chris-Dyson/dp/1785836005
Youth Sport Trust Conference 2023: https://www.youthsporttrust.org/conference-2023
Well Schools Book Club: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Kindness-Matters-John-Magee/dp/1999701100
You can join the Well Schools Movement, completely free, here: www.well-school.org
Follow Well Schools on twitter to find out about exciting new opportunities to connect, collaborate and compare, plus, resources and events coming in the future: @well_schools
Thank You to our supporter, Bupa Foundation whose purpose is to help people live longer, healthier, happier lives, www.bupafoundation.org
Thank You to our founding supporter, Youth Sport Trust, who work through physical education & sport, bringing together communities of educators and equipping them with the training, practical tools and resources to achieve more for every child. Find out more about their excellent work here: www.youthsporttrust.org.
Well Schools S5, E1 - Building Happiness Factories
On this week’s episode, we learn about Schools as Happiness Factories, and how Physical Education can make schools more happy!
Happiness Factories: https://twitter.com/philmathe79_pe?lang=en
Sport England Learning Portal: https://www.sportengland.org/guidance-and-support/secondary-teacher-training-programme
Youth Sport Trust Conference 2023: https://www.youthsporttrust.org/conference-2023
Well Schools Book Club: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Feet-Clouds-Tale-Fell-Running-Obsession/dp/1781310564
You can join the Well Schools Movement, completely free, here: www.well-school.org
Follow Well Schools on twitter to find out about exciting new opportunities to connect, collaborate and compare, plus, resources and events coming in the future: @well_schools
Thank You to our supporter, Bupa Foundation whose purpose is to help people live longer, healthier, happier lives, www.bupafoundation.org
Thank You to our founding supporter, Youth Sport Trust, who work through physical education & sport, bringing together communities of educators and equipping them with the training, practical tools and resources to achieve more for every child. Find out more about their excellent work here: www.youthsporttrust.org.
Well Schools S4, E7 - Well Schools Review '22
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from all of us at Well Schools and the Youth Sport Trust.
Teacher Wellbeing Index: www.educationsupport.org.uk/resources/for-organisations/research/teacher-wellbeing-index
Well Schools Book Club: www.amazon.co.uk/What-If-Unleashing-Imagination-Create/dp/1603589058
You can join the Well Schools Movement, completely free, here: www.well-school.org
Follow Well Schools on twitter to find out about exciting new opportunities to connect, collaborate and compare, plus, resources and events coming in the future: @well_schools
Thank You to our supporter, Bupa Foundation whose purpose is to help people live longer, healthier, happier lives, www.bupafoundation.org
Thank You to our founding supporter, Youth Sport Trust, who work through physical education & sport, bringing together communities of educators and equipping them with the training, practical tools and resources to achieve more for every child. Find out more about their excellent work here: www.youthsporttrust.org.
Well Schools S4, E6 - Imagination is a Super Power
On this week’s episode, we learn about the Power of Imagination, and how things such as Play and Creativity fuels Productivity.
Institute of Imagination: ioi.london/
The Art of Mind Wandering : www.ted.com/talks/tom_doust_the_art_of_mind_wandering
Well Schools Book Club: www.amazon.co.uk/What-If-Unleashing-Imagination-Create/dp/1603589058
You can join the Well Schools Movement, completely free, here: www.well-school.org
Follow Well Schools on twitter to find out about exciting new opportunities to connect, collaborate and compare, plus, resources and events coming in the future: @well_schools
Thank You to our supporter, Bupa Foundation whose purpose is to help people live longer, healthier, happier lives, www.bupafoundation.org
Thank You to our founding supporter, Youth Sport Trust, who work through physical education & sport, bringing together communities of educators and equipping them with the training, practical tools and resources to achieve more for every child. Find out more about their excellent work here: www.youthsporttrust.org
Well Schools S4, E5 - Building belonging in alternative provision
On this week’s episode, we learn about the role and power of PE, Sport& Play in Alternative Provision. We hear about the importance of Building Belonging and how we can use different approaches to ensure all young people thrive.
Role of PE in Alternative Provision Report: https://www.youthsporttrust.org/news-insight/research/the-role-and-value-of-physical-education-and-sport-in-alternative-provision-schools#:~:text=In%20addition%2C%20one%20of%20the,health%20and%20reducing%20childhood%20obesity.
Commission on Young Lives: https://thecommissiononyounglives.co.uk
Well Schools Book Club: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Flip-Switch-Achieve-Extraordinary-Changes/dp/0857086790
You can join the Well Schools Movement, completely free, here: www.well-school.org
Follow Well Schools on twitter to find out about exciting new opportunities to connect, collaborate and compare, plus, resources and events coming in the future: @well_schools
Thank You to our supporter, Bupa Foundation whose purpose is to help people live longer, healthier, happier lives, www.bupafoundation.org
Thank You to our founding supporter, Youth Sport Trust, who work through physical education & sport, bringing together communities of educators and equipping them with the training, practical tools and resources to achieve more for every child. Find out more about their excellent work here: www.youthsporttrust.org.
Well Schools S4, E4 - Half-Term Report
On this week’s episode, we pause to reflect on the first half term of 2022, how living in unprecedented times, a cost of living crisis and building back from the Pandemic, Education has the power to transform young lives and create the healthiest, happiest learners in the World!
Good Childhood Report: https://www.childrenssociety.org.uk/information/professionals/resources/good-childhood-report-2022
World Health Organisation: https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/physical-activity
You can join the Well Schools Movement, completely free, here: www.well-school.org
Follow Well Schools on twitter to find out about exciting new opportunities to connect, collaborate and compare, plus, resources and events coming in the future: @well_schools
Thank You to our supporter, Bupa Foundation whose purpose is to help people live longer, healthier, happier lives, www.bupafoundation.org
Thank You to our founding supporter, Youth Sport Trust, who work through physical education & sport, bringing together communities of educators and equipping them with the training, practical tools and resources to achieve more for every child. Find out more about their excellent work here: www.youthsporttrust.org
Well Schools S4, E3 - Loving Classrooms
On this week’s episode, we learn how to create Loving Classrooms, which are learning environments built on the characteristics of Respect, Compassion, Kindness, Listening & Love.
Loving Classrooms: https://www.lovingclassroom.net
Well Schools Book Club: Falling Upwards https://www.amazon.co.uk/Falling-Upward-Spirituality-Halves-Life/dp/0281068917
Our special guests this week is Sir Anthony Seldon, you can follow his work @AnthonySeldon
You can join the Well Schools Movement, completely free, here: www.well-school.org
Follow Well Schools on twitter to find out about exciting new opportunities to connect, collaborate and compare, plus, resources and events coming in the future: @well_schools
Thank You to our supporter, Bupa Foundation whose purpose is to help people live longer, healthier, happier lives, www.bupafoundation.org
Thank You to our founding supporter, Youth Sport Trust, who work through physical education & sport, bringing together communities of educators and equipping them with the training, practical tools and resources to achieve more for every child. Find out more about their excellent work here: www.youthsporttrust.org.
Well Schools S4, E2 - Sleep is a Super Power
On this week’s episode, we learn the importance of sleep, the impact it has on behaviour, mood and social connectedness, we learn that Sleep is a Super Power.
The Sleep Charity: https://thesleepcharity.org.uk
Well Schools Book Club: https://www.amazon.co.uk/L-Shaped-Room-Lynne-Reid-Banks/dp/0099469634
Our special guests this week is Vicki Beevers, you can follow her work @TheSleepCharity
You can join the Well Schools Movement, completely free, here: www.well-school.org
Follow Well Schools on twitter to find out about exciting new opportunities to connect, collaborate and compare, plus, resources and events coming in the future: @well_schools
Thank You to our supporter, Bupa Foundation whose purpose is to help people live longer, healthier, happier lives, www.bupafoundation.org
Thank You to our founding supporter, Youth Sport Trust, who work through physical education & sport, bringing together communities of educators and equipping them with the training, practical tools and resources to achieve more for every child. Find out more about their excellent work here: www.youthsporttrust.org.
Well Schools S4, E1 - Bite Back 2030
On this week’s episode, we learn the importance of nutrition in the physical, social and emotional wellbeing of students and staff and ask ourselves, are we fully in control of the food choices we make?
Bite Back 2030: www.biteback2030.com
National Food Strategy: www.nationalfoodstrategy.org
Well Schools Book Club: “Spoon-Fed” https://amzn.to/3Utv4sf
Our special guests this week are James Toop and Jacob Rosenberg, you can follow their work @BiteBack2030
You can join the Well Schools Movement, completely free, here: www.well-school.org
Follow Well Schools on twitter to find out about exciting new opportunities to connect, collaborate and compare, plus, resources and events coming in the future: @well_schools
Thank You to our supporter, Bupa Foundation whose purpose is to help people live longer, healthier, happier lives, www.bupafoundation.org
Thank You to our founding supporter, Youth Sport Trust, who work through physical education & sport, bringing together communities of educators and equipping them with the training, practical tools and resources to achieve more for every child. Find out more about their excellent work here: www.youthsporttrust.org.
Well Schools S3, E7 - Out for Summer!
Last in the current series - returning September 2022. Enjoy your well earned break!
You can join the Well Schools Movement, completely free, here: www.well-school.org
Follow Well Schools on twitter to find out about exciting new opportunities to connect, collaborate and compare, plus, resources and events coming in the future: @well_schools
Thank You to our supporter, Bupa Foundation whose purpose is to help people live longer, healthier, happier lives, www.bupafoundation.org
Thank You to our founding supporter, Youth Sport Trust, who work through physical education & sport, bringing together communities of educators and equipping them with the training, practical tools and resources to achieve more for every child. Find out more about their excellent work here: www.youthsporttrust.org.
Well Schools S3, E6 - Happiest School in the UK
On this week’s episode, we learn about the Happiest School in the UK and how they are equipping students with the necessary life skills and experiences to Dream Big and achieve their own impossible!
Well Schools Book Club: https://www.amazon.co.uk/When-Adults-Change-Everything-Changes/dp/1781352739
Our special guest this week is Dave McPartlin, Headteacher of Flakefleet Primary Schools and you can find him @dave_mcpartlin on Twitter.
You can join the Well Schools Movement, completely free, here: www.well-school.org
Follow Well Schools on twitter to find out about exciting new opportunities to connect, collaborate and compare, plus, resources and events coming in the future: @well_schools
Thank You to our supporter, Bupa Foundation whose purpose is to help people live longer, healthier, happier lives, www.bupafoundation.org
Thank You to our founding supporter, Youth Sport Trust, who work through physical education & sport, bringing together communities of educators and equipping them with the training, practical tools and resources to achieve more for every child. Find out more about their excellent work here: www.youthsporttrust.org.
Well Schools S3, E5 - The Power of Active Learning
On this week’s episode, we learn about the power of active learning to create a positive, engaging and fun approach to teaching. We also hear about the Power of Invisible Learning, and how we prepare our students to engage in life beyond school.
Teach Active: www.teachactive.org
Well Schools Book Club: https://www.amazon.co.uk/5-AM-Club-Robin-Sharma/dp/0008312834
Our special guest this week is Jon Smedley you can follow Jon @TeachActive on Twitter.
You can join the Well Schools Movement, completely free, here: www.well-school.org
Follow Well Schools on twitter to find out about exciting new opportunities to connect, collaborate and compare, plus, resources and events coming in the future: @well_schools
Thank You to our supporter, Bupa Foundation whose purpose is to help people live longer, healthier, happier lives, www.bupafoundation.org
Thank You to our founding supporter, Youth Sport Trust, who work through physical education & sport, bringing together communities of educators and equipping them with the training, practical tools and resources to achieve more for every child. Find out more about their excellent work here: www.youthsporttrust.org
Well Schools S3, E4 - Build Belonging to Teach Happy
On this week’s episode, we learn the importance of ensuring that every young person find their own Belonging, and that there is ‘a place in Sport for every Child'.
Teach Happy: https://www.teachappy.co.uk
Well Schools Book Club: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Teaching-Happiness-Well-Being-Schools-Morris/dp/0826443036
Our special guest this week is Adrian Bethune, you can follow Adrian @AdrianBethune on Twitter.
You can join the Well Schools Movement, completely free, here: www.well-school.org
Follow Well Schools on twitter to find out about exciting new opportunities to connect, collaborate and compare, plus, resources and events coming in the future: @well_schools
Thank You to our supporter, Bupa Foundation whose purpose is to help people live longer, healthier, happier lives, www.bupafoundation.org
Thank You to our founding supporter, Youth Sport Trust, who work through physical education & sport, bringing together communities of educators and equipping them with the training, practical tools and resources to achieve more for every child. Find out more about their excellent work here: www.youthsporttrust.org
Well Schools S3, E3 - Rachael Mackenzie
On this week’s episode, we learn the importance of ensuring every young person is Prepared with the knowledge and understanding of how movement supports their physical and mental state, allowing for greater focus and attention.
Preparing to Learn: https://www.youthsporttrust.org/news-insight/research/the-link-between-physical-activity-and-attainment-in-children-and-young-people
Well Schools Book Club: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Well-Balanced-Child-Movement-Learning/dp/1903458633
Our special guest this week is Rachael Mackenzie, you can follow Rachael @rachfmackenzie on Instagram.
You can join the Well Schools Movement, completely free, here: www.well-school.org
Follow Well Schools on twitter to find out about exciting new opportunities to connect, collaborate and compare, plus, resources and events coming in the future: @well_schools
Thank You to our supporter, Bupa Foundation whose purpose is to help people live longer, healthier, happier lives, www.bupafoundation.org
Thank You to our founding supporter, Youth Sport Trust, who work through physical education & sport, bringing together communities of educators and equipping them with the training, practical tools and resources to achieve more for every child. Find out more about their excellent work here: www.youthsporttrust.org.
Well Schools S3, E2 - Warren King
On this week’s episode, we learn the importance of ensuring every young person is Equipped with the skills and experiences to thrive in school and life.
If you would like to find out more about Children’s Mental Health Week: https://www.childrensmentalhealthweek.org.uk
Boys Move Report: https://ystcms.youthsporttrust.org/media/2hzn2fnt/boys-metal-health-final-report-2021.pdf?_ga=2.17432633.1481985051.1644491721-1535424390.1620134806
Our special guest this week is Warren King, you can follow Warren @SpeakerWarren over on Twitter.
You can join the Well Schools Movement, completely free, here: www.well-school.org
Follow Well Schools on twitter to find out about exciting new opportunities to connect, collaborate and compare, plus, resources and events coming in the future: @well_schools
Thank You to our supporter, Bupa Foundation whose purpose is to help people live longer, healthier, happier lives, www.bupafoundation.org
Thank You to our founding supporter, Youth Sport Trust, who work through physical education & sport, bringing together communities of educators and equipping them with the training, practical tools and resources to achieve more for every child. Find out more about their excellent work here: www.youthsporttrust.org
Support the show (https://www.youthsporttrust.org/yst-podcast)
Well Schools S3, E1 - Ben Levinson, Kensington Primary School in East London
On this week’s episode, we learn why being a Well Prepared school is about the physical and mental preparation of students and staff to create a "place where everyone loves to be."
If you would like to find out more about Children’s Mental Health Week: https://www.childrensmentalhealthweek.org.uk
Our special guest this week is Ben Levinson, Headteacher of Kensington Primary School in East London. You can follow Ben @MrLev over on Twitter.
You can join the Well Schools Movement, completely free, here: www.well-school.org
Follow Well Schools on twitter to find out about exciting new opportunities to connect, collaborate and compare, plus, resources and events coming in the future: @well_schools
Thank You to our supporter, Bupa Foundation whose purpose is to help people live longer, healthier, happier lives, www.bupafoundation.org
Thank You to our founding supporter, Youth Sport Trust, who work through physical education and sport, bringing together communities of educators and equipping them with the training, practical tools and resources to achieve more for every child. Find out more about their excellent work here: www.youthsporttrust.org.
Support the show (https://www.youthsporttrust.org/yst-podcast)
Well Schools S2, E5 - Live Panel Discussion
This weeks episode is a very special panel discussion with five of the most influential thought leaders in the Education sector.
We’re joined by Alison Peacock, Chief Executive of The Chartered College of Education; Emma Knights, Chief Executive of the National Governance Association; Sinead McBrearty, Chief Executive of Education Support; Patrick Ottley–O’Connor, Headteacher of Westhoughton High School in Greater Manchster; and Clare Hoods-Truman, Executive Principal of the Oasis Academy Blakenhale in Birmingham.
Education Support Teacher Wellbeing Index: https://www.educationsupport.org.uk/resources/for-organisations/research/teacher-wellbeing-index/
Youth Sport Trust Wellbeing Survey: https://www.youthsporttrust.org/media/fvuhgb3n/wellbeing-survey-february-2021.pdf
If you’d like to find out more about our special guests this week you can find more information here:
Education Support: https://www.educationsupport.org.uk
Chartered College of Teaching: https://chartered.college
National Governance Association: https://www.nga.org.uk/Home.aspx
You can join the Well Schools Movement, completely free, here: www.well-school.org
Follow Well Schools on twitter to find out about exciting new opportunities to connect, collaborate and compare, plus, resources and events coming in the future: @well_schools
Thank You to our supporter, Bupa Foundation who’s purpose is to help people live longer, healthier, happier lives, www.bupafoundation.org
Thank You to our founding supporter, Youth Sport Trust, who work through physical education & sport, bringing together communities of educators and equipping them with the training, practical tools and resources to achieve more for every child. Find out more about their excellent work here: www.youthsporttrust.org.
Support the show (https://www.youthsporttrust.org/yst-podcast)
Well Schools S2, E4 - Jaime Thurston, 52 Lives Charity
On this week’s episode, we Feature the 52 Lives Charity, and the School of Kindness, whose aim is to empower children by helping them realise that the little choices they make every day have the power to change lives and change the world, while also improving their own physical and mental health.
Our special guest this week is Jaime Thurston, Founder of 52 Lives Charity. You can follow 52 at www.52-lives.org @52Lives over on Twitter and 52.lives on Instagram.
Youth Sport Trust Wellbeing Survey: https://www.youthsporttrust.org/media/fvuhgb3n/wellbeing-survey-february-2021.pdf
Well Schools ‘One Kind Word’ Resources: https://www.well-school.org/t/anti-bullying-resources-from-every-mind-matters/1825
You can join the Well Schools Movement, completely free, here: www.well-school.org
Follow Well Schools on twitter to find out about exciting new opportunities to connect, collaborate and compare, plus, resources and events coming in the future: @well_schools
Thank You to our supporter, Bupa Foundation who’s purpose is to help people live longer, healthier, happier lives, www.bupafoundation.org
Thank You to our founding supporter, Youth Sport Trust, who work through physical education & sport, bringing together communities of educators and equipping them with the training, practical tools and resources to achieve more for every child. Find out more about their excellent work here: www.youthsporttrust.org.
Support the show (https://www.youthsporttrust.org/yst-podcast)
Well Schools S2, E3 - Farhan Adam, Crown Hills Community College in Leicester
On this week’s episode, we learn why a Well Culture within school is critical to ensuring staff and pupils experience an education journey that equips and prepares them for learning and life.
If you would like to read the report mentioned in the show, you can find it here.
Our special guest this week is Farhan Adam, Principal of Crown Hills Community College in Leicester. You can follow Farhan @123FAdam over on Twitter.
You can join the Well Schools Movement, completely free, here: www.well-school.org
Follow Well Schools on twitter to find out about exciting new opportunities to connect, collaborate and compare, plus, resources and events coming in the future: @well_schools
Thank You to our supporter, Bupa Foundation who’s purpose is to help people live longer, healthier, happier lives, www.bupafoundation.org
Thank You to our founding supporter, Youth Sport Trust, who work through physical education & sport, bringing together communities of educators and equipping them with the training, practical tools and resources to achieve more for every child. Find out more about their excellent work here: www.youthsporttrust.org.
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Well Schools S2, E2 - Jeremy Hannay, Three Bridges Primary School in West London
On this week’s episode, we learn why how a Well Led school can create a place where staff and Headteacher wellbeing is actively supported and championed ensuring the whole school is connected with the wider school community.
Our special guest this week is Dr Jeremy Hannay, Headteacher at Three Bridges Primary in West London. Three Bridges know that primary education only takes eight years but lasts a lifetime. The school has a world-class curriculum and deep and meaningful development priorities.
Students will learn both inside and outside the classrooms. They will read, write, and solve problems after kayaking down the canal and study the Southall Uprising after making a fire in the Forest School. They will learn together. They will grow together. They will struggle and succeed together.
You can find out more about Jeremy here: https://noordinaryclassroom.home.blog/
You can join the Well Schools Movement, completely free, here: www.well-school.org
Follow Well Schools on twitter to find out about exciting new opportunities to connect, collaborate and compare, plus, resources and events coming in the future: @well_schools
Thank You to our supporter, Bupa Foundation whose purpose is to help people live longer, healthier, happier lives, www.bupafoundation.org
Thank You to our founding supporter, Youth Sport Trust, who work through physical education & sport, bringing together communities of educators and equipping them with the training, practical tools, and resources to achieve more for every child. Find out more about their excellent work here: www.youthsporttrust.org.
Support the show (https://www.youthsporttrust.org/yst-podcast)Well Schools S2, E1 - Rebecca Leek, South Essex Alliance Multi-Academy Trust
On this week’s episode, we learn why Well Schools exists, how it came to life and what it aims to achieve in the future, with co-founder and host of the show, Kay Batkin, Network Director at the Youth Sport Trust.
Our special guest this week is Rebecca Leek, CEO of the South Essex Alliance Multi Academy Trust (SEAMAT)
The South Essex Alliance is an education trust that is committed to running dynamic, ever-improving schools. We work to make sure that every child feels they belong in their school and that they are lit up with learning. For us, learning is an adventure. It is a privilege and a responsibility for all who work with us to ensure that the journey through school is exciting, challenging, caring and enriching, and that every child experiences joy, wonder, calm and success.
Rebecca is a Senior strategic leader, with wide ranging experience as a system leader within education and social enterprise. Rebecca believes in ecological and holistic approaches to organisational change and development, within education, business and lifestyle. Cross-disciplinary perspectives, permaculture principles, systems thinking, inclusion, light and love are all evident in Rebecca’s leadership journey.
You can find out more about Rebecca and SEAMAT here: www.seamat.org/about-us
You can join the Well Schools Movement, completely free, here: www.well-school.org
Follow Well Schools on twitter to find out about exciting new opportunities to connect, collaborate and compare, plus, resources and events coming in the future: @well_schools
Thank You to our supporter, Bupa Foundation who’s purpose is to help people live longer, healthier, happier lives, www.bupafoundation.org
Thank You to our founding supporter, Youth Sport Trust, who work through physical education & sport, bringing together communities of educators and equipping them with the training, practical tools and resources to achieve more for every child. Find out more about their excellent work here: www.youthsporttrust.org
Support the show (https://www.youthsporttrust.org/yst-podcast)
Well Schools Series Episode 7 - Theale Green School in Berkshire
Welcome to the Well Schools podcast, a series of discussions with school leaders who are improving educational outcomes, by placing Wellbeing at the heart of their school. A Well School places just as much emphasis on wellbeing as it does on academic performance. It understands that children and young people are more effective learners when they are happy and well, and that they must take care of their staff and pupils wellbeing to create a culture that allows everyone to reach their full potential.
Well Schools Series Episode 6 - The Bourne Academy in Bournemouth
Welcome to the Well Schools podcast, a series of discussions with school leaders who are improving educational outcomes, by placing Wellbeing at the heart of their school. A Well School places just as much emphasis on wellbeing as it does on academic performance. It understands that children and young people are more effective learners when they are happy and well, and that they must take care of their staff and pupils wellbeing to create a culture that allows everyone to reach their full potential.
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Well Schools Series Episode 5 - Oasis Academy Blakenhale Infants and Junior School in Birmingham
Welcome to the Well Schools podcast, a series of discussions with school leaders who are improving educational outcomes, by placing Wellbeing at the heart of their school. A Well School places just as much emphasis on wellbeing as it does on academic performance. It understands that children and young people are more effective learners when they are happy and well, and that they must take care of their staff and pupils wellbeing to create a culture that allows everyone to reach their full potential.
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Well Schools Series Episode 4 - Kings Leadership Academy Hawthornes in Liverpool
Welcome to the Well Schools podcast, a series of discussions with school leaders who are improving educational outcomes, by placing Wellbeing at the heart of their school. A Well School places just as much emphasis on wellbeing as it does on academic performance. It understands that children and young people are more effective learners when they are happy and well, and that they must take care of their staff and pupils wellbeing to create a culture that allows everyone to reach their full potential.
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Well Schools Series Episode 3 - Well Schools Live Discussion
Welcome to the Well Schools podcast, a series of discussions with school leaders who are improving educational outcomes, by placing Wellbeing at the heart of their school. A Well School places just as much emphasis on wellbeing as it does on academic performance. It understands that children and young people are more effective learners when they are happy and well, and that they must take care of their staff and pupils wellbeing to create a culture that allows everyone to reach their full potential.
Support the show (https://www.youthsporttrust.org/yst-podcast)
Well Schools Series Episode 2 - John Spence Community High School in North Shields
Welcome to the Well Schools podcast, a series of discussions with school leaders who are improving educational outcomes, by placing Wellbeing at the heart of their school. A Well School places just as much emphasis on wellbeing as it does on academic performance. It understands that children and young people are more effective learners when they are happy and well, and that they must take care of their staff and pupils wellbeing to create a culture that allows everyone to reach their full potential.
Support the show (https://www.youthsporttrust.org/yst-podcast)
Well Schools Series Episode 1 - Holy Family Catholic Primary School in Surrey
Welcome to the Well Schools podcast, a series of discussions with school leaders who are improving educational outcomes, by placing Wellbeing at the heart of their school. A Well School places just as much emphasis on wellbeing as it does on academic performance. It understands that children and young people are more effective learners when they are happy and well, and that they must take care of their staff and pupils wellbeing to create a culture that allows everyone to reach their full potential.
Support the show (https://www.youthsporttrust.org/yst-podcast)
Girls Active Coaches Series Episode 5 - CARE
Within this final podcast in the Girls Active Coaches Special Series we meet Senior Sports Development Apprentice and footballer for Bridgwater United FC Leah Burridge, where she discusses with Jenny Wallwork her coaching journeys and how she has used the CARE principles on her path.
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Girls Active Coaches Series Episode 4 - Resilience
Welcome back to the Girls Active Coaches podcast series. In this episode Jenny Wallwork speaks with GB Athletics athlete, Coach and the founder of the Move Charity, Gemma Hillier-Moses.
WARNING: This episode contains real-life cancer stories and includes content which some listeners may find upsetting.
Girls Active Coaches Series Episode 3 – Aspiration
Join us for this Girls Active Coaches series episode focused on Aspiration with our host Jenny Wallwork and 2019 WCMX Women’s World Champion Lily Rice.
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Girls Active Coaches Series Episode 2 – Empathy
In this episode, we meet special guest Young ambassador and the winner of the Youth Sport Trust Believing in Every Child’s Future – Young Activist of the Year at the Sport Gives Back Awards, Saadia Abubaker. Our host Jenny Wallwork speaks to Saadia about her journey and the theme of empathy.
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Girls Active Coaches Series Episode 1 – Creativity
Welcome to the first episode of the Girls Active Coaches special podcast series where our host former International Badminton player Jenny Wallwork and The Coaching Lab founder Jack Rolfe, discuss his story and the episode theme of creativity.
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S2, E1 - Investigating poor health and educational outcomes for children and young people
The Youth Sport Trust podcast returns for a second season. In our first episode, recorded in December 2020, host Glen Harrington is joined by Ross Levy and Mark Carey from YST's in-house Research and Insight team. The group discuss an ongoing piece of YST research into the poor health and educational outcomes for children and young people. The podcast includes an interview with a YST Welsh Young Ambassador, who speaks about her experiences, an in depth look at the impact of COVID-19 on inequalities, plus top tips for how to start overcoming some of these challenges. If you enjoy this podcast remember to visit the research area of the YST website (https://www.youthsporttrust.org/research-and-insight-hub) and contact us on research@youthsporttrust.org.
Support the show (https://www.youthsporttrust.org/yst-podcast)Episode 17 - Interview with Nigel Huddleston MP
In this episode YST's CEO Ali Oliver interviews MP Nigel Huddleston, the Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Minister for Sport, Tourism and Heritage), to get the government's view on the future of PE and sport at this critical time.
Topics also include the School Sport and Activity Action Plan, the PE and Sport Premium and YST's upcoming National School Sport Week at Home campaign which starts on Saturday 20 June.
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Episode 16 - COVID-19 special: the Future of PE and Sport (part 3)
In this episode we host the latest in our series of roundtable discussions focusing on the impact of COVID-19 on PE and sport.
In this edition, host Keith Daniell and Youth Sport Trust CEO Ali Oliver are joined by Tim Hollingsworth (Sport England), Baroness Sue Campbell (FA), Steve Grainger (RFU) and Huw Edwards (ukactive).
If you enjoy this podcast please remember to like, share and subscribe on Spotify, Acast, iTunes, or wherever you get your podcasts from.
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Episode 15 - COVID-19 special: the Future of PE and Sport (part 2)
In this episode we host the latest in our series of roundtable discussions focusing on the impact of COVID-19 on PE and sport.
In this two-part edition, host Keith Daniell and Youth Sport Trust CEO Ali Oliver are first joined by headteacher Kathryn Harper-Quinn, practicing GP Dr William Bird, as well as ASCL General Secretary Geoff Barton.
In part-two (starting at 42:30), Keith and Ali welcome Matt Bowler, a school PE Director, along with Jess Byrne, who offers a unique insight into the world of PE at her school in Suzhou, China, where many young people have already begun to return to lessons.
If you enjoy this podcast please remember to like, share and subscribe on Spotify, Acast, iTunes, or wherever you get your podcasts from.
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Episode 14 - COVID-19 special: the Future of PE and Sport
In this special episode, guest hosted by former ITV and Channel Four news presenter Keith Daniell, we host a roundtable discussion on the impact of COVID-19 on PE and sport. Ali Oliver, Lisa Fathers and Liz Durden-Myers discuss the possible scenarios for children's physical development, literacy and overall wellbeing.
If you enjoy this podcast please remember to like, share and subscribe on Spotify, Acast, iTunes, or wherever you get your podcasts from.
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YST Podcast Update - May 2020
Another short update from the YST Podcast Team.
Support the show (https://www.youthsporttrust.org/yst-podcast)YST Podcast Update - April 2020
Another short update from the YST Podcast Team.
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Episode 13 - Active Across Ages
In this episode we host a roundtable discussion about the lessons learned during YST's Active Across Ages pilot, an intergenerational project which involves a range of schools working with older people's settings.
If you enjoy this podcast please remember to like, share and subscribe on Spotify, Acast, iTunes, or wherever you get your podcasts from. Our next scheduled episode will be released across all platforms on Monday 27 April after the Easter break.
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