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Sunny Mornings EncinitasChula Vista University Plans, Chargers Win, World Series BeginsFriday October 24, 2025In today's episode, we cover Chula Vista's progress towards establishing a public university, thanks to a new California bill signed by Governor Gavin Newsom. The city has allocated over 380 acres for a University Innovation District, aiming to boost local education and employment. In sports, the Los Angeles Chargers defeated the Minnesota Vikings 37-10, with Justin Herbert throwing three touchdowns. The Packers face the Steelers in Sunday Night Football, while the World Series kicks off with the Dodgers and Blue Jays. Weather in Encinitas shows clean morning waves, with patchy fog and temperatures reaching 67...
2025-10-2412 minCounter-Currents Radio – Counter-CurrentsCounter-Currents Radio Podcast No. 651167 words / 1:49:42
Greg Johnson welcomed Josh Neal and BasilianThought back to Counter-Currents Radio for a chat about a particular sect on the right’s fawning over Gavin Newsom, as well as other current events and listener questions. It is now available to listen to or download here.
Topics include:
1:29 – Interracial-married JD Vance vs the gleamingly white Newsom family.
9:11 – Will Republicans be able to withstand a Gavin Newsom presidential candidacy?
22:31 – Basil joins the conversation.
24:19 – Don’t get lost in the simulacra of Internet life.
26:56 – Getting back to the Vance vs Newsom question.
2025-08-2700 minPodcasts – Counter-CurrentsCounter-Currents Radio Podcast No. 651167 words / 1:49:42
Greg Johnson welcomed Josh Neal and BasilianThought back to Counter-Currents Radio for a chat about a particular sect on the right’s fawning over Gavin Newsom, as well as other current events and listener questions. It is now available to listen to or download here.
Topics include:
1:29 – Interracial-married JD Vance vs the gleamingly white Newsom family.
9:11 – Will Republicans be able to withstand a Gavin Newsom presidential candidacy?
22:31 – Basil joins the conversation.
24:19 – Don’t get lost in the simulacra of Internet life.
26:56 – Getting back to the Vance vs Newsom question.
2025-08-2700 minCounter-Currents Radio – Counter-CurrentsCounter-Currents Radio Podcast No. 651167 words / 1:49:42
Greg Johnson welcomed Josh Neal and BasilianThought back to Counter-Currents Radio for a chat about a particular sect on the right’s fawning over Gavin Newsom, as well as other current events and listener questions. It is now available to listen to or download here.
Topics include:
1:29 – Interracial-married JD Vance vs the gleamingly white Newsom family.
9:11 – Will Republicans be able to withstand a Gavin Newsom presidential candidacy?
22:31 – Basil joins the conversation.
24:19 – Don’t get lost in the simulacra of Internet life.
26:56 – Getting back to the Vance vs Newsom question.
2025-08-2700 min
City Voices: A City & Guilds PodcastWhy Durable skills are essentialSend us a textHow can we better equip young people with essential, future-ready skills?Why are nearly a million young people in the UK not in employment, education, or training, and what role do "durable skills" play in this persistent problem?Join us as we welcome expert guests Andrea Barry from Youth Futures Foundation and Ema Marinho, Early Careers Lead at William Hare, for a candid discussion. Discover:Why there's a perceived "disconnect" between education and employers, even when young people have good grades.The critical role...
2025-05-2724 min
City Voices: A City & Guilds PodcastSolving Tomorrow’s Construction Skills GapSend us a textTackle the industry's skills shortages and stay ahead of the curve by listening to this critical episode of Future skills!Whether you're a professional working in the construction and infrastructure industry or an SME looking to access training support, or a large employer needing to collaborate more effectively with providers, this episode is packed with fresh thinking on how to better tackle workforce shortages and future-proof businesses. The panel also look ahead to the impact of AI—reminding us why traditional skills, backed by digital adaptability, remain essential in the face of...
2025-05-1322 min
City Voices: A City & Guilds PodcastGreen Skills, How to be ReadySend us a textAs the green skills gap in the UK widens, how can organisations adapt quickly enough to meet the growing demand? In this episode of Future skills, hosts Bryony Kingsland and Gavin O'Meara delve into the realities of the green skills shortage and how collaboration between employers and education providers can bridge this gap.With insights from experts Stephen Knight of MCS Certified and Mark Buckton of Opergy, the episode reveals how traditional trades like mechanical and electrical engineering, along with roles in fabricating, welding, and pipe fitting, are increasingly crucial for...
2025-05-0426 min
City Voices: A City & Guilds PodcastFear to Empowerment: How to build a AI-Confident WorkforceSend us a text Worried about AI use in your organisation? Discover the safeguarding steps every FE provider can implement today.As AI transforms the workplace, 74% of UK workers express concerns about using AI at work, while 18% of adults lack essential digital skills. In this episode of Future skills, hosts Bryony Kingsland and Gavin O'Meara explore the realities of AI adoption in further education with experts Rebecca Bradley, and Richard Foster-Fletcher.From AI governance to continually upskilling and reskilling, our experts tackle the urgent need to empower the FE workforce in a rapidly e...
2025-04-0929 min
City Voices: A City & Guilds PodcastRedefining Engineering for the AI EraSend us a textDirty Hands or Digital Minds? Redefining Engineering for the AI EraThe UK’s engineering sector is at a crossroads—facing a critical skills shortage, rapid technological advancements, and an aging workforce. In this Future Skills mini-series, we dive into the urgent need for a more agile qualification system, stronger employer engagement, and improved careers guidance to bridge the gap between education and industry.Our expert guests, Rhys Morgan (Royal Academy of Engineering) and Becky Ridler (Not Just Girls), join hosts Bryony Kingsland (City & Guilds) & Gavin O’Meara (FE News...
2025-04-0126 min
FE News on the goAI for Good: Joining up the DotsWith the release of the FE Collective report, Gavin O’Meara CEO of FE News explores how having a re-think on the impact of AI on jobs and skills is not just being re-thought by the FE Sector, but the importance of skills is being reflected on by Prime Ministers to Global tech leaders. Crafting ‘AI for Good,’ re-developing investment in the FE Sector of the future, and restructuring progression routes is important to everyone and the timing is now.The timing of the FE Collective gives us a unique opportunity. The FE Collective, looking at the impact of AI on ski...
2023-11-2109 min
The Galway PodcastSéamus Finneran - Music Promoter: Part 2Episode 24. The second half of the conversation with Séamus Finneran about his adventures in music promotion. Discussion includes the merchant navy, getting a resident visa in Australia, setting up a tour, Seamus Eagan - Sufferin’ Gales, Willie Creedan, Martin Hayes, Michael Flatley, Helen Bommarito, Davy Spillane, San Francisco Celtic Festival, Eddie Stack, Peter O’Neill, The Plough & Stars, Randall Bays, Port Fairy Folk Festival, The Brunswick Music Festival, The National Celtic Festival, The National Folk Festival, setting up a tour from the opposite side of the planet, Green Linnet Records, the importance of reflecting after booking a tour, Eilish O’...
2023-09-1257 minThe Galway PodcastSéamus Finneran - Music Promoter: Part 2Episode 24. The second half of the conversation with Séamus Finneran about his adventures in music promotion. Discussion includes the merchant navy, getting a resident visa in Australia, setting up a tour, Seamus Eagan - Sufferin’ Gales, Willie Creedan, Martin Hayes, Michael Flatley, Helen Bommarito, Davy Spillane, San Francisco Celtic Festival, Eddie Stack, Peter O’Neill, The Plough & Stars, Randall Bays, Port Fairy Folk Festival, The Brunswick Music Festival, The National Celtic Festival, The National Folk Festival, setting up a tour from the opposite side of the planet, Green Linnet Records, the importance of reflecting after booking a tour, Eilish O’...
2023-09-1257 minThe Galway PodcastSéamus Finneran - Music Promoter: Part 1Episode 23. A conversation with Séamus Finneran about his adventures in music promotion. Discussion includes the merchant navy, getting a resident visa in Australia, setting up a tour, Seamus Eagan - Sufferin’ Gales, Willie Creedan, Martin Hayes, Michael Flatley, Helen Bommarito, Davy Spillane, San Francisco Celtic Festival, Eddie Stack, Peter O’Neill, The Plough & Stars, Randall Bays, Port Fairy Folk Festival, The Brunswick Music Festival, The National Celtic Festival, The National Folk Festival, setting up a tour from the opposite side of the planet, Green Linnet Records, the importance of reflecting after booking a tour, Eilish O’Connor, Kieran Halpin, Jac...
2023-09-051h 00The Galway PodcastSéamus Finneran - Music Promoter: Part 1Episode 23. A conversation with Séamus Finneran about his adventures in music promotion. Discussion includes the merchant navy, getting a resident visa in Australia, setting up a tour, Seamus Eagan - Sufferin’ Gales, Willie Creedan, Martin Hayes, Michael Flatley, Helen Bommarito, Davy Spillane, San Francisco Celtic Festival, Eddie Stack, Peter O’Neill, The Plough & Stars, Randall Bays, Port Fairy Folk Festival, The Brunswick Music Festival, The National Celtic Festival, The National Folk Festival, setting up a tour from the opposite side of the planet, Green Linnet Records, the importance of reflecting after booking a tour, Eilish O’Connor, Kieran Halpin, Jac...
2023-09-051h 00
Neurodiversity: Education & EmploymentReel #10: Reflecting on the SeasonIntroducing Episode 10 of our exciting new series... Neurodiversity: Empowering Learning and Employment"In this episode, our CEO, Gavin O'Meara, sits down with the brilliant Louise Karwowski from Cognassist to reflect on the season before our Live Q&A session the following week.Get ready to unlock the extraordinary!Don't miss out on this engaging and fun-filled adventure that will transform how we perceive education. Join us on 20th July!
2023-07-2006 minNeurodiversity: Education & EmploymentReel #9: Advice for Reasonable AdjustmentsIt’s time for the penultimate episode of the FE News and Cognassist Neurodiversity: Empowering Learning and Employment series. Reel #9 breaks down reasonable adjustments in education and the workplace. True to form, Gavin and Louise keep it short and snappy. Keeping this information as accessible as possible. The big question that Gavin O’Meara and Dr Louise Karwowski ask is “what counts as a reasonable adjustment?” What each organisation considers reasonable will depend on a few things. Louise looks at three main things to consider around reasonable adjustments, expanding on the previous episode...
2023-07-1308 minNeurodiversity: Education & EmploymentReel #8: Memory and inclusive learning strategiesIntroducing Episode 8 of our exciting new series... Neurodiversity: Empowering Learning and Employment"In this episode, our CEO, Gavin O'Meara, sits down with the brilliant Louise Karwowski from Cognassist.Together, they explore Memory and inclusive learning strategies. Join us for a thrilling ride as we embark on a 10-episode journey, diving deeper into captivating topics each week.Get ready to unlock the extraordinary! It's time to unleash the superhero within and embrace the wonders of neurodiversity.Don't miss out on this engaging and fun-filled adventure that will transform how we perceive education. Join...
2023-07-0605 minNeurodiversity: Education & EmploymentReel #7: Cognition and Neurodiversity – The impacts in EducationIntroducing Episode 7 of our exciting new series... Neurodiversity: Empowering Learning and Employment"In this episode, our CEO, Gavin O'Meara, sits down with the brilliant Louise Karwowski from Cognassist.Together, they explore Cognition and Neurodiversity – The impacts in Education.Join us for a thrilling ride as we embark on a 10-episode journey, diving deeper into captivating topics each week. And hold your breath for the grand finale—a reflection episode that ties everything together in an awe-inspiring way! Get ready to unlock the extraordinary!It's time to unleash the superhero within and...
2023-06-2904 minNeurodiversity: Education & EmploymentReel #6: Learner Support and What’s RequiredIn Reel #6, Gavin O’Meara and Dr Louise Karwowski tackle the questions on funding directly, looking at: The two-step evidencing processAudit case studyWays to support your evidencing and create confidence to claimWhat the ESFA says about initial assessment and mandatory screening tools
2023-06-2204 minNeurodiversity: Education & EmploymentReel #5: Neuro-inclusion and the lawIn Reel #5, Gavin O’Meara and Dr Louise Karwowski look at applying the legislation when it comes to neuro-inclusion, covering: Your duty under the Equality Act 2010 UK legislationTerminology and definitionsThe impact of not applying reasonable adjustmentsTraining and governance
2023-06-1503 minNeurodiversity: Education & EmploymentReel #4: How to Support Neurodiverse Employees and the Benefits of Neurodiverse TalentIntroducing Episode 4 of our exciting new series... Neurodiversity: Empowering Learning and Employment"In this episode, our CEO, Gavin O'Meara, sits down with the brilliant Louise Karwowski from Cognassist.Together, they explore how to Support Neurodiverse Employees and the Benefits of Neurodiverse Talent Join us for a thrilling ride as we embark on a 10-episode journey, diving deeper into captivating topics each week.Get ready to unlock the extraordinary! It's time to unleash the superhero within and embrace the wonders of neurodiversity.Don't miss out on this engaging and fun-filled adventure that...
2023-06-0802 minNeurodiversity: Education & EmploymentReel #3: Neurodiversity in the WorkplaceIntroducing Episode 3 of our exciting new series... Neurodiversity: Empowering Learning and Employment"In this episode, our CEO, Gavin O'Meara, sits down with the brilliant Louise Karwowski from Cognassist.Together, they explore Neurodiversity in the Workplace Join us for a thrilling ride as we embark on a 10-episode journey, diving deeper into captivating topics each week.And hold your breath for the grand finale—a reflection episode that ties everything together in an awe-inspiring way! Get ready to unlock the extraordinary!It's time to unleash the superhero within and embrace the wonders of ne...
2023-06-0102 minNeurodiversity: Education & Employment#Reel 2: The Turning Point for Learner Neuro-InclusionIntroducing Episode 2 of our exciting new series... Neurodiversity: Empowering Learning and Employment"In this episode, our CEO, Gavin O'Meara, sits down with the brilliant Louise Karwowski from Cognassist.Together, they explore the Turning Point for Learner Neuro-Inclusion Join us for a thrilling ride as we embark on a 10-episode journey, diving deeper into captivating topics each week. And hold your breath for the grand finale—a reflection episode that ties everything together in an awe-inspiring way! Get ready to unlock the extraordinary! It's time to unleash the superhero within and embrace the wonders of ne...
2023-05-2502 minNeurodiversity: Education & Employment#Reel 1: Neurodiversity and Hidden NeedsWelcome to our season premiere! Each week, our CEO, Gavin O’Meara, discusses topics surrounding neurodiversity in learning and employment with Cognassist’s Louise Karwowski!Together, they explore the ways we can build more visibility of our hidden differences and neurodiversity in education.Join us for a thrilling ride as we embark on a 10-episode journey, diving deeper into captivating topics each week. And hold your breath for the grand finale—a reflection episode that ties everything together in an awe-inspiring way!In episode one, Neurodiversity and Hidden Needs, we ask Lou ‘What are...
2023-05-1802 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 min
FE News: Anti-Racism In ActionAnti-racism in Action Leadership Episode 9By the *Black Further Education Leadership Group (BFELG): #AntiRacismInAction: Leadership and the Leader’s Voice with Larissa Kennedy, National President, NUS UK; Nazir Afzal OBE Chair, Hopwood Hall College; Robin Landman OBE, Co-founder and BFELG Director; The Rt Hon Nadhim Zahawi MP, Secretary of State for Education.The 9th and final episode of Season 1 BFELG Livestreams #AntiRacismInAction - Making the Most of an Ethnically Diverse Britain aired today, November 29. The first episode aired on Monday 4 October and has been followed by a fantastic feast of 30 minute weekly broadcasts on seven consecutive Mondays. Each Episode had a different focus, showcasing An...
2021-12-0632 minFE News: Future of Assessment#FutureOfAssessment : What innovations are next? Episode 8Hosted 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 employment outcomes, but also their wellbeing, mental health and happiness. other stake...
2021-12-0431 min
FE News: Future of Assessment#FutureOfAssessment : Spotlight on work placements | Episode 7In this week’s Future of Assessment series, Gavin O’Meara is joined by NCFE’s Barbara Archer (T Levels Partnership Manager) in discussion with Janet King (NCFE Sector Manager for Education and Childcare) and Kim Smith from the North East Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP). The show focuses on the challenges and opportunities that come with the work placement element of a learning programme, with a particular spotlight on T Levels and Early Years. We are all aware of the disruption caused by the global pandemic across the whole sector– and students’ ability to access industry placements and gain that vital hand...
2021-12-0232 min
FE News: Future of AssessmentGreen Skills | #FutureOfAssessment Episode 6Dream in Green – putting climate change at the heart of education With the COP26 summit dominating the news agenda, in this week’s Future of Assessment series, Gavin O’Meara is joined by NCFE’s David Jones in a timely discussion with Beth Chaudhary from IfATE and Charlotte Bonner from ETF to look at green skills needs for both now and in the future. We know that achieving Net Zero by 2050 will require seismic changes from all sides, and that the role of education is fundamental in getting us there. It’s a huge and daunting task. We need to...
2021-11-1931 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: Anti-Racism In Action#AntiRacismInAction - West Yorkshire - Episode 5#AntiRacismInAction: West Yorkshire with West Yorkshire with Robin Landman OBE, Chris Webb and Palvinder Singh Episode 5 of 9 BFELG Livestreams #AntiRacismInAction - Making the Most of an Ethnically Diverse Britain, aired today, November 1.The Episode was co-produced by BFELG and FE News and co-anchored by Gavin O’Meara (CEO and Head of Digital, FE News), and Amarjit Basi, BFELG Director and introduced by Robin Landman OBE – one of the founding Directors of the BFELG.Robin spoke succinctly about how, for him, #AntiRacismInAction means taking personal action - the time for policies and procedures is over and...
2021-11-0433 min
FE News: Future of AssessmentEnd to end learner journeys - from initial to end-point assessments - Ep4Hosted by Gavin O’Meara and Leo Webster (Assessment Product Manager, NCFE), we invited Jack Edwards (Academy Director, Swift) and Mike Blakely (Exeter College) to discuss how we can best connect the learner journey– supporting individuals from the start of their apprenticeship right through to completion.The discussion looked at the importance of setting people up for success in terms of initial assessments to diagnose prior learning / strengths and weaknesses – and how we can use this information to build personalised learning plans and put positive steps in place throughout an apprenticeship programme.This development also comprises mental...
2021-11-0132 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: Anti-Racism In Action#AntiRacismInAction: Higher Education | Episode 3#AntiRacismInAction: Higher Education with Oliver Young, Charles Egbu and David Mba Episode 3 of 9 BFELG Livestreams #AntiRacismInAction - Making the Most of an Ethnically Diverse Britain, co-produced by BFELG and FE News, was aired today Monday 18th October.The Episode, #AntiRacismInAction: Higher Education, was special in that it featured Professor Charles Egbu and Professor David Mba, two eminent academicians who are *Black and who are leaders of Higher Education institutions in the UK. Black Vice-Chancellors and Black Deputy Vice-Chancellors are very few and far between in UK Higher Education.Professor Egbu is Vice Chancellor, Leeds Trinity...
2021-10-2032 min
FE News: Future of AssessmentAccessibility and inclusion - #FutureOfAssessment Episode 2#FutureOfAssessment - Accessibility and Inclusion livestream Episode 2. This episode was hosted by Gavin O’Meara and Jessica Blakey (Assessment Design Manager, NCFE), we invited Gem Turner (award winning disabled lifestyle blogger) and Dan Howard (Director of Operations and head of EDI group, NCFE) to discuss the importance of accessibility and inclusion in assessment design and practice.
2021-10-1231 min
FE News: Anti-Racism In Action#AntiRacismInAction _ Employers and Employment Episode 2#AntiRacismInAction Episode 2: Employers and Employment with Grace Haynes, Amarjit Dhillon and Robin Ghurbhurun - Making the Most of an Ethnically Diverse Britain, was aired today, Monday 11th October and co-produced by BFELG and FE NewsIn a poignant and passionate introduction to the Episode, Grace Haynes, Head of People & Culture, Coventry City Council, said ‘Anti-racism means everything to me’. Juxtaposing racism to Covid 19, she also said that we might have to learn to live with the latter, but we must never accept living with racism. She called for collaborative action to fight to ensure that eradicating racism is at t...
2021-10-1232 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 min
FE News: Anti-Racism In Action#AntiRacismInAction Episode 1#AntiRacismInAction with Shaid Mahmood, Dr Sam Parrett OBE and Mandeep Gill BFELG Livestreams #AntiRacismInAction - Making the Most of an Ethnically Diverse Britain, co-produced by BFELG and FE News was launched today, 4th October, with the first of 9 Episodes.The launch episode was introduced by Shaid Mahmood, Chair of the Association of Colleges (AoC) and Chief Officer Transformation and Change, Leeds City Council who spoke powerfully about what #AntiRacismInAction means to him – personal accountability; common purpose; proactive, conscious, determined effort to tackle racism in all its multidimensional forms, and to eradicate it.Co-anchors Gavin O’Mear...
2021-10-0434 min
FE News Podcast: #FutureofEducation News ChannelPreventing Apprentice Dropout: Let’s Take Action!#NoLearnerLeftBehind - Welcome to the first @FENews #Livestream in conjunction with @CognAssist We all know that learner dropout is a serious issue. Approx 35% of Apprentices drop out. The big question is, how do we prevent apprentices from dropping out?Your host is Gavin O’Meara, CEO of FE News and your panelists are:Dr. Louise Karwowski, Director of Education, Cognassist,Sally Dicketts, AoC President and CEO Activate Learning, and Helen Wilson, Science Communication Manager, Cognassist and handbook author of How to Prevent your Apprentices from Dropping out.The panel explores how recent ev...
2021-07-1557 min
What Are Travis and Elaine Watching?S3:E7 Oz HBO- Where it all startedVisit our website, What Are Travis and Elaine Watching?, for lots of videos, pix, links, and extras!Oz: the one that kicked it all off!Before The Sopranos, Breaking Bad, Mad Men, The Wire, or any of the great shows known as the Television Renaissance, there was Oz. And now, 24 years after it first debuted as HBO's first original drama, the entire series is available on HBO Max!If you have never seen Oz, now is the time! Six full seasons...
2021-04-161h 18
FE News Podcast: #FutureofEducation News ChannelExploring Neurodiversity - Implementing inclusivity to support Neurodiverse LearnersWelcome to Episode 4 and the final instalment of the #ExploringNeurodiversity podcast, a co-produced podcast mini-series brought to you by @FENews and @CognAssist.In this episode, your hosts Gavin O’Meara from FE News and Louise Karwowski, Head of Science at Cognassist are joined by Charles Dall'omo, CEO of Train Together and his colleague Nicola Clark, Senior Learning Coordinator at Train Together. This episode of Exploring Neurodiversity is called Implementing Inclusivity. We are joined by Charles who will share some ideas and tips from a CEO or Leader perspective and Nicola from a delivery and operational perspective. Nicola is an...
2021-04-1547 min
FE News Podcast: #FutureofEducation News ChannelExploring Neurodiversity - Funding Fears - Additional Learning Support funding for Neurodiverse learnersWelcome to Episode 3 of the #ExploringNeurodiversity podcast, a co-produced podcast mini-series brought to you by @FENews and @Cognassist.In this episode your hosts Gavin O’Meara from FE News and Louise Karwowski, Head of Science at Cognassist are joined by Karl Bentley from RSM to discuss Neurodiversity Funding Fears. Karl has over 20 years in the FE sector and is a funding, data and audit specialist.We explore what additional funding is available to support Neurodiverse learners and how the funding is available to support all learners from levels 2-7.Louise explains that from over 100,000 le...
2021-04-0857 min
FE News Podcast: #FutureofEducation News ChannelExploring Neurodiversity Podcast – Steps to Outstanding with Marina GazeExploring Neurodiversity Podcast – Steps to Outstanding with Marina GazeWelcome to Episode 2 of the Exploring Neurodiversity podcast, a co-produced podcast mini series brought to you by FE News and Cognassist. In today’s episode your hosts Gavin O’Meara from FE News and Louise Karwowski, Head of Science at Cognassist are joined by Marina Gaze to discuss Steps to Outstanding. Marina is an expert in quality processes and used to be the Deputy Director for Further Education and Skills at Ofsted. Marina shares her views and insight for Providers, Colleges, Individual educators and teams to be outstanding everyday when s...
2021-04-0141 min
FE News Podcast: #FutureofEducation News ChannelExploring Neurodiversity Podcast TrailerExploring NeurodiversityWhat does it really mean to think differently?We all have our own perspective on the world. Each of us thinks and learns in our own way. It’s the job of educators to teach people new information, which gives them the skills, knowledge and behaviours they need to succeed. But how often do we give people the skills, knowledge and behaviour they need to learn this information in the first place?Exploring Neurodiversity is a new mini-series which will be answering these questions and more across four episodes:MythbustingSt...
2021-03-1801 min
2020-09-1513 minGavin O'MearaThe challenges and opportunities of recruiting End Point Assessors, Beth Curtis, ProtocolBeth Curtis, Protocol discusses recruiting End Point Assessors and Dual Professionalism at EPA Live.
Beth discusses the two routes to attracting End Point Assessors:
One from the instructors and assessors who were delivering Frameworks, but as Beth explains End Point Assessment is very different and the importance of occupational competence and particularly logging CPD of occupational competence is key for End Point Assessment organisations.
The second group is to attract people from industry, but a lot of work needs to be done to raise awareness of Apprenticeships to professionals. There is also the...
2020-02-1206 min2020-02-1112 minGavin O'MearaRichard Meredith from OneFile discusses Ofsted and evidencing learner progressRichard Meredith from OneFile discusses Ofsted at EPA Live in Wembley.
Richard discusses evidencing learner progress for Ofsted and explained that he was recently attending the Ofsted review for 16-19 and how Ofsted are now particularly interested and making a shift to the impact on a learner. He explains this is particularly around the learner journey, where have they progressed from, where are they now, what are they progressing into. With this in mind and particularly looking at the Three I's of Ofsted (Intent, Implementation and Impact) Richard makes some helpful recommendations and useful ways to evidence a...
2020-02-1005 min2020-02-0607 minGavin O'MearaLucy Dunleavy from LearnBox discusses the modern learner and the future of learner engagementFE News chat with Lucy Dunleavy, Founder and CEO of LearnBox about the modern learner and the future of learner engagement at the EPA Live conference.
Lucy explains that the modern learner is time shy, easily distracted and needs bite sized training to meet their needs. Lifelong learning is changing, the non accredited lifelong learning route could involve Googling a problem or watching a YouTube video to learn something like DIY or to solve a problem such as fixing a boiler.
When then explore what the FE and Skills sector can learn from the modern le...
2020-02-0607 minGavin O'MearaLeonie Thompson, NOCN discussing End Point AssessmentFE News chat with Leonie Thompson, EPA Manager from NOCN about the systems and procedures that are a part of the End Point Assessment process. Leonie then goes onto chat about aligning curriculum to Apprenticeship Standards, Planning for a successful Gateway and finishes with some top tips to ensure a successful End Point Assessment
2020-02-0505 min2020-02-0309 min2020-01-3010 minGavin O'MearaDiagnostic Assessments and continual improvement with Richard Atkins FE CommissionerFE News chat with FE Commissioner, Richard Atkins about his role as the FE Commissioner, particularly how the majority of his role which is supporting and developing the 240 FE Colleges across the sector.
Richard explains that although his role is perceived to be all about dramatic college interventions with failing colleges, this is incredibly rare and only happens on a very small handful of minor cases. The majority of Richard's role is developing a consultancy support service for colleges to continually develop and improve the 240 FE Colleges that are incorporated.
Richard discusses the National Leaders...
2020-01-2719 minGavin O'MearaEstablishing foundations for learners and professionals to develop skills for the jobs of the future - Dr Jay Derrick UCLFE News chat with Dr Jay Derrick from UCL. Jay is a Senior Lecturer at UCL, IOE - Education, Practice & Society and Institute of Education. He is also a Senior Lecturer on an Engineering MSc encouraging lifelong learning and agile skill sets for engineers.
Jay discusses how to develop the foundations for learners and professionals to develop stackable skills to prepare for the jobs of the future or new roles that they will progress into.
We have also recorded another podcast with Jay discussing informal lifelong learning
2020-01-2409 minGavin O'MearaThe Impact of Reading Aloud in Britain Today - Dr Sam Duncan UCL Discusses RABiTFE News chat with Dr Sam Duncan from UCL about her recent research project called RABiT (Reading Aloud in Britain Today).
The funded project explored hundreds of adults reading aloud behaviours across England, Scotland and Wales and covered a wide range of ages, genders, ethnicities, faiths, educational backgrounds in both urban and rural locations to explore if there were any patterns or stark differences in adults reading aloud practices.
Sam explains the RABiT project, particularly the importance of documenting and analysing adult reading aloud practices. Sam unpacks the research to explores when and why adults...
2020-01-2213 minGavin O'MearaAdult Learning Infrastructure is a Central Feature of a Healthy Democracy - Dr Jay Derrick UCLFE News catch up with Dr Jay Derrick to chat about informal Lifelong learning. Jay is a Senior Lecturer at UCL, IOE - Education, Practice & Society and Institute of Education.
Jay has a particular passion for lifelong learning and reflects on the many recent reports around the importance of Lifelong learning. Jay then goes onto discuss the importance of lifelong learning policy, particularly informal lifelong learning.
Jay unpacks the recent UNESCO report that quotes "Adult learning infrastructure as a central feature of a healthy democracy" and how the traditional infrastructure that was developed in the...
2020-01-1620 min2020-01-1509 min2020-01-1318 min2020-01-1315 minGavin O'MearaRob Bosworth on his dream for College of the FutureFE News chat with Rob Bosworth, Vice Principal at Exeter College about the College of the Future
2019-12-0405 minGavin O'MearaSally Dicketts discusses the future of the FE SystemSally Dicketts discusses the future of the FE System
2019-11-2805 minGavin O'MearaCollaboration instead of Competition. AELP's Mark Dawe discusses the FE System of the futureCollaboration instead of Competition. AELP's Mark Dawe discusses the FE System of the future
2019-11-2708 minGavin O'MearaWhat could the system of the future be? AELP's Mark Dawe discusses what the FE System could be in the futureFE News podcast with Association of Employment and Learning Providers CEO Mark Dawe at the #AoCConf 2019. We chat with Mark about what the FE system of the future be? Mark discusses a collaboration across the sector and also what he has learnt from his international trips to USA, Australia and Russia.
Check out the podcast to hear what Mark has to say
2019-11-2708 minGavin O'MearaETF's Mark Wright discusses leadership development and coachingFE News podcast with ETF's Mark Wright, discussing the future of leadership and development in the sector.
2019-11-2607 minGavin O'MearaPodcast with AoC's David Hughes about T Level Industry PlacementsFE News chat with AoC's Chief Executive David Hughes about T Level Industry Placements at the #AoCConf 2019.
2019-11-2504 minGavin O'MearaPodcast with Cath Sezen on T LevelsFE News podcast with Cath Sezen, Senior Policy Manager - Further Education with the Association of Colleges. We caught up with Cath at the AoC Annual conference 2019. Cath chats about the T Level programme to date and what the future developments could hold.
Please check out the podcast below to hear what Cath has to say about T Levels:
2019-11-2217 minGavin O'MearaPodcast with Martin Doel, where he shares his tips on how to avoid Education AdministrationFE News podcast with Martin Doel, Visting Professor and Associate Director Post 14 Centre of Education and Work at UCL Institute for Education.
We caught up with Martin at the #AocConf 2019 after he led an interesting breakout session at the Association of Colleges conference on How to Avoid Education Administration, which was a session primarily aimed at Governs to help them better understand Education Administration.
Martin shares his tips and advice in the podcast below. Martin's main tips are to triangulate information across the Principal and Finance Director and another source to have a balanced picture of...
2019-11-2106 minGavin O'MearaPodcast Lewis Cooper discusses the progress of the Independent Commission of the College of the Future #AoCConfFE News chat with Lewis Cooper, Director, Independent Commission on the College of the Future at the Association of Colleges annual conference 2019. We chat with Lewis about the progress of the commission on exploring the College of the Future.
Lewis discusses the progress to date and gives some examples of their findings so far.
Click below to hear what Lewis has to say about the College of the Future.
2019-11-2010 minGavin O'MearaMatthew Syed discusses Growth Mindset and Diverse Thinking for leadership teamsFE News catch up with @matthewsyed at the #AocConf 2019 annual conference. Matthew discusses Growth Mindset and Diverse Thinking for leadership teams. Check out what Matthew has to say on the podcast below
2019-11-2006 minGavin O'MearaDavid Hughes discusses the importance of collaboration for an FE Renaissance in 2020David Hughes discusses the importance of collaboration for an FE Renaissance in 2020
2019-11-1903 minGavin O'MearaSteve Mariadas SW Institute of TechnologiesFE News chat with Steve Mariadas, Chief Executive Officer of the South West Institute of Technology.
2019-11-1507 minGavin O'MearaDavid Didau discusses Analogue Learning at #SETConf19FE News chat with David Didau about 'Analogue Learning'. We often hear about the latest innovations in EdTech and how adopting technology improves the learning experience, increases access and enables continual learning. David chats about the power of traditional Analogue learning at the #SETConf19
2019-11-1502 minGavin O'MearaTeresa Carroll - discusses the findings of the Mental Health Health and Wellbeing report #SETConf19FE News chat with Teresa Carroll, the Education and Training Foundation (ETF) Head of Wellbeing and Inclusion about the new report on SET members Mental Health and Wellbeing findings that were released at the annual SET Conference 2019.
Teresa discusses the reporting findings, some of the interesting initial outcomes were that newly qualified and practitioners nearing retirement were the most positive. Interestingly, those newly qualified practitioners in years 1 and 2 post qualification stage were at the greatest risk of being under stress. Teresa also pointed out that those teaching staff with real world experience and particularly those with disabilities fl...
2019-11-1207 minGavin O'MearaVikki and Angela - Essential Digital Skills - #SETConf19FE News chat with Vikki Liogier, the Education and Training Foundation (ETF) Head of Learning Technologies and Angela Sanders who is an Associate Consultant at ETF about Digital Skills, particularly Essential Digital Skills for CPD.
Check out the podcast below.
2019-11-1206 minGavin O'MearaDavid Didau top tips for teachers and trainers to progress their career #SETConf19FE News chat with David Didau at the SETConf19 to discuss the top tips for Practitioners, teachers, trainers, lecturers and Assessors to progress their career and also how to gain the skills that employers are looking for.
2019-11-1205 minGavin O'MearaMarie- Claire O'Brien discusses 'hard to reach' learners and how to get involved in offender learning at the #SETConf2019FE News chat with Marie- Claire O'Brien, from New Leaf Initiative to discuss 'hard to reach' learners and how to get involved in offender learning at the #SETConf2019.
2019-11-1204 minGavin O'MearaGeoff Petty discusses his top tips for new and existing practitioners at the #SETconf2019Geoff Petty discusses his top tips for new and existing practitioners at the #SETconf2019
2019-11-1104 minGavin O'MearaSally Dicketts discusses the importance of Coaching for Practitioners and Leaders #SETConf19FE News chat with Sally Dicketts, Group Chief Executive of Activate Learning about the importance of Coaching for Practitioners and Leaders at the SET 2019 annual conference.
2019-11-0805 min
Gavin O'MearaHow the 2019 General Election could impact FE practitioners #SETConf19ETF's David Russell discusses how the 2019 General Election could impact FE practitioners
FE News catch up with Education and Training Foundation's CEO, David Russell at the SET (Society for Education and Training Foundation) 2019 conference. We chat with David about how the election could potentially impact the sector and practitioners.
These are uncertain times and depending on the outcome of the election and which Political party wins, or whether a potential coalition Government of multiple parties comes into power after the 12th December election, David explores what could this mean for the sector. David chats through...
2019-11-0822 min
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