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The HR Uprising Podcast
Helen Ketteringham - NCFE - CPO Career Journeys
Lucinda is joined by Helen Ketteringham, the Chief People Officer at NCFE, an education charity based in the North East of England. Helen shares her journey in HR, detailing her 20 years of experience across various sectors, including retail and financial services, before stepping into her current role. She discusses the importance of navigating uncertainty in leadership, the value of a coaching culture, and the significance of continuous learning. KEY TAKEAWAYS A commitment to lifelong learning is essential for personal and professional growth. Adopting a learning mindset helps navigate the complexities and uncertainties of the workplace. Establishing...
2025-02-17
35 min
The Test Community.Network
Feb 13th: The Future of Assessment: Ufi VocTech Trust & NCFE's £125k Innovation Fund
In this week's episode, Tim Burnett chats with Dean Blewitt, Senior Innovation Investments Manager within the Research and Innovation Directorate at NCFE. Dean leads technology testing initiatives in assessment contexts, including the Assessment Innovation Fund and internal Sandbox Pilots at NCFE.They discuss:- The launch of NCFE's Assessment Innovation Fund's seventh window, offering grants up to £125,000 in partnership with UFI VocTech Trust- Previous successful projects, including VR implementations at Calderdale College and Sheffield College, and innovative digital credentialing solutions- The three-stage application process and eligibility c...
2025-02-13
25 min
The Test Community.Network
21st Nov Research, Innovation, and Reform with Rebecca Conway + The Test Community Network Weekly Update
In this week's episode, Tim Burnett chats with Rebecca Conway, Director of Research Innovation at NCFE. Rebecca oversees research work, innovation, and social investments at the organisation, having joined in August. They discuss: - The upcoming Assessment Innovation Fund grants launching in February, partnering with UFI VocTech Trust to support assessment innovation pilots - The major curriculum and assessment consultation, involving an independent group commissioned by the Department for Education, focusing on education from ages 4-19 - The evolution of assessment methods, including the move...
2024-11-20
22 min
POD-CACHE
S6E10 - Exploring AI in education: enhancements, ethics, and future directions w/ NCFE
In this episode, James Lane, the Digital Sector Manager at NCFE, and Dr Gray Mytton, from the NCFE Innovation Team, discuss the evolving role of artificial intelligence within education and its broader implications. Join the team as they discuss how AI, particularly generative AI, is currently being used by colleagues, and the wider education sector, primarily for routine tasks and as a creative brainstorming tool. The conversation touches on the ethical considerations of AI, including security concerns and bias in AI training data. James and Gray also explore the potential future of AI in assessments, e...
2024-09-04
51 min
POD-CACHE
S6E09 - The Brain-SET formula for calmer brains and safer classrooms w/ Dr Kathryn Murray
Join us this week as we chat to Dr Kathryn Murray, founder of Future Strong Education and creator of the Brain-SET Environments Formula. In the episode, Kathryn shares how her personal experiences, combined with her research into brain development, led to the creation of the Brain-SET formula, which focuses on designing educational environments that make children feel safe and secure. Reflecting on the principle that "a calm brain is a thinking brain", we explore how these feelings of safety directly impact brain functions like memory, communication, and decision making, and how simple adjustments, such as...
2024-08-21
46 min
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[Pdf/ePub] NCFE CACHE Level 3 Child Care and Education (Early Years Educator) (Eurostars) By Carolyn Meggitt (Author), Full Epis
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2024-08-20
00 min
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2024-08-08
00 min
POD-CACHE
S6E08 - Supporting neurodivergent children and families in a neurotypical world w/ Cheryl Warren
Join us this week as we chat to Cheryl Warren, an award-winning trainer and consultant from Aperion Training, specialising in neurodiversity in the early years. In the episode, Cheryl discusses her career journey and personal mission, sharing how her lived experience has shaped her professional approach. As a parent, Cheryl offers valuable insights into supporting neurodivergent children and their families, understanding the pressures they face. As an educator, Cheryl understands the importance of applying a neuroaffirming lens in practice, recognising that each child's needs are unique and embracing their differences. She emphasises the role of the...
2024-08-07
53 min
POD-CACHE
S6E07 - Learning English through rhythm, chanting and play w/ Jane Maria Harding da Rosa
Join us this week as we chat to Jane Maria Harding da Rosa from Enriching ELT about English language learning and teaching. During our conversation, we learn about Jane's fascinating journey from mime and dance to her career in language education. Jane shares her research aimed at making language learning more memorable and engaging with rhythm, chanting and games and explains the nuances of teaching different groups of learners. We also discuss the crucial role of CPD and how Jane's work is supporting EAL teachers to foster their pupils' full potential. We'll be back with...
2024-07-24
36 min
POD-CACHE
S6E06 - Breaking barriers: inclusive pathways for autistic individuals w/ GMLPN and Digital Advantage
Join us this week as Dean Blewitt, NCFE's Senior Innovation and Investments Manager, chats to Charlotte Jones, Operations and Project Manager from the Greater Manchester Learning Provider Network (GMLPN) and Seamus Mannion, Chief Operating Officer of Digital Advantage. In the episode, Charlotte and Seamus discuss their organisations' work on the Inclusive Pathways Autism Support Project, which provides tailored support to help autistic individuals navigate vocational pathways and secure employment. Charlotte emphasises the project's approach of complementing existing services rather than duplicating them, collaborating with stakeholders like the DfE and National Autistic Society to bridge the...
2024-07-10
38 min
POD-CACHE
POD-CACHE ReView - Sustainable education and development: it‘s about more than climate change w/ Dr Diane Boyd
Join us for this throwback episode of POD-CACHE and re-listen to Dr Diane Boyd on sustainability in education and childhood development. We'll be back with a whole new episode on Wednesday 10 July. 00:00 What's Coming Up? 00:36 Introducing Diane Boyd 01:00 Sustainable education and development 14:39 Taking it into practice 25:35 Environmental awareness and skill building 31:02 CACHE Alumni 31:23 Empowering children to learn 21:35 Getting Down To Business 36:54 Connect with Diane Dr Diane Boyd is a Senior Lecturer in Early Years at Liverpool John Moores University. With a focus on making sustainable pra...
2024-06-26
39 min
The Adventures After Teaching Podcast
Career Change Success as a Quality Assurance Leader for NCFE
Academy Alumni member Gemma talks about her interesting move from Secondary Art teacher to Quality Assurance Leader at NCFE. She shares specific examples of the skills that she evidenced in her application and interview, and how these help her in the day-to-day role.As teachers and leaders in education, we have a wealth of quality assurance, moderation, assessment and training experiences - this episode shares another way we can use this in a very different setting. In this episode, we also explore:Maternity leave, lock down and competing with her pre-children teacher...
2024-06-25
35 min
POD-CACHE
S6E05 - Empowering men to thrive in early years and childcare roles w/ Claudio Sisera
Join us this week as we chat to Claudio Sisera from Male Childcare and Teaching Jobs In the episode, we discuss equality in early years employment and explore the challenges and opportunities for men working in early years and childcare roles. We also discuss gender inclusivity at work and the possible reasons that we still see such disparity in the numbers of men entering the early years workforce, with Froebel Trust estimating that there are fewer than 2% of the early years workforce who identify as male, and that that number is currently in decline. W...
2024-06-12
35 min
POD-CACHE
S6E04 - Self-care strategies for caregivers w/ Sass and Kate from SelfCare Psychology
Join us this week as we chat to Sass Boucher and Kate Collier from SelfCare Psychology, an organisation dedicated to providing support for practitioners at risk of professional trauma and fatigue. In the episode, we explore the complex challenges faced by those working in care through the lens of SelfCare's 'Umbrella of Professional Trauma and Fatigue', and we examine the strategies for mitigating these issues by following their 'Five Pillars of Protection' framework. We also discuss how to recognise the signs of professional trauma, practical tips for prioritising personal wellbeing, how we can contribute to c...
2024-05-29
55 min
POD-CACHE
S6E03 - Revolutionising playwork practice with PARS feat. Dr Shelly Newstead
Join us this week as we chat to Dr Shelly Newstead, practitioner, trainer, author, editor, publisher and researcher with over 30 years of experience in the playwork field, and the creator of the PARS model of playwork practice. In the episode, we chat about what PARS is, how it was developed and how pracitioners can start their journey with PARS. We also discuss the importance of creating a relaxed play environment, how practitioners can navigate boundaries and freedom in play, and much more... We'll be back with a whole new episode on Wednesday 29 May. Ch...
2024-05-15
59 min
POD-CACHE
S6E02 - Navigating the food landscape for health and early years nutrition with Louise Mercieca
Join us for this episode about navigating the food landscape, the relationship between food and wellbeing, and the importance of nutrition in the early years. We'll be back with a whole new episode on Wednesday 15 May. Louise Mercieca, a nutritional therapist and early years nutrition consultant, emphasises the intricate relationship between food and our overall wellbeing. Moving beyond simply labelling food as 'good' or 'bad', she urges a focus on how different foods affect us. Highlighting the critical impact of early years nutrition on children's long-term health, she stresses the value of educating children about the connection b...
2024-05-01
41 min
POD-CACHE
S6E01 - Positive parenting and effective intervention with Kathy Bowers
Join us for this episode about positive parenting, making changes and setting boundaries in challenging environments. We'll be back with a whole new episode on Wednesday 1 May. In this episode we meet with Kathy Bowers to talk about parenting, communication and relationship improvement work. Kathy discusses her experience in social care and family support work, highlighting the importance of experience, knowledge, and training in dealing with challenging cases. She emphasises the value of being open and learning from families, as well as asking questions to understand their situations better. Kathy has worked as a nursery nu...
2024-04-17
27 min
POD-CACHE
POD-CACHE ReView -There's no such thing as bad weather, with Dr Helen Bilton
In this episode we meet with Dr Helen Bilton, Author and Professor of Outdoor Learning and Play, to talk about recapturing the lost value of play and independent problem-solving, as well as how different early years settings can support outdoor learning. We also touch on the courses Helen has written for FutureLearn on Supporting Successful Learning in Primary Schools and in Secondary Schools, which explore how we can teach children to navigate risk and how we can reflect upon our own attitudes and perceptions of the outdoors. Want to hear more from Helen? W...
2024-04-08
57 min
POD-CACHE
S5E10 - Innovating maths education through 'Winning With Numbers'
Welcome to the latest episode of POD-CACHE, the award-winning professional development podcast from CACHE Alumni. Join us for this fascinating conversation with Bethan Harding MBE, a seasoned education professional working to pioneer the 'Winning With Numbers' teaching platform. In this episode, Bethan shares her professional journey and brings real-world insights from her experiences in various school systems, including the US, and discusses her instrumental role in establishing teaching hubs and support. We explore Bethan’s dedicated efforts towards the development and support of tools for number fluency and the episode covers in-depth discussions on...
2024-02-21
42 min
POD-CACHE
S5E09 - Yasmin Mukadam shares mindful strategies for nurturing young minds
Join us as we meet with Yasmin Mukadam and learn about Mindfulness in Early Years. Find out more about the conversation below, and subscribe for more interesting conversations in care, health, early years and education. We'll be back with a whole new episode on Wednesday 7 February. 00:00 Introduction and Background 01:14 Importance of Mindfulness 05:03 Mindfulness in Early Childhood 06:37 Mindfulness for Practitioners 07:00 Mindfulness in Early Years Settings 14:58 Connection Between Mindfulness and Yoga 19:30 Mindfulness in Transitions and Circle Time 21:27 Making Yoga and Mindfulness Accessible 23:49 Mindfulness during Commute 26:49 Journaling and Reflective Practice 29:44 Benefits of Mindfulness in Early Years 31:58 Practical Tips for Implementing Mindfulness 34:36 Importance of We...
2024-02-07
41 min
POD-CACHE
S5E08 - Behaviour as communication: The challenges of receiving care
Join us as we learn about behaviour as communication in care with Victoria Bartle. Find out more about the conversation below, and subscribe for more interesting conversations in care, health, early years and education. We'll be back with a whole new episode on Wednesday 7 February. This journey into Victoria's day-to-day provides a comprehensive insight into understanding and interpreting the delicate balance in care-receiving and care-giving situations. From tackling discrimination at work to understanding the vital role of non-verbal communication in care settings, Victoria's journey helps us to understand our impact in the professional, social, and personal sphere.
2024-01-24
18 min
POD-CACHE
S5E07 - What is a Wizzybug? - Learning about the importance of independent movement with Lucy Norris
Join us as we meet with Lucy Norris and learn about the Wizzybug. Find out more about the conversation below, and subscribe for more interesting conversations in care, health, early years and education. We'll be back with a whole new episode on Wednesday 24 January. 00:00 Introduction 00:46 Introducing Lucy Norris and Designability 01:18 What is Wizzybug? 02:46 Age Range for Wizzybug 04:33 Importance of Independent Movement 06:28 Benefits of Wizzybug for Children and Families 08:43 Developmental Milestones and Agency 09:56 Equal Footing with Peers 10:18 Why is Support with...
2024-01-10
37 min
FE News on the go
Why we must build on our sector’s momentum into 2024
David Gallagher, Chief Executive of the awarding organisation NCFE, discusses what’s been a landmark year for the education charity and why it’s important to build on the sector’s achievements during 2023 and remain united in the year ahead.NCFE: 175 Years StrongIt’s been a busy 12 months both inside and outside our sector. From huge global events to qualification reforms, it’s a year that’s had many unknowns but also opportunities to work collaboratively and create positive change. With this academic year marking NCFE’s 175th anniversary, our longevity is not often seen in our fast-paced world. Our rich history...
2024-01-04
04 min
POD-CACHE
POD-CACHE ReView: Playful Mathematics with Dr Helen Williams
Join us for this throwback episode of POD-CACHE and re-listen to Dr Helen Williams' wisdom on making maths playful. We'll be back with a whole new episode on Wednesday 10 January. 0:00 Introduction to Dr Helen J Williams and her journey with maths 2:30 Moving from a dislike to a love of maths 4:50 Maths' evolution since the 80s and use of manipulatives in maths teaching 7:42 The challenges of applying more practical approaches 9:20 Challenging perceptions of being good vs. bad at maths and how taking risks translates into development 11:50 Problem-solving and Pirate's Gold...
2023-12-27
37 min
POD-CACHE
S5E06 - Embedding intergenerational learning and practice with Fey Cole
00:00 Introduction - Welcome to POD-CACHE, the portable professional development podcast from CACHE Alumni 00:48 Fey Cole - An introduction to Fey 02:24 Why intergenerational practice? Fey explains how she first got involved with bringing intergenerational learning to an educational setting 03:50 Making the project student-led and establishing an intergenerational café 04:50 Embedding existing learning aims and outcomes into the project delivery 06:00 The impact of lockdown on intergenerational learning and the café group 07:09 Intergenerational Practice in Schools and Settings - Fey's book proposal 08:53 The benefits of intergenerational care - Collaborating wi...
2023-12-13
40 min
POD-CACHE
S5E05 - Animal therapy in education with Jenny Phillips
(00:00) Introduction - Welcome to POD-CACHE, the portable professional development podcast from CACHE Alumni (00:48) Jenny Phillips - An introduction to Jenny (02:52) They say never to work with children or animals... Jenny's dream job (04:52) A love of animals - Bringing animals into the classroom (05:28) George the Cat - The teaching power of animals (06:46) Making the unpredictable understandable - The process behind introducing children to animals and animal therapy. (11:18) We are nature - Jenny's relationship with animals, professional curiosity and the theory behind farm and animal therapy. (12:57) The mic...
2023-11-29
38 min
POD-CACHE
S5E04 - Beyond the national curriculum: The Primary Extended Project Award (PEPA)
00:00 Introduction - Welcome to POD-CACHE, the portable professional development podcast from CACHE Alumni 00:50 Alix Robertson - Alix introduces herself and the Centre for Education and Youth 01:18 Sarah introduces herself and Big Education 02:08 Meet PEPA - What is the Primary Extended Project Award? 04:30 Project-based learning 05:24 Choosing a project - Collaboration, theme setting and helping children to find their interests 06:53 Flexibility by design - Creating opportunities to signpost to learning that excites and engages little learners 08:22 Looking beyond the curriculum and making links with life - The r...
2023-11-15
33 min
POD-CACHE
S5E03 - Jawad Bhatti ’sparks’ a mental health conversation
00:00 Welcome to CACHE Alumni - What can you expect in this episode of POD-CACHE? 00:40 Jawad Bhatti introduction - Who is Jawad and what is the Spark story? 03:40 The impact of the pandemic on loneliness, routine and mental health 05:30 Mental Health support online and through talking to others 07:23 Mental Health in the workplace - Jawad's experiences at work 10:20 Why do people drop out of mental health support? 12:10 How does Spark measure the improvements in mental health in the workplace? 13:15 What tools are helpful for mental health un...
2023-11-01
46 min
POD-CACHE
S5E02 - Annie Pendrey talks about the power of reflection in Early Years and Education
00:00 Welcome to POD-CACHE, the portable professional development podcast from CACHE Alumni 00:23 Coming up in this episode - thinking outside of the box with Annie Pendrey 00:43 Annie's career so far. From Early Years Teaching Assistant to training, writing and research 02:43 Creativity and changing careers - How Annie found her path 03:50 Three books in two years - Reflection and reflective spaces in Early Years Education 07:46 What makes reflection important to Annie? The power of reflection in supporting engagement and attainment. Reflection helps us to be better and feel better. 09:13 We...
2023-10-18
37 min
FE News on the go
FE Collective: NCFE’s AI in Assessment Journey
FE Collective: NCFE’s AI in Assessment JourneySince 2021, NCFE has been investigating the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to support our assessment activities. AI is extremely flexible, so early work focussed on ‘the art of the possible’, understanding what capabilities NCFE may want and how our treasure trove of data may be able to get us there. We have also funded other organisations to explore AI through our Assessment Innovation Fund – a £1 million investment on behalf of the sector for advances in assessment practices.For some subject areas, we’ve found that generative AI (genAI) was good at creating new assessment...
2023-10-04
04 min
POD-CACHE
S5E01 - STEM learning with ’Tiny Sparks’ early years sessions
POD-CACHE is back with a new season! In our debut episode, we chat with Amy Baird from the Discovery Museum in Newcastle. Amy tells us about her early years sessions called 'Tiny Sparks', organised for families with 3-5 year old children, which are themed around STEM subjects. We explore how connecting museum objects from diverse collections with stories and interactive play can aid children in learning and developing both their fine and gross motor skills. Amy also walks us through her plans for future sessions and her goal towards making them more accessible, working together with a number of...
2023-10-04
36 min
POD-CACHE
S4E10 - Education as a catalyst for change with Andreas Kalli
As we conclude season 4, we bring you an incredible story which showcases the power of education and mentorship. Join us as Janet King assumes the role of interviewer to speak with Andreas Kalli, who shares his journey from substance addiction to completing a Psychology degree with a first class honours. We also find out how having a mentor supported Andreas through this process, and learn how his lived experiences are helping him make a difference for others in challenging circumstances. Want to skip ahead? (0:00-3:00) Introduction to Andreas (3:00-3:59) Starting university (3:59-5...
2023-08-10
21 min
POD-CACHE
S4E09 - Strength-based leadership in early years with Lucy Lewin
In this week's episode, we welcome back Lucy Lewin, Founder of 85-Place Day Nursery and The Profitable Nursery Academy. Lucy shares with us the value of adopting a strength-based approach in early years settings and embracing one's natural abilities. We also discuss the importance of fostering a work culture of psychological safety, open communication and one that encourages a collaborative mindset, seeking solutions together. Lucy highlights how leaders and managers can effectively engage with their staff, celebrating the uniqueness of each individual, as well as how they can build trust and partnership with the children's families. ...
2023-07-27
50 min
POD-CACHE
S4E08 - Jake Forecast shares his journey from Learner to Nursery Manager
In this episode, we're thrilled to welcome back Jake Forecast for a third time, as he provides us with an exciting update on his career journey from student teacher to now nursery manager. Throughout our conversation, Jake highlights the significance of continuous learning and shares how he balances learning alongside work. Moreover, we touch upon reflection and seeing the bigger picture in your work, as well as the importance of coaching and mentorship. We also cover Jake's transition back to early years and how the sector's collaboration and team work makes it such a special environment to work in.
2023-07-13
34 min
POD-CACHE
S4E07 - Achieving your career goals with Skillzminer
Join us on this week's episode as we meet with Dan Bartley from Skillzminer, an innovative AI tool transforming the job market. We explore how Skillzminer objectively assesses skills, bridges skill gaps, and streamlines recruitment for both job seekers and employers. We also delve into the changing landscape of careers, the importance of succession planning and skills-based systems, and the shift from passive to active recruitment. You'll also hear how AI recruitment can increase confidence and help employers find the best candidates based on skills rather than application prowess. (0:00-2:05) Introduction to Dan and Skillzminer ...
2023-06-30
45 min
FE News on the go
Addressing digital skills gaps: Why the sector can be at the forefront of the challenge
Addressing digital skills gaps: Why the sector can be at the forefront of the challengeEssential Digital Skills launched during a global pandemic at a time that exposed people’s digital vulnerabilities. David Redden discusses why there’s still stigma attached to digital shortfalls and how providers and colleges can become role models in the sector. While there’s always been evidence pointing to a problem, it wasn’t until we were isolated and our only means of communication became digital that our weaknesses were truly placed under a spotlight.Whether it was suddenly working from home or trying to conduct a video...
2023-06-20
05 min
POD-CACHE
S4E06 - What are T Levels? An employer’s guide with Famly and Always Growing
Join us on this week's podcast as Famly's Education Editor, Julia Rose, takes the interviewer's seat to explore T Levels for early years and childcare settings. Our panel of experts, including NCFE's Janet King, Stacy Mann and Angie Rogers, and Ben Bausor from Always Growing, will discuss what T Levels entail, the progression opportunities they provide, and address concerns from employers. The panel will also share insights on the benefits of students gaining real-life experience in placements, including recruitment and retention advantages for smaller settings, as well as the resources available to them. Want to skip ahead?
2023-06-16
39 min
POD-CACHE
S4E05 - Alison Featherbe discusses the benefits of mentorship and supervision
Alison Featherbe joins us for the latest episode of POD-CACHE, to talk about mentoring and supervision in Early Years settings. Alison is a learning and development practitioner working within early years as a consultant and shares her approach and thoughts on career progression, personal development, support and supervision as she chats to Dawn Newman, CACHE Alumni Communities Manager. Want to skip ahead? (0:00-3:05) Introduction to Alison Featherbe and her Early Years work as a 'critical friend' (3:05-5:28) Mentoring, leadership and the power of community (5:28-7:25) Professional values, growing and making mistakes
2023-05-22
38 min
POD-CACHE
S4E04 - Unlocking the power of playful mathematics with Dr Helen J Williams
Tune into this week's episode where we meet with Dr Helen J Williams, author of the award-winning 'Playful Mathematics: For Children 3 to 7', who shares her journey towards becoming passionate about mathematics and her mission to change perceptions of math as a dry and uninteresting subject. Dr. Williams also provides practical recommendations for educators and families on how to make math lessons more fun and engaging for young children. Want to skip ahead? (0:00-2:30) Introduction to Dr Helen J Williams and her journey with maths (2:30-4:50) Moving from a dislike to a...
2023-04-21
37 min
POD-CACHE
S4E03 - The importance of outdoor learning with Dr Helen Bilton
In this episode we meet with Dr Helen Bilton, Author and Professor of Outdoor Learning and Play, to talk about recapturing the lost value of play and independent problem-solving, as well as how different early years settings can support outdoor learning. We also touch on the courses Helen has written for FutureLearn on Supporting Successful Learning in Primary Schools and in Secondary Schools, which explore how we can teach children to navigate risk and how we can reflect upon our own attitudes and perceptions of the outdoors. (Can you spot our 'special guest' in the video...
2023-02-02
57 min
POD-CACHE
S4E02 - POD-CACHE meets with Global Nanny Training
For the second episode of POD-CACHE S4, our team at NCFE, Mike Potts and Janet King, meet with Stella and Michelle from Global Nanny Training, who tell us about their Customised Qualifications, their collaboration with NCFE and the difference they are making for nannies across the US and beyond. Want to skip ahead? 00:00-01:20 - Introductions to Stella and Michelle 01:20-02:14 - Collaboration between Global Nanny Training and NCFE 02:14-05:25 - What is Global Nanny Training, their mission and what they've achieved 05:25-06:47 - Introduction to...
2022-11-07
36 min
POD-CACHE
S4E01 - How to engage families in the Early Years setting with ’Oliiki’ app creator Clare Stead
In this first episode of our new season, Early Years and Childcare Subject Specialist Stacy Mann meets with Clare Stead, Creator of the 'Oliiki' app, to discuss how practitioners in the sector can engage families in Early Years settings and how they can support families in understanding parenting and child development from conception. Want to skip ahead? 0:00-05:05 Introduction to Clare Stead 05:05-08:33 Remembering the ‘why am I in this industry?’ question 08:33-14:03 How do we achieve a strong parent partnership and what does it mean? 14:03-14:35 Mini...
2022-10-13
32 min
POD-CACHE
S3E18 - Joe learns about physics, maths and careers for sci-fi fans with the team at Science Saves
This week, POD-CACHE learns about healthcare science, hospital technology and the future of STEM careers. Join Joe Neame, NCFE's Subject Specialist for Science, as he chats to the team at Science Saves. Want more? Find out more about Science Saves on their YouTube channel or on their website. Or find a world of free articles, videos and resources from subject specialists and experts by experience at www.cachealumni.org.uk, the free CPD and best practice network from CACHE - for practitioners in Care, Health and Education.... and don't forget to like this ep...
2022-03-18
43 min
FE News: Future of Assessment
#FutureOfAssessment | What innovations are next Episode 8
Future of Assessment: what innovations can we expect to see?Hosted by Gavin O’Meara and Dean Blewitt (Learning Innovation Manager, NCFE), we invited Peter Twining (University of Newcastle – Australia) to discuss what assessment innovation means in practice and what the future holds, as we find new ways of working that meets the changing needs of learners and educators across the globe today. NCFE is focused on exploring the future of assessment to ensure that learners have access to the world-class products and services that help them to fulfil their potential, not just in terms of academic attainment or e...
2021-12-10
31 min
POD-CACHE
S3E17 - Emotional intelligence, wellbeing and working with families - Jo Morton Brown talks to POD-CACHE
Join Dawn as she chats to Jo Morton Brown, a counsellor and mental health practitioner who works with children, families and groups. You can find more about Jo's work, get wellbeing help and find support for those you care for on Flourish, Jo's YouTube channel. Want to see the video episode? Join us at CACHEAlumni.org.uk to access free video resources, e-learning, careers advice and articles by subject specialists and sector experts.
2021-12-06
40 min
FE News: Future of Assessment
#FutureOfAssessment with David Gallagher _ Episode 5
In this episode, the latest in the series, host Gavin O’Meara invited David Gallagher (Chief Executive, NCFE) to catch up about NCFE’s refreshed vision and how this links to the future of assessment.The discussion comes a few weeks after NCFE launched their new brand and David and Gavin explore NCFE’s ambitious plans for change, including the innovations we can make in the world of assessment to optimise the end-to-end learner experience.NCFE recently relaunched as an educational charity and leader in vocational and technical learning, and this refreshed approach focuses on outcomes that p...
2021-11-05
33 min
FE News: Future of Assessment
Adaptations for 21-22 and beyond | #FutureOfAssessment Episode 3
Future of Assessment: Adapting assessment – this year and beyondHosted by Gavin O’Meara and Zac Aldridge (Director of Qualifications and Assessments, NCFE), we invited Chris Tubbrit (Product and Content Development Manager, NCFE) and Mike Saunders (Head of Quality Improvement, York College) to discuss how the pandemic changed the way we assess and award qualifications – and what this means for the future. At NCFE, four principles shaped the changes they made to their approach - supporting learning progress, maintaining rigour and robustness, streamlining and supporting centres, and working in partnership for the benefit of learners. After seeing hundreds of thousa...
2021-10-21
31 min
FE News: Future of Assessment
Innovation in assessment - #FutureOfAssessment NCFE
Hosted by Gavin O’Meara and Janine Oliver (Head of Assessment Innovation, NCFE), we invited Olly Newton (Exec Director, Edge Foundation) and Isabel Sutcliffe (Independent consultant in Education and Skills) to discuss what assessment innovation means in practice and what the future holds, as we find new ways of working that meets the needs of learners and educators today.NCFE is focused on exploring the future of assessment to ensure that learners have access to the world-class products and services that help them to fulfil their potential, not just in terms of academic attainment or employment outcomes, but al...
2021-10-05
34 min
POD-CACHE
S3E16 - Sustainable education and development: it‘s about more than climate change
00:00 What's Coming Up? 00:36 Introducing Diane Boyd 01:00 Sustainable education and development 14:39 Taking it into practice 25:35 Environmental awareness and skill building 31:02 CACHE Alumni 31:23 Empowering children to learn 21:35 Getting Down To Business 36:54 Connect with Diane Dr Diane Boyd is a Senior Lecturer in Early Years at Liverpool John Moores University. With a focus on making sustainable practice work, Diane and her team have developed a framework for sustainable working in childcare. In this podcast full of top tips and great ways to navigate the cost, time and development pitfalls of sustainable practice.
2021-08-27
39 min
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S3E15 - Career tales of a Nanny: Getting down to business with Maria
00:00 What's Coming Up? 00:31 Introducing Maria Culley 04:30 The Expectation of Nannies 07:48 Career Journeys 15:09 Careers in Childcare 19:28 CPD 21:04 Skillzminer 21:35 Getting Down To Business 34:40 Connect with Maria In this episode of POD-CACHE Maria talks us through expectations of nannies in the workplace, in education and from others. Maria talks us through careers in childcare and her own work journey, including her current CPD and development. Want to see the podcast as a video, instead of just listening? Join CACHE Alumni free at www.cachealumni.org.uk and get access to the...
2021-08-13
36 min
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S3E14 - Nannies, nurseries and working from home. What does flexible working mean for childcare?
00:00 What's Coming Up? 00:34 Introducing Julie Evans 03:27 Flexible Childcare 10:34 Importance and Value of Nannies 13:35 Expectation of Nannies 22:32 Flexible Working for Nannies 27:54 Creating bonds with children and parents 31:14 Nurseries 33:47 Skillzminer 34:18 Flexible working opportunities in the sector 41:52 How to find Tinies Julie Evans, Director of Tinies Bath and Wiltshire, joins Dawn to talk about her personal views about the role of flexible childcare solutions as we navigate the ongoing effects of the pandemic. With discussion around the importance of nannies, common misconceptions and the benefits of flexibility for...
2021-07-09
42 min
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S3E13 - Shada Lambert talks sleep, potty training and MONEY - Chatting to POD-CACHE about life as a Nanny
00:00 What's Coming Up? 00:29 Introducing Shada Lambert 03:10 The Role of Nannies 08:40 Support for Nannies 13:30 Balancing CPD, Self Care and Lifestyle 16:57 Love For The Job 19:40 Potty and Sleep Training 22:08 Skillzminer 22:39 CPD, Development and Pay 28:52 Shada's Words of Wisdom 31:36 Why Become A Nanny? 32:51 Closing Remarks Shada Lambert is an experienced nanny with a masters degree in early childhood and over 17 years of experience. Known as Nanny Sharz, Shada is an advocate for the nanny industry and is passionate about mentoring, potty training and sleep. You can find...
2021-06-28
35 min
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S3E12 - Life Experiences of Childcare - Technology, Communication and Language
00:00 What's Coming Up? 00:30 Introducing Stacy Mann 01:30 Introducing Jennifer Staunton 03:23 Sharing Life Experiences 23:17 CACHE Alumni 23:38 Sharing Life Experiences 29:27 Technology, Communication and Language Jennifer Staunton is a specialist practitioner working within school improvement and SEND. Listen as Stacy Mann, CACHE Subject Specialist for Childcare and Education and Dawn Mulvaney, CACHE Alumni Editor, chat to Jennifer about her career journey, current job role and childcare philosophy. This episode is packed full of best practice suggestions, information about CPD, communication, carving out a career and personal experience sharing. As always, you...
2021-06-11
43 min
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S3E11 - CACHE Subject Specialist, Stacy Mann, talks to Liam Pinches about his childcare and Early Years career journey
00:00 What's Coming Up? 00:47 Webinar invite from SDN for all Early Years settings 02:55 Introducing Liam Pinches 06:13 The Importance of Early Years 08:15 Men In Childcare 14:30 Inspiring Others Into The Sector 22:15 Liam's Closing Message CACHE Subject Specialist, Stacy Mann, talks to Liam Pinches about his childcare career journey. Liam talks about his experiences, the importance of Years Education and about inspiring other men to consider early years and childcare as a career. As always, you can find more from CACHE Alumni, including free e-learning, videos and articles, at www.cachealumni.org.uk
2021-05-21
24 min
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S3E10 - POD-CACHE - Joe tells Stacy about his childcare journey
00:00 What's Coming Up? 00:35 Joe Groom 08:13 Men In Childcare 10:20 Supporting Entry Into The Sector 13:58 Joe's Advice 18:20 The Impact of Qualifications 22:16 Closing Hi and welcome to POD-CACHE, the portable CPD and best practice podcast from CACHE, presented by CACHEAlumni.org.uk, the award-winning professional membership network available free for those working in Care, Health and Education. Joe Groom is a Nursery Manager who is passionate about encouraging more people into Early Years. In this discussion with Stacy Mann, CACHE Subject Specialist, Joe talks about the challenges, rewards and impact of...
2021-05-14
23 min
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The Importance of Opportunities for Young People - Jason Elsom from Speakers for Schools talks to Pod-CACHE
00:00 What's Coming Up? 00:45 Introducing Jason Elsom 09:30 Educational Journeys Of Young People 19:59 CACHE Alumni 20:19 Speakers For Schools 27:22 Remote and Virtual Solutions 34:02 Engaging With Young People Listen to Jason Elsom, CEO of Speakers for Schools, talk about the need for more opportunities for young people, experiences which enhance learning and ways to get real insight into the world of work. You can find out more about Speakers for Schools at their website https://www.speakersforschools.org As always, you can find CACHE Alumni at www.cachealumni.org.uk and join for free to acc...
2021-04-16
37 min
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S3E09 - Dawn learns about Childminding and Early Years Education for the future with Sam Surry from PACEY
00:00 What's Coming Up? 00:39 Introducing Sam Surry 02:56 Childminding 06:50 Challenges In The Sector 26:22 Skillzminer 26:54 Early Years 29:16 PACEY 29:54 CACHE Alumni 31:40 CPD 35:39 Roles Within The Sector 37:21 Closing Thoughts 40:28 Learn More About PACEY 42:37 CACHE Alumni You can find PACEY, the Professional Association for Childcare and Early Years at pacey.org.uk and on social media. The PACEY Team have also provided some useful links and information to support the episode here; Covid spotlight – www.pacey.org.uk/coronavirus PACEY Facebook page - www.facebook.com/PACEYlocal
2021-04-02
42 min
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S3E08 - Life As A Final Year Student Teacher - POD-CACHE catches up with Jake Forecast
00:00 What's Coming Up? 00:34 Introducing Jake Forecast 05:26 Teaching Throughout A Pandemic 11:30 What Needs To Change? 20:47 CACHE Alumni 21:07 What It's Like Being A Student Teacher 25:01 Observation and Reflection 29:12 Being A Male In The Sector 42:01 Follow Jake's Journey 43:51 CACHE Alumni Last time we caught up with Jake, he was an early years practitioner embarking on a career in primary teaching. Now in his final year (during a pandemic!) we found out what life's been like as a student teacher and r...
2021-03-19
44 min
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S3E07 - Apprenticeships, nurseries and nannies - Fay Gibbin talks POD-CACHE through finding your way in Early Years Education
Hi and welcome to POD-CACHE, the portable CPD and best practice podcast from CACHE, presented by CACHEAlumni.org.uk, the award-winning professional membership network available free for those working in Care, Health and Education. Fay is the co-founder of Avail Learning Academy and an experienced training and development consultant. An experienced nursery practitioner and manager, Fay believes that high quality, accessible training can make a real difference to the care delivered to those who need it the most. Formerly CEO of an 'Outstanding' rated, multi- award winning training provider, Fay was chair of the trailblazer gr...
2021-02-05
49 min
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S3E06 - POD-CACHE goes to WellFEst - Louise Mercieca and Apprenticeship Learners talk wellbeing
Hi and welcome to POD-CACHE, the portable CPD and best practice podcast from CACHE, presented by Dawn Constance Mulvaney - Editor of www.CACHEAlumni.org.uk, the award-winning professional membership network available free for those working in Care, Health and Education. In this special episode of POD-CACHE, recorded as part of the WellFEst event in December 2020, Louise Mercieca and apprentices from across West Yorkshire, talk about their strategies for managing physical and mental wellbeing during lockdown. Louise Mercieca is an award-winning Nutritional Therapist, Author and Presenter with her own food channel for Early Years nutrition, w...
2021-01-22
48 min
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S3E05 - POD-CACHE goes to WellFEst - Victoria Bartle and Stephen Mordue talk mindfulness in practice
Hi and welcome to POD-CACHE, the portable CPD and best practice podcast from CACHE, presented by Dawn Constance Mulvaney - Editor of www.CACHEAlumni.org.uk, the award-winning professional membership network available free for those working in Care, Health and Education. In this special episode of POD-CACHE, recorded as part of the WellFEst event in December 2020, Victoria Bartle and Stephen Mordue talk strategies for health, wellbeing and mental fitness during difficult times. Victoria Bartle is an expert by experience. A blogger and advocate, Victoria lives with multiple health conditions and receives support from fr...
2021-01-15
45 min
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S3E04 - Getting down to business - POD-CACHE talks profit, business and self development with Lucy Lewin
Lucy is passionate about delivering first class, flexible childcare in her own nursery setting but identified a gap in her own development when her nursery business took off. Instead of running away, Lucy developed her skills to support her business. Lucy talks about how focusing on her 'weakness' allowed her to grow and led to the founding of The Profitable Nursery Academy, where she helps single-site nursery owners to create an efficient, effective and profitable nursery business! As always, you can find CACHE Alumni at www.cachealumni.org.uk and find us on Twitter and...
2021-01-08
28 min
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S3E03 - Self-regulation - POD-CACHE talks prison education and reform with David Breakspear
Hi and welcome to POD-CACHE, the portable CPD and best practice podcast from CACHE, presented by CACHEAlumni.org.uk, the award-winning professional membership network available free for those working in Care, Health and Education. David is a Prison reform campaigner, with a successful TEDx talk under his belt. He's also a volunteer enterprise advisor and a Director at Starting Step. David happens to be an expert by experience, having spent more than 15 years in prison and is passionate about making change that can stop the cycle and break the chain of offending. David believes that edu...
2020-12-11
47 min
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S3E02 - Soothing, Listening and Understanding - Stacy Mann discusses how self-regulation can help parents, practitioners and other grown-ups
Hi and welcome to POD-CACHE, the portable CPD and best practice podcast from CACHE, presented by CACHEAlumni.org.uk, the award-winning professional membership network available free for those working in Care, Health and Education. Stacy is CACHE's Subject Specialist for Early Years and Childcare and has a keen interest in wellbeing, with over 16 years in the Early Years sector and training and experience as a Relax kids and Charge Up coach. Dawn and Stacy talk about the importance of self-regulation and emotional intelligence, some of the pitfalls in the implementation of self-regulation as a measurement an...
2020-11-27
39 min
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S3E01 - Finding your own path - Dawn talks learning, development and career progression
Hi and welcome to POD-CACHE, the portable CPD and best practice podcast from CACHE, presented by CACHEAlumni.org.uk, the award-winning professional membership network available free for those working in Care, Health and Education. In this episode, Dawn talks about careers, navigating the future and how you might find your next steps in Health, Care and Education using the tools you have access to as part of your CACHE Alumni membership. As always, you can find CACHE Alumni at www.cachealumni.org.uk and find us on Twitter and Instagram as @CACHEAlumni
2020-11-13
23 min
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S2E18 - Louise Mercieca talks us through nutrition’s role in brain development
Hi and welcome to POD-CACHE, the portable CPD and best practice podcast from CACHE, presented by CACHEAlumni.org.uk, the award-winning professional membership network available free for those working in Care, Health and Education. This episode of POD-CACHE is a bit of a tease... You can find the version with Louise's presentations and graphics at www.cachealumni.org.uk, in our video resources section. Louise Mercieca is an award-winning Nutritional Therapist, Author and Presenter with her own food channel for EarlyYears nutrition, which you can more about here; https://www.earlyyearsfood.tv/. She’s passio...
2020-11-06
36 min
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S2E17 - Careers, Early Years Education and a little bit of sparkle - POD-CACHE meets Annie Pendrey
Hi and welcome to POD-CACHE, the portable CPD and best practice podcast from CACHE, presented by Dawn Constance Mulvaney - from www.CACHEAlumni.org.uk, the award-winning professional membership network available free for those working in Care, Health and Education. In this first ever video episode of POD-CACHE (there are loads of audio interviews on the audio pod!), Dawn chats with Annie Pendrey about professional development, finding our own voice and Early Years Education. Annie is the founder of the EY Professional Exchange Network, a current PhD candidate and Director of Creating Educational Spaces Ltd. ...
2020-10-30
41 min
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S2E16 - Walking for Wellbeing - Dawn talks to @GreatNorthDave about spending time outside
Hi and welcome to POD-CACHE, the portable CPD and best practice podcast from CACHE, presented by Dawn Constance Mulvaney - Editor of www.CACHEAlumni.org.uk, the award-winning professional membership network available free for those working in Care, Health and Education. In this episode of POD-CACHE Dawn chats with Dave Wilson (@GreatNorthDave) about walking, wellbeing and balance. Dave provides a range of services in tourism and leisure including providing tours and guided walks and hikes in Northumberland and the North East. He's also Founder of Northumberland 300. In this episode, Dave talks to Dawn about walking for...
2020-10-23
44 min
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S2E15 - POD-CACHE discusses careers and employment in ’the new normal’ with Tracy Walters from Careerwave
Hi and welcome to POD-CACHE, the portable CPD and best practice podcast from CACHE, presented by Dawn Constance Mulvaney - Editor of www.CACHEAlumni.org.uk, the award-winning professional membership network available free for those working in Care, Health and Education. In this episode of POD-CACHE Dawn catches up with Tracy Walters, an experienced careers advisor and Director of Careerwave. Tracy feels strongly about professional development and has stayed passionately up to date with best practice and the world around careers. Listen as Dawn and Tracy talk about new opportunities, the changing face of careers gui...
2020-10-14
38 min
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S2E14 - POD-CACHE goes to WellFEst Part 4 - Stephen Mordue and Damion Wonfor
Hi and welcome to POD-CACHE, the portable CPD and best practice podcast from CACHE, presented by Dawn Constance Mulvaney - Editor of www.CACHEAlumni.org.uk, the award-winning professional membership network available free for those working in Care, Health and Education. In this special episode of POD-CACHE, recorded as part of the WellFEst event in summer 2020, Stephen and Damion talk Mindfulness and Resilience. Damion is an experienced executive coach, mindfulness trainer, coach supervisor and facilitator and is passionate about building strong relationships with clients. Damion has built a business helping individuals and teams explore their pe...
2020-10-12
45 min
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S2E13 - POD-CACHE goes to WellFEst Part 3 - Mark Child and Amanda McKay
Hi and welcome to POD-CACHE, the portable CPD and best practice podcast from CACHE, presented by Dawn Newman - Editor of www.CACHEAlumni.org.uk, the award-winning professional membership network available free for those working in Care, Health and Education. In this special episode of POD-CACHE, recorded as part of the WellFEst event in summer 2020, Mark Child and Amanda McKay talk about being part of the LGBTQ community. Mark described his experience of coming out and the responses he received from family, friends and colleagues – some of which refused to work with him or speak to...
2020-10-08
46 min
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S2E12 - POD-CACHE goes to WellFEst Part 2 - Louise Mercieca and Rebecca Connolly
Louise Mercieca is an award-winning Nutritional Therapist, Author and Presenter with her own food channel for Early Years nutrition, which you can more about here; https://www.earlyyearsfood.tv/. She’s passionate about formative nutrition and also works with adults on preventative nutrition. You can find out more about Louise and her way of working by reading her introductory article for CACHE Alumni here; https://www.cachealumni.org.uk/article/the-impact-of-food-louise-mercieca/ Rebecca Connolly is a Professional British Boxer managed by Paddy Fitzpatrick. Super bantam / Featherweight division / Rifleman British Army. In this special episode of PO...
2020-10-05
34 min
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S2E11 - Dawn learns about Skillzminer and talks employability with Kirsty and Dan
Hi and welcome to POD-CACHE, the portable CPD and best practice podcast from CACHE, presented by Dawn Newman - Editor of www.CACHEAlumni.org.uk, the award-winning professional membership network available free for those working in Care, Health and Education. This week Dawn returns to her roots as an employability advisor and talks about careers and the future of work with Kirsty Mitchell and Daniel Bartley from Skillzminer - a revolutionary new tool to support people to identify their skills and create career pathways to employment. Join Dawn as she finds out how algorithmic exploration, au...
2020-10-02
26 min
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S2E10 - POD-CACHE goes to WellFEst Part 1 - Susanna Lawson
Susanna started her career as a psychology graduate from the University of Manchester, and went on to work with adults with learning difficulties. Susanna then had to complete an NVQ in care to prove her practical competencies – and her involvement in vocational training began. After completing her NVQ levels 2 and 3, she soon moved up the ranks, and was appointed the National Contract Manager for an independent training provider, overseeing 1,000 apprentices across the UK. Throughout her journey she witnessed huge inefficiencies at every stage of the sector, and together with her partner decided to build a solution: OneFile....
2020-10-01
23 min
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S2E09 - Dawn talks outdoor learning, social distancing and mental wellbeing with Emma and Hayley at Dandelions Norfolk!
Hi and welcome to POD-CACHE, the portable CPD and best practice podcast from CACHE, presented by Dawn Newman - Editor of www.CACHEAlumni.org.uk, the award-winning professional membership network available free for those working in Care, Early Years and Education. This week Dawn discusses 'the new normal' with Emma and Hayley from Dandelions, a nursery setting which aspires to be the perfect learning environment for children. Join Dawn as she finds out how learning outdoors, feeding chickens, napping in a yurt and playing with friends in nature can help children to become rounded learners wi...
2020-09-21
41 min
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S2E08 - Dawn talks empowerment with Schnel Hanson from Developing the Inner You
Hi and welcome to POD-CACHE, the portable CPD and best practice podcast from CACHE, presented by Dawn Newman - Editor of www.CACHEAlumni.org.uk, the award-winning professional membership network available free for those working in Care, Early Years and Education. This week Dawn talks about empowerment and developing the inner you with Schnel Hanson. Schnel is a wellbeing and personal development coach and entrepreneur on a mission to help people conquer the world. Join Dawn as she learns about change management, coaching and how putting wellbeing first can improve productivity! If you wou...
2020-09-14
41 min
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S2E07 - Dawn learns about Mental Fitness from Nick Bennett - Co-founder of Fika
Hi and welcome to POD-CACHE, the portable CPD and best practice podcast from CACHE, presented by Dawn Newman - Editor of www.CACHEAlumni.org.uk, the award-winning professional membership network available free for those working in Care, Early Years and Education. This week Dawn learns mental fitness from Nick Bennett, co-founder of Fika, who believe that working on our mental fitness is just important as our physical. Join Dawn as she learns about mental fitness, how short exercises can make a huge difference in the short, medium and long term and how confidence could be th...
2020-08-10
46 min
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S2E06 - We all have our own Brain Story - Dawn learns about children’s brain development with Dr. Elizabeth Rapa and Dr. Louise Dalton
Hi and welcome to POD-CACHE, the portable CPD and best practice podcast from CACHE, presented by Dawn Newman - Editor of www.CACHEAlumni.org.uk, the free professional membership network for those working in Care, Early Years and Education. This week Dawn learns about the Brain Story from Dr. Elizabeth Rapa and Dr. Louise Dalton. Dr Louise Dalton is a Consultant Clinical Psychologist, working at the Department of Psychiatry at the University of Oxford. She has over 20 years experience in the NHS, working clinically with children, young people and parents. Dr. Elizabeth Rapa i...
2020-06-10
40 min
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S2E05 - Children’s author Heather Maisner talks to Dawn about children’s stories, learning and imagination.
Hi and welcome to POD-CACHE, the portable CPD and best practice podcast from CACHE, presented by Dawn Newman - Editor of www.CACHEAlumni.org.uk, the free professional membership network for those working in Care, Early Years and Education. This week Dawn was lucky enough to get time with children's author, Heather Maisner, author of the Dinosaur Douglas books (http://www.dinosaurdouglas.com) to talk about storytelling, how children learn and the importance of being able to build and model worlds of our own through imagination play. Heather has kindly offered a discount on her bo...
2020-05-26
36 min
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S2E04 - Dawn talks to Dr Shawna Lee and Andrew Freeman about child development, parenting and coregulation
Hi and welcome to POD-CACHE, the portable CPD and best practice podcast from CACHE, presented by Dawn Newman - Editor of www.CACHEAlumni.org.uk, the free professional membership network for those working in Care, Early Years and Education. This week Dawn talked to Dr Shawna Lee and Andrew Freeman about child development, parenting and coregulation. Parenting is a difficult job and, for practitioners, can be frustrating. Strategies that work well in a classroom may not work at home and feelings can 'run high'. Andrew and Shawna talk about the things that parents (an...
2020-05-11
50 min
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S2E03 - POD-CACHE Hows - How we made our podcast
Hi and welcome to POD-CACHE, the portable CPD and best practice podcast from CACHE, presented by Dawn Newman - Editor of www.CACHEAlumni.org.uk, the free professional membership network for those working in Care, Early Years and Education. This week's episode is a little bit different and our first 'one voice' episode. It's also a lot shorter than our usual pieces of portable CPD! In these unexpected and extraordinary circumstances, you might be looking for ways to share your sector knowledge, support colleagues or provide information to learners that they can listen to when the...
2020-04-15
08 min
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S2E02 - Special Episode - Young Adult Carers tell their stories
Hi and welcome to POD-CACHE, the portable CPD and best practice podcast from CACHE, presented by Dawn Newman - Editor of www.CACHEAlumni.org.uk, the free professional membership network for those working in Care, Early Years and Education. This week's episode is a little different. Instead of an interview, Dawn attended an event in Newcastle, where Young Adult Carers shared their stories and talked frankly and passionately about the difficult and isolating role of caring for friends or family. This episode might be difficult listening for some of our audience and we urge caution whe...
2020-03-27
26 min
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S2E01 - Dawn talks food and nutrition with Louise Mercieca
Hi and welcome to POD-CACHE, the portable CPD and best practice podcast from CACHE, presented by Dawn Newman - Editor of www.CACHEAlumni.org.uk, the free professional membership network for those working in Care, Early Years and Education. In this episode, Dawn talks to Louise Mercieca - author, presenter on the Early Years TV Food Channel and owner of The Health Kick. Louise is a Nutritional Therapist with experience as a personal trainer. Louise and Dawn talk about some of the common myths around food, how calories aren't everything and the difference between real an...
2020-03-06
45 min
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S1E13 - Dawn talks to Emily Rolen, founder of The Nanny Collaborative, about common challenges and the support available for Nannies and Home-Based childcare workers
Hi and welcome to POD-CACHE, the portable CPD and best practice podcast from CACHE, presented by Dawn Newman - Editor of www.CACHEAlumni.org.uk, the free professional membership network for those working in Care, Early Years and Education. In this episode, Dawn talks to Emily Rolen, a professional Nanny and Nanny Advocate who founded The Nanny Collaborative, which is an online 'break room' for Nannies to find support and share experiences with colleagues. Emily and Dawn talk about some of the common challenges for Nannies entering the profession, how important it can be to fi...
2020-01-27
33 min
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S1E12 - Dawn talks Practitioner Wellbeing, Children’s Health and finds out about the role of a PANCo with Linda Baston-Pitt
Hi and welcome to POD-CACHE, the portable CPD and best practice podcast from CACHE, presented by Dawn Newman - Editor of www.CACHEAlumni.org.uk, the free professional membership network for those working in Care, Early Years and Education. In this episode, Dawn talks to Linda Baston-Pitt, the driving force behind the development of the national PANCo role in Early Years and CEO of Purple Bee Learning. Linda has been supporting Early Years settings across the UK and beyond to develop their wellbeing strategies and co-founded the PANCo qualification, developed by CACHE. Dawn and Linda ta...
2020-01-20
39 min
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S1E11 - Dawn learns about the Neuroscience of Early Childhood and Education with Mine Conkbayir
Hi and welcome to POD-CACHE, the portable CPD and best practice podcast from CACHE, presented by Dawn Newman - Editor of www.CACHEAlumni.org.uk In this episode, Dawn talks to Mine Conkbayir, a passionate advocate of neuroscience informed training for Early Years Practitioners and Teachers. Mine recently completed a PhD around this subject and has developed resources, online courses and supported the development of the NCFE CACHE Level 2 Award in an Introduction to Neuroscience in Early Years. Dawn and Mine talk about the way neuroscience knowledge could change how we educate children and the p...
2020-01-09
41 min
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S1E10 - Dawn learns about Early Years Education with Adam Chapman
Hi and welcome to Pod-CACHE, the portable CPD and best practice podcast from CACHE, presented by Dawn Mulvaney - Editor of www.CACHEAlumni.org.uk In this episode, Dawn talks to Adam Chapman, a Further Education Professional who teaches in a work-based learning context. Adam is a passionate supporter of Early Years Education and one of the team behind the #EYTwitterTagTeam, an online community supporting sharing and learning between Early Years professionals. Dawn and Adam talk about Men in Childcare and increasing male interest in the sector, learner recruitment, how people can improve their practice an...
2019-11-29
33 min
Surpass Community Assessment Podcast
(Surpass 19) Innovation Insights: An Introduction to PregnancyVue with Janet King from NCFE CACHE
Janet King from NCFE CACHE talks about their PregancyVue product, which uses virtual reality to help learners understand child development from conception to birth. Janet discusses how this innovative use of technology has increased engagement with a subject that is increasingly difficult to teach and created a more interactive teaching programme. Janet also highlights the importance of introducing technology in a way that everyone can connect with, support by more traditional methods of learning, to give young learners the opportunities they deserve. Following the presentation, delegates were given the opportunity to try PregnancyVue for themselves.
2019-11-25
00 min
Surpass Community Assessment Podcast
(Surpass 19) Surpass Community Experiences with Toni Brooks from NCFE
Long-standing Surpass Community members NCFE provide an introduction to their organisation, and how their customer service ethos makes them stand out from the crowd. Toni also discusses NCFE’s work to-date with BTL, and the recent move to Surpass 12 which was achieved within 3 months of launching the project thanks to a dedicated project team and support from BTL. See Toni's full presentation at conference.surpass.com today.
2019-11-25
00 min
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S1E09 - Dawn chats Nannies, Nanny Agencies and support with the Association of Nanny Agencies
Hi and welcome to POD-CACHE, the portable CPD and best practice podcast from CACHE, presented by Dawn Newman - Editor of www.CACHEAlumni.org.uk In this episode, Dawn talks to Sarah Parkin, the Chair of the Association of Nanny Agencies (ANA) and owner of Kids Deserve the Best Nanny Agency. Sarah is keen to support the sector and help to raise standards and awareness of the amazing service that Nannies and Nanny Agencies can provide. Dawn and Sarah talk about the possible pitfalls for parents when employing their own Nanny, why agencies can be...
2019-11-08
31 min
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S1E08 - Dawn talks CPD with Thalia Galloway - eLearning Development Lead at eLearning For You
Hi and welcome to POD-CACHE, the portable CPD and best practice podcast from CACHE, presented by Dawn Newman - Editor of www.CACHEAlumni.org.uk In this episode, Dawn talks to Thalia Galloway, eLearning Development Lead at eLearning For You. Thalia is an advocate for equality of support for anyone receiving care and helps to support this through developing training and development courses for Health and Social Care professionals and their employers. Dawn and Thalia talk CPD, personal development and barriers to training in this 40-minute long episode. If you would like to join...
2019-10-22
39 min
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S1E07 - Dawn learns about the I Care Ambassadors with Anna McLaren from Skills for Care
Hi and welcome to POD-CACHE, the portable CPD and best practice podcast from CACHE, presented by Dawn Newman - Editor of www.CACHEAlumni.org.uk In this episode, Dawn talks to Anna McLaren, Project Manager for recruitment and retention for Skills for Care. Anna looks after the I Care Ambassadors initiative, helping to raise the profile of caring roles and supporting employers to attract & keep caring staff with the right values. Dawn and Anna talk unfilled vacancies, values-based recruitment and talk about the I Care, Ambassadors, who get involved with Skills for Care to share th...
2019-10-08
31 min
Surpass Community Assessment Podcast
(Surpass 19) Learning with immersive VR technology with NCFE CACHE and PregnancyVue
Janet King from NCFE CACHE talks to Tim Burnett from the Surpass team at BTL following her presentation at the 2019 Surpass Conference in Newcastle. Janet reflects on her presentation which discussed the use of immersive VR headsets with the PregnancyVue app in the teaching and learning of health, child and social care qualifications. "Developed to support our CACHE health, child and social care qualifications, PregnancyVue is an immersive virtual reality (VR) app which allows users to learn about foetal growth and development from conception through to birth. Created in collaboration with le...
2019-10-04
00 min
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S1E06 - Dawn interviews Jake Forecast - Student Teacher and Nursery Nurse
Hi and welcome to POD-CACHE, the portable CPD and best practice podcast from CACHE, presented by Dawn Newman - Editor of www.CACHEAlumni.org.uk In this episode, Dawn talks to Jake Forecast, Early Student Teacher and Level 3 Early Years Educator. Jake currently works as a Nursery Nurse, whilst training to be a Primary Education Teacher and is an advocate for more #MenInEarlyYears. Dawn and Jake talk about childcare and early years education, men in childcare and the experience of being a student teacher. If you would like to join CACHE Alumni, the a...
2019-09-16
28 min
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S1E05 - Dawn chats wellbeing with Faye Oram from Kerrie’s Cherubs Childcare
Hi and welcome to POD-CACHE, the portable CPD and best practice podcast from CACHE, presented by Dawn Newman - Editor of www.CACHEAlumni.org.uk We've had a short break for summer, but we've not stopped recording, so we'll not be breaking again for a while! In this episode, Dawn talks to Faye Oram, deputy manager of Kerrie's Cherubs Childcare in Blyth, Northumberland. Faye is a trained Health Advocate and has been involved in the NHS North East Better Health at Work Award. Dawn and Faye chat about childcare and early years education, w...
2019-09-05
31 min
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S1E04 - Dawn catches up with Chris Turner - Student Learning Disabilities Nurse
Hi and welcome to POD-CACHE, the portable CPD and best practice podcast from CACHE, presented by Dawn Newman - Editor of www.CACHEAlumni.org.uk In this episode, Dawn talks to Chris Turner about his new career as a Learning Disabilities Nurse, university life as an adult and collaboration with other caring roles in the pursuit of excellent support for his patients. Chris is a nurse in his third year of training, with a background in customer service and accessibility. He's passionate about making people's lives better and has a way of putting peple at ea...
2019-08-08
59 min
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S1E03 - Dawn interviews Stephen Mordue - Senior Social Work Lecturer at Sunderland University
Hi and welcome to POD-CACHE, the portable CPD and best practice podcast from CACHE, presented by Dawn Newman - Editor of www.CACHEAlumni.org.uk In this episode, Dawn talks to Stephen Mordue about social care, adult social work best practice, recruitment and the importance of self-care in caring job roles. Stephen is an experienced social worker, with a specialism in working with older people. A Senior Social Work Lecturer at Sunderland University, Stephen is also the host and writer of the Social Work Shorts Podcast and a keen musician. Stephen's passion for organisation, productivity and...
2019-07-22
1h 01
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S1E02 - Dawn talks to Candi Vajana (AKA The Funny Nanny) International Nanny of the Year 2017
Hi and welcome to POD-CACHE, the portable CPD and best practice podcast from CACHE, presented by Dawn Mulvaney - Editor of www.CACHEAlumni.org.uk In this episode, Dawn talks to Candi Vajana about the wonderful world of Nannying, finding out about boundary setting, navigating the career and the importance of interviewing your employer and agreeing on childcare philosophies. Candi is an experienced and NNEB qualified Nanny, with a specialism in working with high-income and high-profile families. Winning the title of International nanny of the Year in 2017, awarded by the International Nanny Association, Candi is a...
2019-07-08
1h 01
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Dawn talks to Richie Ellison from TKO Boxing and Learning Centre
Hi and welcome to POD-CACHE, the portable CPD and best practice podcast from CACHE, presented by Dawn Newman - Editor of www.CACHEAlumni.org.uk In this episode, Dawn talks to Richie Ellison about prisoner rehabilitation, employability in communities where worklessness is commonplace and about the importance of just being nice. Richie is director of TKO Boxing and Learning Centre in Newcastle, and opened the centre after a successful career within welfare to work, engaging those who had been 'written off' into training and work. You can find out more about the work at...
2019-07-01
51 min
#AskPaulKirtley
#AskPaulKirtley Episode 15: Squeaky Bow-Drills, Firebowls, Snakes & Bugs Under Tarps, Mix & Match NCFE Courses
In this episode of #AskPaulKirtley, Q's to your A's about bushcraft in South Africa vs Scotland, bivvy bag issues, firebowls, squeaky bow-drills, mix & match NCFE courses, snakes & bugs under tarps, canoe vs kayak...
2015-11-24
48 min