Podcast: Why is engagement of children key in effective learning?
As teachers, how do we know how all children learn and how to best teach in order to meet the needs of all? Barry Carpenter goes into some depth around…
Podcast: Trauma and ADHD: supporting children at school and home
Today I speak with Jolene Ironside. Jolene is an Integrative Counsellor using the Arts, ADHD Coach and holistic therapist who specialises in children and…
Podcast: The silent cost of exclusion
Research shows that children from marginalised groups, particularly those from black Caribbean backgrounds and those with neurodivergent profiles like…
Podcast: Navigating Neurodivergence a lived experience story
Today I'm joined by a courageous young person who is sharing their lived experience of growing up with undiagnosed autism, ADHD and anxiety. In our conversation,…
Podcast: Age-Appropriate Parenting: A Developmental Guide
We discuss the four phases of being a parent and what to know at these key times in your child’s development. We also discuss the circle of security approach…
Podcast: How to parent and educate neurodiverse brains effectively
Bettina is a Clinical Psychologist, author and speaker working in the field of child mental health and neurodiversity. She works with parents, organisations…
Podcast: How to celebrate neurodiversity and learn from our children
How to celebrate neurodiversity and learn from our children
Podcast: How the latest research in neuroscience will improve your teaching
We discuss how teachers step into a child’s life as an attachment figure. Dr Bettina Hohnen explains the importance of building relationships to understand…
Podcast: How can we support Mental Health in Education?
I speak with Barry Carpenter on important themes in education, such as school curriculum, the impact of COVID on mental health, absenteeism, complex needs…
Podcast: How and why should schools celebrate diversity
In today's episode, we will explore celebrating Neurodiversity and strategies to support neurodiverse children attending mainstream primary schools and…
Podcast: Friendships & Executive Function
We talk about helping our children in their friendships and social connections, and the challenges of screens and the online landscape.
Podcast: Executive Functions: How Parents and Teachers Can Help
We discuss the executive function framework and how we can learn to develop children’s skills, setting them up for life to be more effective both as learners…
Podcast: ADHD and ADD: A Conversation with Education Professional Lisa Tills
In today's episode, we talk about supporting children with Special educational needs with a focus on ADHD and ADD with Lisa Tills. Lisa has worked in…