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The HR Uprising PodcastHelen Ketteringham - NCFE - CPO Career JourneysLucinda 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...2025-02-1734 min
POD-CACHES6E10 - Exploring AI in education: enhancements, ethics, and future directions w/ NCFEIn 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...2024-09-0451 minPOD-CACHES6E09 - The Brain-SET formula for calmer brains and safer classrooms w/ Dr Kathryn MurrayJoin 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...2024-08-2146 min
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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...2024-08-0753 minPOD-CACHES6E07 - Learning English through rhythm, chanting and play w/ Jane Maria Harding da RosaJoin 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...2024-07-2436 minPOD-CACHES6E06 - Breaking barriers: inclusive pathways for autistic individuals w/ GMLPN and Digital AdvantageJoin 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...2024-07-1038 min
POD-CACHEPOD-CACHE ReView - Sustainable education and development: it‘s about more than climate change w/ Dr Diane BoydJoin 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...2024-06-2639 min
The Adventures After Teaching PodcastCareer Change Success as a Quality Assurance Leader for NCFEAcademy 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...2024-06-2535 minPOD-CACHES6E05 - Empowering men to thrive in early years and childcare roles w/ Claudio SiseraJoin 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...2024-06-1235 minPOD-CACHES6E04 - Self-care strategies for caregivers w/ Sass and Kate from SelfCare PsychologyJoin 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...2024-05-2955 minPOD-CACHES6E03 - Revolutionising playwork practice with PARS feat. Dr Shelly NewsteadJoin 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...2024-05-1559 minPOD-CACHES6E02 - Navigating the food landscape for health and early years nutrition with Louise MerciecaJoin 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...2024-05-0141 minPOD-CACHES6E01 - Positive parenting and effective intervention with Kathy BowersJoin 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...2024-04-1727 minPOD-CACHEPOD-CACHE ReView -There's no such thing as bad weather, with Dr Helen BiltonIn 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.
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POD-CACHES5E10 - 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...2024-02-2142 minPOD-CACHES5E09 - Yasmin Mukadam shares mindful strategies for nurturing young mindsJoin 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...2024-02-0741 minPOD-CACHES5E08 - Behaviour as communication: The challenges of receiving careJoin 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.2024-01-2418 minPOD-CACHES5E07 - What is a Wizzybug? - Learning about the importance of independent movement with Lucy NorrisJoin 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...2024-01-1037 min
FE News on the goWhy we must build on our sector’s momentum into 2024David 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...2024-01-0404 minPOD-CACHEPOD-CACHE ReView: Playful Mathematics with Dr Helen WilliamsJoin 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...2023-12-2737 minPOD-CACHES5E06 - Embedding intergenerational learning and practice with Fey Cole00:00 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...2023-12-1340 minPOD-CACHES5E05 - 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...2023-11-2938 minPOD-CACHES5E04 - 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...2023-11-1533 minPOD-CACHES5E03 - Jawad Bhatti ’sparks’ a mental health conversation00:00 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...2023-11-0146 minPOD-CACHES5E02 - Annie Pendrey talks about the power of reflection in Early Years and Education00:00 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...2023-10-1837 min
FE News on the goFE Collective: NCFE’s AI in Assessment JourneyFE 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...2023-10-0404 minPOD-CACHES5E01 - STEM learning with ’Tiny Sparks’ early years sessionsPOD-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...2023-10-0436 min
POD-CACHES4E10 - Education as a catalyst for change with Andreas KalliAs 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.
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(0:00-3:00) Introduction to Andreas
(3:00-3:59) Starting university
(3:59-5...2023-08-1021 minPOD-CACHES4E09 - Strength-based leadership in early years with Lucy LewinIn 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.
...2023-07-2750 minPOD-CACHES4E08 - Jake Forecast shares his journey from Learner to Nursery ManagerIn 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.2023-07-1334 minPOD-CACHES4E07 - Achieving your career goals with SkillzminerJoin 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 ...2023-06-3045 minFE News on the goAddressing digital skills gaps: Why the sector can be at the forefront of the challengeAddressing 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...2023-06-2005 minPOD-CACHES4E06 - What are T Levels? An employer’s guide with Famly and Always GrowingJoin 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?2023-06-1639 minPOD-CACHES4E05 - Alison Featherbe discusses the benefits of mentorship and supervisionAlison 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.
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(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 mistakes2023-05-2238 minPOD-CACHES4E04 - Unlocking the power of playful mathematics with Dr Helen J WilliamsTune 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.
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(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...2023-04-2137 minPOD-CACHES4E03 - The importance of outdoor learning with Dr Helen BiltonIn 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...2023-02-0257 minPOD-CACHES4E02 - POD-CACHE meets with Global Nanny TrainingFor 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.
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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...2022-11-0736 minPOD-CACHES4E01 - How to engage families in the Early Years setting with ’Oliiki’ app creator Clare SteadIn 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.
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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...2022-10-1332 min
POD-CACHES3E18 - Joe learns about physics, maths and careers for sci-fi fans with the team at Science SavesThis 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.
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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...2022-03-1843 min
FE News: Future of Assessment#FutureOfAssessment | What innovations are next Episode 8Future 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...2021-12-1031 minPOD-CACHES3E17 - Emotional intelligence, wellbeing and working with families - Jo Morton Brown talks to POD-CACHEJoin 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.
2021-12-0640 min
FE News: Future of Assessment#FutureOfAssessment with David Gallagher _ Episode 5In 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...2021-11-0533 min
FE News: Future of AssessmentAdaptations for 21-22 and beyond | #FutureOfAssessment Episode 3Future 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...2021-10-2131 min
FE News: Future of AssessmentInnovation in assessment - #FutureOfAssessment NCFEHosted 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...2021-10-0534 minPOD-CACHES3E16 - Sustainable education and development: it‘s about more than climate change00:00 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.2021-08-2739 minPOD-CACHES3E15 - Career tales of a Nanny: Getting down to business with Maria00:00 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...2021-08-1336 minPOD-CACHES3E14 - 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...2021-07-0942 minPOD-CACHES3E13 - Shada Lambert talks sleep, potty training and MONEY - Chatting to POD-CACHE about life as a Nanny00:00 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...2021-06-2835 minPOD-CACHES3E12 - Life Experiences of Childcare - Technology, Communication and Language00:00 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...2021-06-1143 minPOD-CACHES3E11 - CACHE Subject Specialist, Stacy Mann, talks to Liam Pinches about his childcare and Early Years career journey00:00 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
2021-05-2124 minPOD-CACHES3E10 - POD-CACHE - Joe tells Stacy about his childcare journey00:00 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...2021-05-1423 min
POD-CACHEThe Importance of Opportunities for Young People - Jason Elsom from Speakers for Schools talks to Pod-CACHE00:00 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...2021-04-1637 min
NCFE PodcastTackling unemployment: digital futures and careersNCFE’s in-house expert on all things digital, James Lane, is joined by a panel of guests to discuss the rapidly changing digital world, our increased reliance on technology and how to equip young people and job seekers for the digital workplace.
James, alongside Liz Williams MBE, Chief Executive Officer at FutureDotNow, Dan Troke, Director of IT / Digital Apprenticeships at Impact Futures, Dr Ajay Sharman, Regional Network Lead at National STEM Learning Centre and Network and Ross McCulloch, Director at Third Sector Lab will address the inequalities of the digital world, emerging digital needs and advice for jo...2021-04-1643 minPOD-CACHES3E09 - Dawn learns about Childminding and Early Years Education for the future with Sam Surry from PACEY00:00 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 2021-04-0242 minPOD-CACHES3E08 - Life As A Final Year Student Teacher - POD-CACHE catches up with Jake Forecast00:00 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...2021-03-1944 minPOD-CACHES3E07 - Apprenticeships, nurseries and nannies - Fay Gibbin talks POD-CACHE through finding your way in Early Years EducationHi 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...2021-02-0549 min
NCFE PodcastWhat's really important when it comes to succeeding in your career?Michael Lemin (Head of Policy at NCFE) and a panel of guests from across education and employment, come together for a special episode of the NCFE Podcast in celebration of National Apprenticeship Week. Michael is joined by David Allison (CEO at GetMyFirstJob), Shahida Aslam (Director of Operations at Helena Kennedy Foundation), Jonathan Gallie (HR Director at Your Horizon), Anna Morrison (Director at Amazing Apprenticeships) and NCFE’s CEO David Gallagher to discuss the various ways in which to be successful and some of the imbalances that may still exist between different education routes and pathways into job roles.2021-02-0541 minPOD-CACHES3E06 - POD-CACHE goes to WellFEst - Louise Mercieca and Apprenticeship Learners talk wellbeingHi 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...2021-01-2248 minPOD-CACHES3E05 - POD-CACHE goes to WellFEst - Victoria Bartle and Stephen Mordue talk mindfulness in practiceHi 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...2021-01-1545 minPOD-CACHES3E04 - Getting down to business - POD-CACHE talks profit, business and self development with Lucy LewinLucy 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...2021-01-0828 minPOD-CACHES3E03 - Self-regulation - POD-CACHE talks prison education and reform with David BreakspearHi 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...2020-12-1147 minPOD-CACHES3E02 - Soothing, Listening and Understanding - Stacy Mann discusses how self-regulation can help parents, practitioners and other grown-upsHi 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...2020-11-2739 minPOD-CACHES3E01 - Finding your own path - Dawn talks learning, development and career progressionHi 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
2020-11-1323 min
POD-CACHES2E18 - Louise Mercieca talks us through nutrition’s role in brain developmentHi 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...2020-11-0636 minPOD-CACHES2E17 - Careers, Early Years Education and a little bit of sparkle - POD-CACHE meets Annie PendreyHi 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.
...2020-10-3041 minPOD-CACHES2E16 - Walking for Wellbeing - Dawn talks to @GreatNorthDave about spending time outsideHi 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...2020-10-2344 minPOD-CACHES2E15 - POD-CACHE discusses careers and employment in ’the new normal’ with Tracy Walters from CareerwaveHi 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...2020-10-1438 minPOD-CACHES2E14 - POD-CACHE goes to WellFEst Part 4 - Stephen Mordue and Damion WonforHi 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...2020-10-1245 minPOD-CACHES2E13 - POD-CACHE goes to WellFEst Part 3 - Mark Child and Amanda McKayHi 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...2020-10-0846 minPOD-CACHES2E12 - POD-CACHE goes to WellFEst Part 2 - Louise Mercieca and Rebecca ConnollyLouise 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...2020-10-0534 minPOD-CACHES2E11 - Dawn learns about Skillzminer and talks employability with Kirsty and DanHi 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...2020-10-0226 minPOD-CACHES2E10 - POD-CACHE goes to WellFEst Part 1 - Susanna LawsonSusanna 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....2020-10-0123 min