The missing pillars of education: Learning to be, learning to live together A conversation with Dr Sue Roffey - links to various pod players below

I was pleased to talk with James Mannion and David Cameron (no not that one!) about what we need in #education for all #children to thrive and learn. open.substack.com/pub/drjamesm... @rethinkingjames.bsky.social @labouruk.bsky.social @frederika-r.bsky.social @oxwellresearch.bsky.social

Please do take a moment to explore this years programme and sign up for one or more sessions using the link: forms.cloud.microsoft/e/BuxAWHJcHP

I think it is unbelievable that anyone has managed to pull together a programme of this scaler and standardHaving taken a good look at what is on offer, I genuinely feel honoured and privileged to be included

Here is this year's programme for the Empowering Young People to Change the World online teacher conference series - a rich and varied programme of 25 FREE 90‑minute CPD sessions, running from 30 April through to July.

Please do take a moment to explore this years programme and sign up for one or more sessions using the link: forms.cloud.microsoft/e/BuxAWHJcHP

And it is not just all of these experts, leaders, practitioners and representatives, I am doing one too. It's called "We can do more than hope : Change in the face of challenge". It might even give you more than hope! And it will be on the 7th of May

There is genuinely something across the series for everyone and national and international experts, representation from various organisations and some great classroom practitioners and school leaders, addressing a range of themes and issues.

Please note that bookings are now open for this year’s Empowering Young People to Change the World online teacher conference series - a rich and varied programme of 24 FREE 90‑minute CPD sessions, running from 30 April through to July.

Mel is open, honest and brave and shares her own personal development in these notes and on the show, but, above all she gets stuff done which is what taking Action is all about.

It's one for anyone interested in FE, culture change and courage.

We are back with a bang! This episode features the indefatigable Melanie Stuart from Dundee &Angus College, lecturer, activist and more. The list of links in the show notes will give you a flavour of the range of this conversation.

Taking Action with the real David Cameron and Melanie Stuart ACEs activist, lecturer at Dundee & Angus College - Taking Action We are back with a bang! Season 2 of Taking Action kicks off with the indefatigable Melanie Stuart, FE lecturer, activist and more. The list of links and references set out below will give you a flavo...

Here is the link for the very first episode of Season 2 of the Taking Action podcast
www.buzzsprout.com/2512967/epis... It is also available on Apple and Spotify

EduTalk from Crown House Publishing Podcast - Crown House Publishing Crown House Publishing is an award-winning independent publisher of books specialising in education, teaching, business, coaching, therapy, NLP, hypnosis, self-help and personal development.

Looking for a half-term report on the Government’s performance in education that comes with breadth, balance and insight? If so, this is the podcast for you!

David is joined by Michael Fullan, Fiona Millar and Richard Busstin in this special Easter Round-up. Tune in and enjoy here:

If you're taking a quiet moment between Christmas & New Years, why not listen to our podcast, EduTalk? 🎧 Tune in to hear thoughtful conversations between our host, @realdavidc.bsky.social, & a range of wonderful CHP authors.

Available on all major streaming sites, or on our website: buff.ly/Dvlj4IH

Dave Whitaker on relational practice, inclusive culture, and “battering them with kindness” In this energising and wide-ranging conversation, Dave Whitaker joins James and David to explore behaviour, belonging, learner effectiveness, and the courageous cultural work needed to create schools…

New episode of the Rethinking Education Podcast!

This time, Dave Whitaker joins @rethinkingjames.bsky.social & @realdavidc.bsky.social for a wide-ranging conversation on behaviour, belonging, & the courageous cultural work needed to create schools in which every child can thrive: buff.ly/M9IsLhC

It is consistently worthwhile in terms of content and reliably enjoyable. The atmosphere is so welcoming and collaborative. The catering is always great too

If you are a teacher in Scotland or just interested in education in Scotland and, if you love a bargain, register here lnkd.in/eGvscuAx for the STEP conference on the 14th of March.

"The deportations started - and that set the alarm bells ringing for my grandmother..."

An astonishing, profoundly moving and timely conversation to mark #holocaustmemorialday

Full episode: www.rethinking-ed.org/holocaust-ed...

@crownhousepub.bsky.social @realdavidc.bsky.social

FREE WEBINAR‼️ This month, @realdavidc.bsky.social talks about the transformative power of teaching a child to tell stories. ➡️ https://loom.ly/4ne1RqM

#learningthroughplay #eyfs #ece #talestoolkit #educationscotland #freewebinar

and here are the show notes

Here it is! The final episode of this series of Taking Action. It's a forward looking retrospective(strangely, not a contradiction in terms 😉 ) with Suzanne Zeedyk. And here is the link lnkd.in/eQikAU5f also available on Apple and Spotify

I am taking some small comfort from that"probably"😉😂

Fair point!!!

Taking Action with the real David Cameron and John Carnochan and Karyn McCluskey, founding members of the Violence Reduction Unit of Strathclyde Police - Taking Action This is an episode which I have been longing to record. John Carnochan and Karyn McCluskey are, for me, towering figures in Scotland's ACEs movement. They were founding members of the groundbreaking V...

It is published today
Taking Action with the real David Cameron and John Carnochan and Karyn McCluskey, founding members of the Violence Reduction Unit of Strathclyde Police and here, I hope is the correct link www.buzzsprout.com/2512967/epis...

......as well as being president of two countries and the man who brought peace to the world of international soccer where hostilities were rife. He deserves these awards more than I

I want to announce formally that I have today conferred my degree( MA Honours History) and my teacher training qualification on President Donald Trump. He will now be able to undertake supply teaching, be a Director of `Children's Services and offer keynote presentations and workshops......

BBC Sounds - Last Word - Available Episodes Listen to the latest episodes of Last Word on BBC Sounds.

There will be a tribute to Juliet Robertson on Last Word on Friday 16th at 16.02 on BBC Radio 4. It will then be available on BBC Sounds www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/brand.... I am very proud to have contributed to it

The panel will include Suzanne Zeedyk, Amy Hardie (Film maker) and hopefully Kenny & Kerry the couple whom the film follows. The screening is free but places are limited so if you are interested please email kirsten.harrold@edinburghcollege.ac.uk

This takes them on a decade-long journey through psychology and unconventional therapies.The screening will be held at Edinburgh College, Sighthill Campus, Bankhead Avenue at 6-8.30pm After the film there will be a panel which will be chaired by me.

On the 15th of January Edinburgh College are showing Love & Trouble. This film explores the first ten years of a marriage and tackles issues of identity, shame, anger and love, where a young mother must confront her childhood trauma and her husband’s PTSD to save their marriage.

And here are the show notes